Blog // Diggy's latestBlog // Diggy's latesthttp://www.diggysmerdon.com/blog/2012-03-12T04:02:46ZSquarespaceDiggy to exhibit at AAF Batterseahttp://www.diggysmerdon.com/blog/2012/3/11/diggy-to-exhibit-at-aaf-battersea.htmlDIGGY2012-03-11T20:56:18Z2012-03-11T20:56:18Z View Art Gallery will be presenting Diggy's recent works at the Affordable Art Fair at Battersea Park this spring, Stand K1.

The fair runs from the 15th until Sunday 18th and we have lots of half price invitations and a select number of free ones for the Private View on Wednesday 14th, so for anyone interested in coming, please contact @viewartgallery.co.uk

AAF Info: Bag a piece of art from a world-renowned artist or a rising star at the Affordable Art Fair, which is back in Battersea Park, with a host of original and contemporary artworks at prices to suit all pockets and tastes.

The Affordable Art Fair is in Battersea Park, SW11 4NJ, from Thursday March 15 to Sunday March 18. Open Thursday 11am-5.30pm, Thursday late view 5.30-9.30pm, Friday-Sunday 11am-6pm. Adult weekday: advance £10, door £12; adult weekend: advance £12, door £15. Concessions available; children under 16 free. Information on 020 8246 4848. Full details and booking at www.affordableartfair.co.uk

]]>'Amalgamation' Private View at View Galleryhttp://www.diggysmerdon.com/blog/2012/1/5/amalgamation-private-view-at-view-gallery.htmlDIGGY2012-01-05T18:46:48Z2012-01-05T18:46:48Z'Amalgamation' Group Exhibition at View Gallery
Come along to the Private View on January 12th at 6.30pm

Diggy will be exhibiting her new pieces at View Gallery alongside some other exciting artists such as Beth Carter, Mr Meads, John Simpson & Louis Masia!

The exhibition explores the mythological, futuristic and imagined relationship between human and animal.


'Amalgamation' will run from 12th January to 4th March so if you miss the opening night have no fear!


Artists include: Beth Carter, John Simpson, Mr Meads, Diggy Smerdon & more.

View Gallery, 159-161 Hotwell Road, BS8 4RY Bristol. For directions click here.

www.viewartgallery.co.uk
 
Leo's Ego 2011 Original on wood 80 x 63 cm by Diggy
]]>That Mouth 12" Vinyl Album 'Sometimes I feel Like I've Lost My Soul' Artwork by Diggyhttp://www.diggysmerdon.com/blog/2011/12/12/that-mouth-12-vinyl-album-sometimes-i-feel-like-ive-lost-my.htmlDIGGY2011-12-12T21:12:48Z2011-12-12T21:12:48ZThe 12" vinyl for 'That Mouth' is finally here, I worked with 'That Mouth' to created the artwork for it...

We are proud to announce the release of our first album 'Sometimes I feel like I've lost my soul' on 12" Blue Vinyl + CD + Screen Printed Poster. It will be officially released on Monday 10th October through our website and eek! recordings and is now available for pre order here. Only 200 physical copies will be available and the first twenty ordered include lyrics. www.thatmouth.bigcartel.com

]]>Diggy will be exhibiting at The Affordable Art Fair Hampsteadhttp://www.diggysmerdon.com/blog/2011/10/2/diggy-will-be-exhibiting-at-the-affordable-art-fair-hampstea.htmlDIGGY2011-10-02T18:30:50Z2011-10-02T18:30:50Z

The Affordable Art Fair NORTH London - Hampstead Heath -  27-30 October 2011

Diggy will be exhibiting at the Affordable Art Fair in Hampstead from the 27th to 30th October. A sister fair to the hugely popular Affordable Art Fair in Battersea Park. She will have a collection of work on show with Demelza Gallery on stand D1!

Any one interested in seeing Diggy's work please email her directly at: hello@diggysmerdon.com, and I will be able to get you a half price ticket voucher for the art fair for two people!

This is one of her latest pieces that will be at this years art fair...

 

]]>Eek Records hand screen printed EP.....http://www.diggysmerdon.com/blog/2011/8/16/eek-records-hand-screen-printed-ep.htmlDIGGY2011-08-16T09:42:51Z2011-08-16T09:42:51ZSide Projects.....Hand Screen-printed EPs

A Recent collaboration with Chris Hamilton, the man behind Eek Record. He has released his first compilation from eek , featuring six bands he's worked with over the last year.
Chris hand screen printed the artwork on recycled card here in the studio, and Diggy created the artwork.

You can buy this EP via big cartel  http://www.eekrecordings.bigcartel.com/

or using paypal from the DIGGY shop

]]>Summer Madness at View Galleryhttp://www.diggysmerdon.com/blog/2011/7/18/summer-madness-at-view-gallery.htmlDIGGY2011-07-18T15:33:11Z2011-07-18T15:33:11Z

 This Summer Diggy will be exhibiting at View Gallery in Bristol as part of the 'Summer Madness' exhibition.

View is a contemporary art gallery, based in Bristol's Harbourside. They asked Diggy to exhibit in the Summer show alongside some of Britain's finest artists such as Ian Francis, Fran Williams and Rico. 'Summer Madness' continues through July and August 2011 at View Art Gallery. 

'Roll Play' is one of Diggy's latest pieces which is up at View now so anyone around Bristol pop in and take a look!
For more information on the exhibition visit View Gallery online


]]>Anthony Lister In Berlin....well worth a watchhttp://www.diggysmerdon.com/blog/2011/6/27/anthony-lister-in-berlinwell-worth-a-watch.htmlDIGGY2011-06-27T16:26:40Z2011-06-27T16:26:40Z
Anthony Lister in Berlin
Australian artist Anthony Lister - www.listerart.com.au and his one week in Berlin for The Experiment - https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=174672459256962 One show and one week to prepare it, what do you do? Go to an abandoned sanatorium and paint...

]]>The Fish Factory...Wicked opening party...Thanks for coming!http://www.diggysmerdon.com/blog/2011/5/29/the-fish-factorywicked-opening-partythanks-for-coming.htmlDIGGY2011-05-29T10:25:30Z2011-05-29T10:25:30ZA massive thanks to The Fish Factory Art Studios for exhibitng my work, we had the opening party and private view last night and it was an amazing turn out. The Space is open 7 days a week 9am - 6pm so come on down to see the studios and exhibition. More info at  www.fishfactoryarts.blogspot.com

]]>The Fish Factory studios openinghttp://www.diggysmerdon.com/blog/2011/5/23/the-fish-factory-studios-opening.htmlDIGGY2011-05-23T08:28:56Z2011-05-23T08:28:56Z

Anyone in the Falmouth area this weekend as Im going to be exhibiting in my new studio at The Fish Factory art studios! We are having an official opening party on Sat 28th May 6pm -10pm.

Since January, a wonderful team of volunteers have been working hard to convert an abandoned scallop packing plant into an exciting new artspace for Falmouth. It's been a big job, but we've scrubbed the floors, painted the walls, cleaned out the rust and finally got rid of the fishy smell. Now The Fish Factory is ready to welcome artists into our studios and the public to the gallery to see regular exhibitions of Cornish contemporary art.

You can find us at Falmouth Wharves, North Parade, Falmouth, TR11 2TF, midway between the Greenbank Hotel and Premier Marinas Falmouth. There is parking available nearby on North Parade.

Hope to see some familiar faces! See you there,

]]>Fresh work & a new spacehttp://www.diggysmerdon.com/blog/2011/5/12/fresh-work-a-new-space.htmlDIGGY2011-05-12T10:29:41Z2011-05-12T10:29:41Z Created some mini 'Moocher' Canvases 6x5 and 6x6 inch....showing at the Demelzas Gallery in Falmouth.  £45 each or two for £80.

'She tunnels'  latest Giclee Print, avalialble 25 x 33 cm unframed. Its a limited edition of 10 prints. £35 each

 

Here are a few works in process, below 'Roots to Remember' and a series named 'Bear & I'. These pieces will be showing at my next show, at The Fish Factory in Conrwall. Details on this to Follow.

 

]]>Art at the Chilli Farm...http://www.diggysmerdon.com/blog/2011/2/14/art-at-the-chilli-farm.htmlDIGGY2011-02-14T21:48:37Z2011-02-14T21:48:37Z

 I was chuffed to be asked to do a wall mural by The South Devon Chilli Farm crew. Though I did chicken out slightly and decided to paint it onto a wooden panel rather then straight onto the walls. Its 8 x 4 feet and will go up in the brand new and eagerly awaited, expanded shop and cafe. It probably had about 6 coats of maximum hold hair spray as most of the line were done with charcoal!

The new shop should be opening next week so if anyone is around the South Hams please pop in for shots of the worlds hottest chilli (followed by shots of milk) and chilli chocolate samples.

 

]]>Latest work.....http://www.diggysmerdon.com/blog/2011/1/26/latest-work.htmlDIGGY2011-01-26T21:10:20Z2011-01-26T21:10:20Z

 

]]>Mambo Surf De Luxe Tee shirt entryhttp://www.diggysmerdon.com/blog/2011/1/8/mambo-surf-de-luxe-tee-shirt-entry.htmlDIGGY2011-01-08T11:24:21Z2011-01-08T11:24:21ZMambo Surf de Luxe blog post....

Ere, Diggy Smerdon has submitted two more designs to the Mambo artist search…

‘There is something about Mambo that reminds me of one of my weird, quirky, creatures that come out as I doodle…. a bit freaky, unconventional & different…. they always turn out to be my favorites. Any brand that’s not afraid to use real art is cool to me!

The two designs I have created are ‘Mambo Vagabonds’, my own made up creatures which look a bit like one bearded, wild roaming dude and one rebel pirate monkey!’

Hey there folks, can you all do me a favour and vote for my design to help me become the next Mambo artist , so I can continue to have fun making tees for Mambo!

To vote first visit the Mambo facebook page and 'like' them then go to compeition entries and press 'like' for the Diggy design....  facebook.com/mambosurfdeluxe

]]>Latest Work at Red Propeller Galleryhttp://www.diggysmerdon.com/blog/2010/12/6/latest-work-at-red-propeller-gallery.htmlDIGGY2010-12-06T17:54:58Z2010-12-06T17:54:58ZHere is a latest piece that was shown at 'Back Of Beyond' show at the Red Propeller Gallery....

 

'MOOCHER INSIDE'

Mixed media: indian ink, spray, acrylic, charcoal and comic pieces
85cm x 105cm (framed)

]]>Diggy at Red Propeller gallery 'Back of Beyond' group showhttp://www.diggysmerdon.com/blog/2010/10/29/diggy-at-red-propeller-gallery-back-of-beyond-group-show.htmlDIGGY2010-10-29T10:32:06Z2010-10-29T10:32:06ZDiggy is please to be invited to exhibit at The Red Propeller gallery in South Devon! 'Back of Beyond'  Along with some wicked artists including: Russ Mills, Ben Allen, Ian Francis, Guy Denning, TRXTR, James Baker and loads more. Join Diggy in this rural wonderland of exciting art at Red Propeller HQ on 20th November for 'Back of Beyond' at 7pm with champagne & sushi on the house.


 Without doubt our 'BEST EVER' group show coming to a rural wonderland near you featuring the Red Propeller stable alongside an exciting selection of invited artists who have caught our eye along the way.

GUY DENNING, IAN FRANCIS, RUSS MILLS, TRXTR, ALICE WISDEN, FRAN WILLIAMS, ANGEL 41, ROBERT SAMPLE, EJAN DALAL HAHN, BEN ALLEN, JOSEPH LOUGHBOROUGH,
JAMES BAKER, MARK DEMSTEADER, GEORGE MORTON CLARK, JAMES STEWART, C. KIRK, JANE MACARTNEY, DIGGY SMERDON, CARL HAHN, KATE MARSHALL & PAUL PATRICK MORRISON

Red Propeller HQ, Weeke, Loddiswell, Devon, TQ7 4AU

EMAIL: info@redpropellergallery.co.uk

WEB: www.redpropeller.co.uk

 

 

 

 

]]>Diggy + Luke Young + Posca Penshttp://www.diggysmerdon.com/blog/2010/8/10/diggy-luke-young-posca-pens.htmlDIGGY2010-08-10T07:24:40Z2010-08-10T07:24:40ZThe Latest collaboration with Luke, he shaped a beautiful retro twin fin fish 5'6 and I baked it in posca pens & acrylic. Its just come back from the recent 'Eating Waves' exhibition in Cornwall and is now up for grabs, so if anyone is interested in having it in their surfshop/space or under their feet, get in touch for more details...hello@diggysmerdon.com

 

 

]]>A custom art surfboard with shaper Luke Younghttp://www.diggysmerdon.com/blog/2010/7/1/a-custom-art-surfboard-with-shaper-luke-young.htmlDIGGY2010-07-01T09:11:06Z2010-07-01T09:11:06Z

This is a short film showing artist Diggy creating custom art on a hand shaped surfboard by Luke Young. It shows the whole process from painting the artwork on to the blank step by step, to Luke glassing the board and finishing it off ready to wax up and ride. The board was commissioned by Panda Eye surf photographer Ollie Howe and was created in South Devon.


This film was sponsored by Avalaan
The soundtrack was by Blue Tech
Luke Young//www.lukeyoungshapes.co.uk

 

]]>Crack Magazine Feature - Dig thishttp://www.diggysmerdon.com/blog/2010/6/16/crack-magazine-feature-dig-this.htmlDIGGY2010-06-16T18:55:56Z2010-06-16T18:55:56Z

LOVE CRACK MAGAZINE // Thanks to Jake and Tom, the awesome guys behind Crack Magazine for the 6 page feature on my work. Crack magazine is a free art and music magazine, now in its sixth issue! Exposing Bristol’s subculture through the wealth of art and music that slips under the radar, Crack is about showcasing some of the exceptional, burgeoning talent currently undocumented by mainstream Bristol publications.

Look out for the latest issue dotted around Bristol and the South West and maybe even London....

For more info visit the Crack Magazine website... www.youlovecrack.com

]]>Eating Waves @ Driftwood Gallery// Summer Exhibtionhttp://www.diggysmerdon.com/blog/2010/6/3/eating-waves-driftwood-gallery-summer-exhibtion.htmlDIGGY2010-06-03T16:12:51Z2010-06-03T16:12:51ZDiggy will be exhibiting in July at Cornwalls finest gallery, Driftwood, with work from a range of artists including John Severson, Harry Daily, Patrick Trefz, Robert Reader, Tony Curtis, Diggy Smerdon, Bryn Hall, George Greenough, Albe Falzon and others.

Driftwood Gallery hosts an opening evening with music by Neil Halstead and Tom Mounsey, on 30th July from 6pm until 9pm.

 This is an event at the Driftwood Newquay Gallery, 2 Central  Square, to create interest and awareness of surf art and  creativity in Newquay and the local area. The gallery will be  showcasing some local talents amongst the bigger names, and  encourages anyone interested in the creative side of surfing to  attend. Books and clothing will also be on show. The show will  run from 30th July until 8th August.

]]>New commissioned piece - We Are Star Dusthttp://www.diggysmerdon.com/blog/2010/5/25/new-commissioned-piece-we-are-star-dust.htmlDIGGY2010-05-25T20:28:26Z2010-05-25T20:28:26ZThe latest commissioned canvas called 'We Are Star Dust' is 100 x 80 cm in size and was created using acrylics, charcoal, ink and tea. 

 

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