Superfly+

Friday’s SuperFly competition (see below) results..

I couldn’t decide on a clear winner so I picked names from a ‘virtual’ hat and @ryanmacg won the tickets and is watching ‘The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo’ at the DCA as I write! :)

I must offer a special commendation to @eaonp who not only answered via the prefered method of ‘the blog’ but came up with a cracking ‘vintage’ suggestion of bubblegum transfers.. I don’t know if you have to be of a certain age for that to resonate but if they don’t exists now i’m hoping to bring them back. Especially as one of my ‘tags’ (why do I have these?) is Industrial Bubblegum.

Eaon may well have won with that suggestion but he’s in London and DCA tickets (Dundee) would be useless so he’ll get a complementary Bonehead tee as soon as I get some more printed.

I’ll photoshop some of the ideas for my ‘Starter For 6′ homework and post them here by Wednesday. For now, be entertained with the tweeted versions – and comment to your hearts content!

a HUGE bilboard on top of the law so it can be seen for miles :) @katesjewellery

on the legs of the tay rail bridge :) @katesjewellery

I think a nice collection fly posted over the Kydd building @AbertayUni to make a single big one would be cool :) @ryanmacg

Attached to a fly of course! [ I'm not going to link to that video again, I know it was painful for you to watch ;) ] @rickcurran

or a special range from Brewdog with Superfly posters for labels @ryanmacg

Superfly AR, QR codes around Dundee. Point your smartphone at them and get the poster and artist info? @ryanmacg

Blown up to huge scale and stuck on the front of the Caird Hall & City Square buildings! ;> @pandorasinbox

a music video for a local band using visuals from Superfly artists would be cool @ryanmacg

On a space shuttle! @newvibes

lining the Walls of ‘power’ – election special – artists take on proposed policies (where I’d like to see superfly posters) @htothep

How about posters covering the flumes at the Olympia – inside and out! @rubylovesred

find where googlestreetview are -create massive repos -lay on fields -create international gallery/map -forever evidence! :) @gillianeasson

On top of Mikhail Gorbachev’s birthmark? @iamageek

Well, new stuff is simmering in the background.. not least of which is the fact that i’m on the ‘Starter for 6′ programme (pioneered by NESTA) run by the smashing folk at Cultural (Starship) Enterprise Office (www.culturalenterpriseoffice.co.uk/starterfor6).

What is SuperFly..?

Shortly before standing in front of a lot of people on Saturday (Central Stations Dundee Pop-up event) I was still concerned that the end of what I was going to (try and..) say was going to ‘over think’ the whole process.. ultimately I think it should be enjoyable.. fun!

However, there’s no doubt that in this second incarnation SuperFly turned into a very different beast and I was curious as to what the observing public, particularly those involved in creative arts, would make of it.

I had approached others in advance to try and get to the bottom of what I thought it was.. most notably Eaon Pritchard, Marketing Agitator and, to my mind a Guerilla Advertising ‘Yoda’.. he said this in his Blog, Never Get Out Of The Boat.

Well, while no one was forthcoming when I put the question to the floor, it became apparent as the evening went on that several people had views on what it was about and a few a strong reservations..

There appears to be a divide of sensibilities.. ‘art’ and commercial ‘art’ and mistrust between the two perhaps.. Again, I don’t want to over think ‘what SuperFly is’ – neither are these issues new, but I AM really interested in the issues that are raised as a consequence.

So, I will be posting a more detailed comment based on the conversations that i’ve had but, if you have a view or a comment please, please, this is the place… post them here!

[As we countdown the arrival of Central Station to the shores of the Tay, SuperFly highlights (everyday this week) one of the artists from the poster campaign that announces/accompanies the Dundee Pop up... for more info on the 'Pop-up' please visithttp://bit.ly/DundeeListing, BUT (!) before you do, we'll hand over to the artists to 'show & tell' you more about themselves:]

Lauren Gentry

Lauren Gentry is currently studying illustration at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art. Most of her work is based on bold colours, intricate patterns & as someone who loves traditional handmade pieces, she can usually be found sat at her desk for hours on end working in a sketchbook. Although she hasn’t quite found her ’style’, as a young student she’s happy experimenting with many techniques & filling her days with creative projects. ‘Something To Do’, an illustration based zine, is currently occupying her free time. 
You can follow her work at:
www.laurengentry.blogspot.com

[As we countdown the arrival of Central Station to the shores of the Tay, SuperFly highlights (everyday this week) one of the artists from the poster campaign that announces/accompanies the Dundee Pop up... for more info on the 'Pop-up' please visit http://bit.ly/DundeeListing, BUT (!) before you do, we'll hand over to the artists to 'show & tell' you more about themselves:]

Nikki McWilliams is an Artist and Maker, graduating from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design in 2008. Currently based in Dundee, she maintains her Fine Art practice alongside running a small business selling her own handmade wares online.

With a practice which encompasses drawing, embroidery and sculpture, her unique and diverse style often portrays themes of humour, nostalgia, femininity and popular culture. The current range available to buy at Nikki’s online store reflects the Scottish fondness for biscuits and nostalgia!

For all of Nikki’s news and updates, visit www.nikkimcwilliams.blogspot.com or tweet her @nikkimcwilliams Visit her online store for original and quirky handmade things at www.nikkimade.folksy.com

Contact: n.c.mcwilliams@googlemail.com

[As we countdown the arrival of Central Station to the shores of the Tay, SuperFly highlights (everyday this week) one of the artists from the poster campaign that announces/accompanies the Dundee Pop up... for more info on the 'Pop-up' please visit http://bit.ly/DundeeListing, BUT (!) before you do, we'll hand over to the artists to 'show & tell' you more about themselves:]

Lindsey Gardiner

I’m originally a textile designer but have a WASPS studio in Dundee where much of my time is spent writing and illustrating children’s books. Any other available time is spent on my drawing and painting or screen printing for my textile label “Quietly Eccentric”.

My work is mostly influenced by my childhood memories, (many disgruntled!), travel experiences, music, pop culture and all things playful. And of course…dogs! I use a combination of oil, acrylic, ink, pencil and collage, on paper or canvas. Anything that’s NOT a computer really, graphite rules!

To view a wider range of my work, visit www.lindseygardiner.com

[As we countdown the arrival of Central Station to the shores of the Tay, SuperFly highlights (everyday this week) one of the artists from the poster campaign that announces/accompanies the Dundee Pop up... for more info on the 'Pop-up' please visit http://bit.ly/DundeeListing, BUT (!) before you do, we'll hand over to the artists to 'show & tell' you more about themselves:]

‘tartanbaffies’ aka John Patterson

tartanbaffies.co.uk