Liz Claiborne x PaperMonster ????

This just blew my face open. I just ran into a wonderful post by Grant for his site HERE (LINK) of a fashion critique on an ad for Liz Caiborne which also happens to feature a PaperMonster signature tag on a wall above the designer Issac Mizrahi. Why did they keep that there? and why was it not photoshopped out? A picture is worth a thousand words. Check out the images below.

Info Via http://www.cultureby.com/trilogy/2009/06/itzhak-mizrahi-on-metro-north.html

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This is an ad at my train station in Connecticut. It ‘s for Liz Claiborne and it features Issac Mizrahi. Notice the man in a green scarf sitting on the bench. On closer scrutiny, this proves to be Monsieur Mizrahi himself, lost in thought, putting in this carefully managed appearance, a little in the manner of the master Alfred Hitchcock in his early days.

It’s a wonderful piece of advertising. It has a certain emotional tonality that distinguishes it from most of the fashion advertising I’ve ever seen. It has a narrative verve, doesn’t it?
But of course the semantics of the narrative have been withheld from us. So the fun of the ad is figuring out what’s up. There are three dyads. The two women to the left are having a great conversation. About what? The two women in the middle: are they together? Probably not. The two women to the right: mother and child? Surely. That leaves the model who as a contemporary model is looking not quite of this world.

And Mizrahi himself. Reading. What? Why? What is he doing here? It’s a little like a celebrity appearance, a cameo. The ad is equal parts naturalism and evident artifice. Perhaps Mizrahi should be understood as a kind of muse: the designer who attends every public showing of his art. Notice that on this instance of the ad there is graffiti that (probably) reads, “Paper Monster.” …………… Continued HERE

Liz Claiborne Ad Featuring Issac Mizrahi

Enjoy

-PaperMonster

All The Way From Austria!!

All the way from Austria…where? YES, AUSTRIA I received these photos from Nino who just recently recieved his PaperMonster Sticker Pack in the mail. In the photo you can see a stencil that Nino is working on. I think most artists never get to hear it enough that they are appreciated or that they are someones inspiration and it feels great and pushes me more to want to create when I get such kind words. So if you recieved a sticker pack in the mail, send cool photos over to v@papermonster.org and I will post them on the site!!

Thanks

Thanks NINO
PaperMonster

Sites: ArtistADay and Unurth.com

While I am getting photos of the newest pieces ready for several upcoming group shows I wanted to share two great sites for wonderful art and very talented artists. The first is ArtistADay (HERE) and the second is UNURTH (HERE).
Artists A Day is just as it sounds and the site showcase some of the most impressive artists out there today changing daily for your viewing pleasure. Definitely a site to keep bookmarked. Visit http://www.artistaday.com/ for more info.
UNURTH covers street art and urban art from all over the world highlighting the most exciting and innovative art around the world. Visit: http://unurth.com/ for more info.

Artist A Day
Click on image for more info.

Unurth
Click on image for more info.

Enjoy
PaperMonster

Artist Profile: A1one Stencil Artist (Iran)

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As artists (stencil or your preference) we all develop a desire to learn many styles and techniques. It is really what pushes us forward and A1one (HERE) is the type or artist who really brings a ton of styles together and has a powerful grasp on a wealth of skills. A1one is from Iran and amongst the current turmoil of current issues in the country A1one has captured the spirit of true public protesting and visual political messages. You can check out his fantastic work at the following link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/irangraffiti/
I have a ton of respect for him and his art and you can check some wonderful samples below::

Beautiful Stencil Art Piece
These look like real cracks on walls.
Wonderful stencil
Enjoy
PaperMonster
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BOOK: Year One Rewind featuring PaperMonster

DirtyPilot.com (HERE)  has some new exciting updates and shows going on including the full release of the book “Year one Rewind” Featuring PaperMonster: HERE .The book features incredible talented artists such as Chris “Daze” Ellis, Kime Buzzelli, Bravo Jet, Albert Reyes, Papermonster, Chris Stain, Ghost, Ewok 5MH, Cern YMI, Dennis McNett, Greg Gossel, Stephen Tompkins, Enrique Martinez, Justin Bua, Michael Krueger and Daniel Johnston. You can purchase the book alone HERE (LINK) or the Deluxe Edition which you can choose one of three limited edition prints and a signed edition of the book by the artists HERE (LINK) Check out some preview shots of the book below.

Also, check out the updated PaperMonster Store HERE if you are interested in a limited run of prints or other PaperMonster products.

“Year One Rewind” Book DAZE GHOST Chris Stain Signed Deluxe Edtion PaperMonster Online Store: HERE PaperMonster Limited Edition Print: Light Blue-Purchase Here (LINK)

FREE(ALL GONE, Thanks For All Of The Emails) : PaperMonster “Splotch” Stickers!!!

The lastest Paper Monster stickers have just arrive and I am so excited about them that the first 15 people to email v@papermonster.org with their mailing address will recieve a FREE “THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO WROTE” PaperMonster sticker Pack including several “Splotch” stickers. Get them while they last!!

PaperMonster

ROJO Magazine (Barcelona) “Pure Solid True” Issue featuring PaperMonster

A great package just arrive at my door.The latest issue from ROJO Magazine titled “Pure Solid Time.” This new magazine from ROJO is very well done. As you can see below the magazine is thick with 250 pages and features exclusive artwork from very talented artists. You can find PaperMonster in over 6 pages of the magazine. I don’t want to spoil the experience but you can catch some quick images of some of the pages from the magazine below. The latest issue has just been fully released to the public and you can purchase it at the following::
http://www.rojo-magazine.com/daily/
or learn more about ROJO Magazine over at::
http://www.rojo-magazine.com/
for more details.

Rojo Magazine: Pure Solid True

Andrew McAttee and Jose Parla
PaperMonster and Jeff Soto
It was truly an honor to be featured next to Jeff Soto and his work is mind blowing in this magazine.
Chamarelli and James Gauvreau and Anna Pantchev
Enjoy
-PaperMonster

PHOTOS: Progress

Being sick last week gave me some time to think and start working on some new exciting stencils for several group shows this summer. One of the most fun parts of what I do is working on the collages within each painting and I can’t explain what I mess I make but in the end some really nice things come out of the chaos and back pain. Check out some detail shots of what I have been working on::






Enjoy
PaperMonster

PHOTOS: Art Basel (Switzerland) Continued

Searching around the web I ran into more amazing images from this years Art Basel (Switzerland). The first batch of photos are from Pharrell’s Blog (HERE) and the second batch are from the incredible talented Reyes (HERE). Check out the incredible collaboration between Takashi Murakami, Pharrell, and Jacob & Co. which is jaw dropping. The colors along take your breath away.

Takashi Murakami, Pharrell, and Jaco & Co

Check out those teeth

Stefan Winterle

Reyes

Flying Fortress

Seen

Alexone

Enjoy

-PaperMonster

MONSTER: LECKOmio for Art Basel Swtizerland

I don’t know how many layers of stencils this is or what the correct size is but I know one thing: LECKOmio is a MONSTER stencil artists. The scale of the multilayer stencil blows me away and the detail! Look at how accurate this stencil is compared to the original below. It is stencil art friends like this that push me and motivate me to make more beautiful stencils and continue to push stencil art to new heights!! Whoever says stencil art is not a “legit” art for can jump off a bridge right now.
Send LECKOmio an email at: leck2000@web.de and tell him how much you enjoy his work or just say hello.
Stefan Winterle (LECKOmio) next to his stencil art piece.
Original Photos Reference for the stencil piece shown above.
Enjoy
PaperMonster

Artist Profile: Stefan Winterle (LECKOmio) Art Basel/Carhartt Gallery June 6th

While I am preparing several new pieces for some upcoming group shows I wanted to showcase work from one of my great stencil art friends Stefan Winterle (aka LECKOmio.) He has work in an upcoming group show at the Carhartt Gallery during Art Basel in Switzerland opening June 6th. Stefan (HERE)will show along with legends such as Seen, Blek le Rat (my role model), Flying Fortress (my dream collab partner), and Alexone. You can catch some of his amazing stencil work below. Fore more info visit: http://www.stefanwinterle.de/

Enjoy
Paper Monster

Call For Artists Submission: “For The Love Of Art” Book

I am currently compiling images and stories for an art book. Here is the information below::::

“For The Love Of Art” Book Open Call For Submissions

Title: For The Love Of Art Book

Contact: fortheloveofartbook@gmail.com

Deadline: September 2009

Description:

Through art history there are few books that document and capture the relationships that are built through art, how art has an impact on your life and influences others throughout the world. “For The Love Of Art” book will be an art book putting together short stories/moments and images from artists all over the world capturing how art has had an impact on your life whether it has built relationships, sparked marriage proposals, or long lasting friendships.

There is no single source that has brought these stories from artists/collective images/profiles together from people involved in urban art, photography, contemporary art or companies/individuals avid about sharing their passion for what they create and produce.  I hope that you are interested in taking part in “For The Love Of Art Book” and I am sure that it will be a publication that will capture art history in a very powerful way. If you are interested in contributing to the book and receiving further instructions please reply visit the following link to download the “Submission Instructions” here::::

http://www.mediafire.com/?lmnjnzjyhh4

Thank you

-PaperMonster

PaperMonster’s Favorite Things (June)

This month’s PaperMonster’s favorite things are full of fun and amazement. Did you know that Steven Spielberg and EA developed an amazing game titled BOOM BLOX for the Wii. During my recent trip working in Brooklyn the Pauls said that I should give it a try and it was great!! To see what I am talking about you really have to visit the site to see more:

http://boomblox.ea.com/BOOM BLOX BASH PARTY

The Sims 3 is going to be INCREDIBLE!! It is released today and I am sure that it will blow everyone away. For More Info Visit:

http://www.thesims3.com/

Finally here are two of my favorite videos for this month::::

Damien Walters Incredible Athleticism

And

Nike’s LeBron James and Kobe Commercials

Enjoy

-PaperMonster

PaperMonster’s Give and Take

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PaperMonster’s Give and Take project is in its experimental stages. I am working on finding new ways to work on the street and share my work with others. “The Give and Take” project enables me to use the cities natural textures and decay as backdrops to my stencil art. I recently went into Brooklyn to do some test and get a stronger feel for what challenges lay ahead. 1st challenge= evey building is brown and dark. Where is the color? The quest continues and stay posted for more.





Enjoy
Paper Monster
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