Hush

[jak81]

Any Hush fans out there? I just checked out his new show this weekend and thought that he deserved a thread

[ritedere]

I'm completely torn about him. I mean, I like most of his images which is what's important right? But then at the same time I just don't feel like this type of stuff is really worth spending the $ he's commanding at the moment.

That being said, Graf Geisha (the first pic posted above) is one of my favorite prints so far this year and I'd love to have one.

[lordlupus]

As I am in Asia and I travel to Japan often for business, I am always exposed to the anime/manga style of artwork. Hush's artworks might be appealing to the westerners who are not overly exposed to the kawaii-styled graphics but I read manga and watch anime so to me, Hush's work is nothing special.

Maybe if he integrates political or witty messages into his artwork, it might be different.

Just my opinion.

[jak81]

Jun 6, 2008 19:17:29 GMT -8 ritedere said:

I'm completely torn about him. I mean, I like most of his images which is what's important right? But then at the same time I just don't feel like this type of stuff is really worth spending the $ he's commanding at the moment.

That being said, Graf Geisha (the first pic posted above) is one of my favorite prints so far this year and I'd love to have one.

I hear what you’re saying and I have to agree with you on the prices. I was really disappointed when I didn’t manage to pick up one of the Geisha prints at £250 from the show. I saw one up on ebay today with a “buy it now” at £800, which is just crazy money! I really like most of his images too and I just wish the hype/prices would calm down to match whats on offer.

Having said that, it is always a pleasure to see his work on the streets of E1 as it makes a nice change from all the boring banksy imitators

[jak81]

Jun 8, 2008 20:26:34 GMT -8 lordlupus said:

As I am in Asia and I travel to Japan often for business, I am always exposed to the anime/manga style of artwork. Hush's artworks might be appealing to the westerners who are not overly exposed to the kawaii-styled graphics but I read manga and watch anime so to me, Hush's work is nothing special.

Maybe if he integrates political or witty messages into his artwork, it might be different.

Just my opinion.

For me Hush’s work stands out because I am a big anime/manga fan and I find that his is some of the only street art I've come across (in London) that ticks those boxes, so I guess the viewpoint may be different for westerners…

I have to say that I don't necessarily believe that good visuals need to backed by political/witty messages, as long as someone is getting pleasure from the pictures

[mattlock]

I'm really liking Hush's work at the moment. The graf geisha is hands down one of my fav images of the year.

[desfah]

Hush is so good . what a great style all his own. He is having a show at the Carmichael Gallery that everyone in LA will surely love. its called "You've Been Wasting Your Time"(August 16 - September 14, 2008) Featuring Flip, Hush and Other

[lordlupus]

Anyone knows what was the original retail price of the Graf Geisha print please?

[ritedere]

Jun 26, 2008 4:12:27 GMT -8 lordlupus said:

Anyone knows what was the original retail price of the Graf Geisha print please?

250 GBP I believe.

[rhinomilk]

i'm also torn... his work is just mediocre anime, but at the same time i like the use of color & the geisha is very cool. when i looked at pics from the cans festival, it did stand out. but also can't help comparing it to Faile's "Get Acquainted" image

[mattlock]

as much as I like Faile I think graf geisha from an aesthetic point of view blows a lot of it out of the water...just personal opinion...no hate mail please from the Faile fanatics!

[ritedere]

Jun 30, 2008 15:34:25 GMT -8 mattlock said:

as much as I like Faile I think graf geisha from an aesthetic point of view blows a lot of it out of the water...just personal opinion...no hate mail please from the Faile fanatics!

How about hate posts?

[mattlock]

Jun 30, 2008 15:41:30 GMT -8 ritedere said:

Jun 30, 2008 15:34:25 GMT -8 mattlock said:

as much as I like Faile I think graf geisha from an aesthetic point of view blows a lot of it out of the water...just personal opinion...no hate mail please from the Faile fanatics!

How about hate posts?

Quit trying to pretend you don't LOVE that print...seem to recall someone begging me to help get him one...hmmm. ;D

[ritedere]

Jun 30, 2008 15:50:51 GMT -8 mattlock said:

Jun 30, 2008 15:41:30 GMT -8 ritedere said:

How about hate posts?

Quit trying to pretend you don't LOVE that print...seem to recall someone begging me to help get him one...hmmm. ;D

So you're saying I'm just bitter because you FAILEd in that mission?

;D

[rhinomilk]

Jun 30, 2008 15:34:25 GMT -8 mattlock said:

as much as I like Faile I think graf geisha from an aesthetic point of view blows a lot of it out of the water...just personal opinion...no hate mail please from the Faile fanatics!

everyone is entitled to have their own really wrong and bad opinion

also needs to draw in some nipples

[StephenW]

Faile Girl > Geisha Girl.

I'm a fan of Hush, but I just don't feel like there's much depth behind his imagery. It's more of a pretty picture than anything.

[mattlock]

Jul 1, 2008 9:32:22 GMT -8 rhinomilk said:

Jun 30, 2008 15:34:25 GMT -8 mattlock said:

as much as I like Faile I think graf geisha from an aesthetic point of view blows a lot of it out of the water...just personal opinion...no hate mail please from the Faile fanatics!

everyone is entitled to have their own really wrong and bad opinion

also needs to draw in some nipples

haha...yeah yeah I knew you were going to be one of the Faile fanatics I spoke of earlier rhino ;D

so you're going to tell me momento mori, hits and crashes, taste for faile, among numerous others are better than graf geisha visually? I actaully really like a lot of Faile and as a whole I think Faile has a much much better body of work...just saying this particular geisha image is ace.

[mattlock]

5 colour screen print
limited edition of 50
760x560 on white/grey somerset velvet
hand finished with acrylic & spray paint

[StephenW]

Interesting... digging the background and the tea/coffee staining (*ahem*), but I'm not feeling the graf japanese feudal warrior. He just doesn't look very HUSH to me.

[StephenW]

Preview from Carmichael Gallery is out. Graf Geisha 'Red' is hot. Really digging the tones and colors - a lot more vibrant than the print.

It's on the main flyer, so a photo should be okay.

[carmichael]

Sure thing, email me if you want the full preview

[e-mail]

more than half sold already...

[mattlock]

are there going to be any new prints for the show?!?

[mattlock]

picking up red geisha from the framers in a week...will post pics

[carmichael]

Aug 8, 2008 7:14:11 GMT -8 mattlock said:

are there going to be any new prints for the show?!?

we will have some APs of older prints, but I don't think he is bringing anything new, but he will be here!

[carmichael]

Aug 8, 2008 12:02:53 GMT -8 carmichael said:

Aug 8, 2008 7:14:11 GMT -8 mattlock said:

are there going to be any new prints for the show?!?

we will have some APs of older prints, but I don't think he is bringing anything new, but he will be here!

New info just in! We will have some of the new prints being released in London at next weeks Urban Angel "Corked" show. No one has seen images yet but I'm guessing there will be be prints of at least one or two of the originals we are selling. We will have a very very limited number available only to walk in customers opening night on a first come firstserved basis.