Like everyone one else we are shocked and moved by the scenes and reports that have come out of Japan since the devastating earthquake last Friday.
Some of those who read our posts will know we have many good friends in Tokyo and elsewhere in Japan. Thankfully, from what I have heard so far, they and their families are all well and doing their best to get through these terrible days.
Our thoughts are with all our friends there and the other people of Japan. We very much hope that things settle soon and they can actually begin to deal with horrors of the last few days and start the process of healing and reconstruction.
Monday, 14 March 2011
Tuesday, 8 March 2011
Major Moulty's Amazing Magical Plastic Band
During our Open Studio residency in Tokyo we were presented with this awesome image. Unfortunately I have no idea who gave it to us, so if the person responsible is reading this please contact Amos and we will give you the credit you so richly deserve.
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
Amos Miniature Plastic Workshop - Tokyo - Day 2
The final day of our open studio event was busier than yesterday thanks to better weather.
James worked hard producing spontaneous drawings for customers and visitors of all ages (including a load of young kids- always a great pleasure to see). And he finished the Japanese Wisdom of Caleb strips. Check out the beautiful second strip, "Spring is Coming", here. The final two Japanese WOC strips have been posted too.
Unlike yesterday, when we enlisted the help of many volunteers, today we needed one collaborator to help translate and provide us with Japanese text. Able assistance was provided by ever helpful, muti-talented, insanely patient, Mr Teruki Tatsuki whose beautiful handwriting makes him the third member of our Wisdom of Caleb Tokyo team.
All the drawings sold from JJs Gallery, the last (but by no means least) being bought by Mr Masahiko Tone from Brutus Casa magazine.
We are very grateful to everyone who came down and supported/took part in the event over the course of the 2 days, especially those who bought JJ's drawings and/or the Amos products available that were available.
Special thanks to long time Silas and Amos fans, Fumihito and Mari, who kindly bought gifts for James and me.
And big thanks to all at One Gram for their help, especially Sakata and Teru who organised everything so we could put the event together.
We declare the first Amos Plastic Miniature Workshop a great success and very much look forward to the next one soon.
James worked hard producing spontaneous drawings for customers and visitors of all ages (including a load of young kids- always a great pleasure to see). And he finished the Japanese Wisdom of Caleb strips. Check out the beautiful second strip, "Spring is Coming", here. The final two Japanese WOC strips have been posted too.
Unlike yesterday, when we enlisted the help of many volunteers, today we needed one collaborator to help translate and provide us with Japanese text. Able assistance was provided by ever helpful, muti-talented, insanely patient, Mr Teruki Tatsuki whose beautiful handwriting makes him the third member of our Wisdom of Caleb Tokyo team.
All the drawings sold from JJs Gallery, the last (but by no means least) being bought by Mr Masahiko Tone from Brutus Casa magazine.
We are very grateful to everyone who came down and supported/took part in the event over the course of the 2 days, especially those who bought JJ's drawings and/or the Amos products available that were available.
Special thanks to long time Silas and Amos fans, Fumihito and Mari, who kindly bought gifts for James and me.
And big thanks to all at One Gram for their help, especially Sakata and Teru who organised everything so we could put the event together.
We declare the first Amos Plastic Miniature Workshop a great success and very much look forward to the next one soon.
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
The First Amos Miniature Plastic Workshop - Tokyo - Day 1
After our music festival adventure we had a very decent turnout for the first day of our open studio event. There was a steady flow of people, despite the heavy Tokyo rain.
James sold almost 2/3rds of his drawings, on the first day.
We had the opportunity to meet some very wonderful, hardcore JJ/Amos fans.
And we sincerely thank those that helped us to produce the first of our special Japanese edition hardcopy Wisdom of Caleb episodes. These are a few of the contributors.
You can see the final strip here.
More soon...
James sold almost 2/3rds of his drawings, on the first day.
We had the opportunity to meet some very wonderful, hardcore JJ/Amos fans.
And we sincerely thank those that helped us to produce the first of our special Japanese edition hardcopy Wisdom of Caleb episodes. These are a few of the contributors.
You can see the final strip here.
More soon...
Monday, 28 February 2011
Saturday, 5 February 2011
The first Amos Miniature Plastic Workshop
To coincide with our coming trip to Tokyo we will be joining our good friends at One Gram to host the first Amos Miniature Plastic Workshop.
Here we will have a space for two days to show some of the work from our nine years of existence (and some pre-Amos). And there will be an opportunity to have photos taken with a couple of very special, one of a kind, life size Caleb figures.
There will also be a gallery of more recent JJ A4 drawings and the chance to buy the originals.
We will have a shop space selling past and current Amos products.
And for a few hours, late afternoon/early evening, James and I will host an open studio where anybody can come, hang out, drink tea and talk shit (with the help of an interpreter). Good times!
Then roll on London...
Friday, 4 February 2011
Sunday 27th February 2011
We'll be in Tokyo the weekend of the above ATP/Creative Man event. James has designed the posters, merchandise artwork, the programme, and we have worked on some special features around the venue on the day.
Do come and say hello if you happen to be there too.
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