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Read all about about our new ‪#‎Illustration‬ ‪#‎Exhibition‬ The Concept & Test  at House Of Illustration! ‪#‎HOItuckshop

Today marks the closing for our ISO 216 gallery show that we collaborated on with London's Test Space collective. Members from our own collective, Illustrator Chris Mendoza and Painter Lädy Millard, spoke to us about collaborating with international artists and gave word on some of the latest work they've exhibited for this show. Check them out below...

Chris Mendoza

"The two drawings I submitted were specifically created for the ISO 216 show. I don't mind the difference of the size format between the two countries. For me, it was actually a great way to experiment with different types of measurements and I love drawing on paper. It's the best.   

  The works  are study drawings for a new series of paintings I'm working on for the year 2014. They focus on light, energy and architecture. I wanted to share my drawing style for the people of London. Since I've only shown once before with Stolenspace Gallery there, this will be my second time [exhibiting work] there."

"I create  abstract compositions. I love to work on paper, drawing is a daily habit. I like to adapt to paper size ratios-- I've been experimenting with that for a few years [while visiting] Japan. I think it's great to think outside the box, working with different measurements in the UK as well. 

My thoughts about this show is that it's a new way to share styles with artists from both cities and countries. I would like to gain some chances to actually travel to the UK and collaborate with artists there on larger-scaled projects."

Lädy Millard 

"I created all the work [I'm exhibiting] with the show in mind. My thoughts on artists abroad is that artists paint differently overseas. There is definitely a different hand-style. I like it. Paper is important in my work because I use and like working on large sheets of paper--I wish we had ISO standards for our sheets [in the US]."

"In regards to collaborating with international artists, I would like to say something controversial but can't. I enjoy art no matter where it is from. I love the idea of culture and cultural balance. I think that art starts the conversation."