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Carne Griffiths
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so here we are again, but this time locked down, and time itself seems at a standstill. We are afraid of the unknown and we have forgotten things that we shouldn't have forgotten


The Crown - From tNature's Riches Series

Now, more than ever, seems the perfect time to contemplate the importance of the natural world.  As things develop I begin to imagine how the world would be if we put as much importance into promoting the natural world as we do with commercial products. 


Nature's Riches - Painted in ink tea and alcohol

I have created a new body of work using imagery and techniques from advertising campaigns to present nature as if it were a piece of jewellery, a perfume or a luxury item.  


The Present

This new work is created using inks, teas and alcohols and then embellished with 24 carat gold leaf and Swarovski crystals to reinforce the idea of opulence. 


Feel the Sunlight

These paintings serve as a reminder to listen more and look further at the beauty within nature.


The Meadow

This exhibition will not happen in the usual sense but I have tried to create an experience whereby the work can be brought to an audience in different ways, through Virtual Reality, through miniature samples of the work in print form... just a way to reach out and connect....


Flourishing

If you are interested...

Mini gold foil prints of all the image and others are available as part of a kickstarter campaign I am currently running at rb.gy/9siery - if you can please share the image and link it would be most appreciated 


The Brooch

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this.

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Thought it was about time I said 'Hi' in the Journal and stopped being so antisocial.... seems like I have less and less time nowadays and so this seems the best way to extend a huge thank you to everyone who has been following my work both here and elsewhere.  It has been a very busy year for both artwork and homelife and I am getting used to juggling the two and dividing my time up better - there is less time however for sharing commenting and replying to people here but I WILL, I always do!  
I'm also very pleased to be opening a 2 man exhibition in London tomorrow night - the 6th September where I will be showing some artwork I have shared here on DA and some new works.... there will be new prints and postcard packs available and the work includes the fantastic paintings of Rowan Newton as well as myself and even includes a digitally assembled giclee print especially for the gallery (I know.... me and photoshop.... who'd have thought it)

So if you can ... please make a little trip to see the work at the Ben Oakley Gallery - it is situated inside greenwich market, South London, it's a lovely space and I know you'll get a great welcome there.

Big love to all 

CX



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Had a long break from DA or at least it feels that way - a lot of exciting projects and things have been happening this year and it has kept me away from sharing the work and getting interactive here on the site - In some ways I think that has impacted on the work - there is a wonderful energy here and making time to read back and talk about work has many rewards in terms of energy and creativity.

So back to share some new work and get ready for a good amount of time in the studio!  In recent weeks I have been working with the Photographer Rankin on an amazing commission for Hunger magazine which I am hoping to share soon... Mag comes out in may ... HUNGER ... get it

In Spring by Carnegriff

Then there is the commission for luxury goods retailer JOYCE who have produced a wonderful set of easter eggs using the image 'In Spring' you can see more about them here glassmagazine.co.uk/forum/arti… it was a lot of fun working with the team from JOYCE and something really different for me!

1 for Sorrow by Carnegriff

I have work in an exhibition which opens this Thursday at the Smokehouse Gallery as part of Timeout's first Thursdays - I will be showing the piece one for sorrow - if you would like to come along - full details are available here!! www.firstthursdays.co.uk/galle…

Seed of Life - Twinne T-shirt by Carne Griffiths by Carnegriff

Next up is a T-Shirt project I have been working on with Twinne - I have to say their shirts are looking awesome - check out the full range and sign up to see when they are coming out - I am over the moon to have them produce one of my pieces in this way - can't wait to see them for real.. register here to be told when they launch! twinne.com/

Another Place by Carnegriff

Next I want to pay homage to a photographer on DA who has inspired and influenced many of the images I create, Lisa Stefaniak.  There is something about her take on the 365 project that I find inspiring and has that spark that only the most talented of photographers can capture. A deeply personal series of work over the period of 1 year which demonstrates commitment and vision and i discovered her work during a year when my own output was of paramount importance! here-s a link to her Blog lisastefaniak.com/ - many of you will already know her work on DA if you don't check it out NOW!! amantsdeminuit.deviantart.com/

Now LETS GET DRAWING!!


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Hello fellow DA artists - please come and join me for an afternoon of drawing at the Stone Space - I will be broadcasting live via my website at www.carnegriffiths.com or via the gallery page www.thestonespace.com from 2pm gmt / 0900 est / 1000 edt

I would love you to join me for an afternoon of drawing and let me know what you think!

Thanks for all the support here on DA - you are the best!

Carne Griffiths


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HAPPY NEW YEAR

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Just a quick note to say - Wishing a healthy wealthy creative mysterious explosive successful NEW YEAR to all you beautiful people on DA.

Back soon with some more ART - until then keep creative C, and enjoy a nice cup of tea!!!

Carne


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