17th August 2011
Art, Art and a bank holiday
Hello Commoners
Its mailout time again. Hope you are keeping well?
We have lots of exciting news this week, a massive piece of graffiti work will be happening this Saturday 20th. It features five amazing artists, we are encouraging people to come down and watch it happen before your very eyes.
There is a small piece of news on the new artwork coming in September, we welcome Kris Jones to the main bar space and Adam Mead will be in the Kestrel Suite.
It’s also bank holiday time again, the final one of the year, there have been quite a few in 2011. The August bank holiday Sunday is hosted by non other than Peter Parker and it’s a free party. Get down.
Work safe – Mr Web Badger
Saturday 20th August
Dirty Face and Common presents
A few months ago we were approached by Sheffield based apparel merchants Dirty Face. They had a project which we couldn’t refuse! The meeting came about via the wondrous Rabbit Portal (aka Matt Saunders) who painted our wall back in January of this year.
Matt suggested that Dirty Face get in touch with us and bring over Low Bros, who are visiting the UK. This escalated into a ‘five piece graffiti work out’, you can see all this happen right before your very eyes THIS Saturday from 11am. Check the amazing list of artists involved and pay us a visit.
Low Bros
Nerd and Qbrk are a team of designers, illustrators, and muralists that go by the name Low Bros, based in Berlin. Their work is reminiscent of a vibrant, more urban version of a Triplets of Belleville character.
http://www.juxtapoz.com/Street-Art/low-bros
DXTR
A German based illustrator who works in digital format, creating amazingly original artwork across multiple platforms. His artwork can be found on many brands across the globe, working heavily in fashion illustration.
http://www.dirtyface.co.uk/index.php/Artists/dxtr.html
Mr Gauky
Remember our Viking themed outside wall? One of the collaborators from that piece is back again! Mr Gauky is one of the artists that can basically do it all. From illustration, to 3D modelling, to graffiti, the guy oozes talent. His clients include names such as MTV, Diesel, Iron Fist, Carhartt and the list goes on. He has also been featured in numerous magazines and publications such as Computer Arts, Dangerous Ink and Wizards Hat to name a few.
http://www.mrgauky.com/
Mr Penfold
Amid the bicycle ridden streets of Cambridge, Mr Penfold lurks. Observing characters, then re-creating them on walls and canvas’. Using strong linear elements against organic outlines with an overly scientific approach to colour, Penfold works with record labels, promoters and clothing companies and has also appeared in a range of magazines such as Graphotism, K Mag and Don’t Panic!
http://penetpaper.com/
Bank Holiday Bonanza
The Last One of 2011
We all like a knees up, especially at Common. There have been quite a few this year, with the additional bank holiday for some sort of wedding. There are extra bank holidays planned for next year I believe?
On the August bank holiday we have this great line up for you:
Thursday 25th // Stop Making Sense / 9pm until 2am – free
Friday 26th // Freitags with ESqueezy
9pm until 2am – free before 10pm / £2 after
Saturday 27th // Friends In Common presents Full Beam with Randy Marsh and guests / 9pm until 2am – free before 10pm / £2 after
Sunday 28th // Friends In Common Bank Holiday Special
with Peter Parker (Fingathing) / 8pm until 1am – free
So come and join us for lots of fun and good times. Thanks
Upcoming Art
Adam Mead and Kris Jones
Towards the end of September we have TWO new artists gracing our inner walls.
First we have Manchester based Adam Mead, whom we spotted at 2010′s MMU Photography exhibition. His portrait work stood out a mile, we are very happy to have him on board displaying his lovely work in the Kestrel Suite. He and his camera have been gate crashing weird and wonderful British conventions, spending (probably too much) time staring at people’s faces and collaborating with other Manchester artists. He has exhibited in London and the Northwest.
Next up is Kristian Jones a freelance illustrator / artist living in the centre of the UK just outside sunny Birmingham, producing work for magazines, clothing ranges and working for various bands and clubnights on the Birmingham music scene crafting posters and artwork of an alternative nature. His style preys on the innocence of childhood imagination, surreal worlds and fictional creatures. This should be very suited to the colder months. Making you feel a bit on edge?!?!
THIS week at Common
Wednesday 17th // Common Knowledge
7.30pm until 11pm – free
Thursday 18th // Stop Making Sense
9pm until 2am – free
Friday 19th // Freitags with Benjamin Yourself
9pm until 2am – free before 10pm / £2 after
Saturday 20th // Friends In Common with Sean Canty
9pm until 2am – free before 10pm / £2 after
Sunday 21st // Haxan with Sean Canty and Miles Whittaker
4pm until late
NEXT week at Common
Wednesday 24th // Tears For Ears with Matthew Britton and Patterns (DJ set) 8pm until midnight – free
Thursday 25th // Stop Making Sense
9pm until 2am – free
Friday 26th // Freitags with ESqueezy
9pm until 2am – free before 10pm / £2 after
Saturday 27th // Friends In Common presents Full Beam
9pm until 2am – free before 10pm / £2 after
Sunday 28th // Friends In Common Bank Holiday Special
with Peter Parker (Fingathing)
8pm until 1am – free
Remember to use your ‘shiny orange members card’ to get 10% off food and drink all day every day (t&c apply) – lost your card? drop us an email with your name and address – thanks