Since moving into their new studio, Dangerfork have been damn busy bunch, and they’re about to get even busier with their latest show about to open!
“Coming to life in 2010, Dangerfork is a Melbourne based boutique screen printer and print gallery comprised of the creative couple Chris Drummond & Megan Quigley.
Not only is Dangerfork an expert screen printing service, we are also a online print gallery that can be visited by anyone, anywhere, showcasing and selling work from Australia’s bubbling cauldron of great and unique talent. Our exhibitions display limited edition art prints in a wide variety of styles, including tattoo art, street art and graffiti; low-brow art, high-brow art, eye-brow art and everything in between.
Dangerfork Print Show is a group exhibition featuring works from 10 contemporary Australian artists and designers. The show aims to showcase the medium of screen printing and to create a unique collaboration between artist and printer.
Each Artist is well established in their own field and to ensure a varied collection of works and give the best example of screenprint throughout every medium.
ANDREW FAIRCLOUGH
Independent Illustrator, Designer and Art Director, Andrew works out of his solo studio, Kindred studio, creating modern styled illustrations and designs.
CHRIS DRUMMOND
With a background in graffiti and street art, Chris has a strong knowledge of screen printing, and his style translates well from can to screen.
HESHEITTHEYI
Hesheittheyi is the collaborative eorts of duo Dave Ladd and Stephanie Anderson, creating simple but fun styled illustrations together
JOEL BIRCH
Joel is a jack of all crafts. Musician, photographer, typographer and street artist.
MIKE DANISCHEWSKI
Mike is a well known Melbourne based photographer and videographer, working for clients such as Acclaim and The Hours
MIMI LEUNG
Mimi has a carefree approach to her
work and draws an early inspirations from mangas, cartoons and animes. Combine this with her love for expressionism her illustrations are bold, colourful and playful.
MYSTERIOUS AL
Co-founder of the world renown Finders Keepers Crew, Mysterious Al’s gothic eyed style characters can be found on many walls around the world. Al’s iconic style has been sought after by many big name brands.
NUMSKULL
The original founder of The Hours, Numskulls background in design sculpture and graffiti allows his iconic style to be found on plenty of walls inside and out.
PUZLE
Puzle is one of Australia’s top graffititi writers and has been in the scene for over 25 years. Its these experiences that lead him to design and art directing.
SHANNON CREES
Sydney based, Shannon is a renown street artist, her style is intricate and detailed, with strong bright colours with high end clients.
SIMPLE SIME
Tattooing since 1997, Simon has a commercial oriental style, drawing portraits in a subtle greywash.”
Check out the preview video from the show, well, its more of a mini featurette – with a bunch of info on the crew!
Dangerfork are one of our favourite printing crews, and the quality of their work is second to none – with such a great range of artists showing on the night, who would want to miss it??
Who: Andrew Fairclough, Chris Drummond x Mike Danischewski, Dave Ladd, Joel Birch, Mimi Leung, Mysterious Al, Numskull, Puzle, Shannon Crees, Simple Sime
What: Dangerfork Print Show
Where: Dangerfork Studio, 45 Little Hoddle St
Richmond, 3121
When: Show opens Thursday 5th September from 6pm and runs until the 5th of October 2013.
Check out the Dangerfork website and the Facebook event page for more info on the show.
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