Yayoi Kusama - Victoria Miro

After seeing the work of Yayoi Kusama at the Tate show a couple of years ago I became an instant fan. I popped along last week to see her latest exhibition 'Pumpkins' at the Victoria Miro gallery.

Here's what you can expect to see and some of my favourite works. 

The artist - Yayoi Kusama

Photo: Victoria Miro Gallery, London/ Ota Fine Arts, Tokyo/ Yayoi Kusama Studio Inc. Copyright: Yayoi Kusama

Yayoi Kusama with her latest work. 

Photo: Gautier Deblonde

 Yayoi Kusama, 'Eyes of Mine', 2010

Yayoi Kusama, 'Horse Play in Woodstock, a happening', 1967

From the above work until now, she continues to produce powerful transformative work. Her dedication to her art is truly inspirational. 

Of all the works at the Victoria Miro I have to say the piece above was my favourite. 

Yayoi Kusama, 'Pumpkin', 2014 

Photo:Victoria Miro Gallery

You can also check out Yayoi Kusama reading her poem 'On Pumpkins', 2010

Victoria Miro, 16 Wharf Road, London, N1 7RW

www.victoria-miro.com

'Pumpkins' shows 16 September - 19 December 2014

Guac and Roll Illustration

The first of many illustrated recipes on the wonderful Guac and Roll blog.
What a pleasure it was to do and what a delicious recipe to try!

My thanks to Guac and Roll creator Ava for inviting me to contribute to her blog - a must visit destination for any food lover and especially one who is a vegan.
This amazing woman makes me (not a vegan) want to convert every time she shares a recipe.

Stay tuned for more to come from Guac and Roll and some more wonderful illustration.

www.shakeguacandroll.com 
@guacandrolluk

Malaysia

Places I visited:
Penang
Langkawi
Kota Kinabalu


Visit Malaysia 2014
Visit Malaysia Site

Presenting JUMP&FLY - Urban Outfitters White City

My latest project JUMP&FLY goes up on Urban Outfitters White City store for a short slot...
and there's only one more month to go!

I can't stress how much more you get from looking at them in person but if you can't visit the store here's some photos for a quick look. 
Pieces are for sale and once they are gone they are gone!

#texture #print #pattern

All the pieces you see here are for sale.
For sales please contact me directly at s.samsoodin@gmail.com.

Work in Urban Outfitters White City, Westfield

Quick update...
my work in Urban Outfitters White City, Westfield store has moved up to the first floor on the massive wall at the fitting rooms..
Pictures and more work to come soon!

The Horniman Museum Part 2

JUMP + FLY Colour & Print

Here's some inspiration and research from a project I am currently working on - JUMP + FLY.
I have fallen in love with these amazing prints and colours, while researching frogs, toads and birds.

Stay tuned for developing work ...