Sticker Movie – A Global Celebration of Sticker Art

Sticker Movie is a Global celebration of sticker art. Transforming London’s Theatre Deli for the UK premiere. The foyer became a temporary hub for a passionate community of sticker artists. All brought together by London’s ‘Art House Project‘.

This wasn’t just a film night. More a celebration of the rebellious creativity of sticker culture. Every seat filled with artists, fans and enthusiasts from around the UK. Sticker Movie took viewers deep into the sticker art world. Entering a sub-culture within a sub-culture.

Sticker Artists

Featuring over 100 artists from around the World. It showcases interviews with art legends Shepard Fairey, Bloodbath, Tweet Street Art and Proheroes. Their stories offering a glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of being a sticker based artist. Filmed over two years. They reveal the power of sticker art to convey messages and to transform public spaces.

Screening Q&A

Joining for a Q&A after the screening. The films director, Will Deloney, and writer Sha-Risse offered their insights. Deloney explained that the project started as a simple idea. “But (it) quickly evolved as we realized the stories that needed to be told. Each artist’s work represents a voice and a message. We wanted to bring those to the forefront.”.

Stories Unfolded

Sha-Risse added that their goal was to let the artists’ stories unfold naturally. Allowing viewers to connect with their passion, struggles, and inspirations. Ultimately leading to the point where the essence of a culture could be captured.

Filming Challenges

Much of the movie was filmed during the pandemic years. It presented quite a logistical challenge. Ultimately resulting in the use of a puppet to connect some of the scenes together. Many of the speakers also needed to record their own segments due to the impossibility of travel. It gives the movie a unique look and feel with the puppet holding the central narrative.

Into the Sticker World

Watching the movie, we get a sense of the culture itself. Learning how enthusiasts create, trade, collect and display stickers from locations all over the world. We learn about ways of printing and the concept of getting up. We also learn how one of the World’s biggest artists, Shephard Fairey, panics if he leaves home without them. It’s the insight into the world of stickers and sticker art, that any lover of the scene cannot do without.

The Sticker Movie UK premiere was held on 26 October 2024 at the Theatre Deli in London. An exhibition showcases work by UK sticker artists. It is available in the cafe bar area until the end of November 2024. You can used instagram to follow Sticker Movie here and Art House Project here.

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UK Premiere Zine and Exhibition

Commemorating the event, Art House Project created a limited-edition zine. Featuring interviews with 20 UK-based sticker artists now available to, it is now available to buy in the online shop. It’s a special zine giving a unique snapshot into the UK sticker art scene. Giving fans an intimate look at the artists behind the work.

UK Sticker Artists

Attendees of the premiere also explored an exclusive sticker art show. Featuring work from artists such as Shallow Lagoon, Apparan and Eve Obrochta. They were joined by ThisIsLostBoy, Joe Blackwell, Carl Stimpson and Vision0x11. With Old Bones, A Chance of Creatures, Matt0175, Jasmine Kahlia and Susi Foxy all contributing work. It’s an exhibition, which showcases an array of styles, from sticker bombed objects or vibrant graphics to intricate line work.

Theatre Deli Exhibition

Throughout the evening, the Theatre Deli was transformed into a creative hub. Workshops provided hands-on experience in creating stickers. Techniques were shared and discussions held around the inspiration behind this unique art form. No event like this could also take place within a sticker swap. Encouraging fans and artists alike to share, learn, and connect.

London Premiere

The Sticker Movie premiere at Theatre Deli was more than just an event. It was a celebration of community. A recognition of stickers as a legit and meaningful form of art expression. As the event drew to a close, fans left not just with new stickers and zines. But with a sense of being part of something larger. A global movement that continues to grow, evolve, and make its mark on the world.

For more about Art House Project and the work they do, follow them here. This article is a collaboration between Inspiring City and Art House Project founder Apparan. With thanks to Will Deloney and Sha-Risse for their support in putting together this piece.

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