Insights and updates in the lead up for the University of Brighton Illustration and Graphics show ‘Up to Now’ Private View Friday 30 September 2011 7-10pm Show continues until Sunday 2 October 2011RED Gallery 3 Rivington street, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 3DTTumblr (3.0; @brightonuptonow)http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/<p>Hey there, <br/><br/>The Designers that lectured were, Jasper Goodall, Kyle Bean and Milly Freeman. </p>http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/13496685115http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/13496685115Tue, 29 Nov 2011 06:22:07 -0500<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/29951409" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>If you missed the show, or didn’t get to see the showreel in full, you can see all of the moving image that was exhibited at the show, as well as the idents we created for it.<br/><br/>There’s a real variety of work, <a href="http://vimeo.com/user8358823">check it out</a>! </p>http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/11018515851http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/11018515851Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:02:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsfxvqBafu1qe8nmzo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsfxvqBafu1qe8nmzo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsfxvqBafu1qe8nmzo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsfxvqBafu1qe8nmzo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsfxvqBafu1qe8nmzo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsfxvqBafu1qe8nmzo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsfxvqBafu1qe8nmzo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsfxvqBafu1qe8nmzo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsfxvqBafu1qe8nmzo9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsfxvqBafu1qe8nmzo10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a href="http://edharrisondesign.tumblr.com/post/10953295661">edharrisondesign</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>A fantastic turn out for the <a title="Up To Now" href="http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/">Up To Now</a> exhibition that took place over the weekend- really proud of the year group for the massive amount of preparation and time it took to set up, and the outstanding work that was exhibited. If you didn’t manage to catch the show, here are a few images from the private view.</p> </blockquote>http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/10955602956http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/10955602956Sun, 02 Oct 2011 19:00:15 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsfovzlJhT1r2nbt0o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Last day to make it down to our exhibition!<br/><br/>Gallery space running as normal with shop as well!<br/><br/>12:00 - 6:00 PM <br/><br/>Make your way there and see some awesome work. </p>http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/10929168997http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/10929168997Sun, 02 Oct 2011 06:23:59 -0400<p>Unfortunately the Northern Line is shut today, please don&#8217;t let that put you off. Buses 21 and 43 run to Old Street which is just round the corner! </p>http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/10890084480http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/10890084480Sat, 01 Oct 2011 11:10:17 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsdsqmzue31r2nbt0o1_r2_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>FREE TALKS TONIGHT! 6 - 9PM Red Gallery</strong><br/><br/>Amazing private view last night, thanks to everyone for coming along and making it happen!<br/><br/>If you missed last night dont worry as there are still exciting things to come! Gallery will be running as normal from 12pm onwards today and tonight there will be free talks from notable illustrators and designers…<br/><br/><a href="http://www.jaspergoodall.com/">Jasper Goodall</a><br/><a href="http://www.kylebean.co.uk/">Kyle Bean</a><br/><a href="http://www.millyfreeman.co.uk/">Milly Freeman</a> <br/><br/> These talks will be running from<strong> 6 - 9pm</strong> and should definitely not be missed. Great insights from some of todays creative powerhouses all ex Brighton graduates. For those who dont already know its, Red Gallery, 3 Rivington Street, London, EC2A 3DT. Just a short 5 minute walk from Old Street station, hope to see you there!<br/><br/><br/></p>http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/10883370236http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/10883370236Sat, 01 Oct 2011 05:51:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsaqu0g9vn1r2nbt0o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span> </span></p> <h1 class="title"><span>‘Students host exciting London show’</span></h1> <p><span>Just had a radical feature on the computer arts website about our upcoming show.</span></p> <p><span>Click the link to read the full article!</span></p> <p><span><a target="_blank" href="http://www.computerarts.co.uk/blog/students-host-exciting-london-show-112590"><a href="http://www.computerarts.co.uk/blog/students-host-exciting-london-show-112590">http://www.computerarts.co.uk/blog/students-host-exciting-london-show-112590</a></a></span></p> <p><span>It’s s’gonna be big!<br/></span></p> <p><span>Dont miss the private view<strong> tomorrow night</strong>. Friday 30th </span><span>from <strong>7 - 10pm</strong>, then talks from the likes of Jasper Goodall, Milly Freeman and Kyle Bean on the Saturday night! </span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <h1 class="title"><span> </span></h1> <p><span><br/></span></p>http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/10812950584http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/10812950584Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:18:00 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ls71gkejG01r2nbt0o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The Mystical <span>Kotryna Abromaitytė</span><br/><br/>Here’s a work in progress of a large drawing of Kotryna’s. <br/><br/>Kotryna is a great storyteller and often creates fantastical characters and worlds.<br/>You can see more of these on her <a href="http://www.kotryna.eu/">site</a>. </p>http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/10732603246http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/10732603246Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:17:07 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrz15moDu61r2nbt0o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrz15moDu61r2nbt0o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrz15moDu61r2nbt0o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>The Fervent Angus Mackenzie<br/><br/>Angus has been busy screen printing over the summer to put his piece together for the show. Here are some sneak previews- we’re all waiting to see the end result and can’t wait. The photos look very intriguing…<br/><br/>Angus has some other great graphic work which you can check out on his <a href="http://angusmackenzie.blogspot.com/">blog</a> </p>http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/10552859559http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/10552859559Fri, 23 Sep 2011 06:29:41 -0400<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/27965852" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>The Discerning Mark Prendergast.<br/><br/>Here is Mark’s showreel, offering us a chance to see a round up of his various experimentations and outcomes. Mark likes to make his viewers think, or catch them by surprise with his technically original filmic experiments. His pieces often have a sense of humour- one of which, ‘Custard Mix Up’, was shown at Latitude Festival this year.</p>http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/10552434013http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/10552434013Fri, 23 Sep 2011 05:54:52 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrvp4oBCTj1r2nbt0o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><span>The Savvy Kathryn Cross<br/><br/>Graphic Designer Kathryn Cross created her own crockery set with striking designs, based around Factory Farming. Kathryn is a vegetarian and disguised some facts and imagery from this type of farming within the motifs, as a reminder for those eating meat of the issues that come with it; a very original response to a well covered subject.<br/><br/>You can read more about her project on her <a href="http://kathryn-cross.tumblr.com/">blog</a>. </span></p>http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/10481739759http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/10481739759Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:17:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrv9rxjSo21r2nbt0o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The Wondrous Joanna Rutter<br/><br/>Joanna is a well rounded craftswoman, with skills in illustration, textile, product and jewellery design, all producing beautiful results. This wooden boat and pattern were the outcome for a project that used the starting point of ‘Canada’- her work often takes a journey of discovery and the results are often surprising and thoughtful.<br/><br/>A link to Joanna’s amazing jewellery and products can be found <a href="http://joannarutter.com/">here</a>.</p>http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/10476540895http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/10476540895Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:45:33 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrthkzwpSi1r2nbt0o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>ARTIST TALKS:<br/><br/></strong>KYLE BEAN<br/><br/>We’ve got another excellent creative type, the Brighton graduate Kyle Bean, talking about his work and life after university.<br/><br/>Kyle is an incredible model and set designer, with some really exciting Art Direction projects under his belt. Having only graduated two years ago he is someone we all admire and are looking forwards to hearing what he’s been up to.<br/><br/>Kyle has recently designed a beautiful pop-up card for the New Design Museum in Kensington, showing his work can be abstract and sleek as well as fun (The Science of Play) and intelligent (Selfridges: Transformation). It’s no surprise he’s a winner of this years ADC Young Guns Award.<br/><br/>Yet another reason not to miss the exhibition! <br/><br/>(Time of talk coming soon) </p>http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/10438694551http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/10438694551Tue, 20 Sep 2011 06:38:59 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrtg6xos611r2nbt0o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The Proficient Laura Gordon<br/><br/>Laura has produced a series of Letterpress posters entitled “<span>Gutenberg and the Freedom of Ideas: E</span><span>xploring the social and historical impact of the invention of the printing press”<br/><br/>She set and printed the type using the traditional method, but her use of colour and design brings the pieces right up to modern day.<br/><br/>The series is currently being featured at </span></p> <p><span> </span><span>Type Impressions: </span><span>An International Exhibition of new trends in the Art of Letterpress </span></p> <p><span>Danish Museum of Media, Odense, Denmark.<br/></span></p> <p><span><span>2nd September - 20th November 2011</span> <br/><br/>You can see footage of the exhibition <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ififWzQm86k&feature=BFa&list=ULififWzQm86k&lf=mfu_in_order">here</a>. </span></p> <p><span><br/></span></p>http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/10438304513http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/10438304513Tue, 20 Sep 2011 06:08:56 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrtf1gYrKr1r2nbt0o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Sarah Julia Clark has given an <a href="http://ventricularprojects.blogspot.com/2011/09/sarah-julia-clark.html">interview</a> with Ventricular Projects from Texas about her work and the themes and inspiration that drive her research- currently feminism and equality<br/>It’s always interesting to hear how other creatives work, especially when it’s your peers.</p>http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/10438006917http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/10438006917Tue, 20 Sep 2011 05:44:04 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrsg0dBaLz1r2nbt0o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The Astute Jacqueline Choi<br/> <br/><span>One of Jacqueline’s latest projects is this branding and packaging design for a Cantonese Cafe - Canton. “The patterns are inspired by the Hong Kong Cafe, and a Chinese character meaning hungry is used in the design.”<br/><br/>Jacqueline’s packaging been selected as one of the ten finalists for Shine award by Coley Porter Bell, a brand design agency in London!</span></p>http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/10414245930http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/10414245930Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:07:25 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrsef718eA1r2nbt0o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>The Zealous Florence Deary<br/><br/>Florence has, like a lot of us, been getting to grips with the software that we’ll need later on in our careers.<br/><br/>Her first flash animation ‘Living with Florence is Shit’ made us all laugh, much like the rest of her characterful and witty portfolio, which you can see <a href="http://cargocollective.com/fpd">here</a>. </p>http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/10412882087http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/10412882087Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:33:07 -0400<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/17437578" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>More from The Ingenious Matt Dreyer. Matt is one of our Graphic Designers who is particularly interested in filmic space and moving image.<br/><br/>A beautiful one day project making the most of the increasingly common British snow. </p>http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/10402917478http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/10402917478Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:24:37 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrrwdhLNxS1r2nbt0o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrrwdhLNxS1r2nbt0o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrrwdhLNxS1r2nbt0o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrrwdhLNxS1r2nbt0o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>As quite a tight knit year group we spend a lot of time in our studio working together, but also use it as a space to come and have fun and socialise together.<br/><br/>At the end of last term Rufus set up ‘Music Tyme’ inviting all of Graphic Design and Illustration students and tutors alike to enter a talent show, as part of a personal project to get people performing in public more often.<br/>We had music performances, dancing, rapping, an amazing drum performance and a closely fought arm wrestling contest.<br/><br/>Watch  Rufus’ excellent video that enticed us all to join in, hopefully it will encourage you all to pick up an instrument and get out there too!<br/><br/><br/></p> <p> <object height="390" width="640"> <param value="http://www.youtube.com/v/oIbJ2Cbgdyo&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&version=3" name="movie"><param value="true" name="allowFullScreen"><param value="always" name="allowScriptAccess"><embed height="390" width="640" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/oIbJ2Cbgdyo&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&version=3"></embed></object> </p>http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/10402546433http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/10402546433Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:03:00 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrru81lx8M1r2nbt0o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>ARTIST TALKS:</strong><br/><br/>JASPER GOODALL <br/><br/>We are excited to announce the first of the artists that will be giving a series of talks on the 1st October during the exhibition.<br/><br/>Jasper is the King of digital artwork, pioneering digital image making techniques way ahead of the rest. His slick and sexy work has found its way into fashion (Gucci), into huge branding projects (Johnny Walker, Nike), band artwork (Muse), art direction and several exciting gallery projects to name but a few. He also is an excellent screen-printer, his attention to detail is second to none.</p> <p><br/>Jasper will be talking about his work and the transition from education to industry. We are privileged to have such a great illustrator at our show.<br/><br/>Don’t miss it! <br/><br/>Full schedule and timetable coming soon. </p>http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/10401766933http://brightonuptonow.tumblr.com/post/10401766933Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:16:00 -0400