The first Deep Cuts Art Auction

Published on 2020-09-30 00:00:00 by Will Soer

Welcome to the first ever Deep Cuts auction! We recently hosted our first Deep Cuts event, during which DJs performed themed sets, with each set reflected by a different visual artist, painting their interpretation of the set live, on the spot (based on our Deep Cuts articles wherein different people share music along a shared theme, once a month).Needless to say it was a headfuck to organise, but we were blown away with the result. Simply put: it worked. An amazing variety of personal, characterful art was created over the 9 hour event. Everyone delivered, often in ways and styles that were totally unexpected.I wrote an article about the event with more background, but this isnt about me, this is about the Ruff Sqwad Arts Foundation. The whole point of Deep Cuts is encouraging people to express themselves, to speak in their own voice, so it only felt right that all the events proceeds go to this amazing charity. Its run by a pair of Grime legends, providing young people with resources, opportunities, collaborative sessions and general footholds into the creative industries. All money from this auction (minus delivery fees) will go to RSAF.This auction (which will conclude at midday on Saturday the 10th of October), gathers the themed artworks from our event, alongside a bunch of fantastic spontaneous artworks created by event guests sat in front of the speakers, and an amazing gift from Trav; the hand-drawn sketches that went on to become his amazing Deep Cuts article illustrations. I always assumed he did them with a digital stylus, its mad.Please send bids to will@loose-lips.co.uk, they must be atleast £1 above the current bid. Best wishes, Will x**“En Vacances” by** Lian Brooks

Painted in response to Rosy Ross’ faded seaside glam DJ set (here is Ross’ favourite track from the set) on A3 paper.Current Bid: £50“Dystopeia Dub” by Steffi WillPainted in response to Felix Ramans moody whirlpool of a set (DJ pick), A3 Canvas.CB: £30“No Borders” by TiesignNo Borders on the dancefloor is the tagline of Tems ‘Freedom of Groovement radio show, sonic travels are reflected here (DJ pick) on A3 Canvas.CB: £50“Out Of Body Airlines” by DashaThis set was a collaboration between Will Soer, the events organiser and writer of this here auction, and vocalist Julia Star (see her most recent video here), reflected by Stars friend who specialises in tattoos Dasha, on 20×20 inch canvas.CB: £40“Sunset” by The Hidden PrinterThe penultimate set of the night was an absolute firecracker; Ifeoluwa roamed through a whole variety of genres and just blew our socks off (you can listen to the whole thing here), reflected by this A2 Canvas.CB: £40“Midnight Marauders of the Future / Deep Cuts” by TravOur headliner was NTS Radio legend MarshmeLLo (whose longrunning show is named Midnight Marauders), whose set was at total odds to Ifeoluwas, growing gradually and smoothly through tempos, (DJ [pick](http:// https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOQrnG7oKXQ)) reflected by Trav here on A3 Canvas.CB: £30“Midnight Marauders of the Future” by Jasper GoldingYeah thats right, MarshmeLLo got two illustrations from two Loose Lips crew members. Shes just that good. A3 Canvas.CB: £40“Enter The Trip” by Malissa KainsMalissas central artwork (in response to her partner Medallion Mans opening set) is being sold seperately, but she created these artworks as part of the process, sold as a pair. 2 A4 Canvasses.CB: £15“Loose Lips First Deep Cuts Event Flyer” by TravNaturally Trav did the events flyer, in response to my request that it feature an owl who dreams of grand flight formations #2020. This is the original sketch, you can see the finished flyer here.CB: £20“Wordless Tone” by TravAnd here is the first of Travs Deep Cut article illustration sketches, you can check the article that Trav provided cover art here.CB: £25“Old School” by TravArticle here.CB: £25“Fantasy Realm” by TravArticle here.CB: £25“Bitter Sweet” by TravArticle here.CB: £20“Blind Sided” by TravArticle here.CB: £15“Welcome” by Unknown ArtistThis is the only artwork whose origins remain unknown. I mean we know where the canvas came from (shout out to Malissa for grabbing them!!!), and where it was done, but who did it is anyones guess. I thought “Welcome” would make a good name for it, if you have a better suggestion please feel free! A4 CanvasCB: £15“Pisces Dream” by Donalee & Just JenniferPainted in response to Pisces Queen Ifeoluwas set by this pair of musical artists, you might be able to make out a certain lyric from the HUGE banger that appears at 17:50 in the set. A3 Canvas.CB: £15“I Need To Think” by Charlotte Cann & “The Wind of a Witch” by Magik (with a K)This article and its counterpart below were painted by a pair of Julia Stars friends who specialise in witchcraft. Handle with caution.. 2 A4 Canvasses.£15“Birds” by SunyThis final piece is by another of Julias friends, who collaborated with her on a recent EP named Not2B. A4 Canvas.CB: £15

Written by Will Soer