Updates!

Since many months have passed since the three Prov's were on display in the show in London it seemed about time got I got back to business. The show was great and it was a real pleasure to be part of it. The Prov's looked great but you might notice that for the sake of space and symmetry Blue Prov stayed in his box! I felt sorry for him a bit but since he is inanimate I realise that this is a bit insane ;)

The day after the private view I took Prov to see the Kurt Schwitters show at Tate Britain to educate him as to his place in Art history. Thanks to persecuted pioneers like Schwitters, I as an artist am able to use every material and freedom known to mankind, including spanners and concepts, to make a Prov. I came home charged up and inspired and made a self portrait on a tennis racket.

If you would like to help me with my project you can follow him on Twitter @provenanceman He will follow you back. Like him on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/provenanceman and I will NOT spam you loads. If I did that he might have more likes already! 

If you are 'somebody' and everything you touch turns to gold then you could sign him and give me a photo for the archive. What is in it for you? maybe he'll become an art object that you'd be glad be associated with! like Duchamp's urinal. I certainly won't stop until he is! but I will not sell him at any price so I'm not going to make a profit. If you would like to make a profit on a Prov then you can! The three Prov's are currently for sale at £200 each. They are second generation and therefore made fitter and stronger than Prov. I remade them several times before the show to a high standard. They come with their own box, tags, merchandise and provenance. I value them much higher than £200 believe me and if the right buyer invests in one then the sky is the limit with the value. I might put the price up any time, I'm regretting it already! but I would like them out working it in the world. The project is an experiment into POTENTIAL value and they do not belong on a shelf. Consider this... remember Peter Blake's Sgt Peppers album cover? Do you know how much he got paid for it? I'll tell you: £200. Do you know what is the most valuable record cover ever?  http://www.nme.com/news/the-beatles/60196

Just sayin'

I have decided to put Prov to work and he has been busy in the Studio

He has a way to go but I have high hopes, so watch this space!

Home grown Gersh

 I have been busy trying to get Prov mentions on the radio! and it's very exciting when they are read out. I have set up a soundcloud to share them.. Here is one where Prov mentions growing a 'Mervin Gersh' for Movember! http://soundcloud.com/provenance-man/prov-mention-mervin-gersh-on If you don't know what a Mervin Gersh is check out their new video on You tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0E2qeETqnY and then like 'em here https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mervin-Gersh/148193575208288?fref=ts Prov is a big fan so get down and see them here live at Beerd Fest 2012, Camp and furnace, Liverpool on the fourth of December.

The Street Art of Conversation

P3dro is a Liverpool based photographer who tracked down Prov on the internet and was one of the first people to follow him on Twitter. He was interested in the project and we had a conversation for his website: http://www.p3dro.co.uk/  We met up and I told him all about the Provenance Man project and he took this lovely portrait of Prov! He takes such gorgeous photographs of my work and It is really nice to know that someone is out documenting it so well. Thanks P3dro :) Make sure you check out his work everyone! k8

Unlimited Edition

If you want one of these brand new original, unlimited edition, hand printed portraits of Prov, Please 'like' him on Facebook, Follow him on Twitter or follow this blog and send me an e-mail or a private message with an address and I will send you one! I am very generous so the envelope will probably end up packed with goodies :) The earlier the date on your print the more it will be worth, I'm sure of it!

Richard and Jealous!

Yesterday I took Prov to see 'Richard and Famous' at the Open Eye Gallery, Richard Simpkin has had his photo taken with many a famous face. If he had his own Provenance Man imagine what it would be worth! We would also like to recommend Henny Acloque's show at Ceri Hand Gallery. The last show before it moves to London :(  

I Live you Loverpool

On new years eve we took Prov on a tour of the new Museum of Liverpool and treated him to a VIP trip on the Big Wheel. He enjoyed learning about his heritage and loved the great view too! Prov is very optimistic about 2012 and i've resolved to give him some valuable experiences this year. Hoopy New Year everyone :)

Toots and the Yaytals!

Since we missed the Edinburgh Festival and the Mathiew street Festival, I treated Prov to a ticket to see legendary parents of reggae 'Toots and the Maytals!' We had a lovely time and Toots was kind enough to sign Prov and give us this great picture :)

'We, the Undersigned' didn't just support, they rocked, rapped and reggaed round the entire city block!

Prov made some great new friends! Here he is with Hollyoaks and Brookside star Kristian Ealey. It was good talking to you Kristian :) Nice one!

Prov's night with Simon Day

Prov braved the riots in liverpool to see writer and comedian Simon Day while he was promoting his new book 'Comedy and Error.' Me and Prov heard some excerpts read by the man himself and we recommend that you loot a copy as soon as possible ;) only kidding, give the man your money! Thanks Simon x