Early Griffin Press

New site, new prints

2010-06-30T23:24:00.004+01:00

Hey hello there, look at this - a new set of prints! We are immensely pleased to present to you our Series 5 prints, by David Galletly, Hannah Waldron and Christopher Bettig. We're big admirers of all 3 of these artists so it has been a real treat to work with them.

Each one is hand printed, on archival, acid free, 200gsm white Heritage paper, 40cm x 50cm, signed and numbered, edition of 50. Priced at £40 with a flat rate of £3 shipping anywhere, yes anywhere, in the world. 10% of profits go to a charity of the artists choice too.

So my friends, have a peep at our new site for more infos and images. We hope you like them as much as we do.

OH Hello

2010-03-30T23:25:00.005+01:00

Wow. Has it really been so long? We've had a busy year working on other things but please check back in a couple of weeks and we will have some news about our next series. Which, I must say, we are very excited about.

Presenting: Series 4

2009-01-19T21:00:00.010Z

It's been such a while, how did it get to be 2009 already? But, here we are, with a brand new set of prints, just for you my friend. We've been watching these 3 artists for a wee while now and were so pleased when they all agreed to be in this series.

Here, we are very proud to present to you: Jan Kruse, Lizzy Stewart and Stuart Kolakovic.

Each one is hand printed, on archival, acid free, 200gsm white Heritage paper, 50cm x 70cm, signed and numbered, edition of 50. Priced at £50 with a flat rate of £3 shipping anywhere in the world. 10% of profits go to a charity of the artists choice too. Check out our site for more info or to buy a print. Go on, you know you want to...

Nigel Peake interview

2008-06-19T22:36:00.004+01:00

A rather nice little film for Channel 4 of Nigel talking about his work, his inspiration and some quite hypnotic close-ups of him drawing.

Series Three Prints Out Now

2008-05-30T00:54:00.002+01:00

Well, they are finally here - a couple of hiccups along the way but yesss, they're here. And looking very fine.

French's 3-colour 'Boar Tree' characteristically combines amazingly detailed line-work with a slightly twisted subject. Rachel Cattle is best known for her beautiful pencil drawings, so simple and yet suggesting a darker story unfolding. Her axe is one colour print, a graphite/grey. Tom Gauld's 'Gigantic Robot' is a fantastically huge, classic Tom Gauld robot, his gorgeous hand-drawn lines in black on top of silver.

So my friends, we hope you like them too. They're all ready and waiting for you here.

Neasden Control Centre: new shows

2008-05-30T00:32:00.005+01:00

NCC collaborated with Will Barras recently at the No New Enemies show at La Botanique in Brussels and is also taking part in the excellent Subaquatica's 5 year anniversary group show in Madrid until 13 June - check it if you can.

Supermundane is Wonderful

2008-05-30T00:11:00.004+01:00

Supermundane, who took part in Early Griffin series 1, has a shiny new site (although I'm maybe a month or two late on this....). Lots of new work to wonder at so spend some time.

More Nigel Peake Goodness for you and me

2008-05-29T23:45:00.005+01:00

The talented Mr Peake has been busy as ever - he's taking part in the awesome Needles and Pens 5 year anniversary group show and has a new Subtle Circle project release out - his collab with the equally talented Ms Finch of Tiny Showcase fame.
In the words of Will Bryant, ''I love nice people who make cool things'' .

Series Three launching soon

2008-04-05T21:51:00.004+01:00

Just back from printing the proofs for series 3 and we're really excited about these. Really, really excited.

And so we are very proud to tell you that series 3 is by French, Rachel Cattle and Tom Gauld (pictured above is a peek of his print). I have really liked these three artists for some time now. And while their styles are pretty different from each other, there is a thread that ties these together really nicely, all three images are slightly (but only slightly) sinister.

There is a little tweeking to be done but they are looking pretty fine and photo's of the final edition will be posted here soon. In the meantime you can have some more peeks here.

the prolific Mr Nigel Peake...

2008-04-05T21:26:00.004+01:00

...has been very busy - he has a show opening at Amble in Philidelphia with Ephemaron on Thursday 10 April - go have a look if you can, it will be a good one. He has also designed a collection of outdoor wares for Habitat and produced some beautiful new photographic zines which are available to buy here. Mmmmmm.

Robert Hanson has a new site...

2008-04-05T20:54:00.002+01:00

...and splendid it is too, have a look. Looking forward to seeing a copy of his Circular 2 - I like it's gentle sense of humour, similar to his work in Running Amok 17.

For anyone who may be thinking about purchasing one of his lovely Early Griffin prints, you should hit that buy button now as there are only a couple left.

Kind Words and Freebies

2008-03-02T23:58:00.003Z

We've had some very kind and lovely words from some kind and lovely people over the last couple of months and just wanted to say thanks, we surely do appreciate it. Thanks especially to Graffic Traffic, Juxtapoz, Modart, My Love For You and Viewers Like You .

Creative Review are running a nice little competition this month - you can win a set of Early Griffin Series 2 screen prints. Yes, all 3 of them! So my friends, if you're feeling lucky then check out the Gallery page at the back for infos.

Capital Stupid by NCC

2008-03-02T22:53:00.003Z

NCC has a new exhibition coming up at the Permanent Gallery in Brighton - love this image, it's sure to be a good show.

Nice interview with Neasden in Ping Mag, it's actually from a couple of months ago but didn't get round to posting about it. Must try harder.

Tri Hard Err

2008-03-02T22:28:00.003Z

If you're in the neighbourhood, check out the new show at Concrete Hermit by Chris Knight, Kate Moross and Supermundane, should be a great show.

Lucky Seven exhibition

2007-12-13T00:39:00.000Z

Series 1 Early Griffiner Nigel Peake is taking part in a group show called Lucky Seven at Lucy in Antwerp, 10 Jan until 2 Feb. It should be a treat - he's showing alongside some very talented folks including Swoon, Ephameron and the lovely Marcus Oakley. If you can, go see it.

Robert Hanson's Tiny Showcase

2007-12-09T00:09:00.000Z

The lovely people over at Tiny Showcase are releasing a limited edition letterpress print by Robert Hanson on Tuesday 11th December, or rather 12.30am on Wednesday 12th if you live over here in the UK. If you don't know Tiny Showcase - you need to get on their site right now, they release an edition each week and it is always a beautiful piece. Previous Early Griffiner Nigel Peake, did a fantastic Tiny Showcase print back in August. Anyway, if you're planning on getting one of Robert's, the very best of luck to you, I absolutely know it's going to sell out fast.

Series Two is here....woohoooo

2007-12-08T23:23:00.000Z

Holly Wales

Neasden Control Centre

Robert Hanson

We've been beavering away over the last few weeks to bring you these spanking new prints. All 3 are such strong images and it's been such a pleasure to work with Holly, NCC and Robert.

These are just digital images for now until I can get the prints scanned in. I posted some pictures from the print studio over here, so take a look.

Each screen print is 3 colour, 50cm x 70cm, signed and numbered edition of 50, priced at £50 with a flat rate of £3 shipping anywhere in the world. 10% of profits go to a charity of the artists choice too. Check out our site for more info or to buy a print. Go on, you know you want to...

Neasden Control Centre heads to Japan

2007-12-08T23:05:00.000Z

NCC are over in Tokyo to speak at design conference, High5, along with other speakers, Non-Format, WOW, Projector and Namika Kitaura.

Take to the Woods

2007-12-08T22:51:00.000Z

A little late in posting about this....but our Series 2 artists Holly Wales, Neasden Control Centre and Robert Hanson are all taking part in a group show of 30, yes, 30 artists at Analogue in Edinburgh. The theme is Take to the Woods and it's a pleasure to see such a great group of talented folks in one space. You can see some pics of the show here.

Nigel's lovely new site

2007-12-08T22:33:00.000Z

Nigel has been busy - a lovely new site with loads of amazing work on there. He is also producing a new zine every month, which sell out pretty fast so keep an eye on his shop.

Series Two

2007-10-22T22:48:00.000+01:00

How excited are we? We are very VERY proud to announce the next series of artists:
Neasden Control Centre, Holly Wales and Robert Hanson
They are working on some lovely images right now and we will be heading into the print studio over the coming weeks to bring them to you in early December.

Zakee Shariff store in Tokyo

2007-10-22T20:33:00.001+01:00

Make Art Your Zoo have collaborated with the lovely Zakee and opened a temporary Zakee Shariff store in Shibuya, Tokyo. It's jam-packed with her beautiful limited edition clothes, toys, interior products and artwork. If you are lucky enough to live nearby, make sure you visit before 28th October, it looks amazing.

Thanks For The Love

2007-10-12T22:46:00.000+01:00

Had some nice mentions recently, thanks to all these good folks:

Juxtapoz, Viewers Like You, It's Nice That, Hooked and Form Fifty Five

New Anorak

2007-09-20T15:16:00.000+01:00

Just been thumbing through the new issue of Anorak, the fantastic kids magazine (which is actually for big kids I reckon). If you haven't seen Anorak already, each issue is packed full of artwork by Supermundane (who also Art Directs it) and other guest illustrators. This issue's theme is 'fear'. Rraaarr.

New website

2007-09-20T12:25:00.001+01:00

Yay, our website is now up and running, a huge thanks to Elph for building it and to Nigel for the logo. Go have a look - our first 3 prints are by Nigel Peake, Supermundane and Zakee Shariff. They are gorgeous so brace yourself, you may want to buy them all....

Nigel Peake

Supermundane

Zakee Shariff

Sneaky Peek

2007-08-30T23:45:00.000+01:00

The launch of the first 3 Early Griffin screen prints is nearly here and we'd like to give you a little preview. Here's Nigel, Supermundane and Zakee signing their prints.

Nigel Peake

Supermundane

Zakee Shariff