Elephant Parade® is a social enterprise and runs the world’s largest art exhibition of decorated elephant statues. Created by artists and celebrities, each Elephant Parade statue is a unique piece of art. The life-size, baby elephant statues are exhibited in international cities and raise awareness for the need of elephant conservation.
Limited edition, handcrafted replicas and a select range of products are created from the exhibition elephants with 20% of Elephant Parade net profits being donated to elephant welfare and conservation projects.
Ellis’s edgy style of art is set to take urban art to a whole new level. Drawing on 30 years of graphic design experience within the advertising, publishing and brand development field, Ellis quite literally woke up one morning and decided it was time for a change of direction ; inspired by his love of the urban art movement the ‘Ellis project’ was created.
With a passion for art clear from a very young age (at the age of 8 Ellis used to paint pictures of famous kings and queens throughout history and have them displayed in morning assembly) the seeds were sewn and this led to a career in graphic design and ultimately Ellis, the artist, was born.
The work has evolved through a passion for strong graphic illustration and the stencil art movement, with influences from the likes of Antoni Tàpies, Mark Rothko, Banksy and Blek Le Rat. However, the main driving force behind the work was street art and the way it looks and feels on the street. The challenge was to create a way of producing work that maintains this rawness and the texture when translated into print and fulfil the ultimate aim of bringing street art from the “outside in”.
Ellis’s artwork draws from iconic moments in history of any subject matter, which he then likes to add a twist to, or create a juxtaposition to challenge the viewer. These can be humorous, controversial (even shocking) or just plain ‘arty’ depending on what visually works for him. There are usually several messages within the work, but these are left to be seen by the eye of the beholder.
JJ Adams is a very popular artist with his unique take on popular brands, landmarks and icons. His latest collection does not disappoint and provides a wide variety of subject matter with something for everyone.
He uses a range of mixed media in his work from spray paint to hand painting acrylics, screen printing and digital matte painting as well as photography.
Leigh Lambert is an accomplished artist across a range of media, most commonly working in oils on board. His use of colour is minimal, optimistically applying splashes only to the figures that play amidst the otherwise monochromatic landscapes, capturing the joy and vitality of his youth.
It was on leaving Newcastle that he began to appreciate the nature of his upbringing; what he had once seen as a concrete jungle now seeming strangely beautiful. Taking inspiration from his childhood, Lamberts pieces have a strong sense of nostalgia, evoking fond memories of a youth that many can relate to.
Taking inspiration from famous artists and their work, Chris Chapman has created a range of tongue-in-cheek limited editions in his own inimitable style.
Ellis’s edgy style of art is set to take urban art to a whole new level. Drawing on 30 years of graphic design experience within the advertising, publishing and brand development field, Ellis quite literally woke up one morning and decided it was time for a change of direction ; inspired by his love of the urban art movement the ‘Ellis project’ was created.
His latest examples include classic and humorous depictions of Darth Vader with Barbie as well as further works featuring The Krays and The Queen.
A highly anticipated range of new limited editions have now been announced with many sold out within hours at the publishers. The works are shown below and are expected to be with us in 3 weeks. Orders can however be placed online now or by calling us on 01841 533534.
Hand embellished limited editions of just 45 from well known artist Nigel Cooke are now available. They currently feature the major world cities of London, New York and Paris.
A superb series of hand embellished limited editions from the studio of Jessie Foakes are now available. Featuring iconic images of well known products, they are produced in her distinctive contemporary style and have a great wow factor for any room.
