September 7th, 2010

Julia Trigg Exhibition online

It’s great to have images of an artist’s work ready to go up here before a show. It give us an opportunity to get excited about the coming private view on 17th September.

There are a couple of sneak previews on the wall, so pop in if you are passing.

September 4th, 2010

New Gary Goodman screen prints

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We have been told by our lovely friends at Artizan that they had a lovely time making these three prints with Mr. Goodman.

Seen as a write, poet and painter of dark, emotional imagery, this recent work appears lighter, brighter, with more humour.

July 17th, 2010

Jonathan Adler just arrived!!

The delivery yesterday felt just like Christmas! Large parcels from New York ALWAYS make us happy, and Mr. Adler never fails to please. New treats like a charming fox and prowling cat are sitting next to old favourites like Lion and Giraffe.

They are going FAST. We didn’t even announce their arrival, but sold out of Dachshund book ends today. Please contact or pop in if you are interested in any.

Here are a few examples.

July 1st, 2010

Charley Harper giclee prints

There are so many beautiful images to choose from. Charley Harper was so prolific and consistently made amazing designs throughout his life.

Much of the original work is no longer available so we also have a number of reproduction prints from the Harper estate, some of which you can see here.

Come and see them in the gallery, or phone us on 01273 773776.

June 18th, 2010

Announcing – Charley Harper at Castor and Pollux

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We are very pleased to announce an exhibition of vintage prints by Charley Harper at Castor and Pollux from 3 July 2010 and throughout the Summer.

The show includes designs made for The Ford Times in the 1950s and ’60 as well as later, limited edition screen prints of his iconic birds and animals.

You can see all the prints that are available here.

There are giclee prints here.

You can see posters here.

For more information about this hugely innovative graphic artist click here.

June 18th, 2010

Charley Harper at Castor and Pollux exhibition online

Original American prints by Charley Harper will be on show at Castor and Pollux from 3 July – 3 September. All of the prints will be sold framed. If you are interested in making purchase please email us at castorandpolluxart@mac.com for an invitation to the private view on July 2nd. There is a great selection, but unfortunately we only have one of each print … first come, first served.

If Charley Harper is new to you, you can read more about him here.

June 18th, 2010

Charley Harper exhibition poster

Charley Harper exhibition poster

A feature of our print exhibitions is the Castor and Pollux exhibition poster. Mr. Harper is no exception. This poster will be available to buy during the show. They are £5 and if you would like us to post one to you, it’s £2 postage and packing. Call us on 01273 773776 if you would like one – or three!

June 18th, 2010

Charley Harper – About the great graphic artist

Charley Harper in his studio 2006

Charley Harper in his studio 2006

Charley Harper has become increasingly well know in the UK, but in America he is a national treasure.

Best know for his bird designs, Charley Harper (1922 – 2007) was an extraordinarily prolific graphic designer and artist, loved for his delightful, stylised, and often humorous illustrations of nature, animals, insects and people.

Harper captured the essence of his subject with the fewest possible elements. This can be seen in the ornithological illustrations for his book, ‘Birds and Words’ (1974), recently republished by Ammo Books.

‘When I look at a wildlife or nature subject, I don’t see the feathers in the wings, I just count the wings. I see exciting shapes, colour combinations, patterns, textures, fascinating behaviour and endless possibilities for making pictures’

Born in West Virginia, Harper’s early life was spent roaming over the Appalachian foothills surrounding the family farm. Although he didn’t know it at the time, he was building an affinity with nature that would greatly influence his work. He left his farm home to study at the Art Academy of Cincinnati, where he later served as an instructor for 20 years.

By 1955, Harper had found his own voice as an artist. Referring to his economical approach as minimal realism he said “I don’t think there was much resistance to the way I simplified things. I think everybody understood that’

In the 1950s and 1960s Harper gained acclaim as a commercial illustrator with ‘The Golden Book of Biology’, ‘Animal Kingdom’, and “Betty Crocker’s Dinner for Two’. In the following two decades, he contributed to The Ford Times, a unique travel magazine from The Ford Motor Company. Harper’s paintings have appeared on posters from many conservation minded organisations and wildlife centres.

New York fashion guru Todd Oldham (‘Charley Harper: An Illustrated Life’ 2007), Harper’s biographer, said of his work ‘Charley’s inspired yet accurate colour sense is undeniable, and when combined with the precision he exacts on rendering only the most important details, one is always left with a sense of awe.’

May 19th, 2010

Poetry Reading – Deborah Tyler Bennett

Deborah, in her vintage pink dress, reading at Castor & Pollux

Deborah, in her vintage pink dress, reading at Castor & Pollux

Alongside our Brighton Festival print exhibitions from Paul Catherall and Julie Doucet we are also hosted a live poetry reading from Deborah Tyler Bennett.

A regular visitor to Brighton, even spending Christmas here, she is fascinated by the culture of hedonism, slipped glamor and the Pavilion.

See more about her most recent publication here.

Friday 28 May 6 -9pm for drinks, and chance to meet the author, and opportunity to hear selected readings from an admirer’s view of Brighton.

Email castorandpolluxart@mac.com if you would like to receive an invitation.

March 30th, 2010

Matt Wingfield screen prints

Designer, Matt Wingfield is local to Brighton, and a frequent visitor to Castor & Pollux. You may have seen his graphic work in the likes of Top Shop, Oxford Circus.

These silk screen prints are his latest creative project. We hope you like them as much as we do!

Please phone or email if you would like to buy one, or come and visit us in the gallery.

March 19th, 2010

This is… books from M. Sasek

All these beautiful books are currently available at Castor and Pollux.

M. Sasek was born in Prague in 1916 and died in Switzerzerland in 1980. He worked as a painter and illustrator for most of his life. Starting with This is Paris published in 1958, the books he wrote painted a delightful and evocative picture of some of the world’s great cities (and countries!). Having delighted children and adults for more than 50 years they are now being reissued.

Each of the books are £10.99

February 13th, 2010

Jonny Hannah prints in stock

We thought we would update you with a selection of our favourite print maker, Mr. Jonny Hannah.  Regular visitors to the gallery will no doubt have enjoyed them, or have even taken one home! If you are interested in seeing any of these prints, please stop in and say hello, or call us on 01273 773776.

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