Land of the Giants, Microworld in Jersey and Big staring Tom Hanks are all famous examples of when art and size mix. These all however fall into insignificance compared to the work of Slinkachu (a self confessed Scorpio). The street artist has been photographing plastic models in humorous and intriguing situations around the city of London. Using architectural and train set models he recreates moments in a typical Londoners day. He then leaves the tiny installations for future passers-by to find. I was thinking about how to explain his work but found this quote from Exit Magazine that worked pretty well. Read more
Entries from October 2008
Model Citizens
October 22nd, 2008 · Adam · 2 Comments
2 CommentsTags: Art · Photography
Dance Festival visits Guernsey
October 20th, 2008 · Chris · No Comments
Guernsey has successfully played host to the 2008 Yorkshire Guernsey Dancesport Festival, featuring many of the world’s top ballroom dancers.
Now in its 4th consecutive year, the event is organised by GADA (Guernsey Amateur Dance Association) and sponsored by Yorkshire Guernsey. Read more
No CommentsTags: Clients · Design
Many Eyes Information Visualisations
October 15th, 2008 · Ric · No Comments
Staring at columns of facts and figures isn’t much fun and not very visually exciting, but understanding and being able to quickly read data is important. IBM’s Many Eyes project makes dealing with data more interesting. Read more
No CommentsTags: Science & Technology · Typography · Web
Channel Island PR firm opens Guernsey office
October 9th, 2008 · Marco · 2 Comments
A Channel Island public relations consultancy has opened a new office within Betley Whitehorne’s St Peter Port building.
PR Manager Marco Ciotti has launched the Guernsey office of Direct Input. The PR consultancy is co-located with Betley Whitehorne, at 55 Le Bordage. Marco said that the move has come in response to increasing demand:
‘The company started in St Helier but now has a growing number of Guernsey clients, so it was time for us to have a permanent presence here in Guernsey. The aim is to consolidate our services in the island and to grow by offering the right blend of expertise, local knowledge and customer service. We have already picked up several more clients.’ Read more
2 CommentsTags: News
Featured Client: Guernsey Post
October 9th, 2008 · Ric · No Comments
After an incredible run of pitch wins, our creative and strategic approach delivered another new client. Betley Whitehorne were appointed as the agency to promote the launch of the new Smith Street Post Office, for Guernsey Post. Guernsey Post’s marketing manager, Paul McCormick, wanted to promote the differing levels of products and services available from the new branch. The chosen headline reflected this, whilst also highlighting their new location, ‘You’ll be amazed how far we’ve come, by just moving across the street’. Read more
No CommentsTags: Advertising · Clients · Design · Guernsey Post · News
The Double
October 7th, 2008 · Adam · 1 Comment
At 9.52am yesterday the SoccerBoy table was dismantled. The Birthplace of Sarnian table football is on a new journey as it becomes the new stadium for MooArc. Like the Wembley towers the tiny SoccerBoy with its wonky legs and sloping ground will be sadly missed. Read more
1 CommentTags: Sports & Social
Betley Whitehorne helps hunt for the Stars of Guernsey!
October 6th, 2008 · Georgina · No Comments
It’s official — the 2008 Awards for Achievement is now open for business and looking for applications from the ‘stars’ of Guernsey’s business community.
No CommentsTags: Clients · Design · News
Strategic Management Consulting
October 1st, 2008 · Ric · No Comments
Betley Whitehorne have recently branded Strategic Management Consulting Limited, an independent provider of strategic planning advisory services for offshore Trustees in the fiduciary sector.
The eye-catching work involved the creation of print literature, stationery and website to promote and provide details of the services offered.