dcdeb Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Another review of the gallery opening... Art explosion from musical Mika By Nicola Dann Entertainment reporter http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6295368.stm Mika says he has always drawn sketches to accompany his songs Chart-topper Mika, who designs his singles and album artwork, has gone one step further by staging an exhibition of his art. "Would you like a lollipop?" asks a girl sporting a pink and white dress - her hands full of sweets. Welcome to Mika's world. For the next few days at least, that world has transformed a gallery in central London. Everywhere you look, colour cascades from windows, doors, walls and ceilings. At its heart is Mika's artwork - original paintings, sketches and drawings, all framed and waiting for inspection. "The one thing that I said I wanted, was to be able to eat the walls and that's exactly how I feel," he says. Mika first came to our attention in January when he was named best new talent in the BBC News website's Sound of 2007 music poll. 'Visual world' Since then his debut album, Life in Cartoon Motion, has gone double platinum, selling more than two million copies worldwide. For Mika, his artwork is just an extension of his music. The two go hand-in-hand. Colourful, flamboyant but above all else fun - and that's the way he wants it to stay. "When I write songs, I draw sketches to go with them. It's a visual world to step into and to have fun and to play with," he says. "It would have really broken my heart if someone else had come and stepped in and been given a big budget from a record company to just do the artwork themselves." Mika's latest single, Big Girl (You are Beautiful) is released on 23 July. He says it's not about joining the size zero debate, rather it is a message to his mum (although she would hate people to know that). "It wasn't about size zero foolishness or about any kind of politics. It was just about being yourself and being comfortable with it," he says. So does Mika ever tire of those constant comparisons with Freddie Mercury? After all, he too sang about fat-bottomed girls. "Not at all," he says. "I think that when you come from nowhere, you have to be compared to other artists in order for the public to place you. I'm just lucky that I'm being compared to people that I actually like. It's a compliment really." Mika's art exhibition can be seen at the The Blink Gallery in central London until 14 July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny06 Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Mika's latest single, Big Girl (You are Beautiful) is released on 23 July. He says it's not about joining the size zero debate, rather it is a message to his mum (although she would hate people to know that). Thanks dcdeb:thumb_yello: That part about Big Girl being a message to his mum is funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamette Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Thank you so much for posting! I'm going to see if there are other video about that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdeb Posted July 12, 2007 Author Share Posted July 12, 2007 What really made me laugh in this particular interview was this at the end: So does Mika ever tire of those constant comparisons with Freddie Mercury? After all, he too sang about fat-bottomed girls. "Not at all," he says. "I think that when you come from nowhere, you have to be compared to other artists in order for the public to place you. I'm just lucky that I'm being compared to people that I actually like. It's a compliment really." Gee, have we heard him say that last bit once or twice? Almost verbatim? I think he might be getting a bit tired of repeating himself! Doesn't matter, though... I still love him to bits, and wish I could see this exhibit in person! Perhaps they will have it travel to a few other locations... Washington, DC for example... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mika_forever Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 I loved the interview and to be able to see a bit of the exhibiton. Thnks for posting:thumb_yello: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kk448 Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Oh wow. Love Mika in that hat. He should wear them more often! :mf_lustslow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Ha ha, 'eat the walls' - excellent, thanks for posting this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaMango Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 I was amazed when I first found out that Mika's album art was created with his own blood, sweat, and tears. What's even more amazing is that each image is hand drawn and painted! They weren't just put together on a computer. Original, handcrafted art is timeless, and he should be extremely PROUD of what he has accomplished. I know I am. Thank you for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveLoveMIKA Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 I was amazed when I first found out that Mika's album art was created with his own blood, sweat, and tears. What's even more amazing is that each image is hand drawn and painted! They weren't just put together on a computer. Original, handcrafted art is timeless, and he should be extremely PROUD of what he has accomplished. I know I am. Thank you for posting! I absolutely agree! It was worth it! Thank you for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sity Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 I was amazed when I first found out that Mika's album art was created with his own blood, sweat, and tears. What's even more amazing is that each image is hand drawn and painted! They weren't just put together on a computer. Original, handcrafted art is timeless, and he should be extremely PROUD of what he has accomplished. Right DaMango! Totally appreciate all the effort there is done for these images! ^___^ Yay, the exhibition in BBC entertainment News! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shezzy12 Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Awwwwww...Thankkkyou.xxxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherry_baby Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 Thanks for posting! x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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