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BORTUSK LEER @ Parosh Galerie Italy

tony — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:17:36 +0000

Bortusk Leer solo show @ Parosh Galerie Italy
22nd September – 22nd October

MONSTERS IN MILAN22/09 – 22/10/2011

P.A.R.O.S.H gallery presents “MONSTERS in MILAN”, the first international solo show by UK based artist BORTUSK LEER. Fresh from a successful solo show in London, Bortusk brings a selection of his finest naively spray painted and marker penned, colour popping monsters to Milan.

Since bursting on to the street art scene in 2007, Bortusk’s grinning, googly eyed creations in Tutti Fruitti, day-glo neons have become a common sight on the streets of London and new York, but have managed to stray as far afield as Auckland, Alaska and Rajasthan. The monsters always seem to manage to look at home in their surroundings, whether they are taking a yellow cab in the big apple or tucking into a bratwurst in Berlin.

Proud leader (and founder) of the “Art Comedy” movement, Bortusk claims his sole purpose in life is to make you smile. Inspired by the idea that life is often taken too seriously and a dream of a world where we all laugh alittle more, Bortusk now dedicates his child-like painting style, love of psychedelic colours and prolific pasting to his “CHEER UP” campaign.

Over the past 4 years Bortusk Leer has exhibited in several London based group shows such as The Alternative Philosophy at Leonard Street Gallery and Mutate Britain at Cordy House. During the course of these shows his work has strayed into the realms of video, collage and sculpture, re-awakening an interest in 3D and installation art. In 2009 Bortusk’s monsters were made into ‘Street Monsters’, a series of 2 minute animations which were commissioned by the BBC.

http://www.paroshgalerie.it/eng/works_bortusk.html#

Ron Orp Review written by Gary from Alternative London

tony — Mon, 30 May 2011 10:00:33 +0000

Bortusk Leer

Loud, psychedelic, childlike are three words associated with his work; however look a little closer and there is much more to street artist, Bortusk Leer than meets the eye. Describing his work as art – comedy, Bortusk came onto the scene in 2007 and his wacky colourful monsters have been a staple of the London street art scene ever since. Using marker pens and spray paints on canvases of newspaper the London based artist has a distinct and unique style, mostly painting garish neon monsters. The underlying theme of his work however is slightly more serious, as he attempts to challenge the idea of traditional mass media and mass produced objects.
He has adorned walls as far afield as Auckland and Jodhpur and has had several group shows in London including Mutate Britain at Cordy House. He even had his characters made into a series of two minute animations entitled ‘Street Monsters’ which was commissioned by the BBC.

I went along to the opening of ‘Bortusk Took A Trip’ at Tony’s Gallery – Bortusk’s first solo show. To say it was a feast for the senses is an understatement and impressive doesn’t even come close. The space has been used exceptionally well and typically the first thing to hit you is colour – lots of colour, right up to the trademark paint splattered top hat carried off by the artist himself. But look around and you soon realise the depth and skill of the work on display. The paintings and sculptures are clearly not only the works of an artist who is on top of his game, but who is also having a lot of fun doing it. And that’s what this show is about in abundance, good old fashioned fun. As Tony’s put it, the show is ‘An exhilarating mixture between a funfair, cartoon and rave party feel, the show’s only intention is to put a smile on your face and brighten up your day!’ And I highly recommend you go and see for yourself.

Bortusk Took A Trip, Tony’s Gallery, Sclater St. E1,

This text was written by: Gary from Alternative London

Read for yourself at RonOrp.net

TONY’S GALLERY BLOGGED ON VOGUE.ES – VOGUE LIKES BORTUSK LEER

tony — Sun, 29 May 2011 16:46:26 +0000

We were most happy to have been blogged on Vogue.es last week by Patricia Nicolas editor for Spanish Vogue…

Patricia Nicolas

Viernes 13 Mayo

El pasado fin de semana me invitaron a una vista privada en la nueva galería Tony’s , que ha abierto hace cuatro dias en Shoreditch con la obra de un street artist que me encanta: Borstusk Leer.

Las criaturas de Borstusk empezaron a aparecer por las calles de Londres hace unos años, y ahora puedes encontrar cientos de ellas por las calles del Este de la ciudad. Estudió arte y Diseño en Canterbury Tech y tiene un degree en Studio Ceramics en Falmouth College of Art. Hoy Tony nos va a contar un poco más sobre él y vamos a poder ver algunas de sus piezas. No os perdáis el vídeo de la visita, donde podéis admirar su increíble trabajo en directo, y en el que hablamos de su inspiración, de los nombres que da a sus obras, de precios…

Podemos encontrar su trabajo en Inglaterra, Escocia, América, España, Nueva Zelanda, y Australia.

Un verdadero artista.

Muchas gracias a Tony por su trato agradable y por el periodico que nos regaló, ¨ The Monster Times by Borstusk¨ .

Aquí tenéis algunas fotos y abajo el vídeo. ¡No os lo perdáis!

http://blogs.vogue.es/stylishdisorientation/?p=4388

Tony’ s Gallery voted number 1 gallery to visit on the First Thursdays East London art tour Thursday 2nd June 2011

tony — Sun, 29 May 2011 15:34:09 +0000

Each month join leading curators, writers, academics and artists on a guided tour visiting a selection of First Thursdays galleries. Meeting at the Whitechapel Gallery at 6.45pm, we will leave Whitechapel Gallery at 7pm sharp.

Time Out First Thursdays

On the first Thursday of every month the galleries and museums of east London open their doors late for a chance to see amazing art, culture and events after hours. With over 100 galleries and museums open until 9pm on First Thursdays there will always be something free and exciting to see.

With private views, events, free art tours and great bars and restaurants nearby, east London is the place to come for late night culture on the First Thursday of every month.

http://www.firstthursdays.co.uk/content.php?page_id=149

Bortusk Leer Artist Talk on Saturday 28th May @ Tony’s 1.30pm

tony — Sun, 22 May 2011 11:39:14 +0000

Bortusk Leer Artist Talk on Saturday 28th May @ Tony’s 1.30pm – to attend please email your name info@tonysgallery.com
Listen to the logic behind the madness and understand why Bortusk Leer creates the work. An opportunity to talk to the artist hear about future projects at Tony’s.

BORTUSK LEER “Bortusk Took A Trip” 6th May – 26th June

tony — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 16:52:39 +0000

BORTUSK LEER

“Bortusk Took A Trip”
6th May – 26th June
opening May 5th 6-9pm

Tony’s gallery is delighted to present ‘Bortusk took a trip’, the first solo show by UK artist Bortusk Leer. Since bursting onto the art scene in 2007, Bortusk’s naively spray-painted and marker penned monsters have become a common sight on the streets of London and New York. For the inaugural exhibition at Tony’s, Bortusk Leer will present a site-specific installation alongside a selection of recent paintings and sculptures.

‘Bortusk took a trip’ invites the viewer into the inner reaches of Mr. Leer’s psychedelic mind and takes you back to the fun and carefree days of our childhood. Transforming the gallery space into his private playground, we are invited to experience it as an opportunity to step out of the doom and gloom of our daily routines. An exhilarating mixture between a funfair, cartoon and rave party feel, the show’s only intention is to put a smile on your face and brighten up you day!

Bortusk has named his style ‘art comedy’ and dedicates himself along with a growing team of admirers and pasters to spreading the smiley faced, lolling tongued, and googly eyed LOVE around the world….Bortusk’s heavily satirical work and recognisable paste ups using newspaper as the support and method of spreading his own message, highlights an ongoing concern to challenge the idea of traditional mass media and mass produced objects. These acts of mischievous sabotage using obsolete objects and materials represent in fact another unconventional choice of his to use low-tech procedures to emphasis the often ephemeral nature and lifespan of these randomly applied paste-ups within our urban landscape.

These garishly coloured characters have travelled by sea and air to reach walls as far away as Auckland, Alaska, Jodphur and Barcelona and catching a glimpse of one of these little creatures in a dark corner or grim alleyway always brings a familiar friendly face to these far-away lands. These characters always seem to make themselves at home in their surroundings, be it taking a yellow cab in the Big Apple or tucking into a bratwurst in Berlin.

Over the past 3 years Bortusk Leer has exhibited in several London based group shows such as The Alternative Philosophy at Leonard Street Gallery and Mutate Britain at Cordy House with an array of big names in the street art scene. During the course of these shows his work has strayed into the realms of video, collage and sculpture, re-awakening an interest in 3D and installation art. Also in 2009 Bortusk’s monsters were made into ‘Street Monsters’, a series of 2 minute animations which were commissioned by the BBC.

Bortusk Leer shows no signs of slowing down, currently working on his first solo show in New York and cooking up some plans for further television take over. This top hatted avenger is only just warming up.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7HCTyFkr8s