Wu Tang – Killa Beez

Åbäke, Majed Aslam, Simeon Barclay, Chris Barr, Black Argos, Simon Boase, Bam Brooks, Joseph Buckley, Steve Carrick, Isaac Clarke, Philip Coyne, Matthew Crawley, Tom Esam, Alex Farrar, FOGBEAST, Ryan Gander, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Chris Newlove Horton, Alex Jackson, Perce Jerrom, Sean Kaye, Daisy Kennedy, Joseph Lewis, Francis Lloyd-Jones, Lindsay McMillan, Max Mead, Harry Meadley, Jonathan Monk, John Henry Newton, Hardeep Pandhal, Paul Rooney, Roland Ross, Benjamin Slinger, Iona Smith, David Steans, Matt Welch, Jenny West, Josh Whitaker, Christopher Wool Produced by Josh Whitaker 05/12/13 – 14/12/13

Wu Tang Killa Beez- Intro 
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Wu Tang - Killa Beez Poster; 2013; Digital print on yellow paper, vinyl sticker; 59.4 × 42cm
2013; Printed cotton t-shirt; XXL
2013; Printed cotton t-shirt; XXL
Dek Sport × Karma United Collectors Edition of 1; 2013; Trainers; UK6.5 / UK10
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
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
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
17.11.13; 2013; Digital print on paper; 42 × 59.4cm
NelCAO; 2013; Video loop on modified MacBook; 00:02:00
NelCAO; 2013; Video loop on modified MacBook; 00:02:00
Tony Hawks Pro Skater 1&2 Soundtrack; 2013; Silver mirror foil vinyl; 164 × 118cm
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
Dek Sport × Karma United; Archive Edition of 1; 2013; Trainers; UK10 / UK6.5
Predator 3 Standee; 2013; Exhibition invigilated by Predator cardboard cut-outs; 214 × 136 × 40cm [×3]
Predator 3 Standee; 2013; Exhibition invigilated by Predator cardboard cut-outs; 214 × 136 × 40cm [×3]
Untitled (collaboration for printed matter); 1993; Posters; 141 × 94cm
Untitled (collaboration for printed matter); 1993; Posters; 141 × 94cm
Muddy Waters; 2013; Single channel video; 00:23:00
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
“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
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 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 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 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
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
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
YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE Iron Claw Style; 2013; Balloons; Dimensions variable
YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE Iron Claw Style; 2013; Balloons; Dimensions variable
FOGBEAST; 2013; Van, red strobe, mixtape
FOGBEAST; 2013; Van, red strobe, mixtape
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