Mooch Art – a selection of the latest publicity and press releases

12/08/2010 - Live Manchester August - Emmesse - Surreal World

Alicia Walker visits the impassioned artistry of one of Manchester''s most provocative artists, Emmesse. Apparitions in Piccadilly Gardens, a curious pink reptile in St. Ann''s Square, a blue man playing yo yo atop a building in Spinningfields, an underwear clad deep sea diver in Albert Square; these are some of the bizarre elements you will find appearing almost at ease in their absurdity and fitting right in to Emmesse''s otherwise true depictions of some of the city''s most recognizable landmarks.

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01/07/2010 - Live Manchester July 2010

Graffiti has a bad name. Unsightly scrawl across buildings is a blight on most major cities. Councils fight hard against the people who “tag” urban areas and will convict those who vandalise public property. It’s not quite this simple though. Debate was raised when a couple of years ago street artists, Thomas Dolan and Thomas Whittaker, had their sentences quashed. They had covered trams, trains and stations in large images, lettering and graphics, which eventually were deemed not to be offensive. Even judges recognize that a talented street artist can transform a grimy, depressing industrial scene into something of beauty.

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15/05/2010 - Live Manchester - May - State of the Art

Buying original artwork can be a tough decision. Hanging artwork on your wall can have a huge visual impact in your home, but getting it wrong could mean you are left with a room that doesn''t feel right, and doesn''t feel like your own style. This is why we have put together a guide to the latest styles in the art world so you can find the right artwork for you.

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07/05/2010 - Art Of England, June - Angela Wakefield ''Revisited''

Article written by Ian Welland for Art Of England magazine. An interview with Angela Wakefield, assessing her latest work, inspirations and direction. ''In viewing and assessing urban artist Angela Wakefield, I can only describe her work as having total integrity...''

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09/04/2010 - Manchester evening news - Blyth Spirit draws Mooch''s Mike

"A manchester business which supplies art materials and runs a shop has been sold. H.Blyth&Co was established in 1889 in Trafford park to supply drawing equipment to the city''s thriving engineering industry.Nowadays it specialises in providing graphic materials to design studios and the advertising sector throughout the UK. In 1994 it branched out by opening Blyth''s art shop in Stevenson square to supply artists and hobbyists"

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08/03/2010 - Live Manchester March - Art-The New asset Class?

An article written by Mike Smith on the way we see art as an investment. "I specialise in emerging talent, so buying the next big name is top priority. Large gains are possible, and it does happen, but you should never buy solely for investment. In my experience, the people who have bought with pound signs in their eyes, often grow to resent the artwork and their decision to buy it in the first place.

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30/01/2010 - Fine Art for the home - Live Manchester Jan/Feb

A page article focussing on how to choose the right artwork for your home. "Dai paints for himself. The figures he depicts are mysterious, moody and make no concession to the latest fad or fashion. Is his style cool? Maybe, but Dai David would be painting musicians whether they were or not. He is influenced, but not controlled by society. He is aware of feedback but this doesn’t change his own path. Also on his own path, Michael Gutteridge is an artist with a formidable reputation for individiuality and vision. He paints a twisted, distorted and surreal Manchester, full of nervous energy. He has a hard core of fans but his style will jar with some of the art buying public. Is this the Marmite of the art scene? There is a division in the art world that you may not be aware of. It’s a division that separates galleries, artists and customers and goes to the heart of how we see art and what we use it for."

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01/11/2009 - John Robb goes interactive - Chimp Magazine Oct/Nov

A short news article on the opening of Sarah Mayhews exhibition at the Triangle gallery "Shameless star Anabelle Aspion was one of the many guests in attendance at the unveiling of a new painting by Manchester Artist, Sarah Mayhew earlier this month. The painting, an interactive portrait of John Robb, was the highlight of a series of pictures exhibited by Mayhew (Pictured here with Aspion and Robb) at Mooch art gallery in the triangle. The varied work included portraits of Barack Obama and Daniel Craig featuring unique moveable sections with which the viewer can alter the composition."

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20/10/2009 - Powerful Blend - Live Manchester November

A page article on the links between art and music.The magazine has also used one of Andrew Brooks images of manchester for the cover which looks stunning. "Musicians have a long history of turning to art after, or even during, their rock and roll career. Paul McCartney, Ronnie Wood, Ringo Star and even Jimi Hendrix have all picked up paintbrushes to express themselves in a way other than playing an instrument. John Squire was best known for being the guitarist in the Stone Roses but is now one of Manchester’s most successful artists in his own right. John has inspired the latest breed of artists, Danny Cawley being one of them."

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15/10/2009 - Shades of Blue - Danny Cawley in Man City Magazine October 2009

Manchester artist Danny Cawley has a major exhibition in the city next month - he''s also a dyed in the wool blue. he has that manc musician look, a swagger when he walks and the shades to complete the look. Meeting Danny Cawley for the first time you''d guess he was either in a band or a creative of some kind or other. Though he counts Damon Gough as a close friend and is in regular contact with the likes of the charlatans, i am Kloot and other notable local acts, it was art rather than music that proved an escape for Cawley - A move that has paid dividends as his reputation grows apace.

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20/07/2009 - Cheshire Life - A Brush with Fate

4 Pages dedicated to Malcolm Croft and his work. Malcolms work is currently on display at Mooch art Oldham street until August 27th. Here is an extract. "As a photojournalist for the press association and the Manchester evening news, Malcolm Croft had the great knack of being in the right place at the right time... He also won a slew of awards, including photographer of the year, for his coverage of the IRA bomb that exploded in Manchester in 1996. These images featured in newspapers around the globe, but in 1994 he was hit by a car while cycling in Derbyshire. Over time the pain became chronic and he was forced to take early retirement, hanging up his camera in favour of a palette and a paint brush"

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15/07/2009 - YQ Magazine - The Secret to investing in art

A article written by Mike Smith on how to invest in art. Taken from a longer article available on Ezine. "As the owner and curator of two art galleries, I have dealt with thousands of pieces of art and hundreds of artists. I focus on spotting emerging talent and can confidently recognise those artists who are likely to rise in popularity and be a sound investment. Mooch art is extremely successful, which is due to those artists who are performing very well and gaining customers, despite the recession. The goal is to find artwork that you can enjoy and see rise in value."

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10/06/2009 - Malcolm Croft, Stockport Express - Iconic photographer changes medium to canvass success

A Full page article in the Stockport express on Malcolm, his change in career and his art. "A former award winning photographer who was left unable to work after a road accident, has secured his first major art exhibition - just three years after picking up the brushes. Malcolm Croft, from Bramhall who was named press photographer of the year 1997 for his iconic shot of the IRA bomb blast in Manchester in 1996, had to hang up his camera after being knocked off his bike, sustaining spinal injuries that made work impossible. The 44 year old started to paint out of boredom and frustration and three years later, with no former art training, had galleries desperate to exhibit his still lifes and landscapes.

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05/06/2009 - Malcolm Croft MEN - Malcolm Back in the frame after bike accident

Manchester evening news story covering new Mooch artist Malcolm Croft and his story in becoming a painter. "An Award winning photographer whose career was cut short by a cycling accident has unveiled an exhibition of paintings after swapping his camera for a paint brush". The article states the work exhibition is in the Oldham street gallery when it is in fact in the triangle gallery.

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29/05/2009 - Danny Cawley in City Life - The restless escape artist

A double page on Danny, his art and what made him the artist he is today. "Listen to Danny Cawley talk about the experiences that have brought him to the style of painting he creates today and their rebellious vibrancy makes perfect sense" Mooch art shows a good deal of his work and he has a solo show on at Collect art.

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15/05/2009 - Living Edge - Danny Cawley "Off the wall"

Danny Cawley is an abstract artist from Manchester England. Based in a city centre studio, he paints with many different materials but tends to favour acrylic and oil based paints to achieve his mesmerizing results. The artist states "Even though I love Manchester, I find it a bit grim. As an artist, I don''t want to be part of the ''grey gang'' that is found in so many artist''s work" Danny does not want to reflect the grey of Manchester.

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01/05/2009 - Bury Times - Painting a picture of drug dangers

Our current exhibition at Oldham Street is with Barry Spence who has worked with recovering drug users, teaching art. The experience has had a powerful effect on his art. Copy and paste the link below for the full article. http://www.burytimes.co.uk/news/ramsbottomtottington/4335155.Painting_a_picture_of_drug_dangers/

30/04/2009 - Manchester Evening News - Briefing on the opening

Quick snippet on the opening

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29/04/2009 - Manchester Confidential - Mooch Revolve opening

Thalia Allington-Wood reviews the opening of Mooch and revolve. A mixed review for Revolve but at least she is honest!! Copy and paste this link into you browser for the web page http://www.manchesterconfidential.com/index.asp?sessionx=IpqiNwB6JDfpI0qiNw

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27/04/2009 - Metro - Mooch and Revolve at the Triangle

The Metro arts writer came to the opening event and this is his report on it all.

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22/04/2009 - City Life - Mooch art opens new gallery in the Triangle

See below link. http://www.citylife.co.uk/arts/news/13174_mooch_art_gallery_opens_in_new_exchange_square_site

09/04/2009 - The Independent - Masters of Enterprise

A short article on the Business facility Mooch art used in the process of starting the gallery.

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09/03/2009 - Manchester Evening News - Clint Boon portrait

Artist and National Portrait Gallery award entrant Adam Hayley has completed another distinctive portrait, for another legendary Mancunian admirer of his work. For former Inspiral Carpets member and XFM DJ Clint Boon, this is all a contrast to his wilder “Madchester” days - he is unveiling a portrait of himself at the Mooch Art Gallery amidst a night of music, art and cakes.

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04/03/2009 - Stockport Express - How it feels to feature in Students art

A full page on Adam Hayleys portrait of Clint Boon. "it''s far from flattering but an Offerton artist''s portrait of Clint Boon is set to be hung in the former music legends home. Adam Halyey, 24, of Celtic street put brush to canvas to paint a striking images of his hero and unveiled it at Manchester''s Mooch gallery this week. And when Clint arrived for the grand opening he was so struck with the portrait he immediately decided his dining room would provide its permanent home. Clint, former frontman with indie band Inspiral Carpets said, "I think some people will find it a bit weird. It''s not flattering, it''s not sexy but I think its brilliant. I hope this helps him take the next step up in his career."

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12/02/2009 - Urban Life - Northern Delight

A great write up of the Angela Wakefield exhibition. The exhibition was a huge success and Angela remains the best selling artist that Mooch art has shown.

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15/11/2008 - Art of England - Angela Wakefield review

Art of England write a double page spread on the rising star of the northern art scene.

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23/07/2008 - Urban Life - Artistic Revelations and Manchesters new gallery

Liz Connolly reports on the opening of Mooch art. Feature page is devoted to Barry Jacksons Angels which is a series of 9 digital limited edition prints x 25.

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15/05/2008 - Come Dancing - Jennie Eden in Yorkshire Life

Jenni features in Yorkshire life due to an exhibition in Harrogate where she lived at the time. "Jenni Eden began painting in 2003 during a four-year stay in Muscat,Oman,after a 14 year block.Her work proved so successful,she was asked to mount an exhibition at Muscat’s Bait Munza Gallery."

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