[ricosg11]

i put my money where my mouth is, and thats with my man Jose.

[neutral]

Are you gay then?

[almoran]

Mose's post got me thinking and the more I think about it the more lobsided this deal would be. I have to agree, Parla's work is really amazing from concept to creation. I see him only growing as an artist and his influence will be felt for decades to come. I cannot bring myself to part with his work...

[Winter]

I've got 2 Parla's for sale if anyone's interested. Both from Elm's, 1 canvas, 1 watercolour.

[ricosg11]

gay=happy as hell I have a parla...

[mcnuts]

ricosg11 said:

gay=happy as hell I have a parla...

u sure about that one?

[neutral]

ricosg11 said:

i put my money where my mouth is, and thats with my man Jose.

If you are happy to put your mouth..., I happy for you

[skanky]

A 4ft x 4ft Parla woud cost £30k easy the last one at Small Medium and Large was that price. There is a waiting list at Elms for his work at that price.

[Cocteau 101]

I have often made the Pollock comparison - watch the documentary Love and Death On Long Island. To me the reaction to Parlas work is along similar lines - I honestly believe the piece I own (which some of you know) is a major work of art. That may seem exuberent etc etc but it is my honest opinion. I would sell every other piece of art I own if it meant keeping this one. I bought an original copy of Life magazine from 1949 - the one that first brought Pollock to the mass US market and it is an amazing read and one that I honestly believe could be applied to Parla in 2008. Only time will tell. I'd love a Kate and could kick myself at the pieces from way back when that I let slip by, the same as many on here, hindsight is a wonderful thing as is having the cash at the right time. I was fortunate with my Parla piece and in many ways it makes up for missing out on the likes of Kate not through lack of awareness but purely through lack of spare cash. Both major artists both will have iconic pieces.

[afroken]

I have to agree. Parla is on another level. I so want one

[Rabbitlegs]

I am expecting a dive in Karma here as I know Parla is popular, I kinda like his stuff myself but come on...This must be the most overated artist at the moment ?

IMO Rene Gagnon rocks this style much better when it comes to squiggle Tags and suspended/Pendulum paint trails.

I mean just look..whats all the fuss about? Ohh a bit of Calligraphy, wow buy an ancient manuscript or some Ye Olde scroll.

To be blatantly honest....most of his stuff looks like the large advertising boards when kids have been pulling at the paste up

Picked a few random Parla's from his site

Basic. Bland. Boring. Blah. (my titles not his). It would take a 40ft shipping container of these for me to part with a Kate......Or a Reaper for that matter.

[mose]

saveordeleteme said:

I am expecting a dive in Karma here as I know Parla is popular, I kinda like his stuff myself but come on...This must be the most overated artist at the moment ?

I can't agree with you on that, as I view Parla as not an important urban/street/whatever artist but as an ascending figure in the larger world of contemporary art.

The pieces you posted pictures of include a few of my favorites, such as Calle Luna and All Moi Love. To me, they are pure poetry, visual psychoanalysis, and are full of the element lacking in most of the art in the current 'scene' - emotion.

But, that is my personal opinion and I accept others may vary. I realize some artists, even ones I consider to be great, connect with only some of the people some of the time.

[Rabbitlegs]

Mose. I like your reply. I must admit he is an artist I am not too familiar with, the old phrase 'Judging a book by the cover' comes to mind. But like I said there is 'something' that appeals to me...I will take some more time to familiarise myself with his work and try to look a bit deeper into the picture. +1


*Licking Rizzla*


Still think Rene has more impact

[ricosg11]

rabbit, watch this if you havent seen it

[ABC]

Why compare the two? they are both very credible artists and surely this is about personal choice. Lets face a few months back someone was trying to swap his CWSB for a Neate and there were no takers, I don't think it comes down to values IMO its all about if the image, if it captures you enough then Im sure you would to swap.
Its a shame that everything talked about nowadays is the value and nothing to do with the artistic mertit itself.

[slowmo]

When the art in question is over £10K a piece, it's a little bit hopeful that you would not talk about relative investment value as £10K is an awful lot of money, think that it has to be considered unfortunately as the nature of the beast.

Unless of course £10K to you (not you ABC, the hypothetical you) is like £10 to others, then yes, artistic merit would be the sole purpose as its not a financial as well as emotional factor.

[Gallery Grace]

I would have the Parla on my wall any day over the moss.

[Rabbitlegs]

ricosg11 said:

rabbit, watch this if you havent seen it

Ricosg... Cool Vid thanks.

[loucastel]

Jose Parla, superb artist, his work in my humble opinion will evolve and get even better as he finds new depths within himself, as someone else has said already the resemblance between Parla and Pollack is quite striking, the press that pollack first recieved wasnt very flattering but he went from strength to strength. A kate for the right parla, as much as I love the kate image, there would be no contest. here is one of my favorite parla's

[manchestermike]

I'd much rather have the Kate too

[BunnyBoiler]

Banksy Kate Moss is amazing! !
Parla is getting better with time.

[BunnyBoiler]

frankie3 said:

gamegirl said:

Banksy Kate Moss is amazing! !
Parla is getting better with time.

He's been at it for ever, when do you think he'll be good, 1 year 2 years?

I agree about Kate moss though, raving sort and always takes a good pic even if it's 3am leaving a club and bang on the gear.

hmmm how about 1.5 years??!

[loucastel]

frankie3 said:

gamegirl said:

Banksy Kate Moss is amazing! !
Parla is getting better with time.

He's been at it for ever, when do you think he'll be good, 1 year 2 years?

I agree about Kate moss though, raving sort and always takes a good pic even if it's 3am leaving a club and bang on the gear.

"At it forever" the guy is 35, think he has a few years to go yet, he's good now ,will only get better.

[Rude Copper]

loucastel said:

Jose Parla, superb artist, his work in my humble opinion will evolve and get even better as he finds new depths within himself, as someone else has said already the resemblance between Parla and Pollack is quite striking, the press that pollack first recieved wasnt very flattering but he went from strength to strength. A kate for the right parla, as much as I love the kate image, there would be no contest. here is one of my favorite parla's

thats cocteau's, or at least it looks like his,
i used to own a kate, & for sure, its a beautiful print, but after seeing the elms show, i would go for one of the parla's, the depth in some of the big pieces, were genuinely amazing, the kind of work you could look at for days & never tire of, full of energy & verve.

[slowmo]

As was pointed out previously, I can see the link between Twombly, but can anyone tell me why this is anything remotely like Pollock?

[Cocteau 101]

To be honest Slowmo, I've always made the comparison to Pollock based on the fluidity of movement in the piece, I imo see a link. Also the pure emotional pull of the piece is similar to the feeling I get viewing Pollock - that's the main reason.

[loucastel]

slowmo said:

As was pointed out previously, I can see the link between Twombly, but can anyone tell me why this is anything remotely like Pollock?

So you cant see even a slight resmblance?

[slowmo]

None at all Lou castel, technique, objective, purpose, all entirely different from one another, one uses very purposeful strokes, the other prefers the method of application through movement. Honestly cannot see any relation between Pollock and Parla.

[almoran]

I think what Loucastel is saying is that from a compositional point of view there are some similarities. Parla's work is much more considered and well-thought out versus Pollock's random movements. I think you can argue how they each get from point A to point B. But I find it difficult to see how one can miss the comparison of the finished product. I think the differences in technique are what sets Parla apart. And I think these differences coupled with the end result is what will propel him to be considered one of the finest contemporary artists of our time as Pollock was/is considered in his.

[almoran]

saveordeleteme said:

IMO Rene Gagnon rocks this style much better when it comes to squiggle Tags and suspended/Pendulum paint trails.

No disrespect but I really cannot see how anyone could honestly say that Gagnon's work/style can even be mentioned in the same sentence as Parla. Looking at Gagnon's work it seems like he's still trying to find his way. It's a mashup of different styles that can be clearly tracked to other artists. Parla has long ago found his voice and his aesthetic continues to evolve while at the same time staying true to its origins.

Just my humble opinion.