MOSAIC: BRINK CALL FOR STREET ARTISTS, CONTEMPORARY DANCERS, MUSICIANS, DJS, SCULPTORS, VIDEO, ANIMATION AND INSTALLATION ARTISTS

Floor frescoes by Lord Numb

BRINK is currently organising
MOSAIC, a Street Art event that will be held in Talisman Square, Kenilworth, Warwickshire in April 2012. 

The outdoor event will consist of a Street Art exhibition on boards and canvas, contemporary dance, live DJs, music, sculpture, installation and video art. 

Full details have yet to be confirmed, but MOSAIC is scheduled for a weekend in April 2012. The live performances would be held on a Saturday and if we have access to overnight storage space for the works, the organisation will be able to run the outdoor art exhibition for a week.


Interested? Please send images of your work, biography and artist statement (if applicable) to brinkevents@gmail.com.


For further information on our initiatives visit: http://www.wix.com/brinkevents/home

BRINK hold eBay Auction to Raise Funds for Kenilworth Lions

BRINK is auctioning an oak sculpture of a lion, by chainsaw artist Mark Begley, in aid of Kenilworth Lions.

Mark, who previously worked as a tree surgeon, turned his hand, by chance, to chainsaw sculpting early this year and since then has dedicated himself entirely to his practice.

The oak lion, which was made during the first Art on the Edge contemporary art show, held at the Lions Grand Show in Kenilworth this summer, has been donated to BRINK by the Coventry-based artist to raise money for the cause.

Mark Begley's finished lion.

 “Kenilworth Lions has been supporting local charities for over forty-years. Due to the current economic climate, many of these organisations are now under threat and the Lions helps many of these charities to thrive.  This is why we feel it is so important to support an organisation that provides such valuable services in the community, particularly to the elderly and the more vulnerable people in our society. As well as the Waverly Day Centre, the Stroke Club, PHAB and many others, the Lions Club has also supported BRINK in the past and we felt that we wanted to give something back.”, states BRINK Co-Founder Sarah Silver.


The ten-day charity auction will go live on 1st October 2011 and all proceeds will be donated to the Kenilworth Lions. A  link to the eBay page will be published on the BRINK website on the launch date of the auction: www.wix.com/brinkevents/home.
For further information and updates please contact: brinkevents@gmail.com

Mark Begley working on the lion at the
Lions Grand Show.

Finished lion.

THE MACABRE TALES OF ANDREW CHRISTOPHER

Bye Bye Blackbird, pen and ink on paper.
Image courtesy of the artist

BRINK will be presenting the work of  Andrew Christopher, in the  third  Vino Veritas  Artist 

Showcase at Kenilworth Wines, from the 26th of July until the end of September 2011.

The works on show are a mix of acrylic on canvas and pen and ink drawings on paper, which have a dreamlike quality, combining  imagery of children and animals in what can only be described as a fantastical dance of the macabre. There is a consistent narrative that runs through the series that relates to childhood, storytelling and games. The work is playful, yet melancholic,as the artist weaves a visual web with characters that appear to have an air of familiarity. 

All of the works are available for purchase, either as originals or prints.

Andrew Christopher, who graduated from  the London Guildhall University, currently  lives and works in Stratford-Upon-Avon.

STAR WARS HITS WINE STORE

Yoda, oil on canvas by Paul Oz. Image courtesy of the artist.

BRINK will be hosting the second Vino Veritas Artist Showcase at Kenilworth Wines this month (June), featuring a small selection of eclectic portraits of famous film stars and characters by nationally acclaimed painter Paul Oz.

Of particular interest to sci-fi enthusiasts and fans of Star Wars, is Oz's stunning portrait of Yoda, which is rendered in thick impasto, oil on board measuring approximately one metre square. "We are delighted to have the opportunity to exhibit Yoda, especially when the work is destined for Selfridges in London, later this year", says BRINK Co-founder, Tim Robottom.

Oz aims to impart the personality and energy of the subjects. The paint is three dimensional, as facial and musculature features are actually carved into the oils, creating real shadows as well as painted ones.

Other smaller, dark and exciting works on show and available for purchase are ink on paper.

BRINK Brings a Taste of Venice to Kenilworth Wines

Three Poles, oil on canvas by Stan Kaminski. Image courtesy of the artist

BRINK, in collaboration with Kenilworth Wines, will be bringing a new and different cultural experience to Kenilworth.

The debut showcase, which will feature the works of acclaimed Coventry painter, Stan Kaminski, will be opened during a season of wine tasting evenings at the wine shop.

Born in Banbury in 1952, Stan Kaminski, who currently lives in Coventry, paints in oils, acrylics, gouache and water colour. The artist, who was intensely involved in the initial design of the Berkswell Millennium tapestry, also regularly exhibits at the Rainforest Wildlife Foundation and the Patterson Gallery in London, and has achieved excellent auction results at both Christies and Sotheby’s.

On Thursday 5th May 2011, while wine shop manager Geoff Burns will be tantalizing taste buds with an excellent selection of fine Italian wines, BRINK will be pleasing visitors eyes with two of Stan Kaminski’s recent paintings from his Venice series.

Stan Kaminski’s works can be viewed in the shop until the 3rd June 2011.

The wine tasting evening, which costs £10.00 per person, is open from 7pm until 9pm (approx.).

Places are limited: to reserve a ticket please contact Kenilworth Wines, Talisman Square, Kenilworth, Warwickshire CV8 1JB, tel.01926 858.332. The wine shop is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10.00am-7.00pm.

The next BRINK showcase in June, will feature the works of Paul Oz, famous for his eye-catching, highly textured celebrity portraits.

ART ON THE EDGE CONTEMPORARY ART SHOW

Close Encounters by Tim Robottom

On 11th June 2011, BRINK will be showcasing the first Art on the Edge contemporary art exhibition at the Lions Grand Show in Abbey Fields, Kenilworth.

Artists from all over the region have been invited to exhibit their works and many of them will be painting or creating works of art on the day. From bizarre installation works to live painting, sculpture and contemporary-style Indian folk art, this dynamic and light-hearted outdoor exhibition will have something for both art enthusiasts and the curious alike.

Most of the exhibiting artists will be present on the day, making this an interesting opportunity for the public to engage with the artists and watch them while they work. Art on the Edge will also be the stage of an artists’ picnic, further highlighting the social and fun element of the event.

Regional artists interested in taking part can do so by sending a biography, CV and 5-10 images to brinkevents@gmail.com. The call for submissions is open until 30th April 2011. Further information on BRINK can be found on the organisation’s website: http://www.wix.com/brinkevents/home.