When I got the invite from Lee Sharrock, I knew it was one of those events I could not afford to miss. Lee Sharrock is like a connecting point. She brings together the most talented group of people together. So each time I get an invitation, everything else is on hold especially as I had a new dress I was looking for the perfect occasion to wear to.
Last Thursday was all about art by artist and Actor Edward Akrout in collaboration with Lee Sharrock. Edward Akrout hosted a private view for his ‘FIRST IMPRESSION’: A SOLO EXHIBITION at The Hoxton, Shoreditch. The venue was quite befitting to the event as Shoreditch is popular for its graffiti’s and fashion trends. Have I mentioned the cocktails, wine and canapés yet? Guest were catered to excess fine wine and the best cocktails by William Barentsz Gin.
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Best known for his roles in high profile TV series and films including; Mr. Selfridge, Midsomer Murders and The Borgias, actor Edward Akrout has kept his talent as an artist hidden from the public eye until recently, when he presented his debut solo exhibition at Café Royal in March to an enthusiastic crowd of gallerists, collectors and VIPs. [su_quote]Akrout admits that even though he is capable of handling the daily rejection and criticism he faces as an actor, the idea of showing his art to the world terrified him[/su_quote]
This autumn Akrout will exhibit a suite of new drawings and paintings titled ‘First Impression’ at The Hoxton, Shoreditch, offering visitors an insight into the world of Edward Akrout. There is an unmistakable connection between Akrout’s two chosen disciplines, for as an actor his job is to inhabit different emotional states, and as an artist he has an uncanny ability to capture in only a few strokes of the brush or pen, the fleeting emotions and personality traits of characters he comes across on his travels in London, Paris and NYC.
Credit: Lee Sharrock PR
Lee Sharrock and Mammypi
Artist and Actor Edward Akrout who hosted the event, Mammypi and Ian Alexander
Africa Seen And Heard Founder Winifred Adeyemi and art collector Jan-Maarten Asscher of the legendary Asscher diamond family who has just launched his own eponymous fine jewellery line Jan-Maarten Asscher
Curator and founder of ARTinTRA Vassiliki Tzanakou
ROUGH Magazine Editor Cuba Charles
If you are in London or visiting, this will be a great opportunity for you to view the exhibition which will be open to the public from 2 OCTOBER TO 1 JANUARY 2016. Visit Edward Akrout’s website for enquiries www.edwardakrout.com
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Guests at the private view included Artist and Actor Edward Akrout with his wife Shelby Welinder, a model, actress and writer; Curator and founder of ARTinTRA Vassiliki Tzanakou; curator Lee Button of Incandescent Artists; Martin Tickner, Creative Director of LOVE Magazine; Lula Sanchez, Editor of CLOT Magazine; ROUGH Magazine Editor Cuba Charles; Africa Seen & Heard Founder Winifred Adeyemi; and art collector Jan-Maarten Asscher; and Art Pie Founder & Editor Pierrick Senelaer with Art Pie Editor Adriana Shilton.
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