Welsh street artist Pure Evil and Mighty Boosh actor-comedian Noel Fielding are amongst an eclectic mix of artists contributing works and exclusive editions towards Deck the Walls, a project which sees Big issue and Jealous Gallery raising money for people affected by poverty.
Artist-led fine art print publisher, studio and gallery Jealous has curated the new limited edition art collection, with 50% of the profits from each sales supporting Big Issue’s work to end poverty in the UK.
Twelve different artists have contributed work to the collection, each bringing their distinctive style to their designs.
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Known for street art with a pop art twist, Pure Evil – the moniker of British artist Charles Uzzell-Edwards applies his signature drip motif in pastel over a monochrome image of Diana, Princess of Wales, as a nod to the late royal’s activism and charitable endeavours. Similarly inspired by pop culture, Jess Wilson’s ‘I Love It!’ plays on discourse around an often divisive breakfast spread via the artist’s signature ‘switch’ design.
Best known for appearing on The Mighty Boosh and The Great British Bake-Off, comedian-actor-writer Noel Fielding has contributed six prints that translate his distinctive use of surreal, black comedy into energetic works fit for every Christmas wish list. Self-described ‘accidental artist’ Magnus Gjoen’s intricate work ‘Magna Res’ serves as a reminder of both mortality and the eternal struggle between light and darkness as Jake Chapman delivers a series of unique, shimmering works: ‘Memoirs of My Nervous Illness – 4, 6, 8, 14.’
