Sickboy refuses to play by the rules of the mainstream art industry. Turning down offers by auction houses and galleries, the British artist stays true to his ‘outsider’ roots – as evidenced by the caged heart installation he dropped outside The Tate Modern recently in response to the corporate backing of a graffiti show held there.

Therefore, his highly anticipated and first major solo show, Stay Free, has understandably been a big hit in the UK and beyond.

For Stay Free, Sickboy transformed a Victorian Grade II listed building in East London into a 3D creative playground, bringing in inspiration from the children’s story Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Packed with color, humor and satire, the show is a culmination of the alternative reality Sickboy has created over the years.

Stay Free is open to the general public through December 10, 2008 at The Tramshed in Shoreditch, London.

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Sickboy:  Stay Free

Stay Free Factory installation....

A few of Sickboy's Stay Free Factory workers pose for a pic

Save the Youth

Love Wheel

Laser Tooth

Protect the City

False Hopes & Dreams

Electric Chair

Always Fishing for Compliments

Photos (except first) by Chris Osburn