Showing posts with label Design. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Design. Show all posts

Thursday, 11 July 2013

One Two Three

When recently working with a fab group of young people at Bradford Academy on a project involving stencil cuts, I spotted these used stencil cuts discarded on a cutting mat and quickly arranged them in a way that made sense before photographing them. Well, it makes sense to me! (Edit done on iPhone)

EMELBI


Sunday, 10 January 2010

The Drone Rebels - Resister...

Cover Design of ‘The Drone Rebels’ new single ‘Resister’
now available on iTunes.
I had this single on heavy rotation when designing this image.
A great group of guys, an awesome band and an absolutely cracking track.
Are you still here? Go download it!!!

Check out the band website here... The Drone Rebels

Friday, 30 October 2009

Monday, 19 October 2009

Tuesday, 29 September 2009

Platform58 Issue 11 - Freedom...

I am in the new Platform58 e-zine publication on page 56. Check it out here... Platform58 - Issue 11 - Freedom

Also check the Platform58 website here... http://platform58.ning.com/

Tuesday, 15 September 2009

HOST open studio trail 2009...

This weekend sees the start of HOST – ARTISTS OPEN STUDIOS. Now in its sixth year, with 63 artists and 27 studios from across Kirklees opening their doors to welcome the public and share their creative talents.


Friday the 18th is preview night at the Creative Arts Building, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH.
The preview will be open to the public from 6.00pm till 9.00pm so come along and be inspired!

Over the weekend of 26th – 27th September Emelbi will be exhibiting at The ‘West Yorkshire Print Workshop’,(www.wypw.org) 75A Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 8AT. The exhibition will be open from 11.00am till 5.00pm on both days.

For more information on all the other studios that are taking part please visit www.hoststudios.co.uk

So come along : VISIT ARTISTS : BE INSPIRED : BUY ART :

The HOST opening night was brilliant.
A fantastic night with a great vibe.
Check out the photos below...














Copper Top...

I wrote a post on 12/06/09 about 'Pass The Parcel'.
An art project that I have been involved with.
12 Artists - 12 Disciplines - All Done By Post

The project has now come to a close and all the artwork has been completed.

Pass the Parcel has been a fun project to be involved with from start to finish. From what I have heard, read and experienced there has been lots of anticipation, angst, joy, late nights, elation, hard work, new challenges, broader outlooks, surprising outcomes, the breaking down of some techno phobias, great collaboration, and I would imagine blood, sweet and perhaps even a few tears along the way.

The ideas that have been formed and the artwork that has been produced have been interesting, wonderful, unique and a breath of fresh air. It has been exciting to follow the blog., which has created a certain amount of intrigue; in as much that one would find oneself logging in to see how everyone else has been getting on.

I have found that the artists involved in the project have been very honest in talking about their trials and tribulations during the process of making their artwork. Being part of this project has been a very positive experience where I have found that I have broken some new ground. I would definitely take part in it again!

Here are some images of the sculpture that I created.
It is entitled 'Copper Top'.



Thursday, 6 August 2009

Blood Lines...

We can choose our friends, but we can't choose our families!
True story!

Wednesday, 22 July 2009

Photo Show Reel...

Emelbi - Creative Photography



This is a short slideshow film I made to
showcase some of my photography.
Enjoy.

Friday, 17 July 2009

Preview Night...

Tonight is the preview of 'Showcase' at Batley Art Gallery, 6.00 - 9.00 pm.


Works will include contemporary and traditional art – from digital artworks, painting and photography to textiles, jewellery and ceramics – that will inspire and excite.

Wall-based art will be the main focus of the exhibition with pieces from...
Carrie Scott-Huby: Painter/textile artist working in mixed media;
Michael Barrett - Emelbi : Digital Artist, Illustrator, Fine artist and
photographer; Helaina Sharpley: A designer-maker producing elegant 2D and 3D wire sculptures/illustrations; Anjum Dar: A contemporary artist who works in various media taking influence from the natural world, ethnic influences and vibrant colours from the Indian subcontinent; Shameela Hussain: A contemporary abstract artist; Catherine Green: A textile artist, will display her vibrant wall mounted pieces, primarily made from velvet, and satin; Damian Clark: Artist, composer and creative explorer; Andrew Warburton: Designer and maker of unique and exclusive hand-tufted rugs and carpets; Cora Woodside: An artist experimenting with both representational and abstract forms; Neil Woodhouse: 3D Visualisation artist; Samantha Tierney: A ceramicist who combines both modern & ancient techniques;

Show cabinets within the exhibition will display work from Jane Platts a designer/maker working in textiles and ceramics who specialises in
upcycling un-loved textiles and ‘breathing’ new life into them.
In contrast a range of hand-made silver jewellery made by designer/maker, Pam Lonsdale, will also be on display.

Friday, 10 July 2009

Emelbi Vibes…

This is one of the images that I designed to promote the music that I produce. I have been playing guitar, writing and singing for around 17 years now. A mish mash of folk and blues with a few other flavours thrown in for good measure!

You can check out some of my music here… myspace.com/emelbivibes


Friday, 3 July 2009

Oi!

Collaboration rug Oi! is featured in this summer’s addition of Modern Carpets & Textiles for Interiors magazine. You will find it on page11.

Rug Design - Michael Barrett / Emelbi : www.emelbi.com
Rug Maker – Andrew Warburton : www.arearugs.co.uk

Monday, 22 June 2009

Loca Showcase...

Loca Showcase
18th July - 8th August 2009
An up and coming show that I am involved in.
Currently working on some new images for the show.
No sneak previews I am afraid.
I will post some of the images after the show.

Friday, 12 June 2009

Pass The Parcel...

http://passtheparcelart.blogspot.com/

A Collaboration Artwork
12 Artists - 12 Disciplines - All Done By Post


A collaborative arts project that has been developed between a group of creative businesses based in North Kirklees, West Yorkshire, England.

In conjunction with the arts and regeneration organisation Loca as part of its Business Support Programme. For more information about Loca check out www.loca.co.uk

Butter Wouldn’t Melt…

Monday, 1 June 2009

Tying the knot...

My baby sister is getting married to a top bloke called Lee. A truly lovely couple! They asked me to design their wedding invites. “An image of us, simple but different” is what they asked for. They wanted a postcard with the wedding details on the back. Here is the result. I am pleased to say that they loved it! Phew!