Lifecaster and sculptor, Ken Clarke, has two new major exhibitions of his work planned for September and October. Please visit our 'Events' page for more detailed information.
Guild male model Ken Fahy has recently appeared in the movie 'Cashback', which was released in London on 9th May. The film is a light hearted romantic comedy, starring Sean Biggerstaff and Emilia Fox. The plot concerns a love-lorn art student (SB), who, to cut a long story short, attends a life drawing class. The scene required a real artists' model to pose on a dais and do what models do: after the audition, Ken got the part. It involved about 10 mins of screen time, mainly side and rear shots and a brief line of dialogue. It's the kind of film that will probably do well on DVD, then turn up on TV at some stage. Well done to Ken.
One of the Guild's most successful models, Leila Domini, is featured on the video for the latest song by The Feeling. The track is called 'Turn It Up' and can be seen on YouTube. Leila also featured in the June issue of JADE magazine, with a superb spread and write up.
A great group photoshoot was held by Guild members Slipland at Beaumont Hall Studios last weekend (1st June). The Studios were hired out to them and with around 26 photographers and 26 models, Pam, Darren and Launa of Slipland organised a Fashion through the 20th century day with models dressed in fashions and lingerie from the 1920s up to the 1980s . It was a private paying shoot, which is why it wasn't advertised on the Guild site, but many Guild members were in attendance as the event had been promoted on Net Model; where you can see some of the results and the many comments made. It is interesting to note that all the images we taken in and around Beaumont Hall Studios, which just shows what can be created with a lot of effort and imagination. The event was a great bit of promotion for both The Studios and The Guild and has led to us acquiring more new members, and the exposure will help in hiring out the Studios in the future. If any Guild member wants to hire the Studios it only costs £30 per day, which includes all the surrounding countryside as well! Well done to everyone involved in making the day such a wonderful one, but most importantly, a big thank you to Pam, Darren and Launa and all the volunteers who came along to help set up the The Studios and clear the outside area of the weeds that had grown to Trffid proportions!
The strikingly beautiful Guild model, Amanda Swan, is appearing in a Pirate Radio Ship film set in the 1960s in October. Writer Richard Curtis is doing a comedy - 'The Boat That Rocked' - based on the famous radio ships with a great cast. She is now waiting to see if the scene stays in the final cut! Amanda has details on her site about it and also the video of her recent appearance in the Sky Arts programme in which famous artist John Myatt showed students how to reproduce the style of Amadeo Modigliani.Click here for Amanda's site.
Guild artist Robert Babylon is having a selection of his UV artwork exhibitied at the Impure Art Exhibition in Brighton (16 Ship Street Gardens, Brighton. BN1 1AJ) The exhibition runs from Friday 16th May to Sunday 29th June. Full details are available at www.impuremagazine.co.uk/impureart.
Guild artist, Harry Wesiburd, has an half hour video interview about him and his work available at www.artexhibitionrentals.com. To see it got to 64 Video Programs, or click here. To purchase the video cost $75.
Guild photographic member, Photos With Attitude, has just had a two page feature of his work and images published in a German Music/Fashion magazine called Crawling Tunes.
German Guild model and photographer/photo artist, Nora Ness, has a large solo exhibition titled 'Fetish House', from 4th April to 2nd May at Galleria Carini in Italy.
Guild model, Marianne, will be modeling for Dr Sketchy on Saturday 29th March, between 3.00pm and 6.00pm in North London. Click here for details. She hopes that the Guild artists who love to sketch will join her!
Artist and writer Richard Savage Richard has been a serious artist for over 20 years, the last ten exploring erotic art. He first went into print as a writer of erotic fiction in 2006 with his first story 'The anniversary' - a supernatural erotic story. The next story is hot on the shelves now. 'Temporally Yours' by Richard Savage is published by Black Velvet Seductions www.blackvelvetseductions.com
Theirs was a love hampered by time . . . There were never enough hours in the day. They were never in the same place long enough to spend much time together. Patrick and Susan worked hard. They both had demanding careers that kept them at opposite ends of the globe for large amounts of time with only fleeting moments to be together. Yet the heat, the love, the friendship they shared was a connection neither wanted to ignore . . .
Guild member Phil Illingworth has had his art work selected for the Kinsey Institute 2008 Art Show. This highly prestigious event, inaugurated in 2006, features work by global artists at the institute's gallery at Indiana University. The annual show was juried by a highly respected panel comprising photographer Herbert Ascherman, Kinsey Institute art curator Catherine Johnson-Roehr, and gallery owner Pet Sylvia of Art At Large in New York. The Institute was founded in 1947 and promotes interdisciplinary research and scholarship in the fields of human sexuality, gender and reproduction. The show runs from 11th April to 25th July.
Guild model, Khandie Khisses has had two articles featured in the first issue of 21:CP. Click here to go to the website and see her work for yourselves.
Guild artist Nancy Farmer, busy lady that she is, is staging a small solo exhibition at 'Frameus', the Workshops, Market Street, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2DS, from 1st to 29th March. If you'd like to see some of her paintings, both new and old please drop in.
Guild artist Harry Weisburd is listed with Saatchi Gallery Online - every few weeks there is a head to head competition called 'Showdown' where visitors to the site vote for their favourite artwork. As a member of the Saatchi Gallery online, Harry is also am listed as a member of The Guild of Erotic Artists.
Guild artist, Harry Weisburd, has had two pen and ink drawings accepted for the 'Dirty Show International Erotic Art Exhibition' to be staged in Detroit, Michigan, USA, between 8th and 16th February, 2008. Well done and good luck.
The two images shown here have recently been selected by Les Barany for his 'Dirty Show' event which takes place in Febuary in Detroit, USA. Guild member, Nora Ness (shown in the images) has been selected as a special guest artist at the show under the wing of Les Barany. We wish them every success.
Guild member Mark, from Photos With Attitude, is running an event in High Wycombe on Sunday, 13th January, from 1.00pm. Every one is welcome. It is entitled 'Alternative Wycombe' and is a social gathering for Alternative Models and Photographers to meet and exchange views etc. Eight alternative photographers have already confirmed, as have 12 models, 8 live bands, 1 magazine and 2 clothing companies. It should be good. Full details in Mark's Myspace blog: http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll&friendID=16811215 Venue = http://www.lemonrock.com/thenagshead
Alternative Wycombe
Category: Art and Photography
Venue details: The Nags Head
Are you a famous, well known or budding Alternative UK Model? Are you an experienced, professional or wannabe Alternative UK Photographer? Are you an Alternative fashion designer, make-up artist or jewellery designer? Make sure you get to High Wycombe on 13th January! Alan Hedgecock (photographer) and myself are arranging a social gathering at the Nags Head pub, London Road from 1.00pm onwards. The idea is the brain child of Alan who asked me to get involved in bringing as many like-minded alternative people together for a scocial gathering. It will be an idea opportunity for prospective new models or photographers to mix and mingle, discuss styles and techniques - and generally help each other out.
THIS IS A TOTALLY FREE EVENT
If you want to get involved i.e., model for us, perform for us, have a display stand or anything else just drop me an email. (Especially other photographers who want to display some of their portfolios.)
Confirmed so far: At least 5 live metal bands, 2/3 burlesque dancers, Leila Domini, Veronika Valentine and Missy Void; 8 photographers, Photoswithattitude, AJ HEdgecock, Cobra Photography, MAtt Miller, Awol1966, Chris Miki, NC&T Photographic, Devolution Magazine, Fire Breathers, Jugglers Clothing Stalls Fascinators PWA Models or Devo Girls: RoOdLe Bruise Violet Floz Leila Domini Penny B Faye Skarlett Venom Toxica D~Void Missy Void Jonny Roze Thorn Miss Crimson Molar Twinkle Plus more interest pouring in every day.
Please support us!
Bands booked/confirmed so far are: Scar the Armada Kumamako Lash Out Engage Everything Turn from Despair still to confirm are: Arc Angel This Dying Hour Truth Tells Lies BlackOut Email me if you require directions (5mins from High Wycombe Train Station) or any other information. Mark: photoswithattitude@gmail.com
On New Year's Eve the winners were announced in the 2007 Erotic Signature (www.eroticsignature.com) international erotic art competition, now in its second year. The competition nominated a prize winner in five categories - Fine Art, Photography, Digital Art, Sculpture and the Viewer's Choice as well as an overall Master Award. In addition, 200 runners up from the thousands of entries are included in the prestigious coffee table book, 'The World's Greatest Erotic Art of Today'. All the proceeds go to nominated HIV charities. The list of winners and runners up can be found at www.eroticsignature.com/gallery_2007_prizewin.php
We are pleased to announce that 10 Guild Members were awarded runners up prizes and will feature in the book. Excellent result and a credit to the Guild. Here are the Guild member winners to be included in 'The World's Greatest Erotic Art of Today Volume II' - Robert Babylon, Paul John Ballard, Claire De Lune, Frances Duncan, Lee Jones, Ray Leaning, Jamie McCartney, Nora Ness, Dirk Richter and John Tisbury.
Some of Guild artist Phil Illingworth's work was shown on the Channel Four documentary 'Sex in the Noughties'. The opening episode of the series explored the astonishing boom of the 'Sex Blog', and was partly filmed at Amora where examples of Phil's work are on display. Nice to see good quality erotica appearing on mainstream television - well done Phil.
Guild artist Eve Poland's work will be on view at 'Sh!' in London from 1st December to 8th February. There are limited-edition screenprints, giclee prints and new paintings which have never been exhibited before, as well as some old favourites and even Christmas cards. Eve says it would be lovely to see fellow members there, so pop in and take a look if you're in the area. 'Sh!' is an erotic emporium for women located on the corner of Hoxton Square, about five minutes' walk from Old Street tube. Men are welcome, but should be accompanied by a female friend - although there are special men's nights.
Guild artist Amanda Ward currently has a selection of her work on display at Madari Galleries in Hampstead, London. They saw her work through the Guild after looking for work of a sensual nature.
Double Trouble - a collaboration between celebrated Brighton artist Julie-Anne Gilburt, owner of the trend-setting JAG studio gallery on Madeira Drive, and international award winning sculptor Jamie McCartney begins with a private view weekend on Saturday November 24th from 9.00am-5.00pm and Sunday 25th from 9.00am-9.00pm. Refreshments will be served all day accompanied by musical sets from DJ, ‘Some guy called Dean’ and acoustic guitarist Mick Taylor. The preview culminates with a party on Sunday 25th from 5.00-9.00pm. Jamie will give live celebrity casting demonstrations (details to be leaked to the press soon) on both days at 2-ish as well as studio tours. Car-bon Miles will also be on show outside the gallery, illuminated using only solar power. The show will continue until the next bi-monthly preview in January 2008.
JAG Gallery, Arch 283a Madeira Drive, Brighton (3 minutes walk east from Brighton pier)
Nottingham - 'Private' View - Saturday 24th November - 2.00-5.00pm
Nancy has hired the whole of the main gallery for this exhibition, so expect a large display of paintings, drawings and prints. The smaller gallery will be showing the work of Charlotte Thompson. The pair are holding a 'private' viewing - which is not really private as Guild members are very welcome, so please join them on Saturday 24th November, between 2.00-5.00pm where art appreciation may be enhanced by a glass of wine! The exhibition runs from 20th to 26th November. Please note that those start and end days are also the days Nancy will be setting up and taking the exhibition down again, so it's best not to go too early on the 20th or too late on the 26th!
'View from the Top' Gallery is on the 4th floor, above Waterstones in the centre of Nottingham, and open during Waterstone's store opening hours: 9.00am - 7.00pm Monday - Saturday and 11.00am - 5.00pm Sunday.
Address: View From the Top Gallery: 4th Floor, above Waterstone’s, 1-5 Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham, NG1 2GR
Phone: 07951 997528
Christmas Open Exhibition - Bridgwater Arts Centre, Bridgwater, Somerset
Tuesday 27th November to Friday 21st December 2007
Bridgwater Arts Centre's Christmas exhibition is running again as usual - this is an exhibition open to anyone to submit up to 3 pieces, and Nancy will be submitting artwork. The theme is 'Razzle Dazzle' which, for some unexplained reason instantly suggested to her a line of demons doing the can-can - so that is what she has done. If you visit her website you can see the painting in question - or pop into the Arts Centre to see it in real life. There is a Private Viewing on Friday 30th November 7.00-9.00pm - Guild members should let Nancy know if they'd like to come
Address: Bridgwater Arts Centre: 11/13 Castle Street Bridgwater Somerset TA6 3DD
What a lovely day it was. The organisers, Slipland, were at Beaumont Hall Studios for the Slipland 40's day photoshoot bright and early. With 28 photographers, 28 models, army vehicles, replica guns and a London Taxi the scene was set for a marvellous string of photoshoots. The weather was glorious and Pam, Darren and Launa of Slipland did themselves proud with the smooth organisation of the event. Armed with various sets of clothing, slips and other lingerie, the Studios were in use as changing rooms and three photo sets. Outside a marquee served as another set, and there were photoshoots on the vehicles, in the fields, along the Beaumont Hall Wall and in the farm itself. The models did a fantastic job working hard with the photographers throughout the day. The highlight of the afternoon was when all the models were lined up against the wall with the 'Sergeant Major' shouting instructions. (Reminiscent of Carry on up the Khyber!) We would like to thank everyone who took part, models and photographers, but especially to Slipland for organising such a brilliant and successful event.
Germany based erotic photo artist, Nora Ness, has recently exhibited and sold some of her work at Art Verona. The photo show Nora with one of her acclaimed self portraits a series of studies taken with the photographer as model with the use of a mirror or mirrors.
Scarlet Magazine held their awards on Thursday 11th October at Jongleurs in Camden Town, London. We were represented by three Guild nominees; Paul Ballard and Nancy Farmer in the Best Artist category and Petra Joy for Best Film. Well done to all three for getting nominated against stiff competition. We are proud to announce that Paul Ballard won the Best Erotic Artist Award. It was a great boost for him and a real coup for The Guild.
We want to thank the Guild Members who exhibited at The Adults Only Show at Birmingham. It was the first exhibition for the organisers, so no one knew quite what to expect, but a steady Friday and a slow Saturday was followed by a fairly brisk Sunday. The general opinion was that it wasn't bad for a first time event and that it seemed well organised. The loading and unloading and parking was brilliant and they even laid on free tea and coffee and food. Thanks to Ken Clarke and his bodycasting demo which attracted the crowds as usual. And it was nice to meet a potential new model member on the Sunday. Guild member Dave Davies was also there, albeit working on something else for a change, but he still found time to set up a photo set and do a few shoots and also provided commentary for Ken's demonstrations. Thanks to everyone who came along as visitors.
I’m being interviewed by Maddie from her bath, live on stage at the Hanbury on Sunday evening. Having appeared all day in an ironic capacity at Brighton’s Car Free Day in the lanes with my pedal car, Car-bon Miles, I’ll be talking about why the hell I would do something stupid like that. It will be parked outside the Hanbury in the evening for your pleasure and perusal. Plus there is free scoff and glug.
Maddie Live Friends, This Sunday's show is hotting up to be a night of total mayhem, just how we like it at Maddie Live! To get things started, there will be FREE Food and Wine Tasting to celebrate this month's Food Festival. Yep that's right as you enter The Hanbury Club you will be greeted by the tastes of Sussex Wines and the delights of yummy food. And then to top it off Charita Jones from Momma Cherri's will be cooking live on stage and giving away a copy of her new book and DVD. Following her will be home made cake tasting, I can't begin to tell you how gorgeous these cakes are, you have to come even if it's just for the cakes!
And you are probably wondering is that Maddie's new car? Well I wish it was, but unfortunately it belongs to one of our guests Jamie McCartney who has just won the Kyoto prize for his new eco friendly car called Car-bon Miles. He will be telling us how he made it and why. Dr David Bull talks politics and we get an exclusive glimpse of the Official Pride DVD, with a special appearance in the DVD by David himself, too much fun for one night. Doll and The Kicks get the party started and in true variety style Meri and Eastern Promise perform. Doors: 7pm, Show 7.30pm Venue: The Hanbury Club, 83 St George's Road, Kemptown. Tickets: £6/£4 or £5 if you buy them online click here.
For the first time ever I'm going to be selling one of my art prints. I've not done this before, I have only ever given prints as gifts to a limited number of people. The image in question was featured in my exhibition. I only ever had two made of this particular print in this format at the time of the exhibition. Click for the image of the print and for an idea of it's scaling (note: this is not 'work' safe): cakemix this is the composite version cakemix-compositeSpecification: it's huge at 23 inches by 33 inches - that's roughly A1 size. It is laminate mounted (that's right - wipe clean!) on to black-edged wood board which is half an inch thick. The model was the delectable Cakemix aka Cherie Matrix, feminist author, anti- censorship campaigner and just down right damn sexy lady. I will include a copy of the booklet from the exhibition (only 10 of which were made as gifts) that features all the images from the exhibition. Make me an offer. Delivery/collection is negotiable. Contact Vix here.
Following the success of her recent exhibition during the Brighton Festival, Guild artist Eve Poland has revamped her website and is offering a new selection of artworks for sale online at www.evepoland.com Available for the first time – signed, limited-edition giclée prints on canvas, as well as mounted poster prints and some original paintings. Take the opportunity to purchase any print from the website at a special discounted price of 15% off until 1st September. Eve Poland is a Brighton-based artist who produces contemporary pop art with a fine-art sensibility. Vibrant, collectable and fun, her bold confident imagery celebrates sexual sub-cultures and the power of women, as well as the many-changing faces of the domestic black cat!
Guild artist, Harry Weisburd, is currently exhibiting his work at 'Art Now 2 - The International Art Exhibition'. Click here for more info.
Versatile Guild model, Erosanne (stage name Rosanne Priest) is currently starring in 'Tony Blair the Musical' in Edinburgh, Scotland. The show is on from 3rd August to 27th August, with performances at 3.45pm at the Gilded Balloon and at 7.45pm on 10th September at the Stahl Theatre, Oundle. Pic 1: the cast (Erosanne is third from left). Pic 2: Erosanne on stage during the performance. Pictures by Guild member Dave Davies. Click here for more info.
Guild artist, Mary Delmage is part of a group exhibition in Toronto, Canada, which opens next week and is also doing some commissions while she's over there. The exhibition iis n Toronto Square Foot AWOL Gallery, 76 Ossington, Toronto. All the paintings are one square foot in size, and there are 500 exhibitors, so there is something for everyone, and lots of fun items too. Click here for more info.
Guild artist Burgette Matthews has art work on display as part of a group exhibition with 'Dog Bowl Ink-Contemporary art' at the Leeds Corn Xchange (Leeds city centre). The exhibition is downstairs next to the cafe - so you can get coffee too!
Guild sculptor, Jamie McCartney's (have you seen his major feature in JADE magazine) 'The Body of Work' Exhibition will run from 1st to 13th July in Lewes, the hub of the thriving Sussex arts scene. This group show features some of the most celebrated artists from the region as well as new, up and coming talents. Private viewing on Saturday 30th June 6.00-9.00pm. Jamie's latest work will be on show including new Objets d'aft™ and Sexidermy™ as well as steel sculptures, figurative works and debuting the new series of conceptual sculptures - Messages in a Bottle and Bug Art. Jamie now has his new studio on Brighton seafront on Madeira Drive, just east of the pier. It has great light, is in a fantastic listed building, and has wonderful panoramic sea views from the terrace. Now you have another reason to go to the seaside to visit Jamie in Brighton's hottest enclave of talented artists.
Sarah Scotchman, who many members and visitors will know from her many appearances at Guild Event Days has been interviewed for Channel Four and appears on their website. Click here to visit the site and view Sarah talking about herself.
Selbst-Spiegelungen - 17th April 2007 to 30th June 2007
Kunstkeller 'erotic art dresden', Radeberger Str. 15, Dresden, Germany
Curve Pericolose - Dangerous Curves - 29th May 2007 to 7th June 2007
Casa del Pane Milano (porta Venezia), Milano, Italy
Recently, erotic photo artist Nora NESS, who takes erotic self portraits in front of the mirror, and Dutch photographer and photo artist Visual Clash (Sander Steins) have initiated an interesting collaboration. Their aim is the creation of a portfolio of very extraordinary sensual erotic art. Their own website will soon go live, where art dealers and art collectors can see these special works, which combine the erotic fantasies and visions of both artists in an impressive way. Nora Ness (Guild Member), who is already called the female Helmut Newton because of her unconventional erotic work off the mainstream, is very pleased to work with Visiual Clash, whose work is not only of a very high quality, but also very provocative. He is inspired by dark erotica, which is also a theme in the photographic work of Nora. Their combined erotic art will move the boundaries of conventional erotic art. Especially the combination of the sometimes very provoking self portraits of Nora and the dark visions of Visual Clash.
Visit www.mirrotica.com for more info.
One of our newest Guild members, model and photographer, Nora Ness from Germany, recently had some of her erotic self portraits exhibited at the famous art fair, MiART, in Milan, Italy. The exhibiton was a great successful and famous art critic, Maurizio Sciaccaluga chose some of Nora's work for a very important art show, which takes place in Milan later in the year. The photo above shows a piece of Nora's artwork on dispplay in the exhibition.
Guild member, John Tisbury is holding an exhibition of some of his photographic work at: Chichele College, High Street, Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, NN10 8EP on Friday 6th April and Saturday 7th April starting at 10.00am and finishing at 4.00pm on both days. There is no parking at the college, so visitors are asked to use the high street and back streets close by. Admission is free and it's Easter weekend. There will be a wide range of images from landscapes, to art nude, fetish and erotica. John would love to see you there if you can make it.
Here's a link to the 'Sexpots' group exhibition at the Prime Gallery at 52 McCaul St, Toronto, featuring some of Mary's work. They have several of her paintings there, although she is not sure if they're all on display. It looks like an interesting exhibition with a wide variety of work: paintings, ceramics, jewellery and photography, all with the common theme of nudity/sexuality. Click here to visit their website. Mary is very excited, but sad that she can't get to see it for herself. So, if anyone manages to visit she'd love to hear about it. All feedback welcome!
Guild model, Tom So has a part in the latest James Bond Movie 'Casino Royale' as Fukuto who is featured in the middle of the film on the poker table. It is a speaking part and we have already received fan email for him!
More than 20 members of the Guild of Erotic Artists have now been accepted into the new British Museum of Erotic Art and more are under consideration. www.britishmuseumoferoticart.com was founded in mid 2006 as a web-based museum and art gallery dedicated to erotic art. The Museum and Gallery aims to show an exciting blend of contemporary, vintage and classic works with a strong emphasis on contemporary art. The British Museum of Erotic Art hosts regular online exhibitions featuring work by some of the world's best erotic artists and emerging talent.
JADE magazine is now looking for some more serious and thoughtful articles on erotica, erotic art, photography, modelling etc., from fellow Guild members. You don't have to be able to write to a professional standard as editing is done in-house - but you do have to have something interesting to say on the whole 'erotica' subject or a specific theme or topic (we're not interested in political comment or on hidden or overt agendas or axes being ground - nor is this a self promotion excercise - but an opportunity to add to the erotica debate). This is a great opportunity for those articulate Guild members who would like to rise to the challenge of writing something interesting which a wide ranging, intelligent and mature audience would enjoy or engage with. Contact Mark at JADE if you would like to discuss this further.
The Guild's first book is now available. Entitled simply 'The Guild of Erotic Artists', the A4 size, limited edition paperback has been written, produced and published by The Guild of Erotic Artists. Along with images of their work, 25 of our artists, photographers and sculptors provide their biographies, techniques and the background behind their skills. Sometimes humourous, sometimes heart breaking, it is a work of art in itself. Whether you are a would-be photographer, an art student, or just interested in a good read, this book is a must. With a run of just 5,000 copies, the book is a Limited Edition - a collector's item. Volume Two is already under preperation.
For further details visit our Merchandise pages.
