Phil Ashcroft is a painter and graphic artist based in London. Posts will be added here on an irregular basis in 2012 - more info at
http://www.philashcroft.com
May 03
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Gamma Proforma are “about to drop the throbbing gristle that is Birdhead’s debut album. Pleasure Centre features 10 sonic bolts of riff laden, synth-smokin’ groove” with cover artwork by myself. There’s a limited number of vinyl copies, each comes with a print of my cover art. Don’t miss out…

Gamma Proforma are “about to drop the throbbing gristle that is Birdhead’s debut album. Pleasure Centre features 10 sonic bolts of riff laden, synth-smokin’ groove” with cover artwork by myself. There’s a limited number of vinyl copies, each comes with a print of my cover art. Don’t miss out…

Apr 10
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I have my work included in this new book, Futurism 2.0 published by Gamma Proforma available now. Examining the evolution of abstract urban art, it is curated and compiled by Rob Swain with an essay by Daniel Feral

Heavy duty hardback edition is limited to only 250 copies for sale, 180 full colour pages the book also includes a signed, numbered A4 limited edition giclee print by yours truly. 

Artists include: Augustine Kofie, Phil Ashcroft, Boris Tellegen (Delta), James Choules (sheOne), Matt W. Moore, Mark Lyken, Sat One, Christopher Derek Bruno, Moneyless, Mr Jago, Nawer, O. Two, Morten Andersen, Keith Hopewell(Part2ism), Jaybo Monk, Poesia, Derm, Jerry Inscoe (Joker), Remi/Rough, Carlos Mare, Clemens Behr, Stendec, Juice 126, Sebastien Preschoux

RRP £39.99

http://www.futurism2-0.com/index.php/the-book

Mar 16
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Birdhead drop their new single, ‘Silent is the Crow’ some sonic doom! With apt artwork from Phil Ashcroft. More noise here!
You can also check their new health and fitness video there!

Birdhead drop their new single, ‘Silent is the Crow’ some sonic doom! With apt artwork from Phil Ashcroft. More noise here!

You can also check their new health and fitness video there!

Dec 31
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Nov 20
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If by chance you are in Paris on Saturday 8 - Sunday 9 December, 15.00 -19.00 do pop by…address 5 rue du Dahomey 75011….

If by chance you are in Paris on Saturday 8 - Sunday 9 December, 15.00 -19.00 do pop by…address 5 rue du Dahomey 75011….

Oct 07
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I will be exhibiting limited edition lightboxes in Christie’s Multiplied Art Fair 2012 with BEARSPACE.
Christie’s South Kensington, 85 Old Brompton Road, London SW7 3LD (Friday 12 - Monday 15 October 2012) www.multipliedartfair.com
Exhibiting artists include Suzanne Moxhay, Jane Ward, Seung Pyo Hong, Phil Ashcroft, Anastasia Shin, Alma Tichner Wood, Cheryl Field.

I will be exhibiting limited edition lightboxes in Christie’s Multiplied Art Fair 2012 with BEARSPACE.

Christie’s South Kensington, 85 Old Brompton Road, London SW7 3LD (Friday 12 - Monday 15 October 2012) www.multipliedartfair.com

Exhibiting artists include Suzanne Moxhay, Jane Ward, Seung Pyo Hong, Phil Ashcroft, Anastasia Shin, Alma Tichner Wood, Cheryl Field.

Aug 27
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I have been invited to participate in this group exhibition Futurism 2.0.
Artists include: Augustine Kofie, Phil Ashcroft, Boris Tellegen (Delta), James Choules (sheOne), Matt W. Moore, Mark Lyken, Sat One, Christopher Derek Bruno, Moneyless, Mr Jago, Nawer, O. Two, Morten Andersen, Keith Hopewell(Part2ism), Jaybo Monk, Poesia, Derm, Jerry Inscoe (Joker), Remi/Rough, Clemens Behr, Carlos Mare and more…

Launch Night: Thursday 27 September 2012

RSVP: events@gammaproforma.com
Public Opening: Friday 28 September, the gallery will be open to the public all day. DJ’s and drinks from 6pm.
Exhibition Dates: Thursday 27 September - Wednesday 3 October 2012

Address: Blackall Studios, 73 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4QS

An exhibition catalogue and limited edition book are available to pre-order now. Further details on all the artists, exhibition, catalogue, book and related activities can be found here: www.futurism2-0.com

I have been invited to participate in this group exhibition Futurism 2.0.

Artists include: Augustine Kofie, Phil Ashcroft, Boris Tellegen (Delta), James Choules (sheOne), Matt W. Moore, Mark Lyken, Sat One, Christopher Derek Bruno, Moneyless, Mr Jago, Nawer, O. Two, Morten Andersen, Keith Hopewell(Part2ism), Jaybo Monk, Poesia, Derm, Jerry Inscoe (Joker), Remi/Rough, Clemens Behr, Carlos Mare and more…

Launch Night: Thursday 27 September 2012

RSVP: events@gammaproforma.com

Public Opening: Friday 28 September, the gallery will be open to the public all day. DJ’s and drinks from 6pm.

Exhibition Dates: Thursday 27 September - Wednesday 3 October 2012

Address: Blackall Studios, 73 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4QS

An exhibition catalogue and limited edition book are available to pre-order now. Further details on all the artists, exhibition, catalogue, book and related activities can be found here: www.futurism2-0.com

Aug 06
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studio in progress…

studio in progress…

Jul 30
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studio works in progress…

studio works in progress…

Jul 08
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studio works in progress

studio works in progress

Jun 19
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Birdhead - Tourist (Remixes)Release Date: 2012-06-25 Birdhead have been tipped for 2012 by BBC Radio’s ‘Introducing’ show and continually plugged by Vic Galloway for their Kraftwerk meets Krautrock hi-energy sound. That same sound recently landed them a support slot with Death in Vegas.Remixes on the EP come via Monosapiens, Tiny Casino and Audiosyncracy who cover everything from the funky break to the tec rewire.
Artwork courtesy yours truly…listen and purchase here:
http://www.gammaproforma.com/index.php?option=com_rokecwid&view=ecwid&Itemid=75#ecwid:category=758346&mode=product&product=12600843

Birdhead - Tourist (Remixes)
Release Date: 2012-06-25

Birdhead have been tipped for 2012 by BBC Radio’s ‘Introducing’ show and continually plugged by Vic Galloway for their Kraftwerk meets Krautrock hi-energy sound. That same sound recently landed them a support slot with Death in Vegas.

Remixes on the EP come via Monosapiens, Tiny Casino and Audiosyncracy who cover everything from the funky break to the tec rewire.

Artwork courtesy yours truly…listen and purchase here:

http://www.gammaproforma.com/index.php?option=com_rokecwid&view=ecwid&Itemid=75#ecwid:category=758346&mode=product&product=12600843

Jun 07
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Latest issue of Digital Arts (July 2012) contains a feature on how I create my vector-based graphic landscapes…

Latest issue of Digital Arts (July 2012) contains a feature on how I create my vector-based graphic landscapes…

May 23
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Three limited edition screenprints - Yeti Over Mount Fuji XIII (Moonlit), Krypton and Day of the Yeti - are half price until midnight on Monday 28th May 2012.
To order yours now and complete the set click here

Three limited edition screenprints - Yeti Over Mount Fuji XIII (Moonlit), Krypton and Day of the Yeti - are half price until midnight on Monday 28th May 2012.

To order yours now and complete the set click here

May 05
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Just stumbled across this - Scrawl Collective’s Ric Blackshaw introducing the Scion Space LA Scrawl show from 2008…

May 01
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A recent mini-interview on Russian site My Moleskine. I don’t use Moleskin books but that didn’t seem to matter. Its all in Russian - using Google translate it says “London artist is Phil Ashcroft poised between two worlds: the real and fictional. Contrasting colors, sharp edges, nuclear plants, the ruins and the complete absence of people in jobs.” - I found that last bit quite amusing, I guess its true though…
http://www.mymoleskine.ru/2012/04/ostro-socialnyj-strit-art/

A recent mini-interview on Russian site My Moleskine. I don’t use Moleskin books but that didn’t seem to matter. Its all in Russian - using Google translate it says “London artist is Phil Ashcroft poised between two worlds: the real and fictional. Contrasting colors, sharp edges, nuclear plants, the ruins and the complete absence of people in jobs.” - I found that last bit quite amusing, I guess its true though…

http://www.mymoleskine.ru/2012/04/ostro-socialnyj-strit-art/