Sep 29, 2017
Hannah Taggart - Ghosts of Borley by thingsfromhere
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Hannah Taggart - Ghosts of Borley by thingsfromhere
some shots of our exhibition at the here shop and gallery, stokes croft.. it's on for two months so be sure to pay it a visit!!
Group Trip
On the 18th of October, I and some other illustrators went to visit two local gallery spaces in Bristol - The Here Gallery and Weapon of Choice.
Here Gallery
It's a small tucked away space that sells a multitude of different books (graphic novels, zines and other illustrated literature) and has a bit of space to display some work too like the dainty watercolour illustrations by Aaron Sewards.
There was a nice atmosphere in the gallery which allowed you to focus on the illustrations without being distracted by music. It is a small space but it manages to remain open and inviting due to the amount of light in the shop. Over all it's a pleasant space to spend some time and introduce yourself to new illustrators.
Now to the matter of price. It does of course depend primarily on what exactly you are looking at but the gallery seems to maintain a collection of affordable books which even students can justify buying from time to time. The price range for most of the books was £4 - £8.
It is quite easy to access and find. Nonetheless, it could get a bit cramped during busier hours, making it more difficult to manoeuvre around the floor and see the work.Over all it's a pleasant space to spend some time and introduce yourself to new illustrators.
http://www.thingsfromhere.co.uk/gallery for more information and opening hours.
Weapon of Choice
This gallery is a big contrast to the Here Gallery in the work that they sell and in how it is displayed. It is a white wall gallery filled with bright and playful work that stands out. You are even provided with additional information if you require or want it in the form of leaflets and magazines. There was music in the background here which didn't seem out of place and almost contributed to the work.
The artwork at Weapon of Choice is original and hence the price range is a lot higher. Work on A4 got sold for roughly £60 - £80 and bigger A1 canvases were around £400 - 800. However, the price seems a bit more reasonable when you know that most of the work is produced by the same artists who have earned a reputation in this niche market. They also sell clothing with reproductions of artwork that brings up their price.
It is reasonably easy to get to minus the stairs which would prove difficult in wet weather and to the disabled. It is an interesting place to visit for inspiration.
http://www.weaponofchoicegallery.co.uk/ for more information and opening hours.
Spore by here gallery on Flickr.
This place is just across the road from my flat. It makes me happy :) bought a little Nobrow comic called The New Ghost by Robert Hunter, and then popped to the vegan cafe Kino next door for a coffee. I feel this might be a new weekly ritual. Got some pizza and Community plans later too ^_^
Guilt (by Jack Teagle)
Acrylic on canvas
Created for the Lost plot Exhibition at the Here Gallery, Bristol