Richard Scott : 5th June 2022

Hello,

My mom is doing well. She’s up and about after her hip operation. She opted for the epidural and not the anaesthetic. That reminds me once I went in for a minor procedure and the anaesthetist said to me “wow you have the same name as a famous artist” to which I replied that’s me. She said “oh my god I better get the right dosage”. Quite an honor and quite funny. That’s my party story 😊

On Monday I got my results back for my UCT Social Media Course. I got 97%. I wish I got those marks at school. I’m quite chuffed. Onward and upward. Do you think I should continue with another one like Cryptocurrency?

I said I would tell you about my Road Sign series and where I got the inspiration from. It came from 2 places, one was an extension of my graffiti series I have been doing over the past 3 years and a COKE Vending machine by Damien Hirst. So, Damien Hirst exhibited a COKE vending machine at Gogosian Gallery and if you put £1 in, it will dispense a Signed Coke Can. So every time I see a COKE vending machine I think of Damien Hirst. That’s very clever. So I decided to do it with Road Signs and release a series of art using Road Signs so that every time you guys see road signs you’re gonna think of me.  I will be launching the series at Hout Bay Gallery in July. Date to follow.

Secondary Market update:

So weirdly one of my small prints that I sell on my shop for R2000 sold on auction this week for R24 000. Yes, that’s Twenty-Four Thousand Rand. I immediately took them off my website because I need to speak to the powers that be and take advice on how to proceed. I don’t want to compete with Auction Houses. I have a strategy that I have been wanting to implement and I will be flying to Johannesburg on Thursday to discuss it. I will report back.

I said I would give you some details about the Richard Scott splash art bicycle. I acquired two bicycles, one from Christoff Sauser, his 2014 season racing bike and Kevin Vermarks 2016 Absa Cape Epic Bicyle, the bicycle he used to ride his first Epic. I took the frame from Christoff’s Specialized S-Works and the rest is off Kevins S-Works bicycle; The forks, wheels, handle bars, seat and components. I approached Jarred at BMC to do the artwork and bingo here it is in its glory. The bike went on display in 2017 in the ABSA VIP tent at the ABSA Cape Epic.

On Friday Mark Gold, the famous South Africa Jeweller, came to visit me at the shop in Woodstock. We are working on some really cool projects from rings to watches. This series will be revealed in July. Mark dropped off the prototypes and the launch was discussed.  The press release will follow. Your gonna love it.

I donated blood on Friday morning. I was first in the queue at 8am. Its was quick. I suggest you also donate as there is a shortage of blood in South Africa.

Joanne and I went on our beach run this morning. It was really tough and I had to go slow as I was not allowed to do any strenuous exercise within 48hrs after donating blood. Joanne blitzed it.

The kids were here for the weekend and Saturday night we played Skip-BO. Its basically the granny version of UNO. The guys prefer playing it because I’m so good at UNO. Well I’m good when we play by my rules. LOL. That’s always a big thing in the family and always the first question: “Dad, are we play by your rules or the real rules” I’m laughing even as I type this.

Richie brought me 8 new 3D prints. Check out the shop to get yours. Each print takes 24hrs to print. there are 10 girls in 10 colours.

Richie working on the HONDA today. He managed to remove the piston. Proud Dad as you have to, as a man, at least dismantle one engine in your life. Here he is with the tiny piston he removed.

Ok guys that’s it for the week. I’m gonna plan my week ahead and put another log on the fire and put my feet up. Can anyone recommend a good Netflix series. We need a new one.

Richard