Here at Out of the Blue we were super excited when we received the brief to design invites and posters for David Hockney's Bigger Trees near Warter. This remarkable fifty-panel painting, created using traditional techniques and new technology is the largest painting David Hockney has ever produced.

Shown as part of Art in Yorkshire and supported by Tate, this is a year long celebration of the visual arts in 19 galleries throughout Yorkshire. Works from Tate's collection of historic, modern and contemporary art will be showcased through a compelling programme of exhibitions and events.

David Hockney Bigger Trees near Warter
1 October 2011 – 4 March 2012
Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, Lister Park, Bradford BD9 4NS
Free Admission

David Hockney "Bigger Trees Near Warter or/ou  Peinture Sur Le Motif Pour Le Nouvel Age Post-Photographique" 
2007 Oil on 50 Canvases (36 x 48" Each) 180 x 480" Overall
© David Hockney Collection: Tate Britain, London, England Photo Credit: Richard Schmidt

Tags: David Hockney, Art in Yorkshire, Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, Tate, Bigger Trees near Warter

We were thrilled when our latest design job landed in the mailbox this week. The Watershed Landscape 'Inspired by Landscape ll' exhibition at Cliffe Castle features the work of two very talented ladies; the multi talented poet, playwright and writer Char March and visual artist and printmaker Angie Rogers. The exhibition celebrates the work of the Year 2 artists in residence and also includes the work of local audiences who have been exploring the South Pennine landscape.

Out of the Blue designed the A6 concertina exhibition invite and also designed and produced interior graphics panels. Inspired by Landscape is showing at Cliffe Castle from 24 Sept 2011 - 15 Jan 2012.

For more information visit:
www.watershedlandscape.co.uk
www.charmarch.co.uk
www.catch-water.blogspot.com

Don't miss the final weekend of the 'Fab at Fifty" exhibition at the Manor House Ilkley!

To celebrate fifty years of Manor House Art Gallery, Out of the Blue were commissioned to create the branding, and design panels for the 'Fab at Fifty' exhibition. Our graphics capture the spirit of the 1960's featuring retro typography and a lush colour palette of muted pinks and chocolate browns. Taking visitors on a  journey of discovery - this exhibition features all the wonderful characters who have played a key part in the success of The Manor House Art Gallery along with some very interesting historic facts.

A fab day out for all the family - here's to another 50 successful years!

The new Wighton, Jagger Shaw Architects web site has now gone live. Split into seven clear easy to navigate sections this 22 page web site features some breathtaking residential and commercial projects. With a friendly ‘people’ section introducing each member of this fast growing dynamic team, its easy to see why WJS are fast becoming the UK premier country house specialist architect. Be sure to check out the WJS blog for progress of the latest dream homes that this young company are adding to their already impressive portfollio.

We don’t really get asked to do that many printed pads for clients anymore, which is in itself a shame because everybody can always find use for a promotional pad. I don’t know about you, but in our technology obsessed culture It’s near on impossible to find a scrap of paper when you need one!

When Bernie at Aire Valley asked for some note pads we thought it was a great opportunity for Aire Vally to showcase their new store. If you’ve not already visited, Aire Valley’s concept store really is a cyclists dream with over 7,000 sqft of wall-to-wall cycles, clothing and accessories.  The newly designed pads feature strong promotional branding and showcase the prestigious and exclusive brands that Aire Valley stock.

Pehaps your business could benefit from printed promotional pads too? give us a call on 01535 648200 for a quote.

Our client Naseem Darbey’s stunning exhibition ‘Between the lines’ leaves Cliffe Castle in Keighley and heads North to a new venue for the second stop of its UK tour. The Bowes Museum in County Durham will be showing Naseems hollow drawing from 20 August to 20 November. Naseems work is simply stunning and her innovative use of  thread for hollow drawings makes her work very much in demand throughout the UK.  See more work at Naseems web site www.naseemdarbey.com

Images © Naseem Darbey all rights reserved

Tags: Art, Design, Embroidery