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Amongst the rescued, vintage signs at Gods Own Junkyard, there's also a lot which have featured in films as well as many pieces of new neon art for sale if you've the money. There's also a disco mirrorball that must have been about 2m plus in diameter........
Gods Own Junkyard is tucked away on an un-prepossessing Industrial Estate in Walthamstow, E17. Their family owned neon Art Gallery is well worth hunting down even if they don't allow photography with DLSR's (albeit I couldn't resist sneaking a few from the hip......). Presumably still closed just at the moment but when things reopen it should be near the top of your list if you've not visited before. It's free to visit but only open to the public Friday to Sunday, it's Rolling Scones cafe is pretty good too.
You can see more neon in my 'Signs' set :
www.flickr.com/photos/darrellg/albums/72157627918592935
From
www.godsownjunkyard.co.uk : "Chris Bracey has been the Neon Man for 37 years creating iconic artpieces for David la chappelle, Martin Creed etc. With a cult following in London and Los Angeles. New & used neon fantasies, salvaged signs, reclaimed neon signs, old movie props and retro displays. Neon art made from found objects, retrieved and renewed waste and lights. Fairground & circus lighting, architectural sign salvage. Led & cold cathode luxury products. Designers & makers of all things with light.
Chris has made, installed and collected signs that have appeared behind some of the greatest stars. Tom Cruise in Eyes Wide Shut, Johnny Depp in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Jack Nicholson in Batman are just a few that have appeared alongside the collection. When the film is rapped neons are discarded like yesterdays newspapers, unwanted, unloved. Chris has collected these neon and bulb icons and salvages old neons and architectural advertising from the streets before they disappear forever. Repaired and resurrected, coupled with quirky art and powered up to shine like jewels of light. Icons in their own right, Gods own junk yard where neon never dies."
Whilst you're here, for those that live in and around London, you might be interested to know I'm an Admin of the new London Flickr Group which we've started to replace the group which mysteriously disappeared at New Year. You can find us here :
www.flickr.com/groups/londonflickrgroup
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