There is soon to be an exhibition in Yeovil of the late Wilf’s artwork. Amongst other works Wilf created the artwork that was used on all the Mob’s vinyl sleeves as well as some other early All The Madmen record releases, The Review, Andy Stratton etc.
At the moment the exhibition has collated some artwork which was painted before the existence of The Mob and All The Madmen records and there is also a fair bit of artwork that was painted after The Mob disbanded up until Wilf sadly passed on.
The exhibition is in need of any original Mob / All The Madmen record artwork and both Joanne and Graham have been busy putting out feelers to try to get this original material so he can get it displayed. If that original material has not been traced or if it found that the material has been destroyed then sleeved copies of the records that Wilf’s artwork appears on will be displayed instead.
If anyone has any Wilf artwork that may be of interest and would like it to be included in the exhibition then please contact Graham Moores at grimbol@o2.co.uk .
Two paintings that were kept safe and sound by Mark from The Mob, are the original artwork for the ‘Let The Tribe Increase’ LP which adorns the wall of his cabin up in the hills near Bristol and an earlier painting from 1978 that shows a young girl in front of lined up police. Hopefully those two examples of Wilf’s artwork will be lent out and displayed at the exhibition.
If anyone knows anyone who may be able to help Joanne and Graham on their quest to fill up this exhibition then please get in touch with him on the email link in red above or if you prefer let KYPP know either on a public comment or privately via the contact option.
Thanks.
Trunt
August 30, 2011 at 10:01 amWhat a great idea, to have an exhibition of Wilfs art work, it’s been a long time coming. Only shit thing is it’s a bit far for me to travel. How about putting the exhibition on, on the day of the Mob gig in London, that would pull the punters in. Would there be a chance of getting a poster from the show (as above, advertising the show) for my collection. will pay any costs. Thanks
Penguin • Post Author •
September 7, 2011 at 11:14 pmThe Mob will be performing with Idiot Strength on Friday 14th October at the Quicksilver Mail pub in Yeovil. This event is in turn to celebrate the works of Wilf who along with Steve Batty (as Cracked Image Graffix) supplied the artwork to all The Mob’s records during the original lifetime of the band.
The Wilf exhibition is being shown in Yeovil at the Octogan Theatre between 3rd to 17th October so the most perfect idea is to go to both events over that weekend.
Ticket details will be available shortly.
KERRIE SMITH
October 28, 2011 at 4:49 amWOULD HAVE LOVED TO HAVE BEEN THERE, I USED TO HANG WITH WILF WHEN I WAS AT YEOVIL ART SCHOOL, ALSO MARK FROM THE MOB, USED TO PAINT HIS NAILS BLACK AND ASSIST HIM WITH THE PEROXIDE BOTTLE!!!! WILL HAVE TO LOOK THROUGH SOME OLD BOXES OF LETTERS WHEN IM NEXT IN UK.WILF GAVE ME QUITE A FEW OF HIS PEN AND INK DRAWINGS THAT HE MADE ALL WITH 1000’S OF DOTS. HAVE LIVED IN USA FOR THE PAST 25 YEARS……HE WAS SO CREATIVE AND VERY SHY IN THOSE DAYS.
DavidM
January 2, 2012 at 11:39 pmMAXIMUM ROCKNROLL have just included a review of the exhibition on their web page. See here: http://maximumrocknroll.com/2011/12/31/wow-what-a-show-17/
AL Puppy
January 5, 2012 at 8:46 amThanks for the link David – it is an excellent review.
DavidM
January 5, 2012 at 11:37 pmOnly happy to share.