Painting makes me happy. Painting is mad because you can make any scene in your head into a thing that people can look at and they won’t even understand it, they will just see what their brains tells them to see. I love what I do, when other people love it that’s just a bonus. I want to spend all my time painting because that way I will make good paintings and have an inner calmness. I also want to paint on everything possible. On the outside of trains. Imagine trains speeding through the countryside with mad crazy paintings all over the carriages. Painting on glass is nice too because when the light shines through it colours go everywhere. Art is in everything. When you look into the eyes of someone who you love and you can see the reflection of the lights behind you. Orange or purple. Painting on bodies is good because bodies are the most unique outfit you can wear. Naked people are the most beautiful. Art is when you’re cycling or walking and its raining and you can see the reflection of the traffic lights in the puddles, an unnatural red glow, the sudden switch and the noise of the people.
#EarthFriendlyRocker is an eco-friendly lifestyle brand established in 2019 born out of a need for a more affordable and exciting approach to reducing our impact on our planet. With a growing trend of zero waste and plastic free stores opening up, #EarthFriendlyRocker is setting out to do things differently by keeping things affordable and keeping a focus on celebrating some of the most exciting upcoming eco-friendly brands. Brands that dare to be different, brands that dare to disrupt. The majority of the brands stocked are UK based and vegan friendly. No matter where you are in your journey to reduce the amount of plastic you use or the impact you have on our planet in general, there’s something to suit all budgets and lifestyles at #EarthFriendlyRocker. From bamboo guitar picks and drumsticks, to bottled baking mixes, eco-friendly cleaning products, reusable period products and shampoo bars, you’re sure to find something to get you started or carry on your journey.
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#EarthFriendlyRocker is the brainchild of The Rock Fairy, who specialises in empowering rock musicians to take charge of their own businesses and connecting passionate fans with great music
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The Sinner and Saint is an independent brand founded and stitched house by Sammy Shaw.
The Gender fluid brand is heavily influenced by the fashion and music styles of American and British Rock ‘n’ Roll, Glam Rock, Grunge, Modern Romantics, Punks to Teddy Boys – think Keith Richards to Stevie Nicks and Marc Bolan To Siouxsie Sioux.
The Sinner and Saint is for the wild ones. we champion the non-conformists, the rebels with a cause, the free spirits and the wandering souls who have found their place gracing festivals, raves, and sweaty music dance halls around this chaotic and beautiful world.
Welcome to BeanieBox. We are a headwear specialist in retail and wholesale.
We offer many different types of beanie hats, slouchy, over-sized, rastas, berets to trendy celeb styles and bobble hats.
Please visit our retail shop on the 1st floor, The Afflecks, 52 Church St, Manchester, M4 1PW.
Or our website at www.beanieboxonline.co.uk
Egoiste Gallery
Based in the legendary Afflecks, Egoiste is a small but impactful new voice. A well curated selection of artists has insured a loyal base of patrons. Their steady rise led to them being finalists of the Gallery of the Year 2018 category at the Northern Soul awards (hosted at the Manchester Cathedral). The gallery specialises in portraits and is reminiscent of Andy Warhol`s vision of POP Art, while also exhibiting traditional work.
Egoiste Gallery is owned and run by Andrew Courtenay and Baiba Auria and a small team of staff. Baiba Auria is a portrait artist living and working in Manchester. She is partially sighted from birth which intensified her fascination with images and colours. She is particularly interested in the human face and a lot of her work plays with the distortion of it while retaining recognisability. She works digitally and in oil, but has gained most acclaim through her unusual digital portraits of stars like David Bowie.
The future is indeed digital, as Egoiste also represents Manchester’s own world renowned digital artist Stanley Chow whose work can be found anywhere from our Metrolink to the New Yorker and The Guardian. He also specialises in portraits and has a very recognisable iconic style using a refined colour palette. His current exhibition is at The Great Northern-“10 Great Northerners”. Anyone familiar with modern art will be aware of Pure Evil (Charley Uzzell)- exhibited and loved worldwide, he is particularly famous for his teardrop portraits. Descended from Thomas More (author of “Utopia”, beheaded by Henry VIII), Charley is a true original. Egoiste have been stocking his limited editions and it is lovely to see an artist of his stature supporting small independent galleries.
The gallery also stocks official portraits of David Bowie which are licenced by his estate and created by Richard Miller. Not to be missed are Richards drawings of artists like Bowie and Nick Cave.
Mosaic art has always been loved in Manchester– there are some great examples on the external walls of Afflecks. Egoiste offers exclusive originals and prints of mosaic artist Leaky. Inspired by music, growing up loving Motown, Soul, The Beatles, Matthew creates evocative portraits. His works are often mixed media- the techniques used in graffiti street art and the more robust ceramic mosaics. This creates a very unusual effect which you can see on display at the gallery in a spellbinding portrait of Chris Cornell. Another great talent to mention is Egoiste`s latest acquisition John Soonaye. Based in Manchester, John has a keen eye for character and expression. His skilful and often topical drawings really capture the subjects and have been noticed by a host of celebrities like Seth Rogen and Ricky Gervais. To see works by these artists and others (Sonia Dalga , ClarkCrawford, Italian Liva Pakalne-Fenelli, Matt Hopper, Henry Martin, Dark Mark and more), visit them on the third floor at Afflecks.
Unique handmade jewellery & accessories.
Sour Cherry is an independent handmade jewellery business that started life in Sheffield in 2009. We make fun perspex jewellery, pins, patches, T-shirts and handbags with our own original designs.
Come and visit our little shop situated on the 2nd floor of Afflecks or online at www.sourcherry.co.uk
Trippy Kitty located on the 3rd floor is your one stop shop for all things weird & wonderful!
Ranging from alternative, pop culture style leggings to character themed lego, keyrings and pendants. We also offer a T-shirt printing service
Stocked with unique ‘one off’ pieces, you are surely to find that quirky gift idea you have been looking for at Trippy Kitty.
Situated on the 3rd floor, Big Toes offers a range of anime, Lolita and cos-play items.
Afflecks Gift Vouchers are accepted.
S.W.A.L.K Creative Presents………… is a collective of Manchester based artists.
The brainchild of Megan Price S.W.A.L.K Creative Presents showcases incredibly talented local artists with affordable artwork from original drawings to prints and even personal ‘on the spot’ portraits, our aim is to make art accessible for all.
S.W.A.L.K Creative itself is included in the collection and has a range of 100% eco friendly greetings cards and postcards.
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Rowfers are one of Afflecks longest established traders selling alternative clothes, jewellery, make-up, accessories and people often comment how nice the shop smells on account of all the incense sticks in stock. There a wide variety of clothing from stripy tights and galaxy leggings to Gothic coats and tie-dye.
We stock a large collection of T-shirts featuring slogans and geek-culture references. Rowfers proudly sell Stargazer make-up and Directions hair colour, which have not been tested on animals. We also carry one of the largest collections of body piercing jewellery in Afflecks. Our accessories include bandanna’s, vintage style jewellery, studded belts, sweatbands, voodoo dolls, embroided beanies and a whole lot more!
Come and say hello, you can find Rowfers situated on the 2nd floor, to find out more or to buy online just visit www.rowfers.co.uk
As the longest established shop in Afflecks, Zeffa has built up a reputation over 30 years for selling one-off, alternative and vintage clothing. We provide a diverse range of handpicked garments and accessories for both men and women.
Our stock ranges from genuine 50’s, 60’s and 70’s vintage to second-hand designer labels and Levi’s 501’s. We have a vast selection of competitively priced vintage leathers including biker jackets, flying jackets and leather trousers.
We also stock army and navy, tie-dye, band t-shirts, check shirts, designer suits, vintage denim shorts, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s dresses, 70’s shirts, fancy dress, jewellery, accessories, guitars, vintage tea-sets and antique collectables.
Come and visit us on the 2nd floor and grab yourself a vintage bargain!
2nd Floor – American Graffitti has a fantastic range of vintage/retro/fancy dress clothing, shoes, accessories and wigs. We have wonderful, friendly staff who are happy to offer their expertise and help style you especially if you are going to a theme night and haven’t got a clue what to wear. Kitsch, colourful and fun, worth a visit if only for the pure curiosity value.
WE ARE PLEASED TO ACCEPT AFFLECKS GIFT VOUCHERS
Punk’d Image is based in Afflecks Manchester. Our mission is to recognise alternative fashion and alternative people and champion the alternative style. We are the UK’s leading warehouse distributors of Alternative Clothing & Band Merchandise and pride ourselves on having close links with all the Major Brands and Bands on the Alternative & Music Scene, Specialising in Skinny Jeans, baggy Jeans, hoodies and T-shirts.
Punk’d Image stock Criminal Damage, Iron Fist, Hell Bunny, Living Dead Souls, Dead Threads and more.
“You want it?, We got it!”
Visit our website and shop online www.punkdimage.com
WE ARE PLEASED TO ACCEPT AFFLECKS GIFT VOUCHERS
1st Floor – Men and women’s rock and gothic clothing, T-shirts, jewellery and giftware.
TELEPHONE: 0161 839 7820
Situated on the 1st floor Thunder Egg specialises in Japanese Kitsch bags, toys, accessories, Hello Kitty. Emily the Strange, Pucca, Blythe, Monsterism and Ado, American clothing.
