Gerry Laffy - Quotes and shows
Mason Storm
“Old rockers never die they just rock something else and Gerry Laffy is rocking the shit out of the art game. I have more of his art on my walls than my own and with an ego like mine that’s saying something! If you wanna be a cool kid get some Laffy in your life!!!!”
Liam Howlett - The Prodigy
"His work has a raw punk rock quality which definitely struck a chord with me."
John Taylor - Duran Duran
"If you want to lead a glamorous life, this is the art to hang on your wall."
Phil Collen - Def Leppard
"G's art? - If Ziggy Stardust could paint it may well look like this? It's on my walls in LA."
Slim Jim Phantom - Stray Cats
"I own a cool Keith Richard oil, which is rare for him, I really loved a huge red Faberge sequin canvas, but some rock god snapped it up, damn."
Neil Anderson - The Independent
“Former rock star Gerry Laffy’s wonderfully camp rhinestone art often has its eye on rock and roll icons, celebrities and historic villains including Marc Bolan, Bowie, Kate Moss, Stalin and Chairman Mao. Despite stating his "love for fabulous jewellers, Jar, Theo Fennell, Fabergé and Cindy Chao in particular" his detailed work is more in a pop art Sara Shakeel meets Mickalene Thomas style. His work is often on the sharp edge of satire and irony. I’d bet Harry & Meghan own one of his wildly jewelled ‘bleeding crowns’. His work is snapped up by rock stars, film stars, media types and collectors”.
Ruth Dupre
Winner of Jack Goldhill Prize at the Royal Academy and the Bombay Sapphire Prize.
"Gerry Laffy's work is very individual. He works in a variety of media, looking at the extremes of human experience, from humour to decimation, with a political edge."
Britt Ekland
"Stunning Pop Art - he really is a rare talent."
Steve Sharman
"Gerry, Well what does one say, classic genuine guy who does more in the background for artists, charities and communities then people know or realise. Should get a blue plaque imbedded in London somewhere.”
Ross Halfin - Photographer
"Love China Girl, the painting is evocative in a simplistic form, it makes me think and want to go there, to meet her find her, enjoy the colour, wonderful...plus I'll marry the Pink Girls as well."
v Rick Zigmond KMV
"I only have 4 pieces of art at home, 3 are signed Warhol 'Marilyn' prints the other is a commission of me and my Harley Davidson by Gerry Laffy....enough said."
Nick Morris - Film Director
"Gerry Laffy's work lights up my cutting room and inspires me to try and think different!"
Andrea Tarling
I have 3 uniquely created pieces of art by Gerry Laffy to create a striking aesthetic on my wall space, a bleeding crown made with colourful rhinestones, a silver leaf Lion and a red Medusa head which can be lit, showpieces.
Howard Sussman - Costume Supervisor, Dancing with the Stars (USA)
"I collect work from many International artists...but my Gerry Laffy is among my faves! His imagery and colour usage is truly inspiring."
Phil Harding - The Wellington Club
"I have 4 pieces of yours hanging. I just had 'breath-taking' as a comment on Stalin."
CNN Style
This one, titled "Mind the Foxes," is by former Ultravox and Duran Duran guitarist Gerry Laffy, who does not suffer from mental illness himself, but has worked with affected patients as an art teacher.
https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/mental-illness-with-art-in-mind-exhibition/index.html
HungerTV.com
Starting his career as a graphic artist, then moving into music as a guitarist for the likes of Duran Duran and Ultravox, Gerry Laffy has come full circle back to art. Creating mixed media pieces in a pop art style, Gerry’s striking pieces are made by layering gold leaf, silver leaf, diamond dusting, acetate, acrylics, ink and prints.
Designcurial.com
With Art in Mind: Gerry Laffy who is now an acclaimed mix media artist will feature his work in the show. https://www.designcurial.com/news/major-artists-come-together-to-create-powerful-mental-health-art-exhibition-5939707/
The Glass Magazine
Very well-known names like Salvador Dali, Francis Bacon and Andy Warhol will be featured, alongside popular contemporary artists. All of the contemporary artists featured in the exhibition have experienced mental health issues. These artists include Kim Noble, Lee Du Ploy, Nigel Stefani, Gerry Laffy and Mason Storm. https://theglassmagazine.com/with-art-in-mind-zebra-one-gallerys-exhibition-exploring-mental-health/
Living Magazine
"G - aka Gerry Laffy English Mixed Media Art, beautifully executed and with a wicked sense of humour. Rock stars love G, so take a journey and see what all the fuss is about."
Kim Janssen - Camden New Journal
"G - 'a WHIZZ of a show, artist G is no stranger to fame, and that is reflected in his portraits of modern icons."
Galleries & Venues
• Rising Gallery, Englewood, Colorado USA
• Asylum Gallery, St Pancras - NW1 London
• Underdog Gallery - SE1 London
• Punk Rock n Roll Art Show (annually 2018-2022)
• Monsters of Art Gallery - NW6 London
• Atom Gallery - N4 London
• The Wellington Club - SW1 London
• Madari Galleries - NW3 London
• The Artistic Gallery - NW3 London
• Pop UK - SW6 London
• The Hollywood Road Gallery - SW10 London
• LINLEY Belgravia - SW1 London
• The Hard Rock Cafe Vaults - W1 London
• Arlev Contemporary Gallery - New York, US
• Arlev Contemporary Gallery – Paris, France
• Chelsea Art Gallery - SW10 London
• Gallery on Old Bailey - Hong Kong
• The Jelly Legg'd Chicken Gallery - Reading
• The Cat Club - Hollywood, CA
• The Nehru Centre - W1 London
• Mayors Parlour - Camden Town Hall
• The Engine Room - NW1 London
• Zebra Two Gallery - NW3 London
• The Gardens Club - NW6 London
• The Hampstead VIP Bar - NW3 London
• 65(A)rt New Kings Road - SW6 London
• The Casbah - S1 Sheffield
• Zebra One Gallery - NW3 London
GLAC
Dover SmART
Lauderdale House Summer and Winter shows
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerry_Laffy