I just got word that PaperMonster was featured in Brooklyn Street Art’s (HERE) Images Of The Week along with Bast, 5003, Hobby Horse, Imminent Disaster, Kosbe, Swoon, Veng, and Peru Ana. I am a huge fan of the BSA site and if you love art your will not want to miss this site.
Check out the rest of the images over at Brooklyn Street Art: http://www.brooklynstreetart.com/theBlog/?p=7128 Click on the image below to view the rest of the images of the week.
Much thanks to BrooklynStreetArt.com and Jamie Rojo!!
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One of the most rewarding parts about being an artist is meeting someone at a show or getting an email that simply says “Thank you for being an inspiration.” Recently Ms. Chaplinski from Marlboro Middle School in NJ sent over these photos of her arts students’ completed stencil art project inspired by my artwork. I love how the children put this project together and I think the finished paintings are fantastic!! They did a great job!! See for yourself below and click on the images to view larger.
Congrats to Ms. Chaplinski’s Students for an AMAZING Job!!
Thank you with all my heart.
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Completed set of paintings above and a small selection of individual paintings below.
The Holidays are here and PaperMonster would like to share some HOLIDAY CHEER!! The first four people (THANKS FOR ALL OF THE EMAILS AND THE LUCKY WINNERS) to write to v@papermonster.org with your address and choice of T-Shirt size (M, L, and XL) you will get a FREE PaperMonster T-Shirt. Good luck and Happy Holidays!!
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I recently received an email that basically said “Ay PaperMonster. Where the hell are your favorite things for December?” In the chaos of Art Basel photos I completely forgot to post my favorite things for this month and now here they are right in the middle of all this holiday celebration. First I have the videogame Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (HERE). If you follow me on Twitter (HERE) you know that I have been watching gameplay videos of this game and I am blown away. It has won several Game Of The Year awards and it deserves it. Catch a clip of the gameplay below. You will not regret playing full price for this game with everything you get in return. Following Uncharted 2 we have the Clipse new album “Til The Casket Drops.” I have been anticipating this album and could not be happier with it. There are so many tracks that just blow your mind in terms of quality music. Check out some of my favorite tracks from the album below and don’t forget to check out the album artwork by Kaws. Right After the clipse we have the cheapest gift you can get your loved one.The Pencil Crossbow (HERE) !! All you need is a couple of pencils and rubber bands and you can make your very own functional crossbow. Lastly we have the gift that keeps on giving.: HD video of Iron Man 2 (HERE). Can’t wait until May 7th. Hope you enjoyed my favorite things for December. HAPPY NEW YEAR.
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Below you can find my final batch of photos from this year’s Art Basel Miami 2009. One of the biggest events that I had the pleasure to taking part in was Art Whino Gallery’s exhibition. Art Whino took over an entire location, creating a gigantic gallery setting with floating walls from the ceiling and the gallery even had its own bar, kitchen and pool. The quality of art was extremely high and many of the artists participating in the show were there to share their work with fans and the amazing crowds that stopped by the gallery. You can catch photos of the entire exhibition below.
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Driving through Miami before the Art Whino Gallery Exhibition (Right) PaperMonster Painting A pool… next to a bar… in a galllery…insane Love the set-up of hanging walls fromm the building’s supporting beams. Beautiful. Brandi Read, JoKa, Scott G. Brooks Shane (Art Whino), PaperMonster, JoKa, Sunny, and Dave Lowell Pieces from the live painting event the previous night.
The art speaks for itself. Click on the images to view larger. So many talented artists to list.
Shane (Art Whino) and Clara from Utrecht with PaperMonster T-Shirts. Great crowds!! PaperMonster on the red carpet Great installations all around the gallery. JoKa and PaperMonster. JoKa paints using toothpicks instead of a brush or any other tool. Very talented artists. The quality of art work was overwhelming. Best artists group photo from the closing party!! When you have someone playing with fire insde a gallery you know the night must have been crazy. Sunny, JoKa and Dave Lowell Paper Monster, Sunny and JoKa JoKa.. I don’t even know what emotion this is. Off to the hotel for the rest of the night Flying out of Miami after a great time making some new friends and having a blast. Thanks to everyone who came to the events and all of the amazing support!!
Before posting pictures of Art Whino Gallery’s main exhibition during Art Basel 2009 I wanted to share some of the highlights from several of my favorite art fairs, exhibitions, and events. Below you will see pictures from Stages, the Scope art fair, the Aqua art fair and finally Buff Monster and Tara McPherson’s live painting session in Miami. There was such a high quality of art at so many locations that it was a dream come true to see it in person.
Catch more images below.
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Stages Os Gemeos painting. This painting has not received much attention but it is one of my favorites of the entire show. Dzine’s beautiful bike. You can’t tell in the picture but the bike is on top of glass which has been broken due to all of the people trying to get a deeper look into the detail of the bike. First real Kaws painting I have had the pleasure of viewing in person. Extremely sharp. Off to Scope art fair As soon as you walk into both Scope and Aqua you are greated by Aj Fozik’s work. Jeff Soto water colors. Very nice details and colors in these small pieces. This women is not checking out trash but a sound/beat installation by David Ellis. Loved Nunca’s piece at the Carmichael Gallery booth. Two personal favorites of the entire fair. Doze Green above and Calma’s piece below. Click on the image to view larger. Kids were going crazy over this. The mold has a projected face that makes you feel like you are actually staring at a real person. Very good concept. Tes One mural. Off to Aqua art fair. Love the quality of work at the Thinkspace booth 2nd Aj Fozik’s piece greating people as they walk into Aqua Nice to see two of Megg’s pieces at the fair. Super talented and just overall well rounded artist. After Aqua it was time to grab some nacho’s with Joka and hang out until Buff Monster and Tara McPherson got to work on their live painting collaboration. They both worked so well together and you could tell that there was such a high level of comfort between them. They deserve all of the success and much more to come. Enjoy
While in Miami during Art Basel 2009, I had the opportunity to do some new outdoor “Black Holes” which I have been wanting to do more of for quite some time now. During the process this club owner across from the street we were painting came out and said “You guys are finally painting here. Thank god. ” That felt nice to hear. Catch more photos below of PaperMonster, Scotch, Demer, Rain, Tara McPherson, and Gaia all on the streets of Miami.
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Black Holes Tara McPherson and PaperMonster stickers hitting the streets. Demer and Rain Scotch and PaperMonster Crap and Gaia Gaia in progress shot.
As soon as we landed in Miami we headed over to get all of the painting supplies for the live painting session at Urbanite Bistro as part of Art Whino Gallery’s exhibition schedule at Art Basel. The Miami heat was on full blast and it was time to get to work. It was my first time meeting some of the artists including stencil artists Dave Lowell and it was nice to see some good friends there like Adam Russell, Leon Rainbow, Demer, and even Joka from Philadelphia was there to check out the painting session. The day ended with a huge party at Urbanite Bistro with all of the finished live paintings on display. Check out more images below of the entire day. Enjoy
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Live painting artists banner and list. Dave Lowell (Left), PaperMonster (Center) and Adam Russell (Right) PaperMonster live painting. Finished live painting by PaperMonster Art Whino Artists Dave Lowell Leon Rainbow PaperMonster Live Painting Detail Party at Urbanite Bistro showcasing finished live paintings (Left to right) PaperMonster, Joka, Dave Lowell, and Sunny
This year’s Art Basel 2009 in Miami, Florida was a fun blast of events, shows, painting, and parties!! I will be posting a huge amount of photos over the course of this and next week so you can see the projects that I worked on as well as many of the fairs and shows that I visited along the way. Below is just a small taste of what is to come!! Enjoy!!
Working on some outdoor “black holes” Detail shot during the live painting session at Urbanite Bistro Tara McPherson sticker and PaperMonster sticker in Wynwood Group shot of Art Whino Gallery Artists in attendance for the opening parties!! More to come. Gallery exhibition photos from Art Whino Gallery’s main exhibition
If you are in town this week for Art Basel Miami 2009 head over to ArrestedMotion (HERE) for a really nice list of all if not most major events and shows taking place this week. Also, head over to the Art Whino Gallery exhibition and party which should be huge!! Hope to see you there. For more info and the schedule visit:
I am heading off to Miami this week for this years Art Basel 2009. I am extremely excited to be painting and showing several pieces this year as part of Art Whino Gallery’s exhibitions. PaperMonster will be doing several live painting sessions thoughtout the three days as well as handing out tons of free stickers and maybe even some free shirts. Please send me an email to v@papermonster.org if you will be in town for the events and would like to be part of the VIP list for the exhibition events. You can find more info on the entire exhibition schedule at: http://artwhino.com/miami/
Catch the map image and links to more info below. Feel free to send any questions or if you like to meet up in Miami and just chat about at to v@papermonster.org
I was able to get a bunch of new photos from last weekend’s “Go Get Your Shinebox” opening over at Brooklynite Gallery. Also, stay posted for details on where I will be during this year’s Art Basel Miami which takes place next week from December 3-6. Catch images below and you can find more over at the following link:
This past Saturday I headed over to the opening of Brooklynite Gallery’s Go Get Your Shinebox group show. The show was fantastic and it was great to see and meet so many people that I have immense respect for including: Meggs (HERE), Aiko (HERE) , Luna Park (HERE), Shai Dahan (from Abztract ) and other amazing friends that passed by for the show. The night was electric with energy and the participating artists in the show brought some quality work out for the crowd to see and even interact with. My specific shinebox dealt with a Mask Shop and playing with themes of dual identities, mystery, and our dreams of becoming something more than who or what we are today. I also had the opportunity to work on another one of my “Black Holes” along the back walls of the gallery along with artists such as Dain, Specter, Dada, Peru Ana, Billi Kid, Kozbe and Chris Mendoza. Overall I had a blast and it is a great show to end November right before heading out to Miami for Art Basel next week. Catch images of the entire opening below and stay posted for more photos later this week.
PaperMonster working on another “Black Hole” Dain, Dada, PaperMonster, Specter, and Peru Ana Far right: Specter wheatpaste Dain, Dada, PaperMonster Saddo, Ema Rae Ame 72 Peru Ana Thundercut, Ryca and Collin Van Der SluijsAbove: Peru Ana, Gaia, Miss Buggs, Know Hope, 3TTMan, Ana Schwartz, Medo, Marvin Crushler, Lime and more Various & Gould & Kuuk, PaperMonster, Least Wanted Various & Gould, PaperMonster, Least Wanted Aiko PaperMonster and Aiko Plimsoul PaperMonster and Ren Thundercut Chris Mendoza painting Amazing Crowd! Thanks to everyone who came out. Meggs and PaperMonster. For more on Meggs visit: http://houseofmeggs.com/blog/ Chris Mendoza Lara, Jess, and Ren PaperMonster, Lara, Jess, and Ren PaperMonster shinebox Penny, Billi Kid, Saddo, Ema, Ame72, Broken Crow, Rae, Anthony Lister, Ben Frost, Ajuma Walker
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I am very excited about this upcoming show at Brooklynite Gallery opening Saturday, November 21st at 7pm. “Go Get Your Shinebox” is a show that you do not want to miss out. it is going to be huge. Check out the entire lists of artists (HERE). Below catch just a taste of the over 100 artists participating in the show. Hope to see you there!!
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Also, check out this great interview on the show’s concept over at BrooklynStreetArt.com (HERE)
Unequalled Magazine (HERE) recently sat down and talked with PaperMonster for their latest collection of artist interviews. I had the pleasure to chatting with Ben Warwick, editor of Unequalled Magazine on a huge range to topics including; stencil art, the commercial value of urban art, accessibility and role of technology, as well as some future plans for the end of 2009 and 2010. You can catch some snippets of the interview below and you can read the full version of the interview at the following link:
Q. You describe yourself as a stencil graffiti artist, would you like to expand on this description to help negate any preconceptions a reader may have.
A. “…..We may be considered vandals but our intentions are to express ourselves, motivate, inspire, and continue a movement of beauty and skill that will outlive our generation and future generations to come….” Fore More Visit (HERE)
Q. Graffiti art as a whole has become more commercial and globally accepted in recent years, how has this affected your approach to your work? Has commercial possibilities completely over taken any initial philosophy/passion that drew you into graffiti art?
A. “….It would be great to be paid thousands for projects and collaborations but my name (PaperMonster) is worth more than any check I could ever get for any project. It lives after I die and after I stop painting. It is a very delicate line we walk when as artists we want attention and recognition but the quality and innovation of our work has to be consistent….”For More Visit (HERE)
Q.You appear to welcome the possibilities of new media platforms/technology, for example the wallpapers you created for increasingly popular smart phones, will fans of your work be able to enjoy more of this in the future or was this purely an exposure move?
A. “I think the whole concept is about accessibility. I want my art to be as accessible to people as possible…..”For More Visit (HERE)
Visit PaperMonster’s Interview at Unequalled Magazie Part 1:
On November 21st Brooklynite Gallery (HERE) will open “Go Get Your Shinebox”. This group show will feature over 100 works from artists all looking to answer the question of how to survive in these economic times by creating their own interpretation of a “Survival Box.” Brooklynite Gallery has commissioned some of their favorite established and emerging artist to take on this challenge and the responses are breathtaking. Artists such as Dain, Miss Bugs, PaperMonster, Anthony Lister, Ben Eine, Jace, Thundercut, Skewville, Ben Frost, Jon Burgerman, Specter, Billi Kid,Know Hope, Kosbe, Gaia, Broken Crow, Hush, and many more have all created a one of a kind box, each taking the concept of the show one step further. Below catch a great video put together by the gallery showcasing some of the boxes as well as images of PaperMonster’s shoeshine box which will be featured in the show. You do not want to miss out on this opportunity to see so much talent in one location. For more information and the entire lists of participating visit the Brooklynite Gallery’s Site: http://www.brooklynitegallery.com/
“GO GET YOUR SHINEBOX”
Featuring Over 100 Artists
Trying to Survive in This Economy
November 21 – December 19
OPENING RECEPTION: NOV. 21, 7-10 PM
334 MALCOLM X BLVD.
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11233
A or C Subway to UTICA AVE.
GoldCoin Clothing’ new Holiday 2009 line is now available. The line features some great shirts and crew sweaters as well as a special collaboration between GoldCoin (HERE) and PaperMonster. The PaperMonster T-shirt is available in two colorways and features PaperMonster’s distinct paper collage style. For more info visit:
Direct Link to PaperMonster T-Shirt Collaboration: HERE
Catch more images of the line below as well as some great reviews via FormatMag (HERE) and MashKulture (HERE)
Click on Image For: Format Mag Coverage of PaperMonster x GoldCoin Collaboration Click on Image For: MashKulture Coverage of PaperMonster x GoldCoin Collaboration
PaperMonster x GoldCoin T-Shirt: White Colorway (HERE) or Black Colorway (HERE) Enjoy
The “Old Skoolin For The Children” Group Show hosted by Art Whino Gallery at the Portal Theater in Washington, DC was a huge success. I was able to find some pictures from the opening nights festivities and the turn out of people was great. PaperMonster will be showing and painting as part of Art Whino’s list of events taking place at this years Art Basel in Miami on December 3-6th and I will have more details for you on those events in the coming weeks. Check out pictures of the opening below and make sure to check out:
This month’s PaperMonster’s Favorite things are for the most part holiday inspired. The first is Nixon’s newest headphone release titled the “Trooper” which you can bed purchase through the Nixon site for only $50 (HERE) After the headphones we have the EC-f scooter from Yamaha (HERE) which is a eco-friendly electric scooter. In addition to the scooter we have the most recent collaboration between GoldCoin x Argonaut Resin’s latest resin figure which you can find more details about (HERE.) In one word the GoldCoin resin figure is “Impressive” . Some of my favorites for November in terms of media and games are Ken Block’s and Subaru’s latest monster, the Subaru TRAX STI (HERE) which is a snow vehicle unlike anything you have ever seen. You can view a video clip of the vehicle and all its abilities below. Also, one of the most anticipated games of the year is due to be released this week: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 (HERE). Needless to say if the game lives up to the current gaming hype it will definitely be recognized as the game of the year. Lastly we have a beautiful video of one of my personal favorite artists as part of the I.Sat series of artists videos (HERE) from Latin America of T-Freak from Sao Palo, Brazil. Enjoy. PaperMonster
Nixon “Trooper” Headphones (HERE) EC-f scooter from Yamaha More Info: HERE
GoldCoin Clothing x Argonaut Resin (HERE) Subarus TRAX STI (HERE)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2: HERE TitiFreak Video: HERE
If you are in the Washington, DC area make sure to stop by “Old Skoolin For The Children” Saturday, Novemeber 7th. Old Skoolin is an art exhibition and fundraiser that PaperMonster proud to be a part of as a contributing artists. DMC from Run-DMC is scheduled to make an appearance so you will not want to miss out on this wonderful event. Check out more info below a click on the flier for more information.
The Portals Theater
1236 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20024
Saturday, Nov 7th, from 6pm – 12pm
$25 advance tickets, $35 at the door- Non Profit Donation Entry Fee
Exhibit featuring work by 100+ Art Whino Artists
Art Installation by AM RADIO
Special musical performance by: DMC of Run DMC, and others
A great ONE NIGHT ONLY event is taking place on November 7th at the Portals Theater in Washington, DC. Art Whino Gallery, DMC (from Run-DMC), and the WHALER’s Creation have teamed up to create a gallery show fundraiser benefiting children. It is a traveling exhibition with a fantastic line-up of artists. PaperMonster is honored to be part of the show and you do not want to miss out on the night’s festivities. Check out more info below.
Via Art Whino:
Art Whino and WHALER’s Creation present “Old Skoolin’ for the Children,” a four city concert and art show tour that brings together the best visual and musical artists to benefit programs that support foster care and adoption programs. Legendary founder of the hip-hop movement Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of Run-DMC will perform old skool, throw back shows true to the roots of the genre. Over 100 of Art Whino’s internationally renowned talents from the underground street art world will be showcasing their old school, 80’s themed creations.
Event Location:The Portals Theater
1236 Maryland Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Saturday, Nov 7th, from 6pm – 12pm
$25 advance tickets, $35 at the door – Non Profit Donation Entry
Fee Exhibit featuring work by 100+ Art Whino Artists
Show Run Date: 1 Day so don’t Miss it!
Art Installation by AM RADIO
Special musical performance by:Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of Run-DMC
Opening for DMC will be the winner of the Talent Search Competition.
Mark your calendars!! On Wednesday, Novermber 4th make sure to check out the site for a very special GIVEAWAY. I have been working on several custom commissions as well as some new series of paintings and themes in the studio. If you are interested in a commissioned piece feel free to contact v@papermonster.org and I will do my best to create something that you will surely be happy with. Each painting is always a one of a kind creation and can never be duplicated due to the intense collage work and other elements. Also, I want to give a huge thanks to Art Primo (HERE) for all of their support. I have been ordering paint from Art Primo since I began my stencil art career and you can always count on them to have and help you get what you need.
Jace (HERE) has been a great source of inspiration since I first saw his work in the book Street Logos several years back. Recently he painted in Madagascar with the people of Anakao for two weeks. Check out the video of his trip below.
I want to send out a huge Congratulations!! to Brooklynite Gallery for being named New York’s Best Brooklyn Gallery by the Village Voice (HERE). They currently have Peru Ana showing at the gallery and will soon be hosting “Go Get Your Shinebox” come November 21st featuring PaperMonster along with over 100 international artists. I wont give away too many details as of yet but make sure to mark your calendars for November 21st to be in Brooklyn, NY because you do not want to miss this show. Check out the flier below or visit: http://www.brooklynitegallery.com/
A while back I posted some beautiful images sent over by Fiky in Indonesia of PaperMonster stickers by the coast. Since then, tragic earthquakes have done incredible damage and destruction within Indonesia including her home town of Padang. She was kind enough to send over some images to show the degree of damage and even some PaperMonster stickers that stand tall amongst the choas and rebuilding efforts. Please take time to read about the current state of Indonesia and the dramatic number of lives that have been taken reaching upwards of 700 people killed as a result of the earthquake. You can read more (HERE) and if you feel moved to donate and provide relief for Indonesia there is a very quick way to provide help to hundreds if not thousands through UNICEF. Find more information on donating at the following link:
Pass this on to all your friends or just keep it for yourself. PaperMonster has created Phone Wallpapers for some of the latest smartphones out there today including iPhone, Blackberry, TMobile G1 and MyTouch. They are the best way to take your favorite art with you where ever you may be. You can quickly just click and save the image you like and it fits perfectly on your phone.The best part: THEY ARE FREE!! This is the entire series of wallpapers for 2009 and there are many more to come in 2010. For help with your wallpapers you can view helpful instructions here: iPhone (HERE) or Blackberry (HERE).
Enjoy and share them with all your friends!!
Blackberry, iPod Touch and iPhone Wallpapers Below
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TMobile G1 and TMobile MyTouch Wallpapers Below
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PaperMonster’s “Vengeance Clothing” line (HERE) has been updated with several new t-shirt designs. The shirts are all printed on American Apparel and come in Men’s and Women’s sizes from S even up to a XXXL T-Shirt and can be shipped internationally. The quality of the printing process is fantastic and they last through tons of washing. I have some personal favorites that I wear constantly and I hope you enjoy them as well. You can view the entire line (HERE) or catch images below to direct links for the latest designs.
October’s PaperMonster’s Favorite things are all over the globe from France to your local lake and garbage can. Music and art go hand in hand and one of the most recent records that I absolutely love is Kid Cudi’s “Man One The Moon: The End Of Day” album. It is very inspirational and the music makes you want to create and stay motivated. Catch the insane collaborations between Kid Cudi and Ratatat. Followed by Cudi we have the Palace of Versailles (HERE) in France which is having some beautiful art exhibitions including work from Xavier Veilhan. I had the pleasure of visiting the palace in 2005 and I would love to go back. Finally I present you some coold designs and concepts including the fish bowl trash bags (HERE) (someone make these in the US) and some insane concepts for a water-car and electrical cars concepts which you can find (HERE). Catch more below::
While I am working on new pieces for some upcoming exciting projects I wanted to share some progress and detail shots of what is to come in the future. One of the most exciting pieces that I am working on is for an upcoming group show titled “Go Get Your Shinebox” at Brooklynite Gallery (HERE) in November. I won’t give out too many details just yet but the artists list alone will blow you away. It is a show that you will not want to miss. Catch some images below:
I had the amazing opportunity to take part in the 2009 NY Art Book Fair signing copies of the Year One Rewind book by DirtyPilot (HERE) for the SCB Art Book Collection – Booth Z-01 alongside artists Cern, Daze, and Chris Stain. The fair had a huge amount of eye candy with books, zines, posters, and magazines featuring a wide range of art. I may be biased but our booth had the best collection of art books but maybe that is just my opinion. You can check out images of the fair below and even catch images of Martha Cooper signing copies of her books during the fair. Thanks to everyone who stopped by.
NY Art Book Fair @ PS1 Contemporary Art Center MOMA PaperMonster signing copies of DirtyPilot Year One Rewind (HERE) Cern, Martha Cooper, Alan (DirtyPilot), Chris Stain, PaperMonster, and Daze Cern signing stickers for DirtyPilot Fantastic books at our booth. Visual candy for anyone interested in art. Martha Cooper signing her book Hip Hop Files (HERE) for a fan.
If you are in the NYC area make sure to stop by today at the P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center for the NY Art Book Fair. PaperMonster, Cern, Daze and Chris Stain will be signing editions of DirtyPilot’s Year One Rewind Book. The event is completely open to the public and should be an amazing time to get some good thigns to read and meet some talented artists. Catch more info below:
Booth Z-01
Signing: 2-4pm / Friday, October 2nd
NY Art Book Fair
LOCATION
P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center (MoMA)
22-25 Jackson Ave at the intersection of 46th Ave
Long Island City, NY 11101
As an artist you do not just have to be conscience of what you are creating and where you are moving forward but also how your peers and “art heroes” are progressing. You can learn a lot from just watching on reading about artists and everyone has a handful of artist that they absolutely love and are inspired by. I recently saw some new work and read a wonderful interview from Miss Van (HERE) over @Juxtapoz.com. Miss Van was one of my first inspirations in creating these unique yet similar female characters that I paint today. She has a wonderful solo show opening October 1st @StolenSpace Gallery in London. Mac and Retna (HERE) are the definition of collaboration. They bring incredible technique and you can tell that there is a constant level of communication in their work as they push each other to make really powerful painting and murals. You can view images of their recent show @Robert Berman Gallery in California. Both shows are open to the public so make sure to catch them out if you are in the area.
On Friday, October 2nd PaperMonster (myself), Chris “Daze” Ellis, Chris Stain, and Cern YMI will be taking part in the Printed Matter NY Art Book Fair at the PS1 MOMA Contemporary Art Center (HERE) doing a book signing of DirtyPilot.com’s (HERE) book “Year One Rewind.” All of the artists will be there from 2 to 4pm ready to sign books and PaperMonster will be there handing out free stickers and other goodies as well as some of the artists in attendace. If you are in the NYC area this is a great event to drop by even if you just want to say hello or catch the entire fair and its events. Catch info on the event below and images of each artist that will be at the book signing.
Dirtypilot.com Year 1 Rewind presents the work of 15 of the artists that Dirtypilot.com has showcased in its monthly online exhibitions during its inaugural year, beginning in May 2007. These works embrace a range of movements from graffiti, street and urban art to pop and and outsider art. Rendered in mediums, from spray paint, oil, acrylic, water color and mixed media, to simple pen and ink, graphic, silkscreen and other transfer methods.
Featured artists include up and coming talents along with established artists, such as Chris “Daze” Ellis, Kime Buzzelli, Bravo Jet, Albert Reyes, Papermonster, Chris Stain, Ghost,Cern YMI, Dennis McNett, Greg Gossel, Stephen Tompkins, Enrique Martinez, Justin Bua, Michael Krueger and Daniel Johnston. Both a contemporary representation of the most riveting urban art of our time and a frozen slice of art history that hundreds of thousands of urban art collectors and aficionados who frequent DirtyPilot.com can enjoy today and tomorrow. This diverse body of artwork also stands as an enlightening sampling for collectors and art students unfamiliar with urban motifs.
DirtyPilot’s “Year One Rewind” Book Graffiti Artist::Cern Stencil Artist: Chris Stain Graffiti Artist: Daze Stencil Artist: PaperMonster
I received some great photos from last weekend’s Raritan River Art Walk. The first set as from the talented Leslie Granda-Hill (HERE) and it is followed by wonderful panoramic photos via Luv1 (HERE). Also, Leon Rainbow and the Riverfront Renaissance Center (HERE) have come together to present a wonderful urban art group show in Millville, NJ which you can still catch until October 10th. Catch more info and images below.
Photos via http://www.lghphoto.com/
AZMA, Frances Nielah Bradley, Demer, David Foss, Joroko, Will Kasso, Peter Krsko, LUV, Karey Maurice, Karen McDonnell and Tony Cortosi, Willis Nomo, NOSE, Paper Monster, Leon Rainbow, Vince Romaniello, and Burnell Yow
I had the pleasure to sit down with Senses Lost (HERE) and chat about the process of curating the “Friends With Knives” Stencil Group Show current open at DirtyPilot.com (HERE). The interview covers everything from the styles of stencil art I wanted to highlight in the show as well as the my thoughts on the future of stencil graffiti. Here is a short excerpt from the interview: To read more visit:
Explain the concept behind “Friends with Knives Show”? The entire concept behind the “Friends with Knives” show is ultimately about diversity. When I was approached to curate a stencil group show through DirtyPilot.com. I wanted to have stencil artists that really cover a wide range of styles. We are all individuals and have taken the fundamentals from cutting thick pieces of cardboard with a kitchen knife to making beautiful works of art……
“As stencil artists we have a common bond and we know the hardships and struggles that come with the work that we do. The process of cutting stencils can be grueling but at the same time it is extremely difficult to gain respect and admiration for the huge amount of work and dedication that we put in from the art world at large.” -PaperMonster
Also, I want to send a HUGE thanks to everyone who covered the show on sites all over!!
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This coming Saturday, Art Whino (HERE) will be presenting a wonderful benefit art show and concert on September 26th at the Portals Theater in Washington, DC. The benefit art show and fundraiser will is in conjunction with the International Lifeline Fund (HERE) which conducts humanitarian and environmental projects in Sub-Sahara Africa. I am extremely honored to be a part of this show and hope that you can come out and support in any way possible, If art can be one vehicle for spreading awareness and raising funding for projects that have a global impact whether in a small or large scale I am more than proud to be involved. You can catch a sneak peak into my piece for the show in the images below. For more info on the event and all of the artists taking part in the art show click on images below.
Adam Russell, Adorable Creatures, Anna Davis, Asbestos , Andy Haynes, Anna Thackray, Arabella Proffer, Arisu, Blaine Fontana , Brad Strain , Brandi Read , Bryan Collins , Casey Weldon , Charlie Owens, Chris Bishop, Chris Murray, Chris Sheridan, Daniel Fleres , Dan May, Drew Storm Graham, Dustin Ortiz , Edward Gross, Emily Greene Liddle , Esho, Fred Harper, Graham Franciose , Gregory Ferrand , J Asher Lynch, Jason Snyder , Jimbot John Collier, John Hung Ha, John Powell, JoKa, Joshua Krause, Julie Steiner, Luis Lorenzana, Justin Lovato, Kareem Rizk, Kelly Vivanco, LECKOmio, Leonor Morais, Lisa Selby, Lucho, Luke Dixon, Marie Barr, Mark Jenkins, Matt Dangler, Mary Spring, Matt Somma, Michelle Caplan, Michael Crockett, Michael Owen, Mikel Glass Molotov Circus, Molly Crabapple, Morten Andersen, Nishi, Paulo Arraiano, Papermonster, Nicolas Gracey, Papermonster, Raudiel Sañudo, Reuben Rude, Richard Alan Haugh, Richard Salcido, Rick Beaupre, Rick Reese, Rudy Fig, Sam Ramos, Scotch, Scott G. Brooks, Scott Musgrove, Spencer Reynolds, Steven Smith, Sylvia Ortiz, Sugar Power, Terri Woodward, TMNK, Ursula Xanthe Young, Zach Tobias Click on the images above and below to view more information on this great event. Click on image to view larger Click on image to view larger.
This past weekend marked 2009’s Raritan River Walk mural event in New Brunswick, NJ. Last year was a really great time and the turnout this year was even bigger. It was great to see everyone coming together and pushing each other to try new things. I want to thank everyone who not only came out to paint but who also stopped by and shared such great words of encouragement. This year I wanted to experiment with some new ways to use the wall and I stumbled upon what I call “black holes.” Hope to make more of these in the future.
Catch more images of the entire event below ::
PaperMonster layout Lank stencil work on decaying wall which was a great effect. Will Kasso Been3 Azma Demer Demer Will Kasso Leon Rainbow and Been3 Lank PaperMonster hand pattern design inside mask. Begining of the “black hole” Final stencil in place PaperMonster painting PaperMonster Paper Monster Finished wall. Rob Leon Rainbow Azma Demer
Mike Murphy over at Filthism.com (HERE) sent over this great video of me paintings during this years Jersey Fresh Graffiti Jam in Trenton, NJ. He is a very talented film maker with a great eye for documenting graffiti and urban art projects. This video is one of my favorites and you can see the entire process from pasting to the finished stencil. Huge thanks to Mike for all of the hard work.
This morning I stumbled on news of a new Banksy stencil on the streets in Europe and it immediately took me back to pieces that LECKOmio (HERE) had created several months ago. It may or may not be true but I feel that Banksy’s newest creation may be a critique on LECKOmio’s pieces and use of “graffiti slogans.” You be the judge.
Catch Stefan Winterle’s Piece Below as well as Banksy street piece below.
I am extremely happy to annouce that the “Friends With Knives” stencil group show @DirtyPilot.com (HERE) is now officially OPEN. Seeing the show, I was immediately impressed by the work that all of the artists put in and the layout of the show is fantastic. You have to see it for yourself. Check out the entire show featuring over 60 stencil art pieces from 15 incredibly talented stencil artists at the following link:
I just got word that you can watch BombIt: The Movie for FREE online over at Babelgum (HERE). It is a fantastic movie covering street art, graffiti, stencil art, and urban art in different locations around the world. I just watched it recently on DVD and it brought me to tears at one point towards the end of the film. It is very inspirational and a great watch whether you see it today at work, at home or this weekend. You can view it online at the following link:
I think a movie should be made about stencil artists. Although I have seen many amazing films covering urban art and graffiti, there has never been one comprehensive take on just stencil art and stencil graffiti. That would make for a fantastic project.
I recently had the great opportunity to sit down and have a “Back Talk” interview with Juxtapoz.com (HERE). Such amazing artists as Insa, Mac, Mike Shinoda, Mike Giant and many more talented artists have conducted “Back Talk” interviews in the past and I am extremely humbled and honored to join the list. You can read more at the following link: http://www.juxtapoz.com/Features/back-talk-with-paper-monster
Via Juxtapoz.com If you lost your creative skill, how would you see yourself making a living?…..
DirtyPilot.com (HERE) will open the “Friends With Knives” Stencil Group Show on September 18th curated by PaperMonster will feature stencil artists from around the world including: LECKOmio, E.L.K., SOULE, Peat Wollaeger, PaperMonster, L.E.T. , Nathan Phaneuf , A1One , Billy Mode, Ben Slow, Koleszar, Dave Lowell, Mefee, Roy Schreuder, and HAHA. Putting the show together along with DirtyPilot, I wanted to showcase a broad range of stencil art styles and techniques including photo-realism, pop, and political stencil works that emphasize the power behind stencil art. As a group I feel like we all have something very valuable to offer to the art world. We all work extremely hard and deserve larger venues to showcase our talents. Some of the artists name you will recognize right away and some you will want to keep a close eye out for in the years to come. Catch images of the pieces that I (PaperMonster) will have in the show.
PaperMonster- Whatever She Likes
24″ x 30″ Stencil Collage On Canvas PaperMonster- Comfort
22″ x 28″ Stencil Collage On Canvas PaperMonster-Never Again
24″ x 30″ Stencil Collage On Canvas
PaperMonster- Skin Deep
24″ x 30″ Stencil Collage On Canvas
I am extremely excited for this years Streets 2K9 which will take place in New Brunswick, NJ September 19th. Last years mural turned out great with a huge number of artists and artists turning out for the event and this year it will only be bigger. It is always great to paint with great friends and they always push you to go big and step your game up to a new level. Hope to see you there. For more info visit: http://albuscav.us/raritanwall/index.html
Although I could not make it to the recent opening I had to steal a ton of photos from Metropolis Gallery’s Flickr of their Rob Sato and Joseph To show curated by David Choe. The opening looks like it was an amazing time. For more visit:
David Choe, Rob Sato, Joseph To, and Angelo from Metropolis Gallery Joseph To Is David Choe getting his nails done? AWESOME Harry Kim I have never seen the Metropolis Gallery without furniture.
This month’s PaperMonster’s Favorite Things are all over the place. First we have the Paul Rodriguez and Incase collaboration (HERE) on a fantastic skate bag which I need to get my hands on. Followed by the skate bag comes the 2009 Dunny Series by Kidrobot (HERE) which features artists in the series including Amanda Visell, Andrew Bell, Amy Ruppel, Brandt Peters, Dalek, Devilrobots, Gary Taxali, Mori Chack, Huck Gee, Jeremyville, Kozik, Kronk, Luke Chueh, Mad, Pon, MR. Shane Jessup, Shawnimal, SupaKitch, Travis Cain, and Thomas Han. Finally we have to wonderful videos; the first by the brilliant minds over at Neurosonics Audiomedical Labs Inc. (HERE) which will blow your mind and the second video created by the paper company Scribe (HERE) titled “Mundo de Papel” aka ” World of Paper” is also very well done and inspirational. Check out below for more info:::
Photos Via FormatMag (HERE)
The “Friends With Knives” Stencil Group Show @ DirtyPilot.com (HERE) is fast approaching and I wanted to share a preview of several of my pieces in the show. I will be posting works and small bios from each artists as we get closer to Sept 18th.
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