Louis Sidoli - WANTED!

As many of you may have already seen advertised in The Journal on November 3rd, here at Castle Galleries Newcastle we have a spectacular exhibition of new work from Louis Sidoli. This fantastic new collection is titled 'Most Wanted' and sees famous faces who have fallen foul of the law! The pictures span from the 1920's to the 1980's and were taken upon arrest of the perpetrators.... all except one that is! Elvis's image is actually a staged photograph taken on a tour of the FBI offices when he was introduced to the then president, Richard Nixon!

Louis had this to say about his new collection of work -

" I like to think of this collection as a bit like Andy Warhols on steroids. I created a series of portraits using vintage mug shots of iconic figures from popular culture, including gansters, rock legends and Hollywood film stars".

"The subjects I have chosen are either my personal favourites or simply because they are great images. Each one has a story behind it, but the real appeal of these images is that everyone loves a bad boy!"

This exhibition will be on display from Saturday 6th of November and will be on display in the run up to Christmas. These limited edition pieces are priced at £399 each framed and make perfect Christmas presents. For further details on all of these pieces or if you would like to go ahead and order an item, please do not hesitate to contact us here at the gallery on 01912332200 or email us at newcastle@castlegalleries.com. We look forward to seeing you in the gallery soon.

Al Capone

Arrested 1929

'Carrying concealed weapons'

Al Pacino

 Arrested 1961
'Carrying a concealed weapon' Charges dropped

David Bowie

Arrested 1976
'Marijuana possession' Charges dropped.

 

Elvis

December 1970

Not actually arrested - taken on tour of FBI

Frank Sinatra

Arrested 1938

'Adultery' Charge later dropped.

Jim Morrison

Arrested 1967

'Disturbing the peace, resisting arrest and immoral exhibition'

Johnny Cash

Arrested 1965

'Arrested by customs' - Seized 100's of pills and tranquilisers

 

Kurt Cobain

Arrested 1986

'Trespassing whilst intoxicated'

 

Mick Jagger

Arrested 1967

'Possession of amphetamine tablets'

Sid Vicious

Arrested 1979

'In connection with murder of girlfriend Nancy Spungen'

 

Steve McQueen

Arrested 1972

'Drink driving' later convicted for reckless driving.

Ozzy Osbourne

Arrested 1984

'Public intoxication'

Lorenzo Quinn Sculpture to be Placed in London's Mayfair

 A sculpture of a giant silver child's hand bearing down upon a car will be placed in London's Mayfair.

The artwork by Italian sculptor Lorenzo Quinn, titled 'Vroom Vroom', has been given planning permission by Westminster Council.

The 15ft (4.6m)-high piece will go on display on the central reservation in Park Lane at its junction with Stanhope Gate in central London.

The work, featuring the artist's first car, evokes the child within, he said.

The council has yet to finalise when the artwork will go on show but it will be on display until April 2011.



The Fiat featured in the work was the first car owned by the Italian artist.





The planning application said although the artwork will be placed "between busy traffic lanes" it was not expected to pose a danger to traffic.

'Child at heart'

The sculpture was on display at the Institute of Modern Art in Valencia during the summer and before that it featured at the Abu Dhabi Art Fair.

Previously Lorenzo Quinn has said: "We are all a child at heart, and it's important never to forget the child within you."

Paul Green, president of Halcyon Gallery which is supplying the artwork, said: "This is extremely important for Lorenzo Quinn. We are really looking forward to seeing the public's reaction.

Councillor Alastair Moss, chairman of the planning application sub committee, said: "I think that many people feel a fondness and love for their first car which stays with them for a lifetime, and I hope this artwork brings a similar feeling of excitement to the many people visiting the West End."

The installation is part of the council's two-year City of Sculpture Festival during which 60 pieces of art donated by galleries and artists will temporarily be on show in the run-up to the 2012 Olympics.

This article was taken from BBC News London and can be viewed on the link below:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-11615233

Caroline Shotton and Paul Horton New Releases

We are delighted to announce two fantastic new releases of work from two of our favourite artists, Caroline Shotton and Paul Horton. Caroline and Paul are two of our most popular artists so these limited edition prints certainly wont be around for long and with Christmas just around the corner now is the time to treat that special someone in your life.

All of these pieces are on display in the gallery right now so why not pop in and have a look. We also have a fantastic free limited edition print offer when you purchase any of the new Paul Horton releases. For further details of this spectatcular offer please feel free to contact a member of staff here at the gallery.

For further details on these new releases please feel free to conatct us here at the gallery via email at newcastle@castlegalleries.com or call us on 0191 2332200

Caroline Shotton NEW Limited Edition Releases

Happy Fa-Moo-Ly

Signed Limited Edition of 195 by Caroline Shotton

£675

Milk Cartons (homage to Andy Warhol)

Signed Limited Edition of 195 by Caroline Shotton

£699

Purple Hays

Signed Limited Edition of 195 by Caroline Shotton

£650

Vincent Van Moo

Signed Limited Edition of 195 by Caroline Shotton

£675 

On The Mooove

Signed Limited Edition sculpture of 150 by Caroline Shotton

£399

Paul Horton NEW Limited Edition Releases

Britannia

Signed Limited Edition of 295 by Paul Horton 

£475 framed

Four Seasons Suite

Signed Limited Edition by Paul Horton 

£475 set of 4 framed

Each image is available to purchase individually for £199 each framed

Smugglers Cove

Signed Limited Edition of 195 by Paul Horton 

£599 framed

Spirit of Summer

Signed Limited Edition of 295 by Paul Horton 

£475 framed

The Lovers

Signed Limited Edition of 295 by Paul Horton 

£299 framed

TheUntold Story

Signed Limited Edition of 295 by Paul Horton 

£350 framed

Who Would Have Believed It

Signed Limited Edition of 295 by Paul Horton 

£350 framed



Lawrence Coulson Artist Appearance Saturday 2nd October 1-4pm

We are delighted to present to you a new collection of work titled ‘Glorious’ by award winning artist, Lawrence Coulson.

‘Glorious’ is a stunning collection of six limited edition pieces, which surpass even the most exquisite of paintings we have seen from Lawrence in previous times. Each piece perfectly captures the atmosphere of our treasured British landscapes; the drama, the intensity, the serenity, the tranquility, the magnificence and most of all the majesty of our wonderful land.

To accompany this collection we are very pleased to announce that Lawrence will be here live in the gallery this Saturday between 1 and 4pm. This will be the first time that Lawrence has joined us at Castle Galleries Newcastle and we are all extremely excited here in the gallery.

Why not pop along to the gallery to view this outstanding new collection of limited edition prints as well as a fantastic collection of new original artwork. Join us for a glass of champagne and a discussion with Lawrence about how he creates these dramatic landscapes.

This is certainly not an opportunity to miss. If you would like further details please do not hesitate to intact us here at the gallery. You can call us on 0191 2332200 or email us at newcastle@castlegalleries.com

'Another Path'

Signed Limited Edition of 150

Image Size 18" by 13"

£345 framed

'Where Dreams Come True'

Signed Limited Edition of 150

Image Size 18" by 13"

£345 framed

'Lost Treasure'

Signed Limited Edition of 150

Image Size 32" by 9"

£399 framed

'Moments Like This'

Signed Limited Edition of 150 canvas on board

Image Size 36" by 14"

£550 framed

'Silence is Golden'

Signed Limited Edition of 150

Image Size 18" by 13"

£345 framed

'The Fire Still Burns'

Signed Limited Edition of 150

Image Size 32" by 9"

£399 framed

 

Castle Galleries 2nd Birthday Keith Proctor Show

Castle Galleries Newcastle is 2 years old and to celebrate this we are having an extra special birthday celebration! On Saturday 25th September Keith Proctor will be live, here in the gallery between 1-4pm, showcasing a fantastic new range of limited edition prints and original oils. Why not pop along to the gallery and join in the festivities by having a glass (or two!) of bubbly with us! Keith will be here between 1 and 4pm giving you a chance to come and discuss his work and his inspirations with him. All pieces purchased in the gallery on Saturday will come with a personal dedication from Keith making it all the more special!

Here at Castle Galleries Newcastle we are lucky enough to have an exclusive range of Keith Proctor original oils available to purchase. Details of these pieces are listed below. Keith is one of the fastest selling original artists we have ever had at Castle Galleries so these pieces will not be around for long! All pieces can be reserved for a 25% deposit with interest free payment options available on request.

If you would like any further details about any of the original oils shown below or any of Keith's limited edition artwork, please do not hesitate to contact us here at the gallery. Call us on 0191 2332200 or email us at newcastle@castlegalleries.com. We hope to see you all on Saturday!

'Heaven Sent'

Original Oil

Image size 20" by 20"

£1850 framed

'Anyone for Tennis?'

Original Oil

Image Size 30" by 20"

£2450 framed

'I Was Born Ready'

Original Oil

Image Size 24" by 18"

£1950 framed

'Hip Hop Study No.1'

Original Oil

Image Size 20" by 16"

£1750 framed

'Hurry Hurry'

Original Oil

Image Size 24" by 20"

£2150 framed

'Yeah'

Original Oil

Image Size 24" by 30"

£2950 framed

'Just be Yourself'

Original Oil

Image Size 36" by 28"

£2950 framed

Alexander Millar 'The Football Collection'

Due to the massive success of 'H'way the Lads' earlier this year Alexander Millar and Washington Green have teamed up (pun intended) to bring us a collection of six football inspired limited editions.

'The Big Match'

'Come On You Reds'

'Win, Lose or Draw'

'When Saturday Comes'

'Come On You Blues'

'Up The City'

All the images are of a low edition of 150 and are £399 Framed

Originals are available. Please contact the gallery directly on 0191 2332200 for further details.

If you are an Alexander Millar fan or a football fanatic, maybe both get in touch to secure your bit of football magic. You may have a special person who is difficult to buy for so one of these may be the perfect Christmas gift idea.

Nadeem In The Spotlight

Over the last few months we have increased our showing of artwork from Nadeem. The direct black and white images have really struck a cord with visitors to our gallery with a number of originals and limited editions now having a new home in the region.

Words from Nadeem..............

I have always been fascinated by light and the shadows, forms, mood and atmosphere it can create. During my time as a scenic artist I learnt so much from the artists I worked with, they have a vast knowledge of all aspects of art, light, perspective and colour. They are almost like modern day equivalents of the renaissance masters, taking on commissions and designs on a grand scale.

The characters I use could be each and every one of us at any time and they are large in order to represent the consumer society we live in. I choose to keep them anonymous by not showing their faces but give them their personality through body language and posture.

I like to keep an element of mystery about my paintings leaving them open to individual interpretation.

We will continue to increase our showing of Nadeem's work over the next few months. Please contact us for availability of original and limited edition work.

Tel 0191 2332200

Email: newcastle@castlegalleries.com