SRI is an artist/illustrator of dual heritage who draws upon the experience of this mixed background as a significant influence on her artwork. Absorbing inspiration from a diverse spectrum of visual and cultural references, SRI is interested in exploring ideas of cultural diversity, mixed heritage and identity.

Following a keen interest in all aspects of graffiti and street art, as well as traditional and contemporary illustration; folk arts, art nouveau and anime, these eclectic and dynamic influences are woven together to produce a fresh, organic and distinctive feminine style.

SRI’s recent projects include being invited to perform at live drawing events at both The Institute of Contemporary Arts (Heavy Pencil) and at The Hayward Gallery, Southbank Centre (School of Dark). Likewise, she was invited by Charlie Dark to lead a series of youth art workshops at the ‘Bring The Noise’ event, which was held in response to the Chris Ofili retrospective at the Tate Britain.

Recent solo exhibitions include ‘Between Worlds‘ at Dalston’s Print House Gallery and ‘Archipelago‘ at the Eastpak Icon Store Gallery in the heart of London’s Carnaby St, showing until September 13th 2010.

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SRI is an artist and illustrator of Eurasian heritage. Having grown up in both South East Asia and the UK, she draws upon the experience of this mixed background to provide a significant influence in her work. SRI’s inspiration is the synthesis of her exposure to, and interest in diverse cultures, with ideas being generated from an abundant spectrum of visual, mythological and multicultural sources.

SRI weaves these dynamic influences together to produce a fresh, organic and distinctive style. Her flair for expounding her South East Asian roots are apparent in her choice of subject matter and the tropical and enchanting environments depicted in her work. SRI’s intriguing head-scapes, curious creatures and ethereal characters are evoked by her partiality for myth, legend and folklore. The recurrent theme of nature and the elements; portrayal of land, sea, sky, trees, mountains, clouds and flowers underpin this notion. Her work is predominantly characterised by an unusual fusion of fantastical worlds, gentle surrealism and delicate femininity. This is however, anchored with a deeper, more meaningful heartbeat that runs throughout.

SRI’s recent successes include being invited to perform at live drawing events at both The Institute of Contemporary Arts and at The Hayward Gallery, Southbank Centre. ‘Between Worlds’ is SRI’s debut Solo exhibition. Having nurtured a keen interest in the UK and global contemporary graffiti and street art scenes, this exhibition is an opportunity for the artist to showcase her work to a discerning audience for the very first time. Building a bridge between worlds, her images incite the viewer to indulge their imagination and create an interpretation of his or her own construction.

The Print House Gallery is proud to support SRI in the next most prominent stage of her career. Please come and join us at the launch event on Thursday 4th February 2010 from 6.30pm.

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The third installment of Heavy Pencil sees artist/illustrator SRI showcase her distinctive and organic feminine style projected onto the walls for your visual pleasure.
Drawing inspiration from a rich and diverse spectrum of influences, come and witness an elaborate and decorative mindscape unfolding before your very eyes!
Complete with special guest DJ’s and Illustrators, this promises to be an exciting, dynamic fusion of live art and music.

Live Art:
Sri - www.srimckinnon.com
Tom Blackford - www.inkfetish.co.uk // www.thesrk.com
Dan Lish - www.danlish.com

Dj’s:
Simpson (Five Missions More // Dugout Radio Show) - www.fivemissionsmore.com
Kempston Joystick (Inaudible Answer Records) - www.inaudibleanswer.co.uk

Location: The Institute of Contemporary Arts, The Mall, London, SW1Y 5AH. Map
Times: 8.30pm - 1am
Free Entry
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