The fabulously funny Chrissy Steed of Channel 4's Gogglebox fame purchased "Lady Diana" by JJ Adams to take pride of place on his wall at home next to his TV. He popped into Cloud Gallery Fine Art in Brighton to buy it and couldn't stop tweeting about it afterwards. So next time you're watching Gogglebox and they're looking at you, Princess Diana is looking back at them, keep your eye out for her...
Interview with JJ in the Super Luxury Magazine, The Cheshire Resident.
An Interview with JJ by the publishers of Cheshire Life in their brand new inaugural luxury magazine. The Cheshire Resident is a super luxury lifestyle magazine for Cheshire. It covers everything from famous inhabitants and their creative endeavours to luxury travel, eating out and news from the local food scene, the best in interiors as well as a focus on fashion, health and beauty. Every month the Cheshire Resident seeks to inspire people to enjoy and consume the very best of what's on offer in Cheshire, as well as including top editorial features, it showcases some of Cheshire's most spectacular properties currently for sale and rent.
To read the full interview with JJ online visit: http://www.cheshireresident.com/home-interiors-property/interview-award-winning-artist-jj-adams/
JJ in the Press...The Congleton Chronicle.
Andrew Warhola may be turning in his grave....but seriously....who mentioned the great `Andy Warhol` in the same sentence as JJ Adams. The artist's profile is right up there next to "Bird Box" making sessions for Bird Lovers in the Congleton Chronicle. It's a Solo Exhibition by the artist at Quigley's Wine Bar in Congleton with Serenity Designs, sponsored by Hunters Gin. Be there or be square...
Next Solo Exhibitions: Generation Gallery, Manchester & Serenity Designs, Congleton.
3rd April – Generation Gallery Solo Exhibition in Manchester 6-9pm.
7th April – Serenity Designs. Solo Exhibition at Quigley's Wine Bar in Congleton, sponsored by Hunters Gin, Cheshire 6-9pm.
JJ Adams Images in Frames (Wanstead) Solo Exhibition Show.
A great turn out at Images in Frames in Wanstead for the solo exhibition evening, with the gallery absolutely packed out and everyone having a chance to chat with JJ about his work it was a fun night for all and absolutely incredible live music by Krix Panx (Christian Jauregui) www.krixpanx.com please, if you want to hear some fresh new awesome music by just one guy, check him out, no really, do it now....you won't be sorry. The solo exhibition runs for another week at the gallery from the 7th - 16th of March.
JJ Adams Cloud Gallery (Worthing) Solo Exhibition Show.
The Exhibition Evening at Cloud Gallery in Worthing on the 28th of February 2014 was a complete success, on the eve of their new Brighton gallery opening, it was very busy evening with all of the artwork on display selling, from originals to large limited edition prints. With great music and many interesting people to talk to, it turned out to be a fantastic night for everyone attending.
JJ Adams Cloud Gallery (Chester) Solo Exhibition Show.
The First night in JJ's UK Gallery Spring collection Tour was a huge success. With the Lord and Lady Mayoress of Chester attending and buying works by the artist as well as a visit by Ian "H" Watkins of Steps fame, it was a fun night with live music and lots to look at, with JJ doing some live screen printing and the walls covered in original paintings and limited editions by the artist, it was great fun. In the words of Cloud Gallery who hosted the event - "A complete sell out!!!!!!!! What a great night - JJ's new collection was a huge success. Thank you to everyone who came, and get ready Worthing! see you next Friday."
JJ Adams Gallery Tour.
2014 Spring Collection Release Gallery Tour & Exhibitions.
Please get in touch with the gallery to discuss attending:
21st Feb 2014 – Solo Exhibition evening at Cloud Gallery Fine Art in Chester.
28th Feb 2014 – Solo Exhibition evening at Cloud Gallery Fine Art in Worthing.
6th March 2014 – Solo Exhibition evening at Images in Frames in Wanstead, London.
14th - 30th March 2014 - Exhibiting at the Urban Gallery, Ideal Home Show, Earls Court. Stand 2J33.
3rd April 2014 – Solo Exhibition evening at Generation Gallery in Manchester.
7th April 2014 – Solo Exhibition with Serenity Designs at Quigley's Wine Bar, sponsored by Hunters Gin.
26 - 27th April - Exhibiting at Reading Contemporary Art Fair with Cloud Gallery.
3rd - 12th May 2014 Exhibiting at Grand Designs Live, Excel London – with Eyeball Gallery.
24 - 27th May 2014 - Exhibiting at Liverpool Art Fair with Cloud Gallery Fine Art.
16th August 2014 - Solo Exhibition evening at Cloud Gallery Fine Art in Brighton 3-9pm.
November 2014 - Solo Exhibition evening at Images in Frames in Wanstead, London.
Vogue Magazine & Total Tattoo Magazine Features.
Vogue Magazine & Total Tattoo Magazine Features: JJ Adams' work features in both February 2014 Issues.
God Save......Lal Hardy.
God Save the Queen: Hand Pulled Screenprints by JJ Adams available now. 25 Limited Editions of each colour, created using a handcut stencil and then screenprinted by the artist using a single screen for both the black and the colour onto paper. Available float framed as a set of four or individual.
Lal Hardy of New Wave Tattoo: London Tattoo legend Lal Hardy buys the final "Tattooed Queen" in the print edition. Lal Hardy is one of the Godfather "London inkers" and has been tattooing for over 30 years. It's the first studio in the UK that JJ Adams walked into in the mid 90's when looking for an apprenticeship and they gave good advice. We think this piece has gone to a very good home. See it on the wall now at www.newwavetattoo.co.uk (Lal Hardy's).
Windsor Contemporary Art Fair.
Windsor Contemporary Art Fair. The artists work could be seen at the Windsor Contemporary Art Fair shown by Cloud Gallery over the 9th & 10th of November. See their website for more details. www.windsorcontemporaryartfair.co.uk
Twiggy Goes Pop.
Twiggy Goes Pop. A Recent Commission by the artist for a collector who owns his original Kate Moss `Pop` painting (2012). This acrylic painting of Twiggy was created to take pride of place on her wall next to her Kate Moss. She was after a `Supermodel` set by the artist and that's exactly what she got. Now available as a Limited Edition print. While the artist was engrossed in Twiggy as his subject matter he created a new Tattoo piece to coincide with this release.
Pulp Fiction Commission.
Pulp Fiction: JJ recently completed a 6ft commissioned painting for a collector who wanted the artists take on the dance scene from the cult classic film "Pulp Fiction" This print release coincides with the release of the book: `Pulp Fiction: The Complete Story of Quentin Tarantino's Masterpiece` which also features work by the artist. This image will be available very shortly as a Limited Edition Print in two sizes through gallery stockists in the UK. Watch this space.
Hoxton Street Studios Solo Gallery Show.
Hoxton Street Studios Gallery Night in with JJ Adams at Hoxton Street Studios in Shoreditch, London. Sponsored by Absolut Vodka and Hoxton Street Studios, it was a great evening with buyers and collectors having a chance to discuss the artwork with JJ and to see some of his work up close. JJ also pulled limited edition screenprints on the night with his own take on the Hoxton Street Studios Bear Logo. JJ's work is now on permanent display on the walls in all four of Hoxton's photographic studios.
The Manchester Buy Art Fair.
The Manchester Buy Art Fair was a success with work by JJ on display at Cloud Gallery's stand. Mikey North from Coronation street turned up to buy two original pieces as well as Shaun Ryder buying the piece "Down to Business" to go above his bed no less. JJ made an appearance on the Friday night and did some personalisations for both celebrities and for other buyers. All in all it was a fantastic event and looking forward to next years. Tweeter of the day: "Stand out artist yesterday had to be JJ Adams, everything else seemed a bit safe, but this guy stepped it up! #GreatArt" - JHolmes17
Stylist Magazine Feature.
"Stylist" Magazine, a nationwide british women's lifestyle magazine features JJ's piece "The Queen" as the main image for a column advertising the Manchester Buy Art Fair on the 26th-29th of September 2013.
Original Paintings.
Two Originals paintings by JJ sent to Cloud Gallery Fine Art in Worthing. The Jimi Hendrix Original painting in Liquitex Acrylic and Montana Spraypaint on Canvas and the Winston Churchill Artist Original complete with added barbed wire and spray painted frame by the artist.
Hoxton Street Studios
London based `Hoxton Street Studios` have chosen works by JJ Adams to display on the walls in all four of their photographic and film studios in Hoxton and Shoreditch in East London. www.hoxtonstreetstudios.co.uk
Tides of Brentwood, Essex...
"Tides" of Brentwood in Essex have had a few celebrities drop in to admire and buy work by JJ. Tides is an interior home boutique right in the centre of Brentwood and sells prints by the artist as well as a range of incredible french style furniture and contemporary home accessories.
Grand Designs Live.
Recent work by JJ was showcased by Eyeball Gallery at Grand Designs Live at the Excel in London. With a footfall of over 100,000 people it was a very busy show, JJ visited the stand to meet existing collectors and new buyers, the show was a huge success and eyeball gallery even had a few surprise television celebrities dropping by to purchase limited edition prints.
