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Take a Seat Exhibition & Publication Launch

Patrick Studios, LS9 7EH
February 29th - March 3rd


© Wes Foster


© Wes Foster


© Wes Foster


© Wes Foster






© Wes Foster


© Wes Foster


© Wes Foster










Please, Take a Seat...

My brand new project ‘Take a Seat’ is here!
Project launch and exhibition - 29th February 2024, Patrick Studios LS9 7EH



I’ve kept these cards close to my chest for long enough - they’re screaming to be played with. So here we are, my brand spanking new printed project….✨’Take a Seat’ ✨!! I’m so so excited to share this one with you! I’m done with books, its playing cards only from here on out.

‘Take a Seat’ is my playful collection of found chairs, seats and stools scattered across Naples, Italy, from Spring 2022. There’s no better way to celebrate this one, other than sitting, sharing and playing.



So please join me as I release them into the wild for the first time on Thursday 29th February 6pm-9pm, down at Patrick Studios LS9 7EH for an exhibition of the work and to pick up your very own deck.

This project has been one of the most challenging projects I’ve created, yet one of my favourites. I really couldn’t have done it without a handful of special people… massive thank you to @andysandwich_ for the cheeky card design, and for always being so kind and patient with me, a massive three cheers for @a.dgill for making them look so damn good, you’ve smashed it, c’monnn look at those photos(!!!) and finally to @jamesconnollycomedy & @katherineamitchell for all the bits in between, you’ve held me together during the moments of defeat. It can feel really isolating making work as an artist sometimes, it’s been so comforting having you all on this with me. Thank you! .

All the important details:
Classic deck of playing cards
54 photos
Smooth gloss finish
✨SILVER GILT EDGING ✨
Precious edition of 100
All signed and numbered
Preorder £28 / General £30

Pre-orders here, if you’re coming along to the show use JOKERPICKUP on checkout to remove the postal fees.

Cover design inspired by Pasquale de Stefano who independently sign-writes for every market stall across Naples.

Thank you thank you thank you!! 🃏


The One with the Purple Gate 

For Katherine, my housemate and best friend
Edition of 2, hand stitched and bound photobook

A bit of a sentimental one from me… After five beautiful years and just before we got to grips with the bin days myself and my dear friend Katherine closed the door to 6 Lumley Terrace for the last time.

Sadly a couple of months ago we heard our landlords were planning to sell. Anyone that knows me well enough will know how grateful we both are of the time we had there - It has housed so many memories, it’s been our constant through years of change. A place we’ll cherish forever. I’m slowly settling into my new spot, but It already feels so strange not starting and ending my days there, it kind of feels like we’ve said goodbye to an old friend.

It’s really special that a place can make you feel like that.

As a thank you to Katherine and a way to bottle up what we’ve shared whilst living together, I’ve made my first hand stitched and bound photobook… “The One with the Purple Gate” a collection of photos all taken from my bedroom window over the last five years of living at Lumley Terrace.

“We’ve had lockdowns, break ups, break ins, one night stands, a forever full glass bin, neighbours who are now friends, two very very handsome cats, (Toby & Jasper you’ll live long in our tales), and a cherry blossom tree that reminds us year after year how precious time is. We’ve grown up in this house, it’s been comfort in times of need, and I can’t imagine returning anywhere else with a Glastonbury emotional come down.“

Edition of two, embossed window frame cover detail, includes 44 photos printed on munken paper with tracing paper end papers and wrapped with rosemary from the garden.

 

I’ll miss you Lumley Terrace.

Easy Does It - 2024 Calendar (SOLD OUT)

Pre-Order Announced 
Limited Run

'Easy Does It' is my brand new calendar for 2024. Full of photos taken from my recent archive to fill your year.

Designed and assembled by me, inc cutting, punching, and binding.

Details...
13 page
A3
Wire spiral bound
180gsm recycled paper
Includes 9 stickers for your fave fun days
Hand-signed

All calendars will be shipped in December - if you need it sooner, please do get in touch.

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