Avian Constructs [in a human context] - March 20th 2009

Gabrielle Reith & Philip Thompson proudly present their first partnership exhibition.

“Avian Constructs (in a Human Context)” aims to explore the metaphorical and literal links human life has with the lives of birds.
Our observations and research over the past year have been deeply affected by our own circumstances and re-location after selling our house and moving into temporary accommodation.
The work showing at Limousine Bull will explore and question some of the issues we have encountered whilst trying to find a new home.
Three key themes we explore are : Relationship, Hoarding and Structure. Avian activity – nest building, communications and relationships have parallels with our own experiences and we have used these seemingly “common” activities and situations to express our own experiences.The show utilises natural and digital mediums to question many aspects of human and avian “similarities”.

to download the postcard & poster -click here (8Mbs)

Phil in the Papers...

http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/1064476
Not sure if that's a good or a bad article...it's as usual, full of puns and my age...but, that's local newspapers for you.

Mr Thompson, of Selbie Drive, Inverurie, said: “I got the idea from watching a programme about fossils and I thought that it would be interesting to use slate for the pieces because it would look a bit like fossils.”

did I?... I thought I was more eloquent than that...

Phil Thompson at Junction Art (feb 6th)

Philip is busy making lots of new slates for Junction Arts first show of 2009...the work will be based on famous musicians...with a twist.

The show previews on Friday 6th February from 6-8pm.

For more information about Junction Art (and how to get there!) - please visit

http://www.junctionartandgifts.co.uk/News.html

Clouds typeface for Small Stories

G-R-A have made a new typeface for "typefaceaweek.blogspot.com" - the 2009 project for G-R-A to collaborate and share the exciting world of type and fonts with like minded people aroud the world.

The font is available for download for one week only, then it will only be available by subscribing to the free CD of all 52 Fonts which will be made in 2010.

Check out typefaceaweek.blogspot.com to see the font! enjoy!

Rover 216 typeface up on typefaceaweek

Just to let you know that the latest typeface in our "typefaceaweek2009" project is ready for download (one week only). After the week - it will only be available at the end of the year as a Limited edition CDrom - if you'd like a copy of this CDrom, pelase email us and secure one! as there are only going to be 50 made.

La Fraise T-Shirt design Competition

Gabi has entered "Greenfinch" into the online t-shirt design compettion, run by La Fraise if she wins, she gets $1500 and 500 of the designs printed! - please create an account and vote form her!

again, some lovely comments from the WWW community!
"very classy, i love the style and detail. looks great on the shoe the way you have it layed out."
J3Concepts (Crew) 14.01.2009 01:33

RYZ Sneaker design Competition

Gabi has entered "Greenfinch" into the onlinesneaker design compettion, run by RYZ if she wins, she gets $1500 and the shoes will be made! - please create an account and vote form her! This competition is in conjunction with the la Fraise one (above). If successful, we'll be aiming to enter more designs...



one of the lovely comments left by the staff of RYZ goes as follows:
"In an age where the environment is at the fore front of international news, what better than celebrating nature in fashion. A great, calming design."

Itchee Wasp - Whitespace group show at Musa

Both Gabrielle and Philip have works in the latest MUSA art exhibition featuring work from the tutors of Aberdeen City's Arts Development Team (Whitespace). The show runs from January 12th to the 7 th of March.

Click here for the P&J article

Small Stories in the Shops!

Aberdeen Art Gallery, Junction Art and Gifts and Johnny Come Lately are now stocking Gabrielle's "Small Stories" cards. The 8 cards based on various birds and owls which can also be seen online in her Etsy shop.



Gabi has also contacted the Lighthouse in Glasgow, the DCA in Dundee and various other potential outlets, meetings are being set up as we type... look out for them!

Gabi has an Etsy Shop!

Gabrielle has created an Etsy shop, so you can purchase some of her work online (finally?!) For starters, she has put her new card sets (birds and owls) and some Small Stories Jewellery in the online shop, more will be added soon!