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You have little time left, but if you get a chance, please check this out. It ends June 15th. See? We’ve got love for the west coast!
One of our favorites, Kevin Lyons, put together an interesting and dope show at the HVW8 Art+Design Gallery. The best way to explain it comes from Kevin himself who wrote a little letter explaining his sort of new creative process. It’s an interesting read. Why this cat doesn’t get the attention he deserves is beyond us. Check out some images from the show here.
Kevin’s Letter:
please post this open letter as much as you can. new marketing approach from a new marketer.
I want to extend an invitation to you all to attend my opening at the HVW8 gallery on Spaulding in West hollywood here in LA on friday, May 9th. I also want to forewarn that in and of itself this is no literal art show. It is riddled with sketches, visual rants and pointless, aggressive dribble. it is unframed, unedited and purely self- indulgent. I am in all truth as you all know an Art Director/Creative Director, not an artist by any stretch, and I have never pretended to be as such and this show will fully reenforce this very reality. All of that having been said, even with lack of focus and in all seriousness a lack of actual work, it winds up ironically being the first show which i actually show any raw emotion. It is work that wound up personal and silly and not over thought. Recently I worked for a retail machine that kept me very busy methodically and very intentionally calculating exactly what “kids” want to see and purchase. I went through a fairly emotional roller coaster there which made me realize that I wanted to go in a very different direction. Along side this work, I was also experiencing total freedom in my personal freelance work and getting paid to simply be me. The less I thought and obsessed over the work the more people responded to it backwards George day. Now I am experiencing a very different ride in working for a pseudo ad agency trying to break out of the ad agency model. I commute for nearly 4 hours a day and in that time while riding bumpy trains, I find myself drawing for drawing’s sake. I put my laptop away and abandon fonts and grids and simply draw monsters, and ice creams and Stars of David riding skateboards. They are goofy, angry, and emotional. These are some of the treats that you will see at my show. Nothing fancy. Tape and tacks. wrinkled, non-archival, and devoid of color. Just sharing, warning, but not apologizing. I will carry all the art in a carry on bag on the plane and put it up in less than 24 hours. Please come out. One of my favorite dj’s will be there, Sureshot, an old reggae head who shares my love of early reggae soul seven inches.
nuff’said. sho’nuff. by any means necessary.
Kevin.
June 12th, 2008
Good Morning and TGIF to all the true heads out there.
Above you see our boyeee Russell rocking the illed out blk bandit tee and a banger of an event at Stowe Mountain. Check the details here: STOWE JAM
photos by:http://laustindesign.com
June 6th, 2008
So, the other night, I had the privilege to have some fine ladies take me to the Milk Gallery for Ricky Powell’s Illy Funksters. If you don’t know who he is, he’s one of the pioneering photographers who was lucky enough to catch hip-hop in its rawest period ever, not to mention being part of the movement to the present day.
More than a few people came to show love for this mans work. A good mix of people and cocktails were there leaving drinks splashing and cameras flashing. The meds I’m on kept me off the booze, but with some nice beats and some fine females, I was able to maintain. My govt. stimulus check didn’t stretch far enough to make a purchase, but maybe in the near future. The one piece I really wanted to cop was the Beasties/Run DMC tour van; shit was ill. I could just imagine the stories behind all the photos. The Jam Maser Jay ones had heads catching chills. The party ended with a dance party and an empty bar.
We tip our hats to you, Ricky Powell! Thanks for brining us the images through the years.
-Smoov
June 5th, 2008
Come celebrate the Grand Opening of Genuine Artikle, a gallery and boutique coming to Strong Island. Also, they’ll be carry a slew of [ 2 one 5 ] gear!
June 2nd, 2008
I’m going to level with you: I kind of gave a little bit of an eye-roll when asked to cover Wizard World, the yearly convention from the comic book magazine, Wizard. While never ever into comic books or the costume-clad culture around it, and my knowledge pretty limited to what the Wu-Tang Clan and other rappers have taught me, I still made the journey from South Philly to the PA Convention Center to huddle among their masses. After a brief hassle trying to obtain my press pass, I was finally able to pin it on and walk through the doors and into a whole new universe of half-tones on thin paper. Immediately, the massive DC and Marvel booths opened their welcoming arms (or rather tables of free stuff) and pulled me in like a fellow comic-conner. After the initial nervousness of not knowing what to expect wore off, I meandered my way through the booths, stockpiled with anything from smaller/independent comic companies, to old classic comics, to collectible toys, to costumes, and even a little smidgen of slightly scary weaponry (swords and shit. for real). In the back section, about four large isles housed table after table of comic artists more than willing to meet, greet, and sketch while the other back quarter of the hall tucked away a square of tables set-up specifically for gaming (of the card variety). But, the real highlight for me (and the real deal sealer of my decision to go), could be found down the end isle on the left side: the celebrities! Now, if you consider former pro wrestlers like Al Snow, The Blue Meanie, and Virgil (!!!) non-celebrities, take a gander at these two superstars: Incredible Hulk, Mr. Universe, and King of Queens guest-spotter Lou Ferrigno and former WWF champion and Hulk Hogan feuder, The Iron Sheik! I shook both these men’s hands. Beat that, mockers. I dare you. Anyway, yes, lots of people were dressed up. The favorite seemed to be Batman and The Joker (Heath Ledger variety), while there was plenty Star Wars Storm Troopers (and even an R2D2 that briefly roamed the floor) to keep that crowd pleased along with a stage to play Rock Band, Jedi demonstrations, and a massive t-shirt vendor in the very center of the hall. I’m actually kind of glad I went. And, guess what?? Next year’s Philadelphia Wizard World falls during my birthday weekend! That’s got to be a sign.
June 2nd, 2008
Manik / Goods / Zune
Presents
Craig Wetherby Photography Exhibition
Saturday, May 31st
at
Goods
1112 Pike Street
Seattle, WA
7pm-9pm
After-Party at
War Room
722 E Pike Street
9pm-2am
www.craigwetherby.com
www.myspace.com/craigwetherby
May 14th, 2008
It seems like a standard story shared by lots of people: You’ll be at a friends house for anything from a get together to a house party, and the next thing you know, Harold Hunter’s flashing his trademark (and slightly goofy/sinister) grin while chatting it up at the kitchen table. Then, you’re a little geeked that you’re in the presence of one of the best street skaters/”star” of the film kids when he strikes up a conversation with you out of the blue. Well, let’s honor and celebrate the life of this same person with the 2nd Annual Harold Hunter Day featuring a skate jam and party. Details are on the flier.
May 13th, 2008
some may call it a circus some may call it a show, well what ever it is you want to call it its one of the best experiences you will ever have, you’ll shreek, laugh and be in absolute aww. lucky for thoose of us in philadelphia cirque du soleil is in town for the month of may (for dates and ticket info click here) you will all have the chance to experience the incredible event known as KOOZA. the opening day was last night and with high expectations i was not disappointed in the least. with a duration of 2hr and 30min(with a 30 min intermission) you only wish it didnt end. so go take a friend enjoy a night on the avenue of the arts and enjoy the show.
also for some amazing mexican food check out taqueria on 9th and washington. and watch out for the salsa verde (green salsa) it sneeks up on you. HAVE FUN!
May 9th, 2008
On May 15th, artist Ron English will release his Bunnny Rabbbit toy that was pulled from this portrait. To celebrate, Kidrobot will be holding a release and signing on the same day from 6-8pm at their brand new New York City store at 118 Prince Street.
April 28th, 2008
So 40yrs ago today the great Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee.
+ in honor for the King here are just a few of many facts about his life . . .
1. Martin Luther King, Jr. was arrested 30 time in the act of peaceful protesting.
2. King had a role model - Indian leader Mohandas Gandhi.
3. Martin Luther received the Nobel Peace Prize at the age of 35 for leading none violent civil right demonstrations in 1964.
4. King went to college at age 15.
5. King was first black American to be honored as Man of the Year in Time magazine.
April 4th, 2008
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