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Jon Hicks - Artist in Action
Outsized artworks executed live, with speed, dexterity and attitude. This International Man of Artistry has made his brushmark at events worldwide. From the minimal to the monumental, this adult prodigy enthrals with his high skill shows, creating incredible artworks and artistic oddities.
The speed painter extraordinaire!
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A rapid-fire performance of a panoply of artworks. The master of the fast arts demonstrates his repertoire with vigorously versatile virtuosity.
Painting, drawing, sculpting, origamiing, to a soundtrack of motorvating music. The show culminates in the legendary upside down delight of a big finish. New and Improved: Jon has been working art in his studio-gym. Now with added head mic, audience participation, folding-multi-faceted drawing screen, 3D elements and gentle comedy. 40-45 minutes
Cardbored
Mr Hicks appears as a stony-faced store man, bored with work. For amusement he gets into his cardboard box, sawing commences; holes and surprises appear, culminating in the box and Jon being transformed into an animated working throne and the cardboard king. A surprising, funny performance, choreographed to a soundtrack of music and sound effects.
3D
Folding, tearing, bending and cutting, Jon manipulates paper and card to create oversized sculptures. Choreographed to music, this surprising show slowly builds pace to an origamic, animated finale. 20-30 minutes
All shows suitable for street festivals and adaptable to cabaret and corporate events. Jon also works to a specific brief, from fantastic speed performances to works over hours or days. Any image, outdoors or indoors, in a variety of mediums. On a canvas, a car, a pavement, the side of a house, a football pitch or a big mountain.
Pavement Drawings
To commission. Featured in the national Press and with numerous appearances on TV, he has his Blue Peter badge.
“The Singapore Arts Festival has been a great success. This would not have been possible without your participation and your generosity in sharing your work, your time and experience with us and our audiences” Chua Ai Liang, Director Singapore Arts Festival Outreach 2006
“Stealing the show with an act never before seen at this festival” Timaru Herald, New Zealand
“Your shows were fabulous and drew large crowds which made a fantastic atmosphere in the town square... thank you very much for your professionalism and hard work.” Debbie Robinson, Co-ordinator, Walsall Streets Alive
“Indisputably the Jackson Pollocks”
“…your performance was definitely ‘top notch’ – I still think you should market the suit!” Sue Bird, Events Officer, Cheltenham Borough Council