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Event Details

Inkygoodness&Created in Birminghampresent 'Midland Masters' - a series of three events featuring talks by local designers, illustrators and creative studios celebrating the creative talent of the Midlands and beyond, in association with Glug.

For the second edition of Glug Birmingham our focus turns to illustration and character design, presenting an evening of talks by leading artists and collectives at Digbeth warehouse venue Boxxed.

Expect creative workshops, live drawing, an exhibition, pop-up art market & street food vendors - located 2 minutes from The Custard Factory in the creative quarter of Digbeth; just a short stroll from the Bullring and Birmingham New Street station.

Speakers

Our six inspiring speakers from the Midlands & beyond:

Florence Blanchard /EMA + Bradbury & Blanchard Gallery

Sheffield based artist Florence Blanchard adopted the moniker ‘Ema’ in the early 90’s when she began spray-painting the walls of her hometown Montpellier (Fr), inspired by the worldwide graffiti phenomenon and its instantaneous appeal.

Utilizing acrylic, watercolor, silkscreen and spray-paint on canvas – Ema creates a world of abstract scenes populated by illustrative figures in a dream-like state. Now based in Sheffield where she co-owns Bradbury & Blanchardprinting studio and gallery, she continues to explore themes of symbolism, and science fiction.

'The Outcrowd' is is a shambolic visual collection of hoodlums and battered psyches, born out of a basic obsession to create.

Not to be trusted with pen, paper or any other medium that can leave a mark. Initially formed amongst a group of friends, skateboarders, illustrators, designers, image-makers and lurkers. Ben Javens and Simon Peplow take the stage to share their stories.

Brothers of the Stripe (BOTS) are a collection of illustrators, graphic designers and image makers from all corners of the UK.

With many major cities represented, we are able to support each other in presenting our collective works to the various regions. The BOTS are an all male team of movers and shakers, united by their devotion to their style and craft, support for each others and their willingness to play outside their comfort zones.

OKIDO is the brainchild of multimedia designer and scientist, Dr Sophie Dauvois and illustrator Rachel Ortas, beautifully illustrated by contemporary artists and designers.

Inspired by their own experiences as parents, the magazine aims to provide stimulation and interest through colourful and engaging content. Co-founder Dr Sophie Dauvois will take to the Glug stage to discuss the challenges they face as an independent publication and their story so far.

Get your posca pens at the ready for a large scale collaborative doodling session with Momiji! To celebrate the launch of their brand new giant-sized Momiji doll you're invited to write or illustrate your own 'LIVE BOLDLY' mantra on their giant canvas.

There will also be a chance to win one of 25 dolls. PLUS find out how you could become one of Momiji's guest designers and have your character design turned into a real Momiji product!

Esmie's Seafood Kitchen does exactly what it says but with a Caribbean twist! Prawns, mussels, scallops, sea bass, lobster, salmon served with Esmie's special caribbean spicy sauce, fried dumplings stuffed with the seafood and salad, wrapped in nan, roti or flat bread or topped with steaming rice or pasta. On cold nights expect warming seafood chowder with crusty bread. Delicious!

After Party // Kouben // DJ set, 10.30pm - 1am

Listen: https://soundcloud.com/kouben

Venue // Boxxed

We're excited to be moving Glug Birmingham down the road to Digbeth venue Boxxed - established for hosting a variety of local art events including Secret Walls.

Boxxed is the ideal venue to host Glug Birmingham - with everything under one roof! Talks, workshops and our market will be in the main warehouse room, with live painting and food vendors in the outdoor courtyard and DJ's playing from 10.30pm till late.

Glug is a series of events for the design and creative community. Our showcase event is held in London but there are now 8 other events around the world.

Based around a series of talks and informal networking, Glug has become one of the most exciting, credible and well attended creative events around.

Established in 2007, it’s an eclectic mix of people from all creative walks of life; from advertising and graphic design through to fashion and architecture.

Glug started as a handful of mates talking shop in an East London pub. Two years later and it’s an international and national event with over 8000 signed-up members on MeetUp.

Over this time we’ve had great talks, film preview, live art, installations and exhibitions from the likes of Airside, Anthony Burrill, I Love Dust, Jason Bruges Studio, usTwo™, Mainframe, Marc Kremers, Noma Bar, Wolff Olins and Why Not Associates.

Boxxed
104-108 Floodgate St
Digbeth
B5 5SR Birmingham
United Kingdom

Organiser

Founded on a shoestring in 2010, Inkygoodness has since established itself as a popular art and culture platform and online resource, championing contemporary graphic art and illustration with an engaged global audience of 50k, made up of design students, creative graduates and young professionals. Inkygoodness strive to champion illustration and visual art worldwide through a curated collection of features, interviews and in-depth articles. We’re passionate about our industry and proud of what we do.