London Miles Holiday Gift Sets

London Miles has put together some sweet holiday gift sets, including original art, limited edition prints, books and some of our favorite plush. So have a look in our shop section and get something super special this Holiday season.

All sets can be packaged nicely for you and even delivered. Just send an email to Sales@Londonmiles.com and we can make anything happen!

Happy Holidays! And go to the
Shop HERE!

Living in Your Dreams, Yoko D'Holbachie / New Print Release

Lost Baby, Oil on canvas, 11.5 x 11.5 unframed.

Tomorrow night, the 18th of November opens Living in your Dreams, a solo exhibition featuring the new collection of pop surrealist paintings by female Japanese artist, Yoko D'Holbachie.

The exhibition opens from 5pm to 9pm on Wednesday and will be on display until the 5th of December at the London Miles's new space in Westbourne Studios.


London Miles has also released a special Limited edition print to celebrate the first U.K solo exhibition with Yoko D'Holbachie.

Limited Edition Print:
Title: Bee on the Water
Size: A3
Glicee print on somerset watercolor paper
unsigned, numbered by the gallery
Edition of 25
£75.00




See the great press the exhibition has received from Hi-Fructose magazine and the detailed review written by Jim Finucane at Pimp Guides.

Visit D'Holbachie's website to view more of beautiful pop surrealist paintings or contact London Miles for more information and a full online preview.

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow night at Westbourne Studios.
242 Acklam Road. Westbourne Studios, London, W10 5JJ.

LONDON MILES HAS MOVED!

Ok this may come as a little bit of a surprise, but yes, London Miles Gallery has moved. But don't worry, we have just gone down the road to the very creative and vibrant Westbourne Studios.

We will be re-opening in a much larger space with much more to offer. So please be patient and make sure to join us on November 18th for the launch event for the new space and the opening reception of Yoko Dholbachie's first U.K solo show titled "Living in Your Dreams."

Please R.S.V.P to Sales@Londonmiles.com.
We are all very excited about the new space and the big plans we have in store, we look forward to sharing it with you very soon.

We would also like to Thank everyone for making our 212 Kensington Park Road location a great success, we have had a great year and some truly fantastic exhibitions in the space.

See you soon!

Coming Up: Yoko D'Holbachie "Living in your dreams"

We are pleased to annouce our next exhibition featuring Japanese pop surrealist painter, Yoko D' Holbachie.

"Living in your Dreams" is Yoko's first U.K solo exhibition and will feature a collection of 10 original paintings. Not only do we have a fantastic artist next month but London Miles is moving spaces. The start of November marks our move to Westbourne Studios, an exciting and creative space located just a 10 minute walk from our current location on Kensington Park Road.
"Living in your Dreams" opens on November 18th, for the private reception. And will be on display by appointment only from the 19th to the 30th. Please R.S.V.P to Sales@Londonmiles.com to attend the private view.

For more information about our new space, and our upcoming exhibition with Toko D'Holbachie please contact:

Info@londonmiles.com

The Opening reception of SHOCK AND AWE, A solo show by Joe Ledbetter

Joe Ledbetter's first U.K exhibition, "SHOCK AND AWE!" opened last Saturday evening the 10th of October in Notting Hill. The evening welcomed a large crowd of dedicated fans and some newcomers to the gallery. Joe Ledbetter was in attendance and spent most of the evening signing toys, books, prints, and making friends with a gallery full of londoners with large cheeky grins. The exhibition was an over all great success and we are really proud to have had some a great artist show with us here at London Miles.
Follow the rest of Joe's AMALGAMATION TOUR 2009 on his blog, his next stop is Amsterdam!

Shock and Awe will be on display until the end of October, so if you missed the opening reception then make sure you stop by before it closes to catch this great exhibition of Joes work.
For more information, please contact us here at London Miles Gallery.

A line starts to form around 4pm. Excited fans fill the street on a lovely Saturday afternoon.

A very busy night.

Joe signing the night away to happy fans.


Curator, Tina Ziegler and artist, Joe Ledbetter


Joe Ledbetter with the Clutter Magazine gang

"Shock and Awe" Joe Ledbetters first U.K solo show

SHOCK AND AWE - Joe Ledbetter's first U.K solo show
Opening reception: Saturday, October 10th
From 5:00pm to 10:00pm

On display from October 11th to November 5th.
Please R.S.V.P to attend the opening reception on the 10th, to Sales@londonmiles.com

This October, cartoon artist and toy designer Joe Ledbetter (Los Angeles, USA) will take his act on the road and present 5 art shows in 5 different cities across Europe, first stop London Miles Gallery. In the spirit of a touring rock band, Ledbetter will travel from city to city (London, Amsterdam, Paris, Rome, and Istanbul) presenting separate shows that will feature new paintings, toy releases, and book signings. While each exhibition will showcase a different theme, the work is meant to show international commonalities through current events and humour.

London Miles Gallery is proud to host the launch event of the tour and Joe Ledbetter’s first European solo exhibition. Inspired by Rock and Roll and 80’s travelling rock bands , “Shock & Awe” opens on October 10^th and will be on display until November 10^th.

In addition to more than 15 original paintings, there will be the European exclusive “Terror and Magnus” vinyl toy releases, print releases, a book signing, and a meet and greet with Joe.

About Joe Ledbetter:

Influenced by classic animation, graphic design, and daily life, Joe Ledbetter's art is... well... a lot of things. Light-hearted in its approach, he often combines cute and cuddly creatures with unfortunate — albeit humorous — situations. With a lean on the subversive and absurd, these scenarios are all too familiar, questioning our tendency of taking life (and ourselves) too seriously.

While working as a graphic apparel artist for three years, Ledbetter got involved in the LA underground art scene, beginning with group shows like Cannibal Flower. By the summer of 2004, he had honed his trademark visual style of emblematic line-work, vibrant colours, and endearing characters to the point of quitting his day job. His incredible cast of creatures have since been emblazoned on over 100 designer vinyl toys, as well as apparel and lifestyle brands, the world over.

To attend the private opening on October 10^th, 2009 please R.S.V.P to Sales@Londonmiles.com

Scott Belcastro's "Nothing Gold Can Stay"- Opening reception

NOTHING GOLD CAN STAY
by Scott Belcastro

Like I used to Be, 24 x 24 Inches, Acrylic on wood panel. Framed, £1,100

Sun Bubble, 30 x 30 Inches, Acrylic on wood panel. Framed, £1230

Steeple, 30 x 40 Inches, Acrylic on wood board. £1,750

Nothing Gold Can Stay, the first European solo show with Scott Belcastro opened Last night, Thursday the 17th of September at London Miles Gallery. Scott Belcastro was not able to make it to the opening due to being all the way over in California, but the collection of beautiful paintings he created for this show is some of his best work to date. The show included some large works, size 30 x 40 inches and few smaller ones, 12 x 12. The amazing shading of his endless skies to the detailed splattered grassy hills created such a warm and truly stunning collection of work. It was wonderful to watch people as they walked up closely to see the pieces in detail and how a silence just over took them. Scott's work tends to just make you feel at peace, and a inner silence that is hard to find in our day to day hectic lives.

The exhibition will be on display until October 5th, and all the artworks are on sale. If you have any questions about purchasing the artworks, please email Sales@londonmiles.com

We look forward to you visiting the gallery and enjoying Scott's Beautiful collection of artworks as much as we do. This is really one of our most special exhibitions to date.

"Terror and Magnus" Pre-order now through London Miles Shop

Thats right, the "Terror and Magnus" limited edition toy set is almost here.
Joe Ledbetter and Loyal Subjects are proud to annouce the release of the "Terror and Magnus" The European exclusive vinyl toy. Only 5 galleries in all the EU will have these in stock, and London Miles Gallery is proud to be one of them.. On September 10th, you can go online to pre-order, and make sure you have one for the first European solo show and the launch of Joe Ledbetter's AMALAGATION tour at London Miles Gallery.

There are only 250 of these toys being released, and London Miles gallery will only have 50! These are sure to go quick and you wouldnt want to miss out on having an 8 inch tall blue Dragon, with 10 inch wingspan would you?
Joe Ledbetters solo show "SHOCK AND AWE" opens on October 10th 2009, at London Miles
Gallery. R.S.V.P for the private view and get your toy signed by Joe himself.

Go to the London Miles Shop Now!

Nothing Gold Can Stay, a Scott Belcastro solo show

"Her hardest hue to hold" 12 x 23 inches, acrylic on panel.

This September the 17th, 2009 opens the first European solo show with Los Angeles based painter Scott Belcastro.

The title 'Nothing Gold Can Stay' is about the erosion of youth and innocence in all aspects of everyday life. Through a collection of original paintings, Scott Belcastro explores the native nature of our state of mind; he endeavors to inspire and nurture our interest in nature and awaken the beauty found in the transformation of our environments. Becoming part of this natural change is akin to immersing ourselves into a golden moment in time.
The paintings capture a moment of innocence and its vulnerability to a change that is about to happen. Belcastro uses explosive colours to display his frustration and confusion in dealing with his unsettled spirit. What appear to be harmless paintings of landscape in the first glance depict the feeling of uncertainty about the transformation that occurs around us. Belcastro says "Change is inevitable; watching it take place is gold."


Scott Belcastro's paintings are a meticulous study of endless landscapes and skies; a struggle between illustration and abstract expressionism, telling stories of inner silence, loneliness and the search for something larger within ourselves. The paintings are a reflection of the artist's childhood memories, growing up in the immense countryside of upstate New York.

Scott Belcastro endeavors to inspire and nurture our interest in nature and awaken the beauty found in the transformation of our environments. Becoming part of this natural change is akin to immersing ourselves into a golden moment in time

Exhibition on display from September 18th to October 5th, 2009
Opening reception September 17th from 7:00pm to 10:00pm at London Miles Gallery
Please R.S.V.P to Sales@londonmiles.com

In the Flesh: Japanese Artist Dragon76 paints live at London Miles Gallery, Covent Garden

LONDON MILES GALLERY is teaming up with DUTCH UNCLE to bring The Covent Garden some extremely fresh talent from Japan, DRAGON 76, a contemporary painter living in Yokohama, Japan. Dragon 76 will paint live on a huge canvas installation for a colorful and complex four hour session.

His work is truly something special, with a stunning combination of colors, a complex subject matter often revolving around music, politics or the African culture, Dragon creates large scale masterpieces. Layeres apon layers, and spashes of paint, this will be a true preformace to watch in person.

Join us, Thursday August 17th, 2009 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.
At the London Miles Gallery Covent Garden Location.

42, The Market Place, Covent Garden (In the center of the Piazza)
Tube- Covent Garden.

New neighbors at the Covent Garden

We are excited to announce our new neighbors moving in next door to the London Miles Covent Garden location, on August 17th and we couldn't be happier to have them join the market neighborhood and even better, share a wall with us.

An Exhibition inspired by the Artists featured in ‘BEAUTIFUL LOSERS’- a documentary on contemporary and underground art.

DIY LONDON SEEN - An exhibition documenting the work of, and inspired by, the Artists featured in Aaron Rose's 'Beautiful Losers' will take place in the heart of London’s Covent Garden this summer, an area committed to supporting emerging new talent. The exhibition will coincide with the film's UK release at the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA).

DIY LONDON SEEN runs from 17th August - 5th September 2009 at 11, The Market Building, Covent Garden, London WC2 8RF- That is right next to the London Miles Gallery, so come by and have a look at two fresh and innovative art spaces in the Covent Garden market place.

And make sure to go by and see the documentary:

BEAUTIFUL LOSERS is released by Revolver Entertainment on 7th August and runs exclusively at the ICA until 24th August, DVD is release on 24th August. For press enquiries please contact alex@revolvergroup.com
www.losermovie.co.uk

New Brow: Contemporary Underground Art

I just recently came across this trailer for a new movie coming out titled "New Brow"- speaking about the Contemporary Underground art world. Have a look, i think its a great summary and introduction to what is happening in this powerful and growing art world.

Get your sugar coated hands on these beauties.

Sometimes with international shipments you just have to cross your fingers the artwork will arrive on time, after waiting patiently for the custom charges to clear, we finally have two new pieces in the gallery that were originally part of the Candy Coated Exhibition.

Have a look below, they are both still up for grabs so just let us know if your interested.

Tiffany Liu
"I love you, Napoleon"
Gouache on broad and framed in a beautiful pink frame.
8 x 8 inches
£460.00

Ryan Myers
" The Increasingly Rare Spearmint Snail"
Oil on canvas
10. 5 x 11. 5 inches, framed in a oval wooden frame
£330.00

Along with a very nice collection of original artworks, Artist Jade Klara from South Africa produced a very limited edition print, exclusivly for the Candy Coated Exhibition. The print is titled " Lilth and Blob" and is a glicee print, printed in true color on a high quality watercolor paper. The small edition size of only 10, and they are all signed and numbered by the artist.

Jade Klara
"Lilth and Blob"
Edition of only 10
15 x 18 inches
signed and numbered glicee print


View the whole collection from the Candy Coated exhibition on our website:
www.londonmiles.com

The Opening reception of Candy Coated Canvas: July 24th, 2009

The Wonderful Opening reception of Candy Coated Canvas took place Last night, Friday the 24th of July. The gallery welcomed in a large crowd of art lovers and sweet tooths. Here are just some images from the opening reception:

London Miles Gallery - Covent Garden

This may come as a surprise, but we thought it was time to let you all know that London Miles Gallery has just taken over a unit located in the popular and historical Covent Garden market. London Miles will be present in the Covent Garden for the next six weeks, so come down,watch some wild street preformers and have a look at our new gallery space.On Saturday the 11th and the 18th we will be working with art group 3MEGABITS, a group of fresh illustrators and live painters that will be doing an exciting live painting event on the windows of our Covent Garden Location.

Live painting starts at 1pm and will go till there is no more free space to paint.
We look forward to seeing you there at the Covent Garden, and at our Notting Hill location where the current Print exhibition is all hung and looking fresh.

COMING UP THIS JULY at LMG

JULY is a very busy month for us here at London Miles Gallery. We got two great shows happening. On July 9th we will open a summer print exhibition, showcasing a range of limited edition prints at great prices. Prints will be on show from artists David Flores, Amanda Visell, Bwanna Spoons, Timothy Lee, Tiffany Liu, Scott C., Jim Mahfood, Ugbot and RESO.

JULY print exhibition: July 9th to 19th,09

Then on July 24th, 2009, we are very proud to present our first themed group exhibition, titled CANDY COATED CANVAS!

The exhibition features all original paintings and artwork by a international emerging and recognized artists.

Candy Coated Canvas is a themed group exhibition showcasing unique artworks by various established and emerging international talent. All artists have been asked to take inspiration from the title “ Candy Coated Canvas” and create a unique art piece which is visually extremely colourful and playful, whilst sparking up memories of childhood, sweets, and fantasy lands. The exhibition aims to showcase a range of artists in a themed environment, to create a highly memorable experience for the viewer, that can visually please and feed their imagination with colour and wild worlds of candy.

This eye catching exhibition will open Friday July 24^th, 2009 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

EXHIBITING ARTISTS INCLUDE:

• Tiffany Liu

• Dholbachie

• Matthew Bone

• Zoe Lacchei

• Tadaomi Shibuya

• Mike Bilz

• Lost Fish

• Ryan Myers

• Sebastian Otto

• Scrumptious Delight

• Robert Tirado

• Rudi Fig

• Natalie Shau

• Jade Klara

• David Palumbo

• Luke Kopycinski

• Amanda Riley

More information coming!! stay tuned!
and see you July 9th for our print summer showcase!