Projects
- Fem GraffLollipop Gallery is pleased to present Fem Graff – a show featuring a diverse group of female street artists. Firstly, we should say what this show is not: it is not a girl power show; it is not, God forbid, an attempt to find the next female Banksy; and it has no feminist socio-political agenda. This show is driven by aesthetics and the artists were selected because their work is strong and special. How much of that is because they are women we don’t know and we don’t care to speculate. Maya Ha
- Batteries not Included'Batteries Not Included' is a new show from acclaimed 'Save The Bees' artist Louis Masai and opens on 30th April at London's Lollipop Gallery. Street art murals, interior design, film and creative workshops for children make this an essential day out. The latest project from notable street artist Louis Masai will be exhibited at London’s Lollipop Gallery; ‘Batteries Not Included’ will open to the public from 1st May to 30th May, with a private view on 30th April. ‘Batteries not Included’ is a reminder that some animals currently in existence may one day only appear in replica form. Louis, who is supported by Synchronicity Earth, presents a unique, solo collection of mixed media work that draws attention to the plight of endangered species throughout the world. The exhibition will feature street art murals, sculpture, furniture, ceramics and sound installations to make for an immersive experience. It also features a range of workshops designed to engage young people in conservation-themed creative activities in parallel with the show. By placing creativity at the centre of conversation around the environment, Louis aims to ignite not only debate, but action. “With so many species under threat of extinction, today’s children will soon be left only with manufactured toys and images to remind us of what were once living, breathing creatures,” says Louis. “Playful objects in this context can take on a more ominous idea of extinction. What will our legacy be to future generations?” ‘Batteries Not Included’ continues a long-running, conservation theme in Louis’ work and follows 2014’s acclaimed ‘Save the Bees’ and ‘This Is Now’ projects. These both centred on community activation and garnered international media attention – ‘This Is Now’ is the subject of a documentary that can be seen at Lollipop gallery with a Q&A session on the opening night
- East Street/West Streeta show which compares and contrasts the development of contemporary Street Art in Russia and America. This show is skewed toward the Russian side of things because we feel that contemporary Russian work is under-valued and under-represented in the West. The work of Misha Most, Aske, and Nootk certainly contains traces of the rich cultural heritage of Russia but it is also forward looking and endeavouring to forge a contemporary aesthetic informed by that past. As a representative of the US we felt compelled to include works from Shephard Fairey, not just because he is arguably the leading light in the US Street Art community, but also because his work relies heavily on the visual aesthetic of Russian propaganda posters to create a post-modern and politically engaged contemporary aesthetic. As a counterpoint to a largely figurative show we also included the abstract work of the American duo The Mirf (made up of Mint, who is of Russian descent, and Serf). For us, their work is an intense combination of traditional graffiti values and the expressionist painting tradition. In many ways we feel that it is natural for US graffiti to evolve into abstraction – a thesis we shall return to in a future show. When we look across this broad spectrum of visual production, we are struck by the fact that although the artists come from different countries that have often been on opposing sides of political and economic fences, there is a deep humanity in the work which transcends the many cultural differences and points to a better world. This spirit is fundamental to the Street Art movement, which relies so heavily on social media to communicate its message and to forge a global community of like-minded artists.
Work history
Gallery Assistant
I am responsible for handling phone traffic, preparing purchase orders and coordinating events and exhibits. During regular hours and special events, I ensure that the gallery is clean and that visitors are fully aware of the work and the shows.
I am the the port of call and front desk at Lollipop, making sure I am engaged with the people who come in. This role requires me to be customer facing meaning I must be personable and approachable. I must also be knowledgeable about artists and exhibits.
They promote current and upcoming exhibits through social media and guerrilla marketing techniques,
I also typically help with the physical installation of exhibits. This may include painting or repairing walls and pedestals, allocating display materials and removing artwork when an exhibit is over.
Sales Assistant
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I worked in the heart of House of Fraser flagship store on Oxford Street, where I worked on the shop floor. My duties included;
Displaying Items
Serving customers
Dealing with any queries or complaints
Advising customers on their purchases
Ordering, managing and taking out stock
Helping with promotions
Overseeing deliveries
Managing and motivating staff
Making sure sales targets are met
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Skills
- Events
- Marketing PR
- Design
- Excel
- Illustrator
- Indesign
- Office
- Photoshop
- Powerpoint
Education
Media, Culture and Society
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Awards
Art Handling
Art Handling course completed by the Whitechapel Gallery