The artists exploring the power of the blank canvas
From signwriter and glass gilder Alex May Hughes’ innovative gold-leaf Simpsons, to Rob Lowe AKA Supermundane and his graphic prints, the artists are able to use any blank space to express their artistry.
Diversely varied in their styles and talents, the eclectic three artists are a part of a wider group who wish to transform a blank canvas into a living work of art for people to watch emerge. Working in collaboration with Bombay Sapphire on CANVAS, where the artists will bring their different creative approaches together for the first time to create a visually captivating interactive space. Over four days, the artists will use the floors, walls and furniture of the N&C Showrooms in Shoreditch as their canvases, constantly evolving their work. Set to be a vital artistic event, it will run from 18th July until the 21st at N&C Showrooms, Shoreditch High Street, and proceeds even go to the Developing Artists charity, who support the arts in post-conflict nations and deprived communities. So get to know three of the fifteen incredible artists below, and get tickets for the event yourself here.
Rob Lowe – @SUPERMUNDANE
Rob Lowe, also known as Supermundane, is a graphic artist with over 20 years experience in the creative industry. His signature geometric images, that play with line, colour and optical effects, have been published and exhibited worldwide. Talking about CANVAS, he explained “when I was asked to come together with the other artists and take part in a project that aims to inspire creativity in others, I jumped at the chance. People who come to CANVAS will be immersed in the creative process and I’m excited to be able to share my own artistic journey with them, from start to finish.”
Josh McKenna – @jshmck
Josh McKenna is a freelance illustrator working out of a multi-disciplinary studio in east London. McKenna’s creative process involves sketching ideas on iPad and Pencil, chopping and changing compositions and then moving. Minimally designed but full of voluptuously, curved character and designs, Josh’s work focuses less on the details and more on asymmetric shapes in pleasing compositions. His portfolio is fun, cheeky and gives Josh’s stylised worlds personality
Alex May Hughes – @alexmayhughes
Alex May Hughes is a sign painter and glass gilder based in West London. She has shown at numerous group shows and her work was also featured as part of Clio Peppiat’s Autumn/Winter London Fashion Week show. Hughes also appeared on Fred Perry’s ‘Tipped List’ in 2014, a list dedicated to highlighting the work of young creatives. More recently Hughes has undertaken a number of large scale commissions, including bespoke signs for Palm Vaults cafe on Mare Street and Tessa Metcalfe jewellers on Laystall Street.
