Some of you out there in the cyberspace world know about Teebs and his subtle, sophiticated sounds. If you’re in the shadows – here’s some light.</a></p> He’s been quietly creating series of record sleeves that he sells. The sleeves are similar to the music. Layered, introspective, colorful, sophisticated, yet approachable. </p>
The message is simple and pure. Exactly what we need at this time in our history and evolution. ????.
What’s amazing to me is the attention to detail across a variety of projects associated with GAS’D, a clothing line, who’s look is as universal as it’s message. Everything is done simply & tastefully with a unique elegance that’s unmatched. I can honestly say Gas’d is like no other clothing line doing it right now.
Imani Waddy, owner and creator of GAS’D, and AFTA-1, have put together a truly smooth and eclectic mixtape that has been on constant repeat for the past day or so. A loving, soul infused space journey on a search for a world void of hate. LOVE IS REAL.
After you let Love is Real Vol.3 take over your headphones for a bit be sure to go grab Love is Real Vol.1&2 at the GAS’D Daily Blog.
http://yesyesyall.org/files/music/14. OP Swamp 81 - Another Day.mp3
Scion Presents:
This Must Be The Place
The exhibition features nine American artists from the Faesthetic family who represent the diverse styles appearing in the magazine. This Must Be The Place is comprised of art centered around a theme of “Home,” and loosely limited to a 2 color palette, just like an issue of Faesthetic.
Featuring the Work of:
Gluekit, Matt Curry, Maxwell Loren Holyoke-Hirsch, Skullphone, Damien Correll, Dan Funderburgh, Joel Speasmaker & Jemma Hostetler. All artists will be on hand for the opening.
Opening Reception:
Saturday June, 20th from 7-10pm.
The Scion Installation L.A.
3521 Helms Ave. (at National)
Culver City, CA 90232
p:323.284.8782
The Ronin Gallery presents:
METALLUM
An Exhibition of Architectural Patterns on Found Metal Objects from mix media artists: Kofie and Codak
Curated by Zury Ponce
Works include:
Interior & Exterior mural colaboration, Edition of 20 2-color screen prints, over 40 painted file boxes & 40+ new works on found metal by Codak & Kofie.
Friday June, 5th from 7-11pm.
The Ronin Gallery
1924 Echo Park Ave
Los Angeles CA 90026
p:323.284.8782
info@theroningallery.com
The other night I had a chance to check out my homie Codak’s first solo show in LA at Archrival</a> (check out their gear if you’re in Little Tokyo). TrueRadio was in the house dropping gems, was a good time. Sharing the dopeness with y’all. I’ve been following his work and am also a former student. If you dig graff and design, you’ll find his steez the illness. He’s a busy man these days and has some local shows in line for this year that we will keep you up to date on. Check out his site, the murals are crazy and features collabs with some of LA’s finest artists.</p> What did you start out to do for the archrival show, and did that evolve into something else?</strong> I remember watching you figure that out. you have over 15 years experience writing graffiti. Are you still using letter forms? Is it 15?</strong> Yes it’s the quiet ones you gotta what out for.</strong> Yea, it does involve many different elements that come together to represent a bigger idea. something that transcends design and letterforms.</strong> I used to be able to read your pieces but now it’s coded up hah!</strong> Cesspools are in style today in a major way, it all works depending on the viewer..So what’s coming up next?</strong> That’s dope, I’m curious to see more people embrace multimedia techniques. I like the idea of you two doing a show. Your styles compliment each other in an interesting way. How are you planning to collaborate on the space?</strong> Will every thing be on metal? hence the name of the show?</strong> Check out more Codak here at Underdeveloped.com</a></p>
Originally I started doing my traditional mix of Graff and design style collage pieces, but I after doing that live art Soul Sessions I came across a different more gestural painting style and I really tried to focus on that newer style that relies more on brush strokes.</p>
20 years
I lost track ha..</strong>
1988. No prob. I floated under the radar for along time
most people don’t really know how long I’ve been involved in graff. Doesn’t bother me..like being the hidden weapon.</p>
To bad I’m not quiet. I really didn’t approach the solo show with a theme other than I wanted showcase my diversity as an artist the name found angles dealt with how I have been able to carve out my own little niche’……in essence my own “Angle.” I think it’s important for people to recognize and directly try to find their own way of approaching their art. Mine is a hybrid of many mediums and approaches. At times directly design based, other very graff style, but it always seems to meet in it’s own entity. I think you get that.</p>
Definetly. I mean the idea of my work and “Letters” got boring some time ago.</p>
I have become much more interested in finding a way to take the basic essence of th eletter forms I used to make and transcribing them into a larger more abstract interface. Seeing where the gestures/form/composition will take itself. It’s strange it’s kinda like I just let the water flow and it will take itself where it needs to go whether it be a crystal clear spring or a cesspool.</p>
Just preparing for the “Metallum” show with Kofie</a>. Basically our pieces are about ready. We have a limited print piece to finish,
prolly only a run of 30. A mural to do in the space, and we have a motion piece being done as well. Got a snippet of it friday
pretty basic but cool. Reminded me of the intros to monty phython shows from the 70’s.</p>
Not sure yet. Kofie is going to have a certain space designated to showcasing his metal boxes. Everything else is going to play of that. Also the mural in the space is going to work off the mural we did on the ouside of the space. Basically bring it inside. We both have been wanting to do a show together since we met each other, we both understand that were utilizing very similar inspiration and technique and we feel that our work can float together yet remain individual.</p>
Yea. All pieces for sale except the print will be on metal.</p>
Because I’m very lazy and slow moving this morning, I grabbed this write up of the artist Joshua Longo from Stuffed Art
Joshua Longo — product designer by day, plush artist by night — started making creatures almost four years ago. He bought a sewing machine, gathered up some moving blankets, and experimented. “There is something about fabric that is not permanent like other materials,” he says. “You can push and pull and accent and deform with tremendous ease. A little thread here and there and you have a magnificent
form.”
Joshua says his work is about “smiles and questions.” He loves abstract forms and hopes that his future work will blur the line between plush and fashion.
He lives in Brooklyn, NY, with his small dog Moose
Note to Rami – this is that next level shit…
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Joshua – you rock.
