Robert Sharl

@sharl.bsky.social

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Rated PG for occasional adult themes, and some mildly upsetting scenes. Director at Cine Excess. Designer at Futurilla. UX lecturer at BCU. Occasional composer.

A colorful illustrated concert poster with a decorative frame, birds, and stylized fish motifs. The text reads: “Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and Special Guests — Brighton Preston Park — Friday 31st July 2026.”
Screenshot of a music player app showing the track Shinka (feat. Robert Sharl) by Evolution. The album artwork is visible in the top left, featuring a black-and-white square image with the title EVOLUTION/SHARL SHINKA. Lyrics are displayed on screen in large white text, including lines such as “Dressing the wounds and binding them tight” and “Passing through unholy spaces.” Playback controls appear at the bottom, showing the song is 4 seconds into a total length of 2 minutes 34 seconds.
A screenshot of a music app showing a pre-release album titled Shinka by Evolution & Robert Sharl, categorized as Ambient and dated 2025. The interface has “Play” and “Shuffle” buttons at the top. Below, the tracklist displays three songs: “Shinka (Instrumental),” “Shinka,” and “Shinka (Guitar),” with a total runtime of 3 songs, 8 minutes.
Album cover featuring a square, recessed wooden window set into a textured plaster wall, photographed in black and white. The perspective draws the eye into the dark interior, with a glimpse of branches visible through the far end. At the top, bold text reads “EVOLUTION/SHARL” in white and “SHINKA” in dark gray.
Screenshot of a newspaper headline from The Times / The Sunday Times reading: “Nick Clegg’s new book — cringeworthy, derivative and ill-informed.”
Album cover featuring a square, recessed wooden window set into a textured plaster wall, photographed in black and white. The perspective draws the eye into the dark interior, with a glimpse of branches visible through the far end. At the top, bold text reads “EVOLUTION/SHARL” in white and “SHINKA” in dark gray.
You made a video with Phil King a couple of years later. How did that come about? We were on Creation when we did it. What happened was, I don't know why but it was mooted that we should do a video for "Primitive Painters". . It got half made. Cherry Red and Creation were meant to pay for it together, pay half each. Cherry Red came up with their half because they initiated the project, and McGee didn't pay his half. So we did half a video with Phil's friend Danny. What you see on YouTube is half a video. We were meant to do another half and join it together, have stuff superimposed over the top, have extra scenes. But all you can see really is me and Phil in Phil's house in Hammersmith, just standing around. It's ridiculous. I was so embarrassed when it leaked out. So we put it to bed, and it lay there until somebody scooped it up and put it on YouTube or leaked it on a VHS probably first, it was probably a leaked VHS first.
A polished steel pen rests on a resealable black-and-grey pouch labeled “Limited Edition.” The label reads: “No. 015 ‘Polished Steel’,” with additional product info: “SKU: MK2-CL-LE015,” “Mark Two / Clip,” and a barcode with the number 73674326710. The pen is sleek and reflective, with a minimalist clip design. The website “studioneat.com” appears at the bottom of the label.
Promotional poster for BCU’s Creative Computing Diploma. The bold yellow headline reads “CREATE COMPUTE LIFT-OFF!” followed by “Diploma in Creative Computing” and “Elevate your degree with BCU’s new one-year programme.” The background shows a stylised figure wearing a VR headset, blending into colourful digital art and floral elements. The lower half explains that the diploma combines VR, AI, 3D scanning, coding, and design thinking, and is open to BCU students between their second and third year. A QR code and URL are provided for registration, with a deadline of 1st August.
A humanoid robot wearing a light gray hoodie, with its faceplate removed to reveal intricate circuits and wiring beneath. This image is from the Six Million Dollar Man episode titled “Day of the Robot,” featuring a lifelike android antagonist with a synthetic outer appearance concealing its mechanical interior.
A sleek, modern e-bike with a minimalist design and matte silver frame is parked on a paved path beside a lush green park. The park is filled with vibrant grass, large leafy trees, and a clear blue sky overhead, suggesting a bright, sunny day. The bicycle has a clean, angular frame with no visible drivetrain, typical of the VanMoof electric bike design.
Retail box for the Nintendo Virtual Boy console, showcasing its signature red-and-black branding with stylized artwork of the headset and controller. Promotional stickers on the box highlight features like ‘High Resolution 3-D Graphics,’ ‘32-Bit RISC Processor,’ and ‘Digital Stereo Sound.’ A green coupon in the corner advertises a $1.00 Duracell battery discount. The box also notes ‘Batteries Not Included’ and includes a warning: ‘Eye Advisory: For 7 Years and Older.’
A black-and-white still from a classic Doctor Who episode featuring a Yeti — a bulky, fur-covered creature with a round body, clawed hands raised, and a head obscured by thick shaggy fur. The Yeti stands on a rocky, mountainous landscape, likely representing the Himalayas. This creature appeared in the serials The Abominable Snowmen (1967) and The Web of Fear (1968), during the Second Doctor era.
A close-up of an orange anodized aluminum utility knife case labeled ‘KEEN by STUDIO NEAT.’ The sliding cover is removed, revealing a precision utility blade inside the housing, held in place by a screw and bracket. The blade features an engraved Studio Neat logo (a circle with ‘S’ and ‘N’ inside). The background is a colorful surface with soft abstract shapes in blue, orange, and brown tones.
A close-up of a cassette tape in a clear case with a delicate, nature-inspired cover design. The artwork features a pressed purple flower with green leaves and seed pods, laid over a softly painted background with watercolor-like swirls of orange, yellow, green, and purple. The tape rests on a textured dark blue surface, with geometric yellow and black shapes faintly visible in the background. The aesthetic is organic, artistic, and calming.
A vinyl record cover for Innermost by Solarstone is shown resting on a soft, grey-blue fabric background. The minimalist design features a centered square with a stylized, pixelated silhouette of a human figure made up of evenly spaced black dots on a light grey background. Above the image is the text ‘innermostsolarstone’ in clean, modern type, with ‘solarstone’ in bold. Below the square is a handwritten autograph, presumably by Solarstone (Richard Mowatt). The overall aesthetic is calm, abstract, and modern.
The utility knife inside its black foam-lined packaging. The orange aluminum handle features a rectangular opening in the center, showing a brushed metal slider used to extend or retract the blade.
A sealed vinyl record of Tilt by Scott Walker is displayed on a textured carpet. The album cover features a dark, abstract, and moody black-and-white image with blurred organic textures. A yellow price sticker in the top right corner reads ‘£38.’ A ‘WAR Child’ logo is on the bottom left, indicating a charity connection. Below that, a sticker notes details: ‘scott walker • TILT 2024 140 gram 2LP edition, mastered and cut at 45rpm at Abbey Road Studios.’ A ‘Record Store Day’ 2024 sticker is also attached, indicating this is a special release.
A colorful enamel pin resting on a black card with the Apple logo and text that reads: ‘WATCH Global Close Your Rings Day.’ The pin design resembles the Apple Watch Activity rings, featuring overlapping red, green, and blue concentric circles with a ribbon-like top, styled to look like a medal. The background includes parts of an orange surface and a white wrapper.
A screenshot of two Amazon product listings. The first product on the left is a ‘DOVAMAN 2400W Electric Chainsaw’ priced at £99.97 with a rating of 4.5 stars from 693 reviews. The second product on the right is a ‘VAYDEER One Handed Macro Keyboard’ with 12 programmable keys, priced at £29.99 after a 17% discount (original price £35.99).
A vinyl record titled Constant Noise by the band Benefits is placed on a table. The album cover has a bold design with a purple background featuring pink, blue, and orange circles, with the words ‘BENEFITS’ and ‘constant noise’ printed inside two of them. The record is still in its shrink wrap. In the background, a partially eaten spinach and feta pastry sits on a white plate with a knife resting beside it. A red coffee cup filled with a dark beverage is on a teal saucer nearby. A pair of white wireless earbuds is placed on the table next to the album.
A screenshot of a music-related social media profile with a black background. The profile has 5 followers and follows 41 accounts. The bio section is expanded, displaying a description of a passionate music lover who enjoys exploring diverse genres, from classical symphonies to modern indie beats. It mentions a vinyl collection, a love for live concerts, and a belief in music’s power to connect and inspire. The bio also highlights a focus on curating playlists and sharing recommendations. Placeholder text ‘[he/she/they]’ and ‘[Your Name]’ indicate that the profile template has not been personalized yet.
A book titled Now Go: On Grief and Studio Ghibli by Karl Thomas Smith is placed on a smooth, light-colored surface. The cover features a pixelated illustration of No-Face, a character from Spirited Away, appearing to dissolve into digital fragments. The publisher’s logo, ‘Inklings,’ is visible in the bottom right corner. To the right of the book, there is a pink ceramic cup filled with black coffee, resting on a matching saucer with a speckled texture and a gold rim.
A close-up of a vintage cassette tape with a transparent case, placed on a wooden surface. The tape is labeled ‘FX 90’ with a blue and red design on the reel. Beside the cassette, there is a handwritten tracklist on an index card, partially tucked into the tape’s case. The list includes titles such as ‘Land (terraced land),’ ‘Interlude,’ ‘Light #1 (light beat),’ ‘Flockomania (A million versions),’ and ‘Atmosphere #1 (Another atmosphere).’ The bottom of the card has additional notes labeled ‘EXTRA MIXES’ and ‘IMPROV,’ with some words crossed out or scribbled over. The scene has warm lighting, casting a soft glow on the wood and paper.