Wu Tang Killa Beez- Intro
Josh Whitaker
Josh Whitaker
The premise of the show follows a conceptual logic derived from Wu Tang Clans first record deal;-
Wu Tang first achieved acclaim with the self produced 'Protect Ya Neck'. This sparked a bidding war with various record labels. Negotiations were long and resulted from a clause that would allow every member of Wu Tang to record solo albums with other record companies. Wu Tang is a group of solo artists who collaborate, and not a group in which members have side projects.
-All work within the exhibition is collaborative.
-All the artists included primarily have a 'solo' practice.
-All artists are listed on posters, press and publications. But artists names are not included next to the titles of their work.
-The exhibition functions as an album, 12 inch.
-'Killa Beez' makes reference to the associated and affiliated members of Wu tang Clan, known collectively as 'Killa Beez'.
-'Wu Tang Killa Beez' is the initial showing of an ongoing project. Further manifestations will operate under the moniker W.U.F.C
VWV “live long forever”; 2013; Fuji metallic print, dart, nail; 16 × 11.6cm
Hardeep’s Egg; 2013; Definition of the informal noun ‘Hardeep’s Egg’, ink, gouache, graphite, paper, NOBO notice board, free-range eggs (medium); Dimensions variable
Hardeep’s Egg; 2013; Definition of the informal noun ‘Hardeep’s Egg’, ink, gouache, graphite, paper, NOBO notice board, free-range eggs (medium); Dimensions variable
Lightbox for Wu Tang - Killa Beez; 2013; Lightbox; 80 × 80 × 20cm
Fall; 2009; Pencil and gouache on paper; 130 × 80cm
Fall; 2009; Pencil and gouache on paper; 130 × 80cm
Our neural pathways have become accustomed to your sensory input patterns; 2013; Mounted fujiflex prints and hardwood; 106 × 72cm / 40 × 30cm
Our neural pathways have become accustomed to your sensory input patterns; 2013; Mounted fujiflex prints and hardwood; 106 × 72cm / 40 × 30cm
A poster for No Sundays (That’s all Forks?) *I hope it is what you did not expect; 2013; Acrylic paint on blue back paper; 150 × 133cm
Wu Tang - Killa Beez Poster; 2013; Digital print on yellow paper, vinyl sticker; 59.4 × 42cm
2013; Printed cotton t-shirt; XXL
Dek Sport × Karma United Collectors Edition of 1; 2013; Trainers; UK6.5 / UK10
the hired labour of one (1x) graphic designer in order to create a logo/glyph/symbol for our collaborative efforts (in the style (conceptually/in prince) of Prince circa the early 90s); 2013; .mp4 (looped), monitor, vinyl; 50 × 50cm / 00:24:00
the hired labour of one (1x) graphic designer in order to create a logo/glyph/symbol for our collaborative efforts (in the style (conceptually/in prince) of Prince circa the early 90s); 2013; .mp4 (looped), monitor, vinyl; 50 × 50cm / 00:24:00
Code Duello (campaign concept); 2013; Proof prints of advertising campaign planned for fifty sites in Amsterdam; 223 × 318cm
17.11.13; 2013; Digital print on paper; 42 × 59.4cm
NelCAO; 2013; Video loop on modified MacBook; 00:02:00
Tony Hawks Pro Skater 1&2 Soundtrack; 2013; Silver mirror foil vinyl; 164 × 118cm
Dek Sport × Karma United; Archive Edition of 1; 2013; Trainers; UK10 / UK6.5
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Predator 3 Standee; 2013; Exhibition invigilated by Predator cardboard cut-outs; 214 × 136 × 40cm [×3]
Untitled (collaboration for printed matter); 1993; Posters; 141 × 94cm
Muddy Waters; 2013; Single channel video; 00:23:00
“It came out of nowhere” he said staring at the empty space (Off-White Coin Holder); 2012; An Off-White Coin Holder made by Comme des Garcons that has had holes cut from it in the size of 1 and 2 Euros coins; 14 × 10 × 1.5cm
JUICY MOUTH (tonyhawksproskater1edit); 2013; Various hardwoods, spray paint, textured paint, marker pen, aluminium can, L-bracket, clamp, steel, plywood, mobile phone, mains charger, mp3 file; 95 × 52 × 39cm / 04:39:49
Manifestation of Deliverance Object 4: Unclean Energy Solidification of ‘Centre of the Earth’; 2007; photograph mounted on board; 55 × 41cm; Pictured in the house of Mr and Mrs Allsop, Rotherham, who acquired it in May 2010 in Carthage, Tunisia, from Peter Lister
Manifestation of Deliverance Object 7: Unclean Energy Solidification of ‘Waterfall number 1’; 2010; photograph mounted on board; 55 × 41cm; Pictured in the house of Mrs Jeanette Reeves, Buxton, who acquired it in Spring 2011 in Tunis, Tunisia, from Peter Lister
Manifestation of Deliverance Object 11: Unclean Energy Solidification of ‘Damien Acetylcholine’; 2009; photograph mounted on board; 55 × 41cm; Pictured in the house of Mr and Mrs Dunleavy, St. Andrews, who acquired it in July 2011 in El-Jem, Tunisia, from Peter Lister
Manifestation of Deliverance Object 14: Unclean Energy Solidification of ‘Angle of Incidence’; 2010; photograph mounted on board; 55 × 41cm; Pictured in the house of Mr and Mrs Williams, Carlisle, who acquired it in January 2012 in Tunis, Tunisia, from Peter Lister
We guarantee you an afterlife; 2013; Nike holdall, UV light, acrylic flowers; 33 × 66 × 33cm
YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE Iron Claw Style; 2013; Balloons; Dimensions variable
YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE Iron Claw Style; 2013; Balloons; Dimensions variable
