Papergirl is the brainchild of Aisha Ronniger in Berlin, 2006, where art was freely distributed to random members of the public by bike-riders.
The other day saw the English city of Newcastle open it's own Papergirl exhibition at Settledown Cafe. The bike riders have yet to set off, but the work has come in both quality and quant
ity!
I first heard about the project from one of the to-be cyclists but decided to wait until the event reached it's Glasgow invocation before taking part.
Lo and behold! I then found myself in Newcastle just a few days before the submission deadline, the lovely co-ordinators were far too forgiving in letting me take part at such an inconvinient time. I couldn't help but rush out a little drawn piece to hand over! (shown)
The opening n
ight of the event saw familiar and fresh faces from the North East's art scene, happy to pack out the little cafe despite the drizzle. There were some beautiful prints, paintings and drawings that frankly put my last minute effort to shame- I'll try harder next time!
Aside from the standard free drinks expected at any Art function, there were stickers, bowls of sweeties and pens provided. Frankly Awesome.
To keep up to date with Papergirl Newcastle and view the work to be distributed at random, you can find them here.
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