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CORSETRY PART 5 from ralph pink on Vimeo.
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In this tutorial learn how to transfer your paper pattern to your material (Coutil – corset foundation). Includes marking techniques for darts, notches & grain line, including some more random theory. Part 5 in a whole series of tutorials on Corsetry construction.
OTHER CORSETRY TUTORIALS & BLOGS:
http://bridgesonthebody.blogspot.com/ A comprehensive look at traditional corsetry and construction – simply stunning! a must see.
CREATING CONTEMPORARY ANTIQUES
A MUST SEE…. FOR COOL, COLOURFUL, CUTTING EDGE, INTERIOR TEXTILES & DESIGN
Zara Siddiqui-Lester is the brains behind the colour union, an innovative company that produces bespoke textiles and furnishings and zany original art
Zara Siddiqui-Lester is founder and designer at The Colour Union.
Zara is an iconoclastic designer (one of the industries unsung heroes, Selvedge Magazine)
with an inexhaustible source of ideas. Her work is not just a style but an attitude to life and creativity. She is fascinated by the interplay of mixing colours and the visual impact her designs create. ‘The Colour Union’ is true to its name with Zara’s trade mark
uninhibited use of colour combinations and eclectic imagery. Colour has been proven to have positive effects on mood, energy and morale and Zara’s aim is that her zany work provides some colour therapy to her customers whilst adding humour and drama to soulless spaces. ‘Creating contemporary Antiques’ is the company ‘tag’!
“I want to mix the old fashion tradition of products lovingly hand-made with the ‘state of the art’ innovation of digital printing. My work is all about contradiction”
Zara has distilled a lifetime of experience and reflection into three definitive collections all demonstrating an expressive use of colour, type, space and bold pattern.
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CORSETRY PART 3 from ralph pink on Vimeo.
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This tutorial shows you how to scan your pattern pieces into Photoshop and then digitise them in illustrator to create a finished basic pattern. If you are new to my tutorials then please see my existing tutorial:
<DIGITAL PATTERN CUTTING IN ILLUSTRATOR>
This will explain all the tools you will need to complete CORSETRY PART 3.
OTHER CORSETRY TUTORIALS & BLOGS:
http://bridgesonthebody.blogspot.com/ A comprehensive look at traditional corsetry and construction – simply stunning! a must see.
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CORSETRY PART 1 from ralph pink on Vimeo.
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In this tutorial, I show you how to map out a corset pattern on a full length mannequin, using ticker tape. This is the first part in this series. If you don’t have a mannequin this tutorial will not be particularly helpful, but later in the series I will show you how to construct the corset using traditional corset techniques, which you can then apply to an existing bought pattern or one of the free patterns on my website.
OTHER CORSETRY TUTORIALS & BLOGS:
http://bridgesonthebody.blogspot.com/ A comprehensive look at traditional corsetry and construction – simply stunning! a must see.
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CORSETRY PART 2 from ralph pink on Vimeo.
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This tutorial shows you how to utilise your mapped ticker tape lines and start tracing off your pattern pieces using interfacing or Vilene in a similar way to tracing paper. This is PART 2 in a whole series of tutorials detailing corsetry construction using traditional methods.
OTHER CORSETRY TUTORIALS & BLOGS:
http://bridgesonthebody.blogspot.com/ A comprehensive look at traditional corsetry and construction – simply stunning! a must see.
The Couture Line Up from ralph pink on Vimeo.
This is an overview of pretty much everything I’ve been doing for the last two months in terms of design work and print development. This overview gives you a detailed account of my couture collection and a basic idea of colour, styling, theme, etc.
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IM BACK! from ralph pink on Vimeo.
Michelle Haswell – Graphic designer & Fashion Blogger:
I’ m loving this ladies work, very slick, very professional. Not sure why i am posting this but just love the blog, great for inspiration and links.. Check it out she has quite a substantial site and following.
Also click here for her < FASHION BLOG >
Rogelio Naranjo | This guy’s work blows my mind, what an amazing illustrator. I especially love the image below! such a powerful message yet so simple. these are the ideas that can’t be manufactured.. Sorry if that sounds stupid!
Click the image to see Ephemera assemblyman’s Blog for more awesome images from this artist…
Thanks Assemblyman!!!
The Beta Fashion project was launched with the goal of creating unique and affordable clothing for fashion forward individuals. We have established a new model for the fashion design process – contemporary fashion created on an open platform in collaboration with designers from around the world. More than just a fashion label, we wanted to start a new design initiative that would change the way fashion is created and consumed.
It is our belief that fashion should be as exciting to create as it is to wear. We give a voice to emerging and established designers by offering them an opportunity to participate in our design projects. This platform is available for the entire Beta Fashion community to view, comment and help decide which designs will become reality. In doing so we break away from the physical restrictions of a traditional studio environment, opening up a world of possibilities for our fashion and those who contribute to its creation.
Our skilled design team has developed clean, sophisticated key pieces which utilise our growing collection of print to its full potential. We want to offer women exciting, forward, yet wearable fashion, available in limited editions. A good print speaks volumes and when produced to the highest standard can transform well-cut shapes into pieces of exceptional beauty. An item bought from Beta Fashion is a truly unique piece of designer fashion but at an affordable price, with the money being used to nurture an ever-growing talent pool.
Michael Wheler | Professional photographer London
Based in Bermondsey (my area) he might as well be familly, check him out for great deals and much more!
NEW WEBSITE:
www.michaelwheelerphoto.com
50 Best photoshop brushes ever!
Check out Smashing magazine for this awesome collection they have put together.
Helped me no end!
Enjoy
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EPISODOE 8 STAGE 2 EXPERIMENTING WITH FRUIT from ralph pink on Vimeo.
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The next step in my Print research and development.
This video demonstrates my experimentation with fruit to create interesting colorful prints. This is not the end of my development; these prints will be photographed and further manipulated in Photoshop and Illustrator to create a whole range of interesting, new prints.
Stay tuned for the next stage coming soon.
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EPISODE 12 DESIGN PART 1 from ralph pink on Vimeo.
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An introduction to MY design process, and all the things I need to start designing, if you get bored easily then this possibly isn’t one to watch as it’s just me talking nonsense (possibly valuable nonsense!).
This video explains Part 2 of “The Design Process.” recommend you watch….
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EPISODE 12 DESIGN PART 2 from ralph pink on Vimeo.
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This video is part 2 of 2 in the “Design Process” series.
Drugs:
The video explains in a rather unusually visual way, how I create an atmosphere and mindset that allows me to design creatively and fluidly. This video is my first attempt at creative filming, so be kind. Unfortunately it didn’t turn out quite like I imagined it would, but then I really don’t have much experience.
Design:
The second half of this video is a speeded up look at me designing. These designs focus on the ideas that have emerged in my work so far and are largely un-detailed concentrating on silhouette and balance, rather than detail. I have only displayed about 10 designs, considering it would take forever to show them all.
I hope you enjoy the video it took some time to produce, even though it is a bit shit!
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Episode 9 Angel antiques market from ralph pink on Vimeo.
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A quick trip round the antiques markets in Angel, london to see if i can find some more specific research on beading, lace, trims, and prints.
video includes a little piece on honiton & bobin lace also an inside look at ‘Pennies’ vintage clothing shop.
A full explanation of this video and how it fits into the grand scheme of things will follow.
London Antique Textile fair..
“September 26th will see the launch of the Textile Society’s London Antique Textile Fair, at Kensington Town Hall, London.
For nearly twenty years we have held an annual antique fair in the North West. The ATF is our most important fund raising event, and it has funded various awards and bursaries for students, museums and academics.”
A second successful fair will allow us to have even more impact with grants and awards.
THE FIRST & THE BEST Vintage Fashion Fair in London – established in 1999.
The London Vintage Fashion Fairs organised by P & A Antiques Ltd are an inspiration to fashionistas and an unbeatable source of one-off bargains.
The fair takes place approximately every four to five weeks. For fair dates, please see their calendar
Admission fee:
£5.00 from 10am to 5pm
£10.00 from 8am to 10am
Venue:
Hammersmith Town Hall, King Street, London W6
Bex Glover:
Bex Glover is a graphic designer, artist & illustrator living and working in Bristol, UK.
Also check out: http://www.severnstudios.co.uk/
Pomme Chan:
Really cool illustration not only fashion but text and graphics, love this work, got check it out!
Born and educated in Bangkok, Pomme completed her BA in Interior Design at Silpakorn University before working at the Bangkok offices of both WPP’s DY&R and Grey as a graphic designer. In 2002 she relocated to the UK for a Foundation in Graphic Design and Communication at the London College of Communication.
Also check out her website: http://www.pommepomme.com
Marguerite Sauvage:
Stunning fashion illustrations and much more go check her out, really beautifull work. Am so jealous of this lady’s talent.
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Adding prints and graphics with a clipping mask from ralph pink on Vimeo.
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This tutorial shows you how to import repeating prints, placement prints and retro graphics into your CADs. There is also a quick explanation about clipping masks. (this tutorial is part 3 of How to CAD).
More about brushes from ralph pink on Vimeo.
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This tutorial explains a little about the courtesy pack I have provided, and how to use the existing brushes that I have created for you. (Part 5 in How to CAD tutorial).
Adding prints and graphics with a clipping mask from ralph pink on Vimeo.
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This tutorial shows you how to import repeating prints, placement prints, and retro graphics into your CADs. There is also a quick explanation about clipping masks.
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The Basics of CAD & a bit about texture from ralph pink on Vimeo.
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How to create a basic garment illustration from a template or hand drawn sketch. Also includes a quick introduction to using layers and adding texture to create a more dynamic CAD. (Stage 1 in the How to CAD tutorial).
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Applying colour, texture & shading from ralph pink on Vimeo.
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This tutorial shows you how to utilize various textures and add colour quickly to create depth and a sense of reality to your CADs.
I also show you how to turn your coloured textures onto swatches.
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Adding details and trims by creating a brush from ralph pink on Vimeo.
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This tutorial shows you how to create a brush that will allow you to build hundreds of custom trims, graphics and effects. (must see tutorial)
Version 1.1: A ‘One piece dress block’ has been added. The “Measurement Generator”, is a very simple program to use.
It is designed to automatically calculate manually-INPUT-body-measurements and output a simple user friendly guide; consisting of accurate measurements and instructions required to draft your block quickly in illustrator.
Level: Novice/ Basic ,
Requirements:
Microsoft Excel or Open Office.org Calc – Free download: simulates Microsoft office suite
How to use the “Measurement Generator”To View, edit and print this document.
Simply print this document from the printer and computer you intend to use. (Please once printed this documnet can only be used with that specific printer/ computer)
Read full instructions before use. Level: Novice/ Basic Requirements: Adobe Reader – To view and print this file.
Inkscape:
Inkscape is a free Open Source vector graphics illustration application that works similar to Adobe Illustrator. A vector graphics application allows you to create images by drawing geometrical shapes like rectangles, elipses, lines, and curves with your computers mouse or a graphics tablet.
Check it out!
Suggested by: Abigail via e-mail. Many thanks!
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Naoto Hattori: www.wwwcomcom.com
Surrealist artist/ painter. Check him out for the weird and wonderful.
John John Jesse is an illustrative painter from New York City‘s Lower East Side in the Juxtapozgonzo-pop vein. He often shows with artists like Esao Andrews. Jesse has cited Gustav Klimpt, Carravagio, Béla Iványi-Grünwald, and Mark Ryden as influences
He painted the girls he grew up with, citing the punk lifestyle of girls and drugs. Most of the people featured in his work are friends of his. They are generally nude or partially disrobed, in situations that are both fantastical and gritty. Jesse has, to date, two self declared series of renderings. The first consisting of black & white drawings he calls the “Baby Demonica” series and the second, full color paintings he calls the “Demonica Erotica” series.
Jesse also played bass in the New York Crust punk band Nausea and designed posters and album art for bands like Agnostic Front. He is a former guitar player for the band Morning Glory.
Christopher De Gabriele:
Womenswear | Autumn Winter 2010 Collection:
A Gorgeous collection of luxury wear including new garments for Spring Summer 2011.
Watch this space.
Polyvore.com
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Polyvore is the best place to discover or start fashion trends. Browse and shop looks created by a global community of independent trendsetters.
Thanks to Abigail England for her suggestion…
fantastic site, check it out!
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Tutorial 2 stage 2 adding to or ammending a print from ralph pink on Vimeo.
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This video shows you how I have changed my original print template by adding in more leaves. vines and brambles to create a more dense print. Various tools are used along the way… check it out.
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Tutorial 2 applying filters and background from ralph pink on Vimeo.
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This tutorial will show you in reasonable detail how to apply filters to your basic print template, allowing you to create various different effects from one print. This tutorial also explains how to add a grunge background to further develop your print.
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Episode 8: stage 2 applying filters from ralph pink on Vimeo.
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This video gives you an overview of my work with filters in Photoshop. It displays a basic introduction to the potential of filters in print making. If you would like to see more then please check out the accompanying tutorial:
Tutorial 2: stage 2 applying filters and background
Wix webdesign tool
WIX
This is another increadible site. I built my portfolio using this software.
Very simple to use and create excellent flash websites for free. Greta for online photo presentations etc.
However because it’s flash it’s not SEO friendly.
Enjoy!
Prezi
Prezi
Holy shit i love this tool..
The simplest way to present your work in a fluid, dynamic, stunning way. This shits on powerpoint and any other software out there. It seems to be limitless in it’s potential. will be utilising this bad boy very soon ; ).
GO CHECK IT OUT THERE’S AN INTRO VIDEO TO SHOW YOU JUST HOW IT WORKS.
P.s massive qudo’s points to my friend Zsolts, for showing me this one!
Thanks man!
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Epsiode 8 satge2: ink, illustration & thinking about fruit from ralph pink on Vimeo.
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The first stage of actual print development!
Using my print as a template I start to, play around with inks and paints, to further develop and expand my print ideas.
This particular video displays one of the three different ways I am developing the print template. (Created in: “cutting, transforming & making a basic print”).
The Inks didn’t work out so well, but they have provided some nice ideas for other possible prints 
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Episode 8 Stage 2: Cutting, transforming & maiking a basic print (overview) from ralph pink on Vimeo.
About: A quick overview, to explain what happened next with our source roses taken in stage 1. This blog describes, the concept of cutting the roses from their background, then resizing and transforming these individual pics. We then start to build the finnished print template by use importing an existing background to help us place the roses in a realistic way.
A full tutorial acompanies this blog, please check it out: “Tutorial 2 stage 2“
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Tutorial 2 stage 2: Cutting, transforming & basic print development from ralph pink on Vimeo.
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Stage 2 in the print making from scratch process.
This video explains how I cut out and transform the roses from stage 1 using photoshop. I then demonstarte how to manipulate the cut out roses and add a layout template of leaves to better structure my print. The finnished result is a basic print, ready for development, in three ways which will be coming soon.
1. Tracing the print template by hand using caligraphy inks to create a more natural artistic print.
2. Utilising and combining the standard filters in photoshop to create a variety of different prints from the original template.
3. Scanning the result of print 1. into photoshop to further develop it with filters.
Roses and leaf template courtesy pack zip folder download. You will need winzip to extract these files.
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Epsiode 8: printmaking from scratch (stage 1) from ralph pink on Vimeo.
Stage 1: Details me taking various photos of flowers and leaves, to the theme tune of gardener’s world.
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EPISODE 6 from ralph pink on Vimeo.
About: A closer look at how I have developed the material and trims, bought in ‘Episode 4’; not only how they relate to my research but also how they might develop at a later stage in this project. Development includes: dip dying, tassels, embroideries, weaving and textural layers in black, cream and vintage pink that form the basis of my material development.Posted in Blog | Tags: Bermondsey couture, Bermondsey fashion designer, design, fashion, fashion design in London, fashion development, fashion research, fashion show Bermondsey, Fashion textile museum Bermondsey, Ftm Bermondsey, graduate fashion designers London, London fashion, London fashion designer, material, material development video, Ralph pink, the wall, video documentary bermondsey | 1 Comment »
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EPISODE 7 from ralph pink on Vimeo.
About: A calamitous collection of my research so far…After looking back I realise I haven’t really described my ideas and explained my research in much depth. So this video is to outline my current stage of research and the emerging themes within. Since I am at a stage of limbo with my research it might not be particularly clear what direction it is all going in…. But hey! it all makes sense to me and hopefully it will to you at some stage in the future.
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a link to the ownderfull site that is fashion incubator
Starting a clothing line? Are you a designer or manufacturer of apparel or sewn products and want to run your company better? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Rub elbows with clothing industry professionals including manufacturers, sales reps, buyers, factors, sewing contractors, suppliers, pattern makers and designers. With over 1600 pages of content, you’re sure to find advice you can use today. Welcome!
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EPISODE 5 What we bought init’ from ralph pink on Vimeo.
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Part 2 of: Out and about in London (material research).
Check out what we bought throughout the day, including an explanation of how these material swatches will be developed into relevant ideas to develop my project further.
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EPISODE 4 from ralph pink on Vimeo.
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Out and about around London.. doing material research and generally skating and acting a fool..
please be aware this video is quite shaky might make you feel a bit sick..
unfortunately we couldn’t film in a lot of the material shops so this is a cut down version.. Also check out Episode 5 for the follow up to our day!
Patterns by Figgy’s is happy to introduce our first (of many) boy pattern! We are hosting this giveaway as part of “Boy Month” and as a thank you for supporting small business, handmade & boys.
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Episode 3 Refining & Developing (the wall) from ralph pink on Vimeo.
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In this video I explain a little about refining and developing my basic research to further understand the ever more aparent themes arising in my work.
This will help me to specifically choose what to research next. This will hopefully be the last written blog… I will be presenting them from now on!
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Part 3.1 Adding Seam Allowance from Ralph Pink on Vimeo.
This is seriously cool…. if you can pattern cut in illustrator….
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This tutorial shows you how to add a custom sized seam allowance to your digital patterns, in a few simple steps…. You’ll be amazed how beneficial this tools is… I almost cried with hapiness when i discovered this one..:)
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Part 3 Pattern Drafting from Ralph Pink on Vimeo.
Wow… this is a long one.
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This tutorial will show you the concept behind Digital pattern cutting using illustrator. this is a must see if you wish to edit and produce your own digital patterns.
P.s. sorry it’s so long, but it’s all necessary..
*UPDATE*
A huge thank you to Patrick (see below) for suggesting a plugin for Ai that allows you to measure curves (handy for that dreaded armhole measurement) please see the link below. To say thank you please check out Patrick’s Site:
Snap measure Plugin: http://www.nineblock.com/downloads.html
Patrick’s site: http://www.path-mode.co.uk/ Awesome!
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THE TECHNIQUES TAUGHT IN THE FOLLOWING TUTORIAL APPLIES TO BOTH MEN’S AND WOMEN’S GENERATORS.
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Tutorial1 Part2 Measurement Generator from Ralph Pink on Vimeo.
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A quick explanation about the Measurement Generator.
A small excel document i have produced to create calculations for customizable Basic Blocks…
Check it out..
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Tutorial1 part2 Printing a Pattern from ralph pink on Vimeo.
Link: Digital Pattern Cutting page
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This tutorial will show you how to import and print off a full size digital pattern, using Adobe Photoshop.
Please visit the “Patterns” menu to choose some free digital PDF patterns to download and use.
An art events movement run by a group of friends and collaborators representing different tribes in British society. MuTATE BRITAIN are The Mutoid Waste Company and The Cordy House Family.
We work together to take art out of the gallery and into the city – where it reaches and entertains a much broader swathe of society. Our governing principle began with Joe Rush and the Mutoid Waste Company – we mix art into a bigger event and make sure everyone enjoys it.
