[delqna]

I love the image, I think it's his best since Panda boy, but that price...Just too high even considering the relatively small edition.

[dotdot]

I think this work could do well stateside , for some reason.

Here in old blight strewn ...bruchffs-land ..yes , but the cost is just a bit of reach of many , myself included.

For now I think of the trunk in the same dull light as the trump over the pond , perhaps that word might stick in your head a tad less than the vibration surrounding the work.. Which , lets be frank ( not Shirley ) , is blind confusion , humour and a touch of the dark , which is cb's speciality.

To those who do , cool ! to those who don't hey c'est la vie..

Btw : yes, it's ala half pint, with the flock , but still the Panda can't Imo be bettered... Or trumped for that ironic matter....

[rustledust]

I love this image on wood. Still in two minds whether to go for it though, that price man...

[rosac]

very cool. would be very surprised if these last long.

[corinthia]

Jan 16, 2017 1:48:19 GMT 1 rustledust said:

I love this image on wood. Still in two minds whether to go for it though, that price man...

I feel the same way. I guess it won't matter unless the gallery calls me to purchase from registering interest. Seems to be two schools of thought here as well. It won't sell fast because of the price/image and it will because of the image and low #??

[yorkie]

You know - sometimes you look at an image and it makes an impact, other times you have to allow it to grow and I'm conscious that I'm working from the photos posted rather than seeing in the flesh but....

it doesnt do it for me. I don't think I like it! I cannot say exactly why and I get that we all need some 'phants' in our lives but just does not make my heart skip or my mind wonder or fill me with warmth.... actually thats it - I have no emotional connection with it at all.

Didn't even get to if its at a price point that I would think .... yes thats for me.

Sorry.... read all the comments and waited a couple of days before posting to see if my thoughts changed but no.

Yorkie

[Dibbs 45]

Fall to Alms was a better image imo. Its simplicity and tone made it work. If this print however means something to someone then thats what its about. Like the above I wondered if it was a grower, but still no.

[Deleted]

I quite like Charming Baker and his style and this is another good one. I'm just surprised he has such a following on an urban art board. He's got absolutely nothing to do with the scene at all, it's just curious that he's so regularly written about on here.

[Matt]

Jan 16, 2017 22:44:21 GMT 1 Dibbs 45 said:

Fall to Alms was a better image imo. Its simplicity and tone made it work. .

I think the simplicity of the OG, the black space around the child,  was what made Nellephant stand out at S2, and its positioning at the far end of the walls was perfect to draw in the viewer.

But the more I look at the print, the more it looks overworked to me, it has lost exactly was so striking about the image.

Would be great to get some actual pics if anyone is going tomorrow

[Dibbs 45]

Jan 16, 2017 22:52:46 GMT 1 Matt said:

Jan 16, 2017 22:44:21 GMT 1 Dibbs 45 said:

Its simplicity and tone made it work. .

I think the simplicity of the OG, the black space around the child,  was what made it stand out at S2, and its positioning at the far end of the walls was perfect to draw in the viewer.

But the more I look at the print, the more it looks overworked to me, it has lost exactly was so striking about the image.

Would be great to get some actual pics if anyone is going tomorrow

Agree I think it does all boil down to what it looks like in the flesh, rather than a picture of it. 

[nighthawk]

Anyone cop one?

[corinthia]

Jan 17, 2017 17:18:59 GMT 1 nighthawk said:

Anyone cop one?

I don't think they are available until tonight.

[frezza]

Think I've finally decided to go for one of these....assuming I'm not too late! Had hoped to go tonight but can't now - any chance anyone going could see how many have gone already please?

[nighthawk]

Anybody have a pic of the prints in person?

[Hairbland]

Jan 16, 2017 22:45:15 GMT 1 @letisss said:

I quite like Charming Baker and his style and this is another good one. I'm just surprised he has such a following on an urban art board. He's got absolutely nothing to do with the scene at all, it's just curious that he's so regularly written about on here.

There's a mix of artists supported here that have either come from the street (self taught) or have had a proper art training and have nothing to do with the street, however are either edgy or not quite mainstream, or cross over. Many of these schooled artists come up through the same channels, printmaking galleries like Jealous etc. and it seems in many cases are working the edge by print releases, which is not done so often outside of this urban/street world.

Be interesting to list the assorted artists followed here by whether they have a fine art background (like Kaws, Peterson, Baker), no art background, or a graphic design background.

[Dice]

The wood version is now sold out

[nighthawk]

Dang! I was hoping for a call back from the gallery. Anyone here pick one up, would still love to see some better photos of it!

[yorkie]

My mate also registered interest in the 'paper' edition (I am keen to see it - even if I don't want one) and he did this about a week ago ... he emailed with his name, address and phone number and stated that he wanted to purchase one.

Given what NightHawk put I've asked if he got a response (he's not on this forum) his response made me laugh....

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"If it was a 50 dollar print that I was asking to purchase and the had fucking hundreds of them then I can imagine they would take some time! But to have no response from Louise at the Charming (not so fucking charming in my eyes) when I have my credit card ready to purchase is frankly piss poor service!

They either have had a load of people visit the opening and sold all at that time or she sees I'm an american and thought fuck you I'd rather sell these to british people. You should try and register interest and use your UK details i bet she would respond to you!

Worst thing is I've already got a frame in mind and want to put it in my son's room rather than that shit that Mr Brainwash did which he made me buy and frame (I did like her in the film though)...."

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He is of course referring to Harley from Suicide Squad.... actually I've seen the print and it looks good framed in his sons bedroom!

So .... long answer but he's not heard anything either!

Yorkie

[corinthia]

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[yorkie]

Jan 18, 2017 20:23:36 GMT 1 corinthia said:

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Shit.... now that does look good - I really wish you had not posted that picture.... damn now I'm going to be jealous if he does get a print and it looks as good framed as this one.

Oh..... I may have to register interest too now - damn you!

Yorkie

[corinthia]

Jan 18, 2017 19:17:46 GMT 1 nighthawk said:

Dang! I was hoping for a call back from the gallery. Anyone here pick one up, would still love to see some better photos of it!

I did get a call and purchased the wood version.

[Amber Halo]

I figured the ones on wood would not last long.  I don't think it's fair to characterize those as simply "prints," with Charming painting the background and the amount of other hand finishing involved.

£1,500 is certainly nothing to sneeze at for a pretty modestly-sized piece of artwork, but the Nellephant canvas was priced at £70,000.  

I won't pretend to compare the two as equals.  But the wood versions seemed to offer those Baker fans who can no longer afford his true originals with something at a fraction of the price, yet also having some of the artist's direct touch

[Someones Brain]

These Nellyphant prints are looking good even though I like other Baker prints better. Congrats to those who purchased one. I'm so glad I was able to purchase a Fall to Alms print when it was released two years ago. I really love that one. And with those new prices I'll probably won't have another chance to buy something hand-finished by Charming Baker.

[bagpuss]

I saw both versions last night and the wood one is pretty spectacular and looks like an original. I was not so keen on the paper one but that is possibly due to wood one being so good. I took a couple of pics but they look almost identical to the one corthina posted.

[Coach]

Seems to be a lot of love for this print.
I'm very fond of so many of his prints. Many are, frankly, brilliant in my opinion. But not this one, for me.
Horses for courses.
Good luck to everyone who wants one.

[iamzero]

I've a feeling I'm gonna regret not being able to go for one of these.

[darren6]

Saw this at the Art Fair tonight... Really wasn't blown away by it.

[yorkie]

So, I called the gallery and guess what.... I am now the proud owner of one of the wood prints!

My mate got his call this morning on the paper one so he's happy.

When I spoke with the gallery they had 2 left of the paper ones (and were working down a list) and the wood had all sold!

Will frame exactly as per NightHawks picture..... actually looking forward to getting it now!

Yorkie

[nobokov]

www.jealousgallery.com/artists/charming-baker/nellephant-paper-edition

20 Colour Screenprint Hand Finished with Graphite and Black Flocking on Somerset Satin White 410gsm Paper
Edition of 35
62 x 78cm £1440 Unframed, £1740 Framed
[e-mail]

[Coach]

Jan 19, 2017 17:42:28 GMT 1 yorkie said:

So, I called the gallery and guess what.... I am now the proud owner of one of the wood prints!

My mate got his call this morning on the paper one so he's happy.

When I spoke with the gallery they had 2 left of the paper ones (and were working down a list) and the wood had all sold!

Will frame exactly as per NightHawks picture..... actually looking forward to getting it now!

Yorkie

Congratulations. Chuffed for you.