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Street Art Projects: 4 hours continuous or two 2 hour sessions.
All projects are fully interactive involving as many people as possible in creating large scale works of art on the street. This could involve:
Italian Chalking Art using pavement chalks and fine artists pastels to create beautiful ephemeral carpets of colour.
Street Painting using washable poster paints, large brushes, paint rollers and other action painting techniques.
Mixed Media using a mixture of the above and adding more ingredients just for fun!
Experimental using ‘untried’ techniques to produce something totally original and surprising!
All works are site-specific and original to each and every event and can be tailored and themed as required. All works and materials used are non toxic and do not damage the site in any way. Finished works can be hosed away with water after the event if required. We also provide clean up wipes and ‘wet ones’ for the public to use after participation.
Canvas On Canvas For areas or events where it may be unsuitable to work directly on the ground, we are developing a number of street art project working on giant canvas’s using paints and ‘action painting’ techniques.
Procession Building Workshops Designed for schools and community groups, we have developed a number of workshops specifically for use prior to an event or festival. Using recycled materials, see Dream Birds Photo (Cardboard, Coat Hangers and Bin Bags!) workshops usually take place over a number of days, more days the better! (minimum 2 days) and can involve up to 30 young people. We can also work with pre-school groups (see Piranhas Photo)
Often imitated but never emulated, Urban Canvas are Masters of Visual Pavement Art. Creating enormous works that could grace any gallery of Modern Art. Works can involve up to 100s of people at a single event.
Italian Street Painting Also known as chalking art and dating back over 500 years; adults and children can become ‘screevers’ (pavement artists) for the day, in the true Mary Poppins style; helping to create a massive work of art that knows no boundaries.
Urban Action Painting Inspired by the works of Willem De Kooning and Jackson Pollock, they create a gallery of dynamic art using a variety of action painting techniques (mops, rollers, remote control gadgets and paint bombs) This is self-expression on a massive scale - throwing paint around and generally having fun with art.
Fruit Sculptures Inspired by the ancient Celtic traditions of offering food to the gods, they show how people can create amazing sculptures and tree hangings from the simplest of things. Sculptures can be taken home, hung on trees or even eaten!! (Not recommended). Ideal for garden parties, tree dressings, seasonal events, indoors or out! At the cutting edge of their art, Urban Canvas are very flexible and highly experienced artists, they have worked all over the UK and Northern Ireland, Singapore and Dubai; winners of the Manchester Airport Arts Award of the Year 2000.They are an excellent visual arts addition to any festival or event where public interaction is important!
Chinese Water Lanterns An armada of floating water lanterns that can be used on lakes, canals or any self contained water feature. Hundreds of them can be made in a single workshop. Magically lit at dusk they make a perfect ‘Kiss of Light’ prelude to fireworks in any season.
‘…Such lovely people and their workshop was a massive hit. The kids were amazed that they were allowed to draw and paint on the ground – they kept looking over their shoulders for the police or a resident coming to shout at them!’ Shonagh Ingram, Bolton MBC
“It takes exceptional talent to create real art with complete strangers” Participant, BT Summer Garden Party 2005
“This is too big for my eyes!” Little Boy, Sunderland Waterfront Festival 2005
“We were really lucky to get this prestigious and talented company. Thank you for producing the stunning huge artworks for our People’s Park” Rosalind Lowry, Arts & Events Officer, Ballymena Borough Council, Ireland. (The UK National Children’s Arts Day)
“You did some amazing work with the children over the past 7 days. It was like watching Magicians at work!” Rob Randle, Head Teacher, Shoreside Primary School, Ainsdale, Merseyside, (Shoreside Arts Festival)
“By taking street art seriously you have given it credibility.” Michael Simpson, Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool
“You are developing an art form within its own right.” Dr. Catherine Marcangeli, art historian, Paris
“Your work was excellent, creatively engaging and safety-wise.” Chris Wyatt, Arts Development Officer, South Ribble Borough Council