5 artists are joining forces to celebrate the dead at Electric Kitsch
Stuck for ideas about what to do for Halloween? Although we have already suggested 5 cool Free Halloween parties we forgot to include this great special free event at Electric Kitsch, in the heart of Hackney.
For your information, Electric Kitsch, which is located at Hackney Down Studios, just across from The Russet Café, opened back in April 2013 and is home to over 30 designers, makers and artists.
As part of its mission statement, Electric Kitsch endeavours to promote and showcase a hugely eclectic group of makers and collectors alike, some renowned and some still very much in the fringe of the art and design world. This incredibly varied roster of talent includes jewellery, fashion and textile designers, printers, painters, vintage furniture and electronics as well as taxidermists and even a Prop Maker!
Ever wondered how they made mummies for the movies? You can find out how with London Prop Maker and designer Fabrice Arfi, who will teach you easy to follow modelling and painting techniques in order to achieve the deadest effects!
The stronger hearted can also discover or rediscover the work of some of the most exciting young British talents, such as renowned taxidermist and artist Mia Jane Harris and Jaime Freestone.
You are invited to discover never seen before original prints by printmaker of the dead Ben Rider as well as the works of Mexican Day of the Dead inspired designers Juan is Dead and Kaiser Calavera.
For more on Electric Kitsch’s events and featured artists, designers and makers you can like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.
As usual, drinks and music will be supplied free of charge, although contributions are welcome!
What: Electric Kitsch’s Halloween Group show
When: Thursday 31st October
Where: Electric Kitsch, Unit 7, Hackney Down Studios, Hackney, London, E8 2BT
Admission Fee: Free
Kaiser Calavera – Mexican Skulls
Ben Rider – Skully
Juan is Dead – Yellow Mosaic Skull
Mia Jane Harris – Everyone can have that resurrection
You may also want to have a look at Lazarides’ Brutal Exhibition.
