London Audio/Visual Art Collective 2009-2012

LAVA Collective invite artists from all over the world to participate in urban art and music projects. Since forming in 2009, they have staged over 25 pop up shows and parties. The primary focus of LAVA is to showcase emerging visual artists, both from the UK and overseas. Previous guests include: Bruno 9li & Talita Hoffmann (Sao Paulo, Brazil) Peru Ana Ana Peru (NYC, USA) Haervaerk (Copenhagen, Denmark) and Jo Peel & Stik (London, UK) To coincide with the opening of major shows, LAVA

throw after parties in clubs and bars such as Gramaphone (now closed) Rhythm Factory and the Star of Bethnal Green. Previous guest DJs and performers include Edan, Loefah, Mala, Kryptic Minds, Sgt. Pokes, Jehst, Instra:mental and Benny Ill. LAVA originated in East London but in 2010 they migrated across town to stage a 6 month series of events in the heart of the West End. The following year, LAVA returned to the East End where they continue to stage pop up art and music events.

Enquiries . info@lavacollective.comPaddy Walsh . Managing Director & Curator paddy@lavaåcollective.com xwDelphine Ettinger . Art Director & Curator delphine@lavacollective.comJohn Jordan . Production Managerjohn@lavacollective.com

LAVA’s Art director Delphine Ettinger curated a major group show featuring many of her friends from both sides of the Atlantic. NYC street artists Peru Ana Ana Peru were invited to showcase their witty and irreverent artwork. On the opening night, Loefah and Mala and Sgt Pokes performed at a memorable after party in a dingy pub on Commercial Street.

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Work of Ana Peru Peru Ana, untitled, 2009

GROUP SHOW

CITYSCAPE

November 5th – 15th 2009 DRAY WALK GALLERYThe Old Truman Brewery91 Brick LaneLondon, E1 6QL

ARTISTS

ASHIRA SIEGELASHES57BASKBLAKE E. MARQUISBLEK LE RATBUFF MONSTERCHARLIE GREENCLEON PETERSONCURTIS KULIGDALEKDESTROY & REBUILDEMILY BOLEVICEERNESTO YERENAFLORENCIO ZAVALAHAERVAERKJACK DYLANKILL PIXIEMAARTEN GROENMIKE GIANTNECK FACEPERU ANA ANA PERUPHILIP LUMBANGRAMSEY DAURESTITUTION SHEPARD FAIREYRICKY POWELLSKULLPHONESWOONTAKI 183TES ONEUNKNOWN

Edan was in town to promote his new record ‘Echo Party.’ He marked the occasion with a 2 hour Dj set and a screening of the Echo Party film, directed by Tom Fitzgerald. Legendary NYC photographer Ricky Powell bought his infamous slideshow to London, while Jehst and Mical Parknsun and Jazz T provided musical support.

LIVE SHOW / MOVIE SCREENING

ECHO PARTY

Thursday, December 10th 2009THE GRAMAPHONE60-62 Commercial Street E1 6LT London, UK

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Ricky Powell, 2009,

ARTISTS

EDAN THE DEE-JAYRICKY POWELL JEHSTKRIS JONESTOM FITZGERALD

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LAVA returned to the gramaphone to showcase the artwork of Ashes57. later that evening LAVA teamed up with Swamp81 to throw a party in the basement, featuring Loefah, Instra:mental, Kryptic Minds, Benny Ill and Sgt Pokes.

SOLO SHOW

ASHES57 / SWAMP81

March 11th 2010 – 10 April 2011 THE GRAMAPHONE60-62 Commercial Street E1 6LT London, UK

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LAVA invited 2 of Brazil’s most exciting young artists to showcase their work in London for the first time. Bruno 9li and Talita Hoffmann travelled to London and stayed with LAVA while they prepared for the show, which took place at The Rag Factory on Heneage Street.

DUO SHOW

BRUNO 9LI & TALITA HOFFMANN

30th April – 3rd May 2010 THE RAG FACTORY16 Heneage StreetE1 5LJLondon, UK

Work of Bruno 9LI

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Work of Talita Hoffmann

Ashes57

The Message showcased the artwork and photography of Ashes57. She created a huge site specific installation for the show, which also featured photo portraits of DJs including Madlib, Mala, Skream and Loefah.

SOLO SHOW

ASHES57 THE MESSAGE

Thursday, 22nd July 2010 THE RAG FACTORY16 Heneage StreetE1 5LJLondon, UK

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The third consecutive show at Rag Factory featured work by Jo Peel and Stik. At the time, these 2 London-based artists were relatively unheard of, but fast forward the clock to 2012 and they are both well known and successful artists.

DUO SHOW

JO PEEL & STIK

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Thursday, 5th August 2010 THE RAG FACTORY16 Heneage StreetE1 5LJLondon, UK

Jo Peel

Stik

This show featured the photography of legendary photographer Ricky Powell, including his iconic portraits of The Beastie Boys, Run DMC, LL Cool J, Futura 2000, Jean-Michel Basquiat and many more.

SOLO SHOW

RICKY POWELL

Saturday 2nd October 2010 – November 1st 2010 THE MONTPELIER 43 Choumert RoadSE15 4AR London, UK

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The first show at LAVA Gallery, W1 featured the Chilean street artist Otto Schade. Shade’s instantly recognisable characters are composed of intricately interwoven ribbons.

OTTO SCHADE

SOLO SHOW

OTTO SCHADE

Thursday 6th January – 19th January 2011 LAVA GALLERY1.11 Kingly Court, Carnaby StreetW1B 5PWLondon, UK

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Haervaerk is one of Denmark’s hottest young artists, creating strange, melancholic characters in evocative poses and situations. LAVA was proud to present his first solo show in the UK.

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SOLO SHOW

HAERVAERK

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3rd - 17th February 2011 LAVA GALLERY1.11 Kingly Court, Carnaby StreetW1B 5PWLondon, UK

HAEVEARK

Georgina Cook was responsible for the hugely influential Drumzofthesouth blog. LAVA invited her over from Paris for a retrospective of her photography. Martelo and Skipple performed at the opening party.

SOLO SHOW

GEORGINA COOK

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17th- 23rd February 2011 LAVA GALLERY1.11 Kingly Court, Carnaby StreetW1B 5PWLondon, UK

GEORGINA COOK

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24th February – 3rd March 2011 LAVA GALLERY1.11 Kingly Court, Carnaby StreetW1B 5PWLondon, UK

SOLO SHOW

TUNNIDGE

Tunnidge

Tunnidge is best known as a Producer / DJ, but he is also a talented visual artist. His illustrated portraits of the Deep Medi crew appeared on their classic record sleeves. In 2011 We staged a solo show to showcase Tunnidge’s illustrations, followed by an after party at Rhythm Factory

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3rd – 9th March 2011 LAVA GALLERY1.11 Kingly Court, Carnaby StreetW1B 5PWLondon, UK

SOLO SHOW

FATSARAZZI

FATSARAZZI

Work of FATSARAZZI

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10th – 17th March 2011 LAVA GALLERY1.11 Kingly Court, Carnaby StreetW1B 5PWLondon, UK

SOLO SHOW

AMAR STEWART

AMAR STEWART

Amar Stewart is a London based artist and illustrator. His influences lie somewhere between Women, Music, Fashion and City Life. Amar’s work has been exhibited in various cities around the world and he has worked with brands such as Nike, Upper Playground, WESC, Samsung, Reebok and more. His work has also been exhibited with artists such as Banksy, Mode2, Adam Neate and Mr. Brainwash. He works with various materials such as spray paint, oils, pencil and digital to re-create visions in his day to day life.

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17th – 23rd March 2011 LAVA GALLERY1.11 Kingly Court, Carnaby StreetW1B 5PWLondon, UK

SOLO SHOW

ASHES57 ON THE WILD SIDE

Ashes57 is a multidisciplinary artist. Her work encompasses illustration, painting, photography, graphic design and film making. She is currently more in demand than ever, with a constant succession of shows on both sides of the Atlantic.

Work of ashes57

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24th – 30th March 2011 LAVA GALLERY1.11 Kingly Court, Carnaby StreetW1B 5PWLondon, UK

GROUP SHOW

ALONG THE WAY

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Notorious Graffiti Artists from the London Underground scene.

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7th – 13th April 2011 LAVA GALLERY1.11 Kingly Court, Carnaby StreetW1B 5PWLondon, UK

SOLO SHOW

PAGE TSOU

Work of Page Tsou

Work of Page TSOU

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14th – 20th April 2011 LAVA GALLERY1.11 Kingly Court, Carnaby StreetW1B 5PWLondon, UK

SOLO SHOW

THE KRAH

The Krah started painting the streets and the subway trains of Athens in 1997. Now living in the UK, he continues to work tirelessly to refine his technique, both in the studio and the street.

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12th – 25th May 2011 LAVA GALLERY1.11 Kingly Court, Carnaby StreetW1B 5PWLondon, UK

SOLO SHOW

RESTITUTION PRESS

Work of RESTITUTION PRESS

Restitution Press is a hand-printed newspaper from Los Angeles, incorporating photography, graphic design and illustration. Founded by Ryan Graeff, the paper showcases the latest artwork by him and his network of affiliated artists. Graeff’s Bandit character is a well known sight on the streets of Los Angeles, and the street art influence is evident in his brilliant studio work. For the show at LAVA Gallery, Graeff has sent us a selection of pages from the latest edition of Restitution Press, along with a stack of prints by him and 2 other members of his posse: Abcnt and Jonas Lara.

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26th May – 4th June 2011 LAVA GALLERY1.11 Kingly Court, Carnaby StreetW1B 5PWLondon, UK

SOLO SHOW

STIK

Stik’s playful, minimalist characters pop up all over London, brightening up the city’s darkest corners. Both on the street and in the studio, Stik continues to explore subtle variations in the gesture and pose of his characters. These seemingly simple figures are capable of conveying complex emotions, often appearing melancholic or despairing but occasionally finding humour in the bleak urban landscape. We have invited Stik to preside over the lat solo show at the space in Kingly Court. `The show will include some large scale paintings, along with a new edition of his hugely popular `mini canvases.

Work of STIK

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5th June 2011 LAVA GALLERY1.11 Kingly Court, Carnaby StreetW1B 5PWLondon, UK

ALBUM RELEASE

JEHST

LAVA’s Art director Delphine Ettinger curated a major group show featuring many of her friends from both sides of the Atlantic. NYC street artists Peru Ana Ana Peru were invited to showcase their witty and irreverent artwork. On the opening night, Loefah and Mala and Sgt Pokes performed at a memorable after party in a dingy pub on Commercial Street.

Work of JEHST

1st – 4th September 2011

OUTLOOK Festival Pula, Croatia

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GROUP SHOW / INSTALLATION

HOUSE OF DUB

Installation work.

ARTISTS

STIKMR PENFOLDASHES57EMMA DEXTERZIGGY GRUDZINSKAS CHRIS MACKENZIE-GRAY

SOUND AND VIDEO

BENNY ILL

HOUSE OF DUB outlook 2011

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GROUP SHOW

FIRST THURSDAYS AT THE RAG FACTORY

3rd – 6th November 2011 THE RAG FACTORY16 Heneage StreetE1 5LJLondon, UK

LAVA COLLECTIVE

ARTISTS

ASHES57 FORGED SIGNATURES LUCASNEASEMMA DEXTERTHE KRAHSTIKOTTO SCHADE ESKA PIKTO

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GROUP SHOW

LAVA POP UP SHOW

17th – 24th December 2011 SUZZLE47 Brick LaneE1 6PUJLondon, UK

Work of Mr PENFOLD

ARTISTS

MR PENFOLD IGGYJO PEELLUCASASHES57TUNNIDGEGEORGINA COOKZEKE CLOUGH (SKULLDISCO)SHAUN BLOODWORTH OLD APPARATUSESKAANDREW GILLMANZIGGY GRUDZINSKASTYPE & NEONITA

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GROUP SHOW

JEHST & MICALL PARKNSUNRECORD STORE DAY

Saturday, 21st April 2012 SUZZLE47 Brick LaneE1 6PUJLondon, UK

Featuring in-store apparence by JEHST + MICALL PARKNSUN and record signing at Suzzle from 11am to 4pm to mark Record Store Day 2012, Jehst is releasing a limited edition remix ep featuring ARP▲101, Om Unit, Mo Kolours, Aye Pee & Fae SimonHe’ll be signing copies of the EP, and if you’re lucky he might even perform a track or 2!!!!

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Friday, 3rd August 2012 JUNO134-135 Shoreditch High StreetE1 6JELondon, UK

LIVE SHOW

EL DESPERADO

ARTISTS

ASHES57 SICKLE LUCAS

SOUND

DJ KUTZ KLOSE ONE MAX WHEELER FLASHY LUCID DJS

VISUAL

ASHES57Ashes57 is a multidisciplinary artist. Her work encompasses illustration, painting, photography, graphic design and film making. She is currently more in demand than ever, with a constant succession of shows on both sides of the Atlantic.As an illustrator, Ashes57 creates richly detailed cityscapes, filled with references to the urban music and artwork that inspire her. She is also well known for her photo portraits of musicians, and she recently released Street Treasures, a retrospective of her street art photography from all over the world. Her recent excursions into stop motion film provide a new way to express herself, as seen in DJ Rashad’s recent video: Kush

Ain’t Loud.As Art Director of LAVA Collective, Ashes57 sets the agenda artistically and musically. She uses her extensive contacts in the fields of urban art and music to program and curate our art shows and parties.

BRUNO 9LI 9li, (pronounced ‘Novelli’) is a key figure in Metagrafismo movement, which originates from Sao Paulo, Brazil. His work combines an edgy metropolitan sensibility with the mysticism and wonderment that he finds in the natural world. In recent years his shamanic figures have given way to more abstract and symbolic compositions. His technical ability is hard to appreciate unless you see his paintings first hand. LAVA is proud to have hosted the

first Bruno 9li show in the UK. we hope to work with him again one day.

TALITA HOFFMANNTalita Hoffmann (1988) is an artist born in Porto Alegre - Brazil, majored in Visual Design. Develops her paintings inspired by music, nature, the graceful dance of reality and the violent nonsense of everyday life. Animals, plants, tools, rural architecture, musical instruments, objects of daily use, situations of conflict, death, healing, fortune and mishap... She works in a way that those images flow, almost unconsciously, bringing with them strong dreamlike qualities, without predetermined limits - causing some discomfort to the viewer while holding the attention, just

like in a dream or a nightmare. Hoffmann currently lives and works in São Paulo, Brazil.

JO PEELJo Peel now lives in Sheffield but her brilliant artwork is still a regular sight on the streets of London, with new work appearing regularly. Her distinctive line drawings find beauty in scenes of urban decay and construction. Her recent experiments with stop motion video animation have won her many plaudits.

JACK DYLAN Jack Dylan made his name as a poster artist in Montreal, using his work to promote the rock nights he hosted with his friends. He has developed a distinctive style of illustration that derives from his fascination with comic books.

STIKStik’s playful, minimalist characters appear in countless poses and scenarios all over London. Each piece of his is highly site specific, painted with a sensitivity that makes them resonate with their surroundings.When we first starting working with Stik he was relatively unknown, now he is one of London’s hottest artists with celebrities queuing up to commission his work. We’re not taking all the credit for his meteoric rise, but we’re happy to have helped him out along the way.

AMAR STEWARTAmar Stewart is a London based artist and illustrator. His influences lie somewhere between Women, Music, Fashion and City Life. Amar’s work has been exhibited in various

cities around the world and he has worked with brands such as Nike, Upper Playground, WESC, Samsung, Reebok and more. His work has also been exhibited with artists such as Banksy, Mode2, Adam Neate and Mr. Brainwash. He works with various materials such as spray paint, oils, pencil and digital to re-create visions in his day to day life.

RICKY POWELLFrom Warhol and Basquiat to KRS ONE and Run DMC, Powell’s photography depicts global icons up close and personal on the streets of NYC. As a friend of the Beastie Boys, and well known kid on the scene, Powell was granted unrivalled access to the wonderful world of 80’s New York. He was on hand to witness the birth of hip hop.

OTTO SCHADE Originally from Chile, Schade now lives in London. His instantly recognisable style features characters composed out of intricately interwoven ribbons. A prolific artist both in the street and studio, Schade also is a Lecturer of Architecture.

HAERVAERKHaervaerk resides in Copenhagen. He took place in our very first group show back in 2009, and we hosted his first London solo show in 2011. His characters are melancholic; his compositions are surreal and humorous. We love his style and we look forward to working with Haervaerk again in future.

GEORGINA COOKGeorgina Cook created the influential blog Drumzofthesouth, which played a big part in the

development of the dubstep scene in it’s early days. What started as a blog later became a monthly club night, which took place at Plan B in Brixton. Georgina now lives in Paris, but she returned to London to hook up with LAVA for a solo show in 2011. The show featured a retrospective of her photography, mostly taken at the parties and studios that defined dubstep in its infancy.

TUNNIDGETunnidge is best known as a Producer / DJ, but he is also a talented visual artist. His illustrated portraits of the Deep Medi crew appeared on their classic record sleeves. In 2011 We staged a solo show to showcase Tunnidge’s illustrations, followed by an after party at Rhythm Factory.

PERU ANA ANA PERUPeru Ana Ana Peru are a street art and film-making duo from Brooklyn NYC. We flew them to London to take part in our first ever group show, which took place on Dray Walk in 2009. We love their witty and irreverent street art

PHILIP LUMBANG Philip Lumbang has earned a cult following that extends far beyond his native Los Angeles. As well as murals and canvases, Lumbang experiments with found objects, photos and furniture, all adorned with his charming, uplifting animal characters.

THE KRAHThe Krah started painting the streets and the subway trains of Athens in 1997. Now living in the UK, he continues to work tirelessly to refine

his technique, both in the studio and the street.

PAGE TSOUWe love the weird and wonderful illustrations of Page Tsou. Originally from Taiwan, Tsou graduated from the RCA in 2009. He lives and works in London.

RESTITUTION PRESSRestitution Press is a Los Angeles-based hand-screenprinted newspaper, incorporating photography, illustration and a variety of materials & techniques. The Restitution “bandit” image is ubiquitous amongst Los Angeles street art culture, and continues to spread globally.

MR PENFOLDAlthough he lives in Cambridge, Mr Penfold’s vibrant and colourful artwork

has become an increasingly familiar sight on the streets of London. Whether working solo or collaborating with likeminded cohorts Lucas, Billy, Malarky, and Sweet Toof, his pieces never fail to put a smile on your face.

EMMA DEXTERWe first worked with Emma Dexter at Outlook Festival in Croatia. She made us a mind bending optical illusion, with a speaker mounted inside a miniature hall of mirrors. Judging by their reactions, the Outlook punters loved her work as much as we do.

ESKAEska combines a hardcore graffiti sensibility with a flair for abstract art. His mastery of 3D painting techniques give his murals an incredible impression of depth.

VISUAL

Emma Dexter

EDAN In 2010, we hosted the London leg of Edan’s Echo Party tour. The event took place at Gramaphone, a basement club in East London which has since closed down. Warming up for Edan on the night was our friend Ricky Powell, who treated us to a memorable slide show. It was a pleasure getting to hang out with Edan and Ricky when they were in town.

LOEFAHLoefah has supported LAVA from day one, playing at our very first after party along with Mala and Sgt Pokes. Swamp81 has become of the most influential and forward thinking labels in the UK and its been great to watch it develop over the years.

JEHSTJehst is a gifted MC and beat maker, and through his label YNR he continues to push the UK hip hop scene forward. LAVA hosted the album listening party for Jehst’s recent album, ‘Dragon Of an Ordinary Family’. We teamed up with him again to host a pop up record shop on Brick Lane last year. Both events were memorable successes.

CRISISCrisis knows how to rock the party- there is no doubt about that. His digi-dub vibes put a smile on your face and a spring in your step. He’s played at quite a few of our events over the years, and he always brings an infectious enthusiasm along with his solid skills. His Mindstep label is going from strength to strength.

SKIPPLESkipple is the perfect DJ to turn to when you feel like some old school garage vibes. He kills it every time.

ADRI DREAM DROPPERAdri knows the right kind of music to play at an art show. he knows when to keep it chilled and when to switch it. He takes cool photos too.

AUDIO

Restitution Press

DJ Kutz Klose One Max Wheeler Flashy Lucid DJs Ashes57 Sickle Lucas Jehst Micall Parknsun Mr Penfold Iggy Jo Peel Tunnidge Georgina Cook Zeke Clough Shaun Bloodworth Old Apparatus Eska Andrew Gillman Ziggy Grudzinskas Type & Neonita Forged Signatures Neas Emma Dexter The Krah Stik Otto Schade Chris Mackenzie-Gray Jo Peel Page Tsou Telemachus Skipple Dreamdropper Amar Stewart Fatsarazzi Martelo Haervaerk Ricky Powell Bruno 9li Instra:Mental Loefah Kryptic MindsBenny Ill Edan The Dee-Jay Kris Jones Loefah Mala Pokes Peru Ana Shepard Fairey Skullphone Dalek Buff Monster

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