Hello from Fish and Chips World! On the eve of our second round of kid's workshops in cooperation with the European youth organisation JEF, we thought we would share with you an upcoming programme feature that we have in store! Commencing in just a week's time we shall be unveiling our next emerging fashion designer in our rotating New Designer Showcase. Maartje De Man is a new start-up label and BA (Hons) Fashion, Textiles and Fibre graduate from the Winchester School of Art. Dutch designer, Maartje, who relocated to the UK from the Netherlands in 2004 to pursue her studies, most recently presented her first solo collection at Alternative Fashion Week 2010 and now works within the industry between London and The Netherlands. AFW is an initiative operated by publicly funded arts organisation, ‘Alternative Arts’, that showcases more than 70 new global designers at Spitalfields, East London. Following her debut graduate collection titled ‘Proud to be Fout’ her current collection features bold, colourful garments encapsulating a South American influence, clashing prints and national dress. He defiance over the ‘Size Zero’ debate sees her presenting collections that are accessible to all women ranging from sizes 6-16 in her quest to see more ‘average’ women gracing the catwalks and magazines. Be sure to visit the freiraum quartier21 INTERNATIONAL in the MuseumsQuartier Wien to catch a look at Maartje's wonderful work! We look forward to having her as part of Fish and 'Chips, Twice Please?!' and be sure you don't miss her week long presentation! Love Team Fish and Chips x
Evening from Fish and Chip Land! We are super excited to reveal the images from a recent 'Live Photoshoot' that British photographer Alexander Jordan carried out within the 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' exhibition! As part of our accompanying programme he collaborated with a team from both the UK and Vienna and spent the day offering an interactive experience for visitors to the gallery. Mannequins were replaced by a live model and the public could come and observe the inner workings of a photographer at work and catch a behind the scenes glimpse at what goes down on a shoot. There was an opportunity to ask questions and see the exhibition turned into an active workspace. Also working on the shoot as part of the team was make-up artist Britta Tess, Model Roksana from LOOK MODELS and one of our Quartier21 Artist in Residence, Emma Box. A selection of pieces featured in the exhibition from our representing designers were presented at the shoot including the work of Louise Gray, NOKI, Louise Amstrup, Emma Bell and Emma Box. Hope you enjoy the images! We love them! Be sure to check out more of Alexander Jordan's work at www.alexanderjordan.co.uk and we look forward to welcoming you at our next special programme feature! Love, Team Fish and Chips x
Hello from Fish and Chips HQ! This month we have had the pleasure of Quartier21 Artist in Residence, Richard Bell, here in the MuseumsQuartier Wien. Throughout July Richard has been working on the development of his most recent project in the AiR studio as well as preparing to showcase his latest piece, 'Bubble Tank', as part of 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' Last week marked the opening of his presentation in our temporary showcase space which introduces new designers, graduates and emerging talent. Richard Bell is a British designer and recently graduated with a 1st Class Honours in BA (hons) Furniture and Related Product Design, Sheffield Hallam University. Alongside concept development, design and construction of contemporary furniture his work also branches into photography, street art and installation taking influence from commercial product manipulation, glass work, germination processes and mental health issues. Projects have included commissioned works for ‘Toast’, a conceptual design platform and boutique and a laser cutting collaboration showcased at London Fashion Week and in New York as part of an AIDS awareness presentation. During his time as AiR Richard was also selected to show items of his work at 'New Designers' at the Business Design Centre earlier this month. He has been working as part of the Fish and Chips team including getting involved with our Kid's workshops and offering his photography skills to various aspects of the project. Richard's work is currently exhibited as part of 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' in the freiraum quartier21 INTERNATIONAL so pop in and check it out! You can see more of his work: www.richardbelldesign.com
Hello from Fish and Chips HQ! It's been an incredibly busy week here at Fish and Chips, Twice Please?! Our first installment of our children's workshops in partnership with JEF went live on Monday. Kid's were offered free places to come and spend three days working in the gallery alongside our team and a couple of the designers to encourage team building, promote AIDs awareness and combat social exclusion.
UK based designer, Scott Ramsay Kyle, jetted into Vienna to host the workshops working alongside the exhibition's curators, Emma Bell and Polona Dolzan, and Viennese designer, Pebelle. The kids were offered the opportunity to customise T-shirts, embroider, knit, sew, tie dye and create their own contribution to a patchwork which will be later exhibited within 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' before being presented to the organisation Designers Against AIDS. It was a very successful week complete with al fresco picnics here in the MQ, a live photoshoot, plenty of glittering, bejewelling and craft. Scott Ramsay Kyle gave the guests and insight into his work as well as taught techniques and tips on embroidery and textile development whilst Pebelle helped the kids create unique tie dye effects. The workshops were rounded off with a visit from Steffi from the Designers Against AIDS office in Belgium who received a preview of our wonderful contributions to the patchwork we are creating. Check out some images taken by our current Quartier21 Artist in Residence and one of our showcasing contributors, Richard Bell.
Team Fish and Chips would like to say a massive thanks to JEF for supporting us in realising our concept for the children's workshops alongside Valentina, Chiara and Melanie for assisting us and acting as our wonderful translators. Huge thanks also go to Scott and Petra of Pebelle! Love Team Fish and Chips x
Big Hello from Fish and Chips HQ!!! Yesterday was a big cause for celebration....6 weeks to the day since 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' first opened it's doors to the public, our 10,000th visitor walked through the doors. We are so overwhelmed to have had such a great response to the exhibition and to have accepted so many guests that have had the chance to view our concept and be introduced to the work of our many designers and contributors. At 3pm yesterday art student and aspiring sculptor,Athina Zoi from Athens, Greece was the lucky person to claim her stake as visitor 10,000! She was presented with a gift basket full of goodies from our curators, Emma Bell and Polona Dolzan alongside MQ Director Dr.Wolfgang Waldner. In only 6 weeks the exhibition has maintained a constant flow of media exposure ranging from international publications, radio and TV features which has been kept active through our action packed programme of special events, workshops, lectures and presentations. Now at the half-way mark of the project we plan to keep up the positive responses and look forward to welcoming our future guests. Major congrats to Athina and here's to the next 10,000 visitors! Love and Ketchup, Team Fish and Chips x
Hello from Fish and Chip World! Vienna recently had the pleasure of welcoming one of our contributors Will Adams to town. Not only did he get to join the clan in the set up of the exhibition he also got to unveil his special project for the showcase as well as enjoy the city! Will has been involved in the project since it's early stages and spent the months running up to the exhibition creating a special animation to make it's debut screening as part of 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!'. Will Adams is a digital artist and animator living and working in London. Will holds a First Class Honours Degree in Digital Media Arts and has professional experience in designing for web,print and television broadcast. Will says... "Inspired by the very British title and theme, my contribution is a short animated film which explores the visual references, shapes and textures of the British seaside resort Blackpool." The piece is now available to view online and features the original soundtrack by Timur Sekerci...
You can view more of Will's work at www.willdotadams.com Don't forget if you are in town stop by the freiraum quartier21 INTERNATIONAL and see it in it's full glory! We shall be screening this gem until the exhibition closes in September! Love Team Fish and Chips x
Hello from Fish and Chips HQ!!! So, as you know, there's been lots of photoshoots going on in both the AiR studios and in the gallery space directed by British photographer, Alexander Jordan over the past few weeks... He has been collaborating with Vienna based agencies and Make-Up artists to create a series of portraits and editorials as part of his contribution to 'Fish and Chips, Twice Please?!' Here is a sneak peek from behind the scenes of one of his latest endeavours working with make-up artist, Britta Tess, and Roksana at Look Models. Love, Team Fish and Chips x
Contemporary fashion exhibition and concept presenting the UK as a hub for international design talent.
The exhibition was directed and curated by British fashion designer, Emma Bell, and curator Polona Dolzan. It presented the industry's most forward thinking creatives including designers; Louise Gray, Charlie Le Mindu, Scott Ramsay Kyle,NOKI, Piers Atkinson, Dashing Tweeds, Louise Amstrup, Cooperative Designs, Nicholas Kirkwood and Craig Lawrence.
Also presented as part of this showcase were creative talents from complimenting industries including contributors from the fields of photography, fashion film, styling,illustration and animation.
The project was supported in co-operation with The British Embassy Vienna and The Federal Ministry for European Affairs alongside a selection of respected sponsors and media partners.
The exhibition was hosted at the
freiraum quartier21 INTERNATIONAL, MuseumsQuartier, Vienna. It ran for 3 months June 10th 2010- September 12th 2010 and received just under 30,000 visitors.
Contacts
Project Directors:
Emma Bell
www.emma-bell.com
Polona Dolzan
www.alpenblond.com
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