Today is a time of change . uncertainty  has found its way into lives of millions around the world

as we head deeper into the 21st century our ideas about society on a whole are being challenged

One thing is certain what happens in one country effects us all

Interdependency  on a global level  is set in stone

As citizens of the world we no longer ignore what happens to citizens in other sovereign states.

Freedom of expression ,The right to vote democratically , free trade and equal rights for all ,irrespective of class  race or religion.These are the basics if we are to create a global village .With the advent of the internet and all its applications, social networking sites. knowledge is now at the touch of a button. we can  share information first hand without the dilution of political agenda and corporate interest

Artists .writers photographers, A host of creatives  can ,and do spread they’re  thoughts and passions for others to see across the fiber optic  world wide web.Yet as our global village grows it seems our local  communities have become   fragmented and  marginalized . Numerous factors   have played a part in this over the years it has been a gradual process, one that has crept up slowly yet has showed its ugly face in the light of recent events  (2011 riots  summer london ).

How do we approach such a sticky subject without blaming one institution or another . How do we  bridge the divide of disparity and inequality  . Through localized action, Through  communication with the appointed  government officials like councillors.  Individuals whose purpose is to support the local community.Also Through interaction with local business where funding can be found    for  emerging talent  within our towns and villages.  The atomrooms  portobello wall 2012 is a macrocosm  in images of this changing world  .

mark feathers

]]> http://www.atomrooms.com/2011/12/january-2012/feed/ 0 http://www.atomrooms.com/2011/07/1819/ http://www.atomrooms.com/2011/07/1819/#comments Tue, 12 Jul 2011 01:01:30 +0000 admin http://www.atomrooms.com/?p=1819 mark feathers curates  an exhibition featuringthe works of  the most important  graffiti artists of there generation in collaboration with paul gladstone ried m.b.e

artists featured  Mark Sinckler(prime) Matthew bradford(fuel) Andrew Macatee ,Robbo  Steve moore (agents of change) part2ism. Jim starr   Duncan jago (mr jago) Inkee   phil ashcroft   doze

FROM JUNE 11TH THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER  YOUNG SATELLITES

THE ARCHITECTS

UNTILL SEPTEMBER 2011

Photographer Brett Walker curates a photography exhibition showcasing the work of young photographers Lydia Roberts, Jack Davison and Conor Williams.

Public Exhibition from 8th – 24th December 2010

AtomRooms presents THE ARCHITECTS , a show curated by Keith Hopewell (Part2ism) and featuring  the works of Errol Donald (Pride), James Choules (SheOne), Mark Sinckler (Prime) and Matthew Bradford (Fuel).

24th September – 3rd October

Private view Thursday 23rd September 6-9pm,

328  Portobello Road, London W10 5RU

THE ARCHITECTS OF BRITISH GRAFFITI RE-UNITE WITHIN A FINE ART CONTEXT

In the 1980s the words art and graffiti were rarely seen in the same sentence. Young people, inspired by the Hip-Hop and graffiti scene from across the Atlantic, picked up aerosol cans as a means to express themselves but were quickly labelled as vandals and criminals. Now, 20 years on, things have changed with street artists being given well-deserved recognition for their talent and message.

Keith Hopewell aka Part2ism is one of the UK’s leading contemporary street artists and when approached by newly established gallery AtomRooms to curate an exhibition, he decided to go straight to the root of his influences.

His group show “The Architects” features some of London’s most important artists who emerged from the original generation of graffiti artists in the 1980s. The show will highlight how Pride, SheOne, Prime and Fuel have bridged the gap from their early days as graffiti artists to their current status as fine artists with works ranging from charcoal, metalwork, graphic illustration to paint and aerosol on canvas.

The exhibition was open to the public from 24^th September 2010 to 3^rd October 2010 and looked at these four individual artists who have always pushed the envelope and at where their new work bridges the gap between what they created in the past and the fine art they produce today.