Robots Exhibtion

Hi everybody ! I am currently on my placement at The Old Sweet shop Gallery in South fields .

We are having a exhibition which myself and a few other LCC people are in as well as other illustrators are in

The private view is on the 9th of July . 6pm-8pm
The exhibition is then on till the 25th of July.
www.theoldsweetshop.org

11 Brookewood road
South fields
London Do you remember when robots were a futuristic fantasy? The Old Sweet Shop gallery's latest exhibition takes a warm-hearted look at these retro-tinged creations through the eyes of up-and coming artists and illustrators, peeking into the inner world of clunking creatures built to make human lives easier. 'Robots' will appeal to all ages, and features a diverse range of talent in many different media.

Would be great to see you

Emilyxx

Making Books

I've been working at Anikst Design for almost two months now and it's been absolutely brilliant; Misha is an amazing person with so much knowledge. He just lets you get on with things so you are really forced into becoming a better designer. My skills and confidence levels have just shot up and I am more than happy to go into work every day. Plus it's also confirmed my ambition to work in book and publication design when I leave LCC.

I should be there at least until August, but I'm looking forward to getting back to college in October and tackling the last year. Now if I could just make a start on my dissertation...

Park Life

Just found this from the LA days.

Really fantastic work there.

Managed to sneak in at the bottom.

http://www.juxtapoz.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4441&Itemid=121

X

Goodbye London

My first music video; 'Goodbye London' by Luke Jackson:

I think it looks pretty cool - I did the dog, the waves, the half-shaved-head guy & some comp'ing... I think that's it.

Really enjoying State of Play, although unfortunately I have to leave my monitor there all week & I'm suffering withdrawal without a computer to waste my evenings in front of. :(

Just got a 3 month place with SpliceTV, storyboarding music promos. That's my dream job and it hasn't quite sunk in yet. I think I'm a bit scared. Very scared.

OK, that's it. Enjoy the sun everyone!
xxx

Wieden+Kennedy + Tokyo + Type Tarts

Hi all,

Hope everyone is well, sounds like everyone is!

If you didn't know already I'm in Tokyo at W+K, I've just finished my second week and it's bloody amazing! I'm working on about 7 projects at the moment doing web/mobile/a book/identity/t-shirt/presentation - everyone is amazing in the team and the office is incredible - I need to decide on whether this one or Pentagram's is better haha.

Tokyo itself is OUT OF THIS WORLD, completely different side of the planet, way of life and I am now a chopstick master. I've got plots planned to do but and I've been to some great exhibitions, traditional Japanese theatre, the Pokemon Center, the manga district (very very WRONG some things you can buy there) I've got plans to go and see some Japanese/American football next week, more exhibitions, an antiques market and the Imperial Palace Gardens. As well as a free (via W+K) night on at CLASKA.

I am meeting Graniph on Monday, a t-shirt company based in Tokyo to discuss hopefully some collaboration ideas and projects and hopefully snag a few free t-shirts as well.

I'm taking LOTS of photos on my Flickr page here. And the links for W+K, CLASKA and Graniph are below.

In other news, I took part in the Type Tarts projects run by Wallpaper* magazine, there's a book being made, I need to check the ones featured in the issue and an exhibition at KK Outlet on the 22nd is also happening (they censored my number you know!)

AND W+K London is looking very promising after I return from the Tokyo office, 7 internships potentionally and one hell of year to be honest.

http://www.wktokyo.jp/
http://www.graniph.com/en/
http://www.claska.com/en/

And of course everything is still on my blog - getting great feedback and comments and networking from it with other designers which is great.

Paul x

Le cool BCN

Yay, im here in Barcelona, been here a week now and it really is fantastic. Im working at a company called lecool. The studio is fantastic and the people are brilliant. I'm working on some fantastic projects, including creating a presentation for a digital inflight magazine for virgin airways which is being sent on sunday so no pressure early or anything!!, So so hot here its amazing. I'll keep you posted,
Gracias

Alex

x

Jettblack

I went to a really inspirational talk with animators Joanna Quinn and Erica Russell last night, I see a lot of myself in Joanna, which reassured me a little because she's been successful despite her insecurities.

I'm still recovering from working as a runner on a music promo by Grain Media at the weekend! It was in High Wycombe & I had to get up at 4.30 on Saturday morning and only got home after midnight, to get up again at 6 and finish at 11. Nightmare.
It was awesome though. I got into it because I've been doing freelance graphic work for Universal Music and I begged them to let me see a video shoot. The band, 'Jettblack' were such nice guys. I met lots of interesting people and annoyed everyone by asking loads of questions about cameras and lighting and stuff. The video was looking really cool, I can't wait to see it. It's taught me a lot - I hope I get to do another one soon.

Anyway, you can listen to the band here: http://www.myspace.com/jettblackuk and the single is 'Get Your Hands Dirty', so watch out for the video!

xxx

Emily Evans ROBOTS - Call for submissions

Hi guys I am currently at The Old Sweet Shop , we are having a illustration exhibition and are having a call for submissions have look at the brief would be great to see your work:

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
ROBOTS - Exhibition at The Old Sweet Shop
26 June – 25 July 2009

Modern robots create a sense of magical awe, representing
futuristic technology we are often unable to understand.
Old robots on the other hand often represent the charm
and playfulness of the past. We are looking for playful
illustrations/artworks that celebrate modern and past robots
and that will appeal to children and adults a like.

Submission details

Size
The artwork(s) must be one of four sizes:
S 24 x 18 cm
M 40 x 30 cm
L 50 x 40 cm
XL 70 x 50 cm

Materials and techniques
You can use any material and technique but it needs to be 2D,
unframed and follow the above sizes. Please keep in mind that
all work will be framed behind glass.

Deadlines

Delivery: 15th of June either in person or by post

Selection: 17th June all applicants will be notified via email

Exhibition Private View: 25th June

Collecting work: 27th July

Returning work by post
Please attach a self addressed and stamped envelope with the work.
Otherwise you will need collect it from the gallery.
Although The Old Sweet Shop will take great care of your work we cannot
be responsible for work damaged in transit.

Contact details
E info@theoldsweetshop.org
T. +44(0)20 8871 2272

Selection
There will be a selection process for all work submitted and you
will be notified via email by the 17th of June if you have been successful.

Exhibition and sales
All selected work will be for sale during the exhibition.
Prices will be agreedbeforehand with each artist.
The gallery takes a 50% commission.

Limited edition prints
The Old Sweet Shop has facilities to print high quality limited
edition prints from digital files.

The gallery’s commission rises to 75% if you choose this option.

Gallery opening times
Monday to Saturday 09.30 - 17.30 or by appointment
Closed on Sunday

How to get to us
By Tube: Southfields (District Line)
By Bus: number 39
By Car: from London South Circular then A3 from the South West A24 or A3

What a day!

Today was my first day at Time Out. It was great! I am going to be working in the guides section which are small publications of about 250 pages. I started on one today, its on Cape Town. Its needs to be done within a month - so no pressure!

They use Quark, so it's great experience for me as I am an InDesign user. I have picked up a lot already. I have a lot planned for the rest of the summer. In July I will be working for Metaphor - an architects and exhibition design studio, in August I will be working with Heard Creative - a branding company. I have an interview on Thursday with another company but I am unsure where I will be fitting it in, as I want to spend September working on my dissertation! I need an extra month.

The big presentation at Tate Britain on the Young Design Programme is coming up - I'm sure I will be ok, its only 300 people!!! I'm also in the middle of a couple of freelance projects.

I think these last few months are going to be really productive! Talking about all of this I am quite excited, it seems my summer its going to be jam packed with loads of creative learning.