Friday, April 29, 2011

beyond print...beyond craft: the art fabric

I'm not sure what is more beautiful, the condition that this book is in, or the book itself. I walked into the design room yesterday and this was sitting on Annika's desk...OK, run to Alibris now.
And what a fine vintage indeed...1973

Never Mind The Bollocks Here's McQueen

It's kinda bitchin' that the future Queen rocked McQueen.
I'm just sayin'...

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Sunset Circles took flight last night and left some Tail Feathers on the way up...Thanks to all for an inspiring evening...

We'll be posting images from last night in the upcoming week...thanks to Serena and Mason and all the amazing artists and for all of our friends for bringing the good vibes. And Niki, thanks for spinning the night before your big event...which by the way, if you're in Hollywood tonight go by space 15Twenty tonight from 7 to 10pm for "To Japan: From LA with Love Benefit Party".

Friday, April 22, 2011

Through the window looking in...

Exactly 9 hours and five minutes until Sunset Circles at POPgallery. Cases of booze stacked in the corner...ice is ordered and Obama came through with his stamp of approval last night. Oh yeah, as always, Bring your checkbooks...the art and installations are a site to be seen, and Serena has pledged 20% of all her sales to the ongoing efforts in Japan! Kanpai! - 乾杯(かんぱい)

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Never Ever Bookmark...

I personally discover and then lose blogs continuously...otherwise this shit get's boring. If one is "that good", I surely find it again. But strangely, I think I might have to pick up some mags again. I dunno, I think I'm slacking...Kanye's references stumped me and I didn't know that pop colors were cool again...yikes!

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Earth, also by Serena...

New York, April 2011 -- EARTH BY is pleased to announce the release of a brand new original and limited edition print by top contemporary artist, Serena Mitnik-Miller. Hinging on an artistic practice that often begins with an impression of nature, Earth By Serena Mitnik-Miller continues this line of inquiry, comprising a series of layered concentric circles that mimic the flux of the earth’s surface. Available here.

Monday, April 18, 2011

Sunset Circles, This Friday night at POPgallery... 7pm to 10pm

Early last year, I had the pleasure of creatively connecting with an amazing community of artists from the Outer Sunset neighborhood in San Francisco. Since then, we have been making continuous trips up north to collaborate with Serena-Mitnik Miller on various studio-related projects. Serena and her husband, Mason St Peter, are the proprietors of the General Store on Judah Street, which besides being one of my favorite retail stores, is also the heart and soul of this incredible community. And it's worth mentioning that I went to kindergarten with Kyle Field (yes, kindergarten…my longest standing friendship), and over the last thirty-plus years Kyle has been the single most influential person on my own creative process through his amazing talent as an artist, musician, and most-importantly, as a friend. I often post Serena and Kyle happenings on the site...but here's your chance to come and see their magic along with the talents of their amazing community of peers...

SUNSET CIRCLES
Opening reception: Friday April 22, 2011, 7–10pm

SUNSET CIRCLES is a collection of work from a circle of artists contributing to or inspired by the Sunset, an artistic community nestled in the dunes of San Francisco. The artists include:
• Jeff Canham
• Julie Cloutier
• Kyle Field
• Katie Goldman Macdonald
• Mason St Peter
• Serena Mitnik-Miller
• Jay Nelson
• Jesse Schlesinger
• Orion Shepherd
• David Wilson

A circle of artists gather in a neighborhood pillared by the sea, they gather ideas and draw inspiration from the wild and unrefined scenery, and the community they’ve cultivated amongst it. The underlying theme of the work celebrates a circle emcompassing the minimal, natural, handmade and organic forms, materials and resourcefulness that the artists, through simple, bold, and intricate expression, brandish in their reverence for their pelagic community.


POPgallery
3505 Helms Ave.
Culver City, CA 90232
Tel.1.310.558.2080

For further information please contact
Gallery Director / Ann Gordon
ann@thePOPstudio.com

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Spend some time here...just not summer time.

"Lots of Venice California People" by way of Helen in London, by way of The Selvedge Yard, by way of some "rad guy like Chad"...around the world to see pictures of home. The soul still exists, but the curls are set and the vintage is styled. Oh, and the graffiti traded in for Intelligentsia...


Tuesday, April 12, 2011

To Japan: From LA with Love...a community fundraising event

Hey friends - I'm in a group show to raise money for our friends in Japan with lot's of amazing creatives like Devendra Banhart, Geoff McFetridge, Katsuo Design, Milton Glaser and Nat Russel to name just a few. Should be an inspiring show for a very meaningful cause...
Movie Night, April 16th at 8pm and Benefit Party, April 23rd from 7 - 10pm at Space 15Twenty, 1520 n. Cahuenga Blvd in Hollywood.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Relax with a old one...

Been back from Mex for a few days, but the catch-up has been brutal. So much inspiration to post. It's a long list, but I'll dive in over the next few days. For now, relax with some Pacific Lager Beer (not so fresh I'm afraid)...