AOAP Interview with Artist of the Month; Alan Fears
Alan Fears has been interviewed and featured as the artist of the month by Artonapostcard, you can read the exclusive interview below:
From AOAP: Artist of the Month: Alan Fears
This March Alan Fears is our artist of the month. Alan was shortlisted in both 2018 and 2020 for The John Moores Painting Prize – a biennial award for the best contemporary painting. He was also the featured cover and portfolio artist of the 2019 summer issue of the prestigious literary and art magazine, the Paris Review.
‘A naive artist, a graphic artist, a pop artist… I am a slice of each. My style is simple and direct. The theme in most of my art revolves around reminding myself, and everybody else, how great and stupid humans can be and therefore how great and stupid life can be’ – Alan Fears
The Art of the 7″ : Secret 7 Auction
We are thrilled that Alan Fears was selected to take part in this years Secret 7 auction:
“War Child is bringing back the much-loved Secret 7” to provide vital support to children affected by conflict.
Secret 7” takes 7 tracks from 7 musicians and presses each one 100 times onto 7” vinyl. We then invite creatives from around the world to submit artwork for the vinyl sleeves. 700 unique sleeves are exhibited at NOW Gallery, in March 2024, before being made available for to bid on via Peggy. The visual artist and track are a mystery until the record is sold.That’s War Child’s Secret 7”.
Alan chose Paul McCartney’s ‘Pipes of Peace’ sleeve #400:
The Art of the Calendar: Alan Fears 2024 Calendar
It’s Here!! Time to turn that frown upside down and let your eyes roll around on the new Alan Fears 2024 Calendar…
A3 ringbinder calendar with 12 pages printed on 250gsm silk paper.
Art On A Postcard – Winter Auction 2023
We are thrilled that Alan Fears has again been selected to take part in this years 2023 Art on a postcard auction. There are 4 x postcards available, the lot numbers are 154 – 157.
‘Art on a Postcard’s (AOAP) ninth edition of our Autumn/Winter auction features over 500 works and six guest curators: Frankie Shea of Moniker Projects; Ell Pennick, director of Guts Gallery; gallerist Ed Cross; Millie Foster, director of Gillian Jason Gallery; Katherine Kittoe of Kittoe Contemporary; and comedian and art critic Verity Babbs. .‘
AnonArtProject – Charity Auction Postcards
Alan Fears donated 3 x pieces of his work for the #AnonArtProject which helped to raise over £100k for @heartresearchuk this year.
Art On A Postcard – Alan Fears Greeting Cards
Alan Fears has teamed up with Art on a Postcard to offer 6 of his paintings as a series of original greeting cards. All proceeds go to raise money for The Hepatitis C Trust.
‘Alan Fears is a versatile artist who has merged the styles of naive, graphic, and pop art. His work revolved around the contrasting nature of human existence, showcasing the greatness and stupidity inherent in life. Through simplicity and directness, Fears conveyed his message, reminding viewers of the paradoxes that define our shared journey. His art encapsulated the vibrant colors of greatness and the stark lines of folly, leaving a lasting impression..‘
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