VOLUME ONE
GEORGE ROLLO
“Being into fashion, being into streetwear, that’s got a big influence on my art.”
THE FILM
Our first episode shines a light on the work of George Rollo, a young artist from Wakefield, UK who hand paints accessories, luxury goods, and shoes in his own unique style. The film explores his story, process, and sources of inspiration, in a fast-paced contemporary style
George talks about his body of work, how he got started, and the importance of networking through the use of social media. His work has been commissioned by 50 cent, Drake/OVO Team, Tyga, Anthony Joshua, and numerous others.
credits
PRODUCER
DIRECTOR
CAMERA 1
CAMERA 2
SOUND
POST-PRODUCTION
COLORIST
SOUND MIX
SALMAN A
KAMIL ROXAS
KAMIL ROXAS
MICHAEL BACARAMAN
STEVE ERANA
HELLO PROJECT SPACE
IULIAN PAPAGHIUC
SHAUN FROES
SPECIAL THANKS
NABEEL ZAFAR
SAIF RUBIE
MURTAZA MOULVI
NICKY MOULVI
ANWAR HUSSAIN
SHADI MEGALLAA
PAULA RALPH
JOHN KOCHANCZYK
JEAN PEREZ
BADIA & ALAYA
CAFE RIDER
THE FLIP SIDE DUBAI
THE ARTIST
George Rollo continues to turn what was a hobby from high-school into a full-time profession. With time, and through social media exposure, George’s customer based has gone global, with a lengthy list of celebrity clients seeking out his bespoke art services. In addition, the very luxury brands he paints on for his clients have often collaborated with him for special editions or events.
WORK
Hand-painted bespoke designs reflective of street-culture, asian influences like dragons, and recognizable cartoon/comic/manga characters.
FROM
Originally from Wakefield, UK, George now splits time between Manchester and Dubai.
@georgerollo
ONLINE
“The [music] you listen to, what you’re into…directing that energy into your pieces can produce outstanding results.”
THE PICS
These are some of the images from the photoshoot for Artists at Large Volume One. All images: @artbysalman
