Ben Wilson Design
PR2!!! NEW WORK!
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> Pocket Rocket 2 is a new work By Benwilsondesign created for the
> wonderful exhibition Power Of Making at the V&A, which runs from 6
> September 2011 – 2 January 2012.
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> Pocket Rocket 2 is an ongoing investigation for the ultimate urban
> bicycle.
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> For PR2 we collaborated with Melliard's modern pinstriping and
> lettering to create a paint scheme inspired by traditional bicycle
> lugs. Butting up to the hand fillet brazed steel frame, they hand
> applied 23 carat gold (machine turned) leaf accents to emphasize the
> honest workmanship that went into building the bicycle. We used 20''
> wheels with 2 speed kick back SA brakes and to top it off, a one off
> hand tooled wilson/roofer special Brooks saddle!
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> The Power of Making exhibition at the V&A also features the crystal
> Lowrider bike. covered in approximately one hundred and ten thousand
> Swarvoski crystals (photo Nick Jell)
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> For more information and shots please check out my blog www.wilsonbrothers.co.uk
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> Some more information on the general exhibition:
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> POWER OF MAKING
> A V&A and Crafts Council exhibition
> Crafts Council is supported by Arts Council England
> 6 September 2011 – 2 January 2012
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> This autumn, the V&A and Crafts Council will celebrate the role of
> making in our lives by presenting an eclectic selection of over 100
> exquisitely crafted objects, ranging from a life-size crochet bear
> to a ceramic eye patch, a fine metal flute to dry stone walling.
> Power of Making will be a cabinet of curiosities showing works by
> both amateurs and leading makers from around the world to present a
> snapshot of making in our time.
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> Power of Making comes at a time when the loss of skill is
> threatening cultural practice and impacting on commercial
> industries. However, there is also a resurgence of making currently
> taking place as a means of self expression, social participation and
> cultural definition. The exhibition will examine and celebrate the
> expertise, knowledge and innovation demonstrated in objects,
> supporting the importance of traditional making skills and the drive
> towards new ways of working.
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> The exhibition will encourage visitors to consider the process of
> making, not just the results. There will be commissioned documentary
> footage filmed at individual maker’s studios and factories, to
> provide an insight into how the knowledge of making is preserved.
> People from around the world will be invited to upload short films
> about making to a dedicated open submission website and a selection
> of the best entries will be continually screened in the exhibitions
> making area.
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> V&A www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/p/power-of-making/
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> Big thanks for all involved
> Mr Melliard www.prosign1.co.uk/
> Roofer nastycrafts.co.uk/
> Brooks england www.brookssaddles.com/
> Bikefix www.bikefix.co.uk/shop/
> Gavin Tilstone
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PR2!!! NEW WORK!
>
>
>
>
> Pocket Rocket 2 is a new work By Benwilsondesign created for the
> wonderful exhibition Power Of Making at the V&A, which runs from 6
> September 2011 – 2 January 2012.
>
> Pocket Rocket 2 is an ongoing investigation for the ultimate urban
> bicycle.
>
> For PR2 we collaborated with Melliard's modern pinstriping and
> lettering to create a paint scheme inspired by traditional bicycle
> lugs. Butting up to the hand fillet brazed steel frame, they hand
> applied 23 carat gold (machine turned) leaf accents to emphasize the
> honest workmanship that went into building the bicycle. We used 20''
> wheels with 2 speed kick back SA brakes and to top it off, a one off
> hand tooled wilson/roofer special Brooks saddle!
>
>
>
>
> The Power of Making exhibition at the V&A also features the crystal
> Lowrider bike. covered in approximately one hundred and ten thousand
> Swarvoski crystals (photo Nick Jell)
>
>
>
> For more information and shots please check out my blog www.wilsonbrothers.co.uk
>
> Some more information on the general exhibition:
>
> POWER OF MAKING
> A V&A and Crafts Council exhibition
> Crafts Council is supported by Arts Council England
> 6 September 2011 – 2 January 2012
>
> This autumn, the V&A and Crafts Council will celebrate the role of
> making in our lives by presenting an eclectic selection of over 100
> exquisitely crafted objects, ranging from a life-size crochet bear
> to a ceramic eye patch, a fine metal flute to dry stone walling.
> Power of Making will be a cabinet of curiosities showing works by
> both amateurs and leading makers from around the world to present a
> snapshot of making in our time.
>
> Power of Making comes at a time when the loss of skill is
> threatening cultural practice and impacting on commercial
> industries. However, there is also a resurgence of making currently
> taking place as a means of self expression, social participation and
> cultural definition. The exhibition will examine and celebrate the
> expertise, knowledge and innovation demonstrated in objects,
> supporting the importance of traditional making skills and the drive
> towards new ways of working.
>
> The exhibition will encourage visitors to consider the process of
> making, not just the results. There will be commissioned documentary
> footage filmed at individual maker’s studios and factories, to
> provide an insight into how the knowledge of making is preserved.
> People from around the world will be invited to upload short films
> about making to a dedicated open submission website and a selection
> of the best entries will be continually screened in the exhibitions
> making area.
>
> V&A www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/p/power-of-making/
>
> Big thanks for all involved
> Mr Melliard www.prosign1.co.uk/
> Roofer nastycrafts.co.uk/
> Brooks england www.brookssaddles.com/
> Bikefix www.bikefix.co.uk/shop/
> Gavin Tilstone
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