Chris Gravett

Last night I photographed the opening night of All You'll Ever Need an exhibition by David Shillinglaw . I'd  been looking forward to it ever since Joanna Dudderidge, the director of the exhibition, invited me to shoot the evening. As Joanna is a brilliant photographer herself I felt priviliged to be asked. Add to that the fact that Adam and Jo from the Travelling Band  were doing an accoustic set during the evening and you'll understand why I was excited.

I was aware of David's work but had never either met him or seen his art other than online. 

This is typical of David's work. You can get a clear understanding of All You'll Ever Need here . 

Below is David explaining in detail to some early visitors. The gallery, East Gallery, 214 Brick Lane London E1 6SA, was rammed with fifiteen minutes of opening and remained so until well after it was supposed to have closed. A credit to cement-gallery , a primarily online gallery who promote a dozen or more 'graphic' artists including David.

Both David and his work are amazing, his endless enthusiasm and energy last night were reflected in his work on display.

The gallery was constantly full both inside....

....and spilt over to the street outside.

Here's David showing interest in his own work..

 

....and here are a couple of viewers intrigued by his work.

And as I said The Travelling Band, represented by Jo and Adam, did an accoustic set. I've seen their set described today as the "very tasty icing and a great cake" - I couldn't put it better.

The Travelling Band have moved on to a festival in Scotland today BUT All You Ever Need continues in Brick Lane until 4th September. I recommend that you make the effort to pay a visit, you will definately not be disappointed.

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Before I sign off, those who know me will understand, after an enjoyable evening, great atmosphere and lovely people, followed by a little after show, I am bound to make new friends. So as I made my way down Brick Lane this lovely couple and their friends for some reason thought I was a DJ!!!!

Between phone calls we passed some time together. So much time I missed my train home!