Dale Marshall 🇬🇧 Vermin • New Paintings • Exhibition News

[stenev]

Oct 10, 2010 1:42:01 GMT 1 curiousgeorge said:

I think if needed a seperate thread for people looking would be nicer, rather than a few more pages of people trading/selling.It was at such a level that it deserves some talk about the content and reactions etc. This is of course 'JMO'

Quick Walshy start the wanted thread and be first in line

Agreed and it's been done! Wish I could have made it and had some content & reactions to post!

[walshy]

already done mate

EDIT: no stress sten

[curiousgeorge]

Oct 10, 2010 1:45:13 GMT 1 stenev said:

Oct 10, 2010 1:42:01 GMT 1 curiousgeorge said:

I think if needed a seperate thread for people looking would be nicer, rather than a few more pages of people trading/selling.It was at such a level that it deserves some talk about the content and reactions etc. This is of course 'JMO'

Quick Walshy start the wanted thread and be first in line

Agreed and it's been done! Wish I could have made it and had some content & reactions to post!

Sorry mate wasn't being pi55y, i will post some reactions once i can get my head round it all tbh. Show runs for a while yet if you are able to make it

Good luck in the search

[stenev]

Don't worry, didn't think you were!

Looking forward to hearing peoples thoughts on the show as I know I'm not going to get down there but like the style and think even at flippers prices it will be a great price for some original art.

[Argiebaji]

These were all £101 to buy???

[hlarmy]

A very enjoyable show; despite not ideal buying conditions and the inevitable bunfight that ensued, it certainly lived up to the hype and was exciting to watch the red dots (or NFS scribbles) appear under each piece one by one for the first hour to the extent that within that first hour, the show was pretty much sold out, with potential buyers missing out on their first, second (etc) choice and having to return to the canvas-lined walls to look for another gem.

As the crowds dispersed and the dust settled, the quality of the art started to shine through. With 101 abstract paintings from one artist, there is always going to be an element of similarity but I was very impressed at the range of styles and the different themes Dale managed to create - I picked up a lovely little Monet myself . I was particularly taken aback by the installation art towards the rear of the room, quite disturbed and haunting that certainly left a mark on me, and which on returning to the main room put a different perspective on the art and certainly gave it more meaning.

I would love to return in the next few days to fully appreciate the art, something that I don't feel I was able to do last night (and something that is always the case at a buyers preview); for those tempted by the trip down to Bristol, I'd recommend it, even if there's nothing available.

For those who have asked the question, when I left at around 8pm I believe there was a few of the 101 canvasses still available so keep an eye on the art-el website if this is the case (although I wouldn't be surprised if none appear). Otherwise it looks like art-el will be putting about half a dozen pieces up for auction (sealed bid) in the coming weeks so there's another great opportunity to pick up a piece before prices inevitably rise.

Good to meet a few forum members, and congrats to Mike and Dale for what has to be the most successful show I've been to for a while.

[id]

Well said hlarmy, most of all that I was thinking you've covered above... Awesome show! Nailed it! Vermin and Mike must to buzzin right now! Top draw, a must to go and see if you ask me! Got to be my show of 2010 for me :-)

[walshy]

Show looks cool from the PDF. Il be making a trip down soon to have a butchers. I just hope the future pieces of work dont have jacked up prices

[Bram]

Any comments on the little book that was available ?

[hlarmy]

I didn't actually see the book so can't comment on that.

Walshy, I would be very surprised indeed if prices weren't 'jacked up' given the success of last nights show and how low the canvasses were priced!

[curiousgeorge]

I picked this up to have a 'flick through' very quickly became apparent I needed to sit down and give it my full attention. A book that came straight from the heart if you like that sort of thing.

Someone told something I said online was in the book,suffice to say I was too. engrossed to notice.

A must buy if you are a fan

Oct 10, 2010 10:22:21 GMT 1 Bram said:

Any comments on the little book that was available ?

[Martin DK]

Oct 10, 2010 7:46:21 GMT 1 Argiebaji said:

These were all £101 to buy???

See the reply to your first question on page 6

[fingerz]

shut it curiousgeorge and post a pic of what you picked up last night... ;D

[hlarmy]

Oct 10, 2010 10:58:00 GMT 1 fingerz said:

shut it curiousgeorge and post a pic of what you picked up last night... ;D

Ha

I have no idea what Silky is thinking and why he would post something like that, and frankly I don't really care. Can I suggest we ignore the past few comments (I should be a moderator!) and get the thread back on track.

By the way, I have just been informed that the show sold out last night in under an hour... well done all

[walshy]

Oct 10, 2010 10:58:00 GMT 1 fingerz said:

shut it curiousgeorge and post a pic of what you picked up last night... ;D

now your talking

[Daniel Silk]

OK I will shift this over onto the D*Face thread.

So now you will need to make up some sort of strange motives for doing that

[buffin]

Oct 10, 2010 11:01:34 GMT 1 hlarmy said:

Oct 10, 2010 10:58:00 GMT 1 fingerz said:

shut it curiousgeorge and post a pic of what you picked up last night... ;D

Ha

I have no idea what Silky is thinking and why he would post something like that, and frankly I don't really care. Can I suggest we ignore the past few comments (I should be a moderator!) and get the thread back on track.

By the way, I have just been informed that the show sold out last night in under an hour... well done all

I think 25% of it was sold before the show started.

[wizzy]

...........And Breathe out...........

Come on peeps, lets keep this one for the Dale and the show, loads a bit sad that they didnt get one last night but thats life innit.

[flackat]

Congrats to Dale and Mike for putting on a great show last night - all the pieces looked great together, and the scramble at the start for them was something else!

Managed to get one of the pieces that me and the wife had hoped for, so was well chuffed.

Looking forward to popping in to take a look at the show on the way home in the week, when its a bit calmer.

[walshy]

Does anyone have any ideas if a updated PDF is going to be available tonight ?

[jellya]

Sold out I think Walshy.

[walshy]

Oct 10, 2010 14:57:33 GMT 1 jellya said:

Sold out I think Walshy.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOO, il send my PDF requests a bit earlier in future then

[buffin]

25% of the canvases were shown as NFS when the show opened. Not sure what the story is with these Walshy. Mind you it was supposed to be "first come first served" as well!

[walshy]

Oct 10, 2010 15:02:42 GMT 1 buffin said:

25% of the canvases were shown as NFS when the show opened. Not sure what the story is with these Walshy. Mind you it was supposed to be "first come first served" as well!

Pre orders I guess..... otherwise im not sure why they sent the PDF out before opening. Looking art art-el, the vermin pieces in the past were only £125 so if I miss out il contact em for a commision

[wizzy]

Well i had PDF sent but was not able to pre order, maybe some did but i couldnt say. It did state on the accompanying email that some which were indicated were NFS at the show, dont know the reason for that though. Still like i said, was a good night for meeting friends.

[manty]

anyone got pics of the installations?

And whats this about a book? I like books

[walshy]

Oct 10, 2010 16:04:42 GMT 1 Manty said:

anyone got pics of the installations?

And whats this about a book? I like books

Was gonna say someone must have some images to upload

[redneck]

Oct 10, 2010 15:02:42 GMT 1 buffin said:

25% of the canvases were shown as NFS when the show opened. Not sure what the story is with these Walshy. Mind you it was supposed to be "first come first served" as well!

The e mail that came with the pdf for this said something along these lines that it would be first come first served on the night but a percentage would be made avalible beforehand to overseas clients and people who had supported the venture from the outset but could not attend last night.
As far as the show is concerned WOW. I thought the installations were very harrowing helped explain the paintings. Incredible work dale

[OutsideIn]

ok so i woke up at 7 30 with the biggist hangover, no way could i walk to the station to get a train, driving was gonna be quicker, i had another hours sleep and was there at 11am, i wanted to make sure i would get my two faves and have been waiting for this show for months. my legs were killing but i was still standing and getting excited by the small glances of when the door was opened. It looked so much better then the pdf, these pieces can only be viewed in person to experience the real textures and quality of the oils.

I queued with buffin and was fun just to chat about art etc. Got to chat with Dale and what a nice guy he is.

some more guys joined at around 3pm and we had some good laughs, a funny incident involving a alcoholic demanding for alcohol and showing his disgustingly cut hand.

At about 4 i heard that around 20% had been reserved, i was a bit anxious whether i would end up getting any of my favs, i only knew of four numbers i wanted and i knew they were the popular ones. I knew of others but i knew i would need about 5 mins to decide which ones i wanted.

my legs were getting worse and worse but it was getting closer but the minutes slower, i havnt been so excitied over a show in a long time.

6:30 came and i feared how the buying was going to work, nothing was explained and the doors opened, I went in and everyone behind just sprinted, jumped and trampled in. I went to the first lady to ask to buy my first number and she said sorry im only doing numbers xx up to xx. so there were 3 people dealing with ranged of numbers. my canvasses were in different ranges and after going to the first lady i had to go to the other guy where there was already a queue building up. i was panicking big time and felt a bit angry as i queued from 11am. so i pushed to the front and explained, 1 guy already getting his if he was to pick my number i would of told him where to go but he didnt....so luckily i got my first choice! and then only 1 of my other choices was available (all of my other ones reserved, funny). so i managed to get 2 of my favs!

im NOT blaiming art el or anyone, everyone worked hard and dealing with this wouldnt of been easy, and for a change it didnt feel like the people at the gallery working was only interested in making money. the best way i think this would of been to give out numbered tickets to the queue. let everyone in to the show, give 5 mins for everyone to pick their canvasses and then go through tickets selling to people 1 at a time, that wouldve been the fairest way...but nevermind.

also got the signed book which is so much better then what i was expecting, i expected a zine but got this bounded book with images, clippings, stories etc.

after once the panic was over I walked round experiencing the pieces, installations etc. Every piece had its meaning, a thought, something so powerful - no two the same! Dale is incredibly talented and these pieces were amazing.

Dale had really let us into his heart, this show was on such a personal level it felt emotional (i hadnt even been drinking, not after the night before anyway) , not really felt this way about a show before.

I want to give Dale a massive thank you for the show, all the hard work has paid off, and Mike you are one of the nicest guy out there, thank you for helping me and this was definitely the best show of the year.

I drove home and fell asleep.

10/10

[wizzy]

Glad you got a couple after all that queueing Artyce! your poor legs!, i only queued for a fraction of that time and my legs are nackered today, didnt realise of course that people would be queuing from such an early time but if had twigged that and coupled that with buyers being allowed to buy two i probably wouldnt have gone, glad i did though as met some good friends.