DAVID LYLE – MISBEHAVING

Posted on 2012-04-02

Lyle’s painstakingly reductive painting process is a very crucial element to the evolution of his final images. Each piece is rendered using only black paint and turpentine. Lyle begins his process by priming a panel with white gesso. He then paints a thin, rich, oily black veneer over the primed panel, slowly and systematically developing his images by removing some of the black paint with a cloth. In doing so, Lyle renders layer upon layer of various values of black paint resulting in his signature-style of luminescent works.

In Misbehaving, we see how Lyle’s methodology combined with his acerbic wit creates an altered reality rife with cynicism and bursting with mischief.Lyle is impeccably faithful to the vintage photographs that inspire his work – until a point in which he instills a cultural reference so familiar, yet iconoclastic, as to leave the viewer wincing, laughing, or really thinking, often it is all three.

Opposite – The Honey Hole, 2012

Exhibition runs through to April 28th, 2012

Lyons Wier Gallery
542 West 24th Street
New York
NY 10011

www.lyonswiergallery.com

  

FRED PERRY X CYCLING BLANK CANVAS

Posted on 2012-04-02

Fred Perry makes its second drop of cycling product for this Spring/Summer 2012 season. Combining mod fashion with performance oriented pieces, the collection has now been expanded to include footwear and a messenger bag to further complete the range. The new collection is available at all Fred Perry Laurel Wreath shops and at their online shop.

www.fredperry.com

  

VISVIM GRIZZLY BOOTS MID-FOLK

Posted on 2012-04-02

As part of a special installation that visvim will be hosting at Isetan Shinjuku, the Japanese brand will release the Grizzly Boots Mid-Folk in some special make-ups. Premium leather is mixed with denim on the uppers of the boots, which will go for around 1230 USD.

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DC COMICS X CONVERSE CHUCK TAYLOR ALL STAR

Posted on 2012-04-02

Converse has introduced some more collaborative Chuck Taylor All Stars with DC Comics for Spring 2012. This time around we see Wonder Woman and Killer Croc getting into the mix with a CT High and Low.

www.dccomics.com
www.converse.com

  

IMPOSSIBLE PROJECT BLACK LABEL POLAROID SX-70

Posted on 2012-04-02

The Impossible Project introduces their new Black Label Polaroid SX-70 camera. Any folding Polaroid camera will catch peoples attention, but this new Black Label version is especially nice we have to admit. This unique kit contains a carefully refurbished SX70 camera, documentation, two packs of PX600 Silver Shade UV+ Black Frame film and a ND filter for use of the camera with type 600 film such as the included film in this kit. The upper is all black with nice premium black leather coating details.

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NOEL BOWLER – MAKING SPACE

Posted on 2012-04-02

Bowler reveals the quiet transformation of everyday spaces in urban, residential and rural locations. He records how private homes, warehouses, office spaces, and industrial units are being turned into spaces for prayer. Whilst Catholicism is the majority religion in Ireland, Bowler’s images challenge this monocultural view, providing evidence of a strong and proud Muslim community. Making Space provides a unique record of a major, though not widely acknowledged, change in Irish society.

Devoid of people, Bowler’s photographs draw attention to the material details that reveal the connections, overlaps, and divergences between Western and Islamic cultures. In one image, copies of the Quran are stacked on bookshelves, incongruously accompanied by Quality Street and Roses tins; whilst in another image a prayer space is decorated with Christmas garlands.

Exhibition runs through to July 16th, 2012

Impressions Gallery
Centenary Square
Bradford
BD1 1SD

www.impressions-gallery.com