Designer Desire: Anthony Burrill

Montage of Anthony Burrill designs

In this week’s Auction Alert post, one of the lots we featured was a poster by Anthony Burrill. When I did a little research about him, I discovered that he hails from Littleborough – literally down the road from where we used to live in Todmorden!

Now based down south in rural Kent, Burrill (b. 1969) is a graphic artist known for his bold, typographic works. He attended Leeds Polytechnic and gained a masters from the London College of Art.

I’m not a great fan of the increasingly popular ‘inspirational quote’ type of wall art – but Burrill’s work is something else altogether. It’s clever in its design; powerful and intelligent without the schmaltziness.

I try to say the most, with the least and connect with people through words…

I absolutely love his striking public art piece in Leeds city centre, alongside the River Aire (shown at the top of the montage above); it’s a massive 88ft high, a gable end emblazoned with his “YOU&ME ME&YOU. Have a watch of this bit of film where he talks about the 2020 project.

YOU&ME and ME&YOU from MANIAC on Vimeo.

Buy his work at Jealous, Nelly Duff, Print Club London and on Burrill’s own website.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Additional image credit:
Chris Spencer-Payne

Auction alert: 20th Century Art & Design at Stouts Hill House

Large Batman stage prop, 'Ka-pow'

This week, we’re drawing your attention to the 20th Century Art & Design at Stouts Hill House, Uley sale. It will take place at Wotton Auction Rooms, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, just north of Bristol. 230 lots will be going under the hammer on Saturday 6th November, starting at 12pm.

There’s an interesting mix of stuff – vintage film and music posters, art glass, mid-century modern furniture, lighting and original artworks. There’s even a piece by Rosslyn Ruiz whose work we have admired and owned.

There’s an inclusive buyers’ premium of 21.6% which is payable by all buyers, whether in the room, bidding by phone or leaving commission bids on the book. An additional premium of 3.6% + VAT of the hammer price is payable on all lots purchased via on-line bidding on the Wotton Auction Rooms website. However, if you choose to bid via the EasyLiveAuction site, there’s a £3.00 flat fee to bid.

They don’t currently offer any in-house P&P, so you’ll have to organise your own courier service for delivery.

Jamie Reid: 'Good Save The Queen - Never Trust a Punk' poster

Lot 49: Jamie Reid (B.1947) – ‘God Save The Queen – Never Trust a Punk’, signed, limited 40/100 digital print
The Aquarium Gallery label verso, 50 x 65cm, framed
Estimate: £300 – £500

Large Batman stage prop, 'Ka-pow'

Lot 102: Large Batman stage prop
Inscribed ‘Ka-pow’, 120 x 120cm
Estimate: £150 – £200

Greetings From Andy Warhol Christmas at Tiffany's book

Lot 106: A Greetings From Andy Warhol Christmas at Tiffany’s Book
In original binding, together with a further Drawings by Andy Warhol Colouring Book (2)
Estimate: £60 – £100

Anthony Burrill: 'Work Hard & Be Nice To People' poster

 

Lot 116: Anthony Burrill (20th/21st century) – ‘Work Hard & Be Nice To People’
Signed, black print on coloured paper, 77 x 51cm, unframed
Estimate: £60 – £100

Yellow Prinz Sound stereo module spherical radio

Lot 151: Prinz Sound stereo module spherical radio
In yellow colourway, 32cm high
Estimate: £50 – £80

Set of four Ercol light elm staking chairs

Lot 187: Set of four Ercol light elm staking chairs
77 cm high x 40 cm wide (af)
Estimate: £200 – £400

Plywood and wrought iron post office sorting tray

Lot 200: Vintage industrial plywood and wrought iron post office sorting tray
Raised upon original hairpin type supports, 59cm high x 51cm wide and 50cm deep
Estimate: £50 – £80

Ib Kofod Larsen for G-Plan daybed

Lot 215: Ib Kofod Larsen for G-Plan
Teak framed day bed with green upholstery and swept arms, 205cm long
Estimate: £800 – £1,000