The Pure Gallery is proud to support the Whitley Bay Film Festival with an exhibition of film-related art, including re-workings and alternative versions of movie posters and contemporary illustration inspired by the world of film.

Contributions from Adam Fantome, Raid71, Damien Weighhill, Liam Brazier, Paul X Johnson and Paul Davidson.

Exhibition runs from 19th to 27th August 2011

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Big things are happening for a new band of illustrating sailors named The Dead Sea Mob. Each of the artists in their own right would single handedly be able to raise the Titantic with their artwork, but together, they could launch the four funnelled ocean liner into orbit.

Two back to back shows are reaching the North and South of the UK. Kicking off with a group show for Diesel Jeans label 55DSL, called ‘A Shot Across The Bows’. The show opens Thursday, March 24th at the London Flagship store on Newburgh Street, Studio55 and will run until April 21st.

They then sail North to The Pure Gallery in Whitley Bay on Thursday 28th April for the “Dead Reckoning” show which runs for 3 weeks.

Ok, here’s the blurb…

The Dead Sea Mob are a creative brotherhood, brought together by little more than a good strong wind and bonded by a shared affinity for the dark and arcane. 4 artists, each known for charging through the undercurrents and uncharted waters of the low brow art scene, together a force to be reckoned with.

Meet the Crew:

Godmachine

I design under the name Godmachine. I have drawn some nice images for some big bands, small bands, some huge skateboarders and small skate companies. I’ve done work for some small clothing labels and some huge ones. I live in Wales. I love cats and coffee and wish I was an otter.

Drew Millward

Drew has been drawing pictures in Leeds since about 2004. He likes to draw ‘the old fashioned way’, using pencils, pens and a love of the craft of illustration. His subject matter can vary dramatically, he hopes that the attention to detail and the love of drawing is apparent throughout his work. Drew is master of the revival of the gig poster.

Tom J. Newell

Tom J Newell is a comic book maker, gig poster artist and illustrator of stuff who is also an occasional musician and turntable tinkerer. Tom adopted the use of his middle initial after finding that the domain name “tomnewell.com” had been claimed by a guy who had once caught a lobster.

Tom Hovey aka TwistedLoaf

TwistedLoaf is a bastard illustrator. He is well good at drawing, which helps. His style has been described as, if Ronald McDonald had been a well good artist, but was also sexually abused whilst in clown school. Most importantly he’s Welsh which means he’s fucking well good, much more Welsh than Godmachine even though he sounds more Welsh.

36 original illustrations by the talented Paul Davidson. Prices are £25 and £45 for originals and £15 for the limited edition print. All of the artist’s profits are going to the RSPCA.

The Pure Gallery

Opening Preview Thursday 14th October 2010 6pm – 9pm

Exhibition runs until 30th October 2010

An exhibition of original artwork from the popular “I Horror” books series – a Halloween treat!

An exclusive show and unique opportunity to buy original artworks from superbly talented local illustrator, Paul Davidson.

Paul Davidson studied at Newcastle School of Art and Design. He has 20 years experience working for international publishers, designing cover and interior artwork for fiction books for readers of all ages.

Paul has worked as a concept artist in the video games industry and he currently draws comics for Marvel. The series of illustrations exhibited at The Pure Gallery are from the books “I Horror” from ”Hachette Children’s Books”.

All of the artist’s profits are to go to the RSPCA.

The Pure Gallery
151 Park View
Whitley Bay
NE26 3RF

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