Stencil
A stencil is a two dimensional surface with areas cut out, such that it can be used to reproduce an image or text on a flat surface.
Stencils can be used in printmaking, and are also used by street artists like Banksy to work quickly in public places.
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What is silkscreen printing?
Printmaker Kaius takes a break from crafting exquisite editions at Make-Ready in London to guide us through the fundamentals and speculative future of screen printing and serigraphy.
Gregory Crewdson – 25 years of Twilight
On the 25th anniversary of landmark series Twilight, revisit Gregory Crewdson's supernatural vision of suburbia and collect a trio of limited edition photographic prints.
Bäst
Michael “Bäst” Polimeni (he/him) was born in Coney Island, New York in 1970. He lived in Brooklyn until his death in 2021, and spent many years working at nearby JFK Airport.
Ryol
Ryo Laksamana (he/him), aka Ryol, was born in 1993 in Banyuwangi, Indonesia, and is currently based in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Super Glow
A polished yet surreal portrait combines sleek modernism with Paul Insect's street art influences.Supercharged with colour, Dada-esque Super Glow showcases the artist’s signature motifs. The subject’s features are revealed under a scintillating mask, reminiscent of a sharp-edged stencil. Behind lies a number of Insect’s identifying motifs – intricate pointillism, paint splashes and multi-textured collage. Set upon a vibrating neon backdrop, the portrait comes to life in through 32 silkscreen layers and hand-applied diamond dust.
Crystal Habits Blue
Through Dada-esque portraits, Paul Insect explores freedom and identity in the age of the internet.Stencil, graffiti, and an inventive use of colour are core to the artist's work, as typified in Crystal Habits Blue.
Crystal Habits Gold
Through Dada-esque portraits, Paul Insect explores freedom and identity in the age of the internet.Stencil, graffiti, and an inventive use of colour are core to the artist's work, as typified in Crystal Habits Gold.
Together Alone (Silver)
Stencil, graffiti, and an inventive use of colour are core to Paul Insect’s work.Together Alone is a double portrait combining screen print colours, varnishes, digital print, spray, and hand-painted elements. The piece uses three different types of paper.
The Ultimate Journey (Red)
Through Dada-esque portraits, Paul Insect explores freedom and identity in the age of the internet.Stencil, graffiti, and an inventive use of colour are core to the artist's work, as typified in The Ultimate Journey (Red).
The Ultimate Journey (Gold)
Through Dada-esque portraits, Paul Insect explores freedom and identity in the age of the internet.Stencil, graffiti, and an inventive use of colour are core to the artist's work, as typified in The Ultimate Journey (Gold).
Together Alone (Gold)
Stencil, graffiti, and an inventive use of colour are core to Paul Insect’s work.Together Alone, an edition of only 20, is a particularly special edition that uses gold metallic elements. Each work has subtle differences given the cut-out elements uniquely positioned by Paul’s own hand.
The Ultimate Journey (Blue)
Through Dada-esque portraits, Paul Insect explores freedom and identity in the age of the internet.Stencil, graffiti, and an inventive use of colour are core to the artist's work, as typified in The Ultimate Journey (Blue).
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