UNUSUAL STUFF
An eclectic assortment of art
Unusual Stuff is an independent online art shop that offers handmade, high-quality art at fair prices. The artworks and items for sale come from the collection of Dave Webster, who is now retired. Our online shop showcases a diverse collection of handcrafted art pieces that are sure to captivate your imagination. From intricate paintings to quirky sculptures, each item tells a unique story. Most of the works are from his workshop/studio in Liverpool, where he created the Cavern Wall of Fame and the John Lennon statue on Mathew Street. The four Beatles sculptures on the facade of the Hard Days Night Hotel were also born there. Some of the sculptures are original models, while others are from small production runs. These pieces were given to my brother George and me, Tom, to help send them to new homes where they can be loved and appreciated.
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We cater to seasoned art collectors and first-time buyers alike, helping everyone find art that truly inspires. Browse our site and get in touch with any questions or inquiries.
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Please Note
Buyers can collect large items or we can quote a delivery cost
Limited Time Offer: Free Delivery On All Paintings to England, Scotland and Wales!
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DISCOVER UNUSUAL STUFF
Explore all the items listed below or use the headings at the top of the page to navigate through our collection of Unusual Stuff.
PREVIOUS PROJECTS
JOHN LENNON'S LIFE EXHIBITION
Video Credit: Roger Appleton of Brightmoonmedia.co.uk
"After working on various Beatles projects for The Cavern and The Hard Day’s Night Hotel, I was left with the original models of John, Paul, George and Ringo, lined up on a shelf in my workshop. The group of four heads of John were from the Casbah Club, Hamburg, the mop top style and New York periods, all possible models for the Cavern Wall of Fame statue.
Over the years whilst carving or painting beside the heads I was constantly aware of the triumphs and tragedies of the Beatles. The collection of Johns heads was just a snapshot of his short creative life. It made me think of how it would be possible to make a sculpture depicting different emotions and styles he passed through, from his early childhood in a Liverpool suburb to his time in New York. Looking through the media of the period you can see John changing as he rides the pressure wave of stardom.
From the early days and his childhood love of Alice in Wonderland, to the following period of living the life of Just William (or Just John) and his naughty approach to life, John was always pushing the boundaries. His mother’s influence with her banjo playing and singing must have planted the musical seed which began to grow at Quarry Bank school. A group of young men all following the latest craze began a skiffle group with John who by then was something of a rebel as their leader. And the rest as they say is history.
It is the rebel aspect of Johns life which interests me, the human condition and how to change it. Human beings who are out of step with the culture they live in are often classed as trouble makers. But may go on to change the way we think, or change our world. John in his own way, through music gave pause for thought ‘Give Peace a Chance’ or better still ‘Imagine’. Listen to the words and apply them to our dystopian world, to make it a better place for all."
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- Dave Webster 'Love your Planet'
HARD DAYS NIGHT HOTEL
Together Again
"The stance of the figures on the fascia of the Hard Days Night Hotel represents the atmosphere created following a gig. The gestures becoming signatures recognised worldwide. Inspired by the 1970’s, the work evolved following the trauma of the groups break up but going on to find new musical direction and a rebirth of individual creativity."
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- Dave Webster 'Love your Planet'​
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ABOUT THE ARTIST
"I have been sculpting and painting since I was a youth. Working originally with wood, I have now returned to this after years of producing works in many other materials, such as the cold cast John Lennon sculpture and the Cavern Wall of Fame in Mathew Street and the overlife size statues of the Beatles which adorn the front of the Hard Days Night Hotel in Liverpool. Recently I also developed and exhibited successfully a one man show 'The Real Meaning of Life' at the Liverpool One centre. Since retirement I have resumed painting inspired by a fascination of the sea, sailing and ecology, spending time observing nature, looking for shapes and patterns, simplifying what I see in terms of form, tone and colour and then interpreting these into the final design."
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- Dave Webster 'Love Your Planet'
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The Stuff for sale on this website was given to my brother George and myself, Tom, by our Grandfather Dave to help us create our own business.