Lot 54: Oli Timmins (British, b.1964) Sutra, 2008 Spray

Oli Timmins (British, b.1964) Sutra, 2008 Spray paint and acrylic on canvas Signed on lower right edge 1/1 Original in this colour version Unframed 30.5cm x 30.5cm Provenance: Submitted for sale by the artist This image was originally produced on flyers and posters for Sutra in 1993 and has now been reproduced by the artist as an original on canvas specifically for this sale. Sutra From 1992 to June 1999 Sutra events were Bristol's biggest dance parties. No other club night in Bristol could offer a 1,500 to 2,500 capacity event with 4 or 5 rooms of dance music. Based at the University of the West of England (UWE) and run by the events team there, the music policy was varied, catering for the full range of styles from house, techno, jungle, drum 'n' bass, happy hardcore and even ambient. Sutra's first event took place in March 1992 with SL2 & Slipmatt headlining. By its the third event in October '92 with Carl Cox, Sutra had established itself as a key event in Bristol's dance music calendar. The largest Sutra event was its first birthday party for nearly 2,500 people with the likes of Ellis D, Ratty, Dougal, Dave Angel & John Kelly. Much of the inspiration was taken from Vibes Alive (its predecessor), the Universe events, the free party scene and Bristol's club culture. I like to think that Sutra's were like a miniature Universe event. I used contacts from the Universe parties such as dancers, stilt walkers and Rob from Universe would provide his inflatable stars for the outdoor marquee. We always tried to make it a real show with great visuals, lights and dÒcor as well as top DJs, MCs and live performances. We also used a lot of DJs and MCs from the Bristol scene such as Jody, MC/DJ Ribbs, Producer, Mach One, Vinyl Junkie, Die, Roni Size, Joe Peng, Jack Horner, Daddy G , Nick Warren and Oli Timmins. Maybe the key to success was a big student involvement in the nights, playing their part as resident DJs, dancers and the promotions team (aka the Sutra Crew). For many it was the highlight of their time spent in Bristol. ? In 1994, Sutra began a series of mid week monthly house nights called House of Sutra in a massive club in the centre of Bristol. These proved hugely popular, with packed nights including DJ legends Paul Oakenfold, Danny Rampling, Carl Cox (house set) and from the US David Morales & Frankie Knuckles and many more. 'How many midweek clubs can boast a 1900 capacity venue and continually pull massive crowdsöMixmag - October '95. Written by Neil Clark (Sutra promoter & artist bookings). condition report no visible damage