January 2012
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PLAYSTATION INTERVIEW
I’ve been interviewed by Playstation about my work and my recent animated Playstation theme with Studio Output. You can read the whole article here:
http://uk.playstation.com/home/news/articles/detail/item447843/The-Studio-monthly-5/
You can download my theme here:
http://thestudio.studio-output.com/#2357881/Mark-Ward
December 2011
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NEW WEBSITE & STORE
Following my recent show at Kemistry Gallery, I’ve been busy working through the midnight hours creating a brand new website. I’ve updated my online portfolio with over 40 exciting new projects and have added a brand new store section. You’ll see new work for clients such as Nike, Stussy, Playstation and Mountain Dew, as well as a selection of new personal projects across...
September 2011
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REFUSE TO LOSE
I was in Liverpool with Nike yesterday, to compete against a crowd of runners. I had to beat them by painting a canvas in the time it took them to run 5k. It worked out I had roughly 25 minutes, so time was short!
I painted a slogan “Refuse To Lose” which nods back to running culture. Using Indian ink on canvas - 1 colour to keep things simple - It was super tight, but I’d like...
August 2011
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KNOWLEDGE MAGAZINE INTERVIEW
Kmag have been asking me the ins and outs of my work practice and posted up an interview with me on their site. You can see it here…
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eS PRODUCT - CLOSER LOOK
So eS gave me the chance to make my own small collection with them this season. I chose one of my personal favourite shoes - The La Brea - and worked up my signature colourway. Grey on the outside, and my bright yellow static pattern on the inside. Pretty much the same way my head works…
I also made a hooded herringbone harrington jacket with raglan sleeves. For me the perfect balance...
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BLUEPRINT X eS X MARK WARD BOARDS
The good guys at Blueprint have released a super limited deck to tie in with my current solo show at the Kemistry Gallery with eS. I grew up riding Blueprint wood so it’s great to have these decks available. The boards are super limited to a run of 35 and feature my artwork all over the top and bottom. They’re hand signed and numbered by yours truely.
They cost £50 and are 7 7/8...
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HUCK MAGAZINE - Indie spotlight
The good guys at Huck magazine have also been asking me a bunch of questions about my work and what the hell do I think I’m doing. You can see my responses online here.
Thanks guys!
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FRONT MAGAZINE INTERVIEW
The guys at Front magazine also caught up with me while I was still painting for my recent show. Very flattered with their headline - Praise The Ward… Thanks guys - In stores now!
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COMPLEX INTERVIEW
The guys over at Complex magazine caught up with me to interview me about my work and the recent eS collaboration. You can check it out here.
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JUXTAPOZ AD
In the September issue of Juxtapoz, the inside cover double page spread is dedicated to my collaboration with éS. The artwork in the background is on show in my solo show at the Kemistry Gallery in Shoreditch (43 Charlotte Rd - EC2A 3PD), on until the 18th August. Photo shot in my studio by the amazing Dom Marley:
éS presents: Mark Ward: As Seen On TV
Here’s a couple of quick snaps from my solo show opening at Kemistry Gallery yesterday. I’ll be posting some more pics up as soon as I get them. These are a mixture of the installation and the private view.
Thanks to everyone who came out last night, and to the great guys at éS and Blueprint for the support.
My show is on for a week (11th-18th August) so get down there and check it...
July 2011
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éS presents: Mark Ward: As Seen On TV
So I’ve been a little quiet of late - this is the reason why. I’ve working super hard on my upcoming solo show “As Seen on TV”. I’ve had the pleasure of working with éS on a signature pack and a solo show at the renowned Kemistry Gallery in Shoreditch. Here’s what the press release says…
éS presents: Mark Ward: As Seen On TV
To celebrate the launch of...
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CREATIVE REVIEW ILLUSTRATION ANNUAL
I’ve been so busy of late, I didn’t manage to post this up yet. I’ve been included in Creative Review’s Illustration Annual, with some work that I created for Stussy. I’m alongside some fantastic illustrators. If you haven’t done already, quickly go and treat yourself to a copy.
June 2011
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TOM VEK POSTER
The legend returns! After an amazing debut album a few years back, good friend and fellow college buddy Tom Vek returns to the arena with another stunner of an album. He asked me and a few fellow artists to illustrate his posters for his current tour. My poster has just been posted up over at Tom Vek, so I can now show you what I drew for the occasion. Tom Vek is playing Glasgow tonight - if...
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April 2011
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1000 PAPER CRANES FOR JAPAN
Show some support - Donate, download, print and fold to create an origami crane. Your donation directly helps out the troubled folks in Japan. Some amazing artists involved in this project, and I’m glad that I’ve had the opportunity to contribute. Go check it out here now: onethousandcranesforjapan.com
March 2011
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MARK WARD @ APPLE STORE LONDON
The ADC Young Guns Series is back at the Apple Store in London this March with Young Guns winner Mark Ward.
Mark is a London-based illustrator & designer, working internationally across a wide range of projects, including fashion, magazine covers, editorial and installations. Past projects include signature collections for Stussy, Burton Snowboards and Nike. Mark’s work mixes surreal...
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TYPE IT UP
I’ve been working with the good guys over at eS footwear, and I’ve just realized that these T’s I did for them a while back have been released this season.
Aptly named ‘The board series’ as they all play with subtle changes to the shape of a skate deck with phrases any skater worth their tweaked ankles would understand.
How often is it you see 3 skate legends...
February 2011
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GRANIMATOR iPAD APP
I’ve been working with the world famous ustwo to produce a signature artist pack for their amazing Granimator app
Granimator is a sound based wallpaper creator app for the iPad that offers users a fully immersive touch and sound experience. Draw, tap, pinch, drag and interact with the ridiculous amount of distorted elements I created to make your own insane compositions and...
January 2011
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ATLANTIC RECORDS GRAMMY AD
I created an advert for Atlantic Records congratulating all their artists for their achievements at the world famous Grammy awards - See it in the flesh in Billboard magazine. Probably one of the few times you’ll see the names ‘Megadeth’ and ‘Jay-Z’ in the same illustration…
December 2010
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MEDICOM BE@RBRICK 'SECRET ARTIST' - Series 21
I’ve been working with the guys over at MEDICOM TOY’s on their iconic BE@RBRICK series.
Spinning basketballs on my finger for eternity is something I’ve always wanted to be able to do, but just haven’t got the skills - I’ll never make a Harlem Globetrotter, but I can make my BE@RBRICK into one…
I’m in good company in this series with the likes of...
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'TIS THE SEASON...
The season is upon us - full of cheer and good times. I am of course talking about the snowboard season starting. I’ve been busy in the studio creating a series of work in conjunction with Rude Chalets.
Rude Chalets is the working on another level when it comes to accommodation in the Alps. These guys have everything you could possibly want, and are also the official Burton Snowboards test...
November 2010
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October 2010
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FAREWELL NYC
Waiting for my plane back home in JFK. Had an amazing trip. Thanks guys - on to the next one!
NYC - HERE I COME!
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September 2010
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BOYZ N THE WOOD
Dan Magee over at Blueprint Skateboards sent me this photo of some of the pro team taking a break and displaying their boards designed by yours truly. Good to see them put to good use. Available in all good skate stores now. Keep your eyes peeled for more Blueprint goodness soon…
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ADC YOUNG GUNS 8 WINNER
I’m very pleased to announce I’ve been included in the winners list of the ADC Young Guns 8. I’m in New York on the 7th October at the award party. I’ll be the one with a big smile on my face…
‘NEW YORK, September 15, 2010 — The Art Directors Club (www.adcglobal.org), the leading organization for integrated media and the first global creative...
July 2010
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THE HUNDREDS CHRONICLES
The guys over at The Hundreds in LA took some time out to interview me for their online magazine - The Chronicles. We talked about everything from cereal box characters to old skate graphics.
You can check it out here…
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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
Alexis from Love and Water International based in NYC has posted up a feature on my work. Giving an insight to the the thought process behind my work from a selection of projects. You can read it all here…
Thanks Alexis
June 2010
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April 2010
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