Category: Art
Inkygoodness is the brainchild of Lisa Hassell, a lover of character illustration. She shares her very distinctive aesthetic on her much loved Inkygoodness website, and that showcase occasionally spills out into the real world: Inkygoodness has created exhibitions across the UK as well as in Antwerp and Berlin. Lisa's latest project is the Beermat Character Competition, a brilliantly simple idea to which a host of creatives have responded. The end result is an exhibition at the Coningsby Gallery in London, where viewers will have the chance to revel in artists' imaginative and fascinating creations up close.
Beermat Characters by Michael Slack.
Beermat Characters by Joanne Hawker.
Expect to see art from the following and many more: Bart Aalbers (NL), Cachete Jack (ESP), TADO (UK) , Muxxi (GU), Ryan Quincy (USA), David Shillinglaw (UK), Florence Blanchard (FR), Kristyna Baczynski (UK), Scott Balmer (UK) , Dave Bain (UK), Marina Munn (BG), Sneaky Raccoon (UK), Nate Bear (USA), Toy Factory (BE), Mr Penfold (UK), Osian Efnisien (UK), Rob Pybus (UK), Sac Magique (UK)
Beermat Character by Jorfe.
Beermat Character by Slumberbean.
Also showing alongside Inkygoodness is the latest project from Ammo Magazine. Their Poop Deck Project features a host of maritime characters, myths, legends and popular nautical references, all of which has culminated in the creation of a series of art prints and a collectable deck of cards.
Beermat Characters by Rinske Zijsling.
As a fellow new mother (our sons were born not far apart) I have been following Lisa Hassell's creative projects with great interest: she's an inspiration to everyone who works as they care for a baby. You can follow her on twitter for excellent snippets of inspiration about life as a creative and a mother. I look forward to seeing the finished artworks, which include felt plush, paper cuts, inks, paint, 3D and digital, in the flesh. Find more information on the Coningsby Gallery website.
Private view: Tue 30th April, 6pm – 9pm