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A CenSta Top 5: Chosen by Derm

test — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 11:37:14 +0000

Derm is Edinburgh based artist who is taking part in UK’s first comprehensive Graffuturism exhibition “Rudimentary Perfection” at Recoat Gallery in Glasgow. We asked him to choose five of his favourite pieces of work from the Central Station archive. Find out what they are and reasons behind each.

Exit Strategy by Estum

A classic piece of abstract monochromatic letterform from one of scotland’s most dynamic graffiti artists. I love the way it comes to life and crawls around the wall leaving its raw texture and colour visible.
Scuff by Fraser Gray

I love this painting of the artist Scuff. It’s a wonderful portrait of a really charismatic artist: it captures Scuff’s robust personality. It’s vividly rendered with delicate use of colour and shows how skilled an artist Fraser is.

Telly fish by Inflatablemonster

A simple but effective piece of sculpture that has an awkward feel to it. I’d love to have one floating around my studio!

Lego by iede reckman

This work has a really interesting architectural form and with the instantly recognisable colours, makes me want to get out my lego and build.

The Storr by _NVA_

This was a fantastic piece of environmental art that i was lucky to see. We were guided up the mountain at midnight, and along the way visual and aural stories unfolded. I loved the sympathetic balance of light installation, music and performance art in a really environmentally delicate location. I have always liked the work of NVA – Test Department were an influence on me from a young age – so to see this piece was a real privilege.

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See more of our Top 5 selections here.

A CenSta Top 5: Street Art

test — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:41:04 +0000

This week’s Top 5 is all about street art; colour, geometry and place all combine to great effect here. Did we miss something? Add it to the comments below.

1. Sepe by Recoat

2. Luring Law – Acrylic On Canvas by Conzo

3. 0.08 Derm by :Derm:

4. Unamed. Lyken Love. 2010 by Lyken Love

5. blockhead by pussydomesticus

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See more of our Top 5 selections here.

Amnesty International Live Paint

genny — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:23:53 +0000

On the 7th of August 2010, a group of Recoat artists came together to create a collaborative mural at the C Venues during the Edinburgh Festival. The artists involved were Lyken, Derm, Conzo, Elph, Rekor and Syrkus. You can view the short film here.
We were commissioned by Amnesty International to paint the piece, which depicts themes surrounding the 88 Generation Students of Burma. You can read more about them, the project and Amnesty’s work here.
The artists also each created paintings that explore and illustrate themes surrounding freedom of speech and specific AI cases. These paintings are also on show at the C Venues. The work will now be displayed untill 30th August 2010.
You can hear a short interview with Syrkus and Graeme from Amnesty on BBC Scotland here, its on at 1:18:00.
It was a quality project and was a huge honour to be involved.