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.
I just received these photos of PaperMonster stickers in Indonesia sent over by Fiky. Did you know that Indonesia is in Southeast Asia and made up of 17,508 islands? Thanks Wikipedia. How far is that from New Jersey/New York? It is about 10 THOUSAND miles away. If you would like stickers or have pictures of PaperMonster stickers send them over to v@papermonster.org and I will post them!!
Leslie Granda-Hill (HERE) sent over some beautiful photos of lasts weeks panting session in Trenton, NJ. These are by far my favorite photos. In the first picture you can see my technique of using my hand as a paint brush. I use my hands to paint, paste, and spray my stencils on canvas so it is something I feel comfortable doing on a wall, eventhough the washing my hands part is not fun when there is no running water around. For More of Leslie’s Photography visit: http://www.lesliegrandahill.com/
DirtyPilot.com and PaperMonster have teamed up to present a wonderful range of skill and creativity from some of today’s most talented stencil artists from all over the globe. On Sept 18th DirtyPilot.com (HERE) will open their first stencil group show titled “Friends With Knives” curated by PaperMonster. The stencil art show will exhibit pioneers, established and up-and-coming stencil artists such as: LECKOmio (HERE) , E.L.K. (HERE) , SOULE (HERE) , Peat Wollaeger (HERE) , PaperMonster (HERE) , L.E.T. (HERE), Nathan Phaneuf (HERE), A1One (HERE) , Billy Mode , Ben Slow (HERE) , Koleszar (HERE), Dave Lowell (HERE) , Mefee (HERE) , Roy Schreuder (HERE) , and HAHA (HERE). This show aims at demonstrating the variety of stencil art techniques in both message and style at a global level with artists from Iran, Germany, USA, Australia, France and the United Kingdom. Stencil graffiti art continues to be a powerful growing force in todays art world and it is this level of talent that is pushing the field of stencils into beautiful new heights.
Catch more info and works from each artist in “Friends With Knives” below:::
This past weekends group show over at Jinxed Gallery was great!! JoKa brought together a beautiful range of talented artists together and all of the different styles and techniques meshed well together in one space. Thanks so everyone who came down to view the show and celebrate during the crazy hurricane winds and rain. Make sure to visit Jinxed Gallery’s (HERE) new location as they are currently moving to the Philadelphia art district.
Catch some images of the entire show below.
PaperMonster, Leanne Blank, and Josh Taylor Nose Nose and JoKa collaboration. JoKa paints with toothpicks…yes toothpicks. Fantastic piece by Daniel Flores Illworx Erik Siader
This piece is done with acrylic and marker. Insanely small and beautiful.
Enjoy
PaperMonster
PaperMonster will join friends such as 2H, Andrea Heimer, Celeste Rapone, Clint Meister, Daniel Fleres, Downer, Erik Siador, Illworx, Jessica Gamble, JoKa, Josh Taylor, Justin Cipa, Leanne Biank, Michael Shapcott, Nose, and Porkchop over at Jinxed Gallery for a great group show. The show opens August 28th and PaperMonster will be there handing out stickers, signing everything from t-shirts to socks or even a simple sticky note if you bring it. The show is a must see if you are in the Philly Area. Check out more info on the gallery and a preview of my pieces for the show.
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Friends Stoning Friends
August 28th
6-10pm
Jinxed Gallery 620 S 4th St Philadelphia, PA19147-1525 http://jinxedphiladelphia.com/ PaperMonster- Love Lost PaperMonster- Inkblot
This years Trenton, NJ Jersey Fresh Graffiti Jam which is part of the NJ Graffiti Festival (HERE) was a great time painting along some old and new friends and some very talented graff artists. It was originally scheduled for Saturday but was pushed to Sunday due to Hurricane Bill. You can catch images of the entire days progress and highlights from the event.
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Worked in some collages into the pieces on the wall. Demer and Will Kasso Detail of collage and texture. The final pieces look like pasted images of my canvases. Leon Rainbow on the chip truck. Check out Soco up top. Always finny and a great person. Upper Playground??? Amazing Demer and MEK on the opposite side of the truck Out of nowhere I saw a huge tiger head. Incredible Enjoy
PaperMonster
Metropolis Gallery (HERE) is setting up to have a wonderful show opening September 4th curated by David Choe (HERE) featuring works from Rob Sato (HERE) and Joe To (HERE). Metropolis is an awesome spot that brings together both a retail store and art gallery in one seamless concept/space. I had one of my first solo shows at Metropolis in late 2008 I could not believe the huge crowd that came by. I am sure this opening will also be huge. Metropolis Gallery can be found all over the new September issue of Juxtapoz Magazine alongside the Rob Sato and Joe To interview by David Choe. Catch some images below. This is my first of the many upcoming gallery guide post that I will be conducting to showcase some of my favorite upcoming art events and spaces that work extremely hard to put on some of the most beautiful shows.
Metropolis Gallery
154 N. Prince St. Lancaster, PA 17603
Phone: 717 572 9961 – Hours: Mon-Sat:11-6
Bherd Studio Gallery’s “Urban Decay” group show was a huge success in Seattle, Washington. I want to thank everyone who came out for the show and SOULE for curating the entire show. It is great to see so many different styles of art in one space at once. You can catch images from the shows opening below sent over by Michele and make sure to stop by the gallery or visit their site over at http://www.bherdclothing.com/
It feels great to show along amazing friends like SOULE and Koleszar.
Koleszar & PaperMonster Aaron Kraten, Avive & Soule Jeff Ross Tim Kapler & Michelle Smith-Lewis Enjoy
PaperMonster
On Saturday, August 22nd right after the Jersey Fresh (HERE) Graffiti Jam I will be heading over for the opening of “Memento Mori” group show over at Parlor Gallery (HERE) in Asbury Park, NJ. The shows feature a group of artists working with themes of beauty, death and from the looks of the line-up my favorite medium: Paper!! The artists include: PaperMonster, Derek Gores, Mike Egan, Jordan Eagles, Zane Lewis, Viva Van Stor, and Tim Liddy. I will be at the event handing out stickers and Parlor Gallery is a beautiful spot extremely close to the beach and always full of great times. Catch more info below:
Parlor Gallery (HERE)
717 Cookman Ave
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
August 22nd 7-11pm
PaperMonster
Zane Lewis Jordan Eagles Derek Gores Mike Egan
Saturday’s Edgewood Mural Event in Washington, DC organized by Albus Cavus (HERE) was a major success. Although I was not there to take part in the beautiful project I stumbled upon photos taken by Pati Gaitan (HERE) and Love Is Kind (HERE) and they are truly stunning. Some incredibly talented artists where present and raised the bar extremely high such as Will Kasso, Chor Boogie, Pose2 aka Maxx Moses, Decoy, Leon Rainbow, Nose, Delve, Luv1, Demer and many more local and international artists. The work and time put into the project is truly inspirational and every time I see photos like these they push me to create. I hope they do the same for you. Visit the mural if you are in the area:
Rhode Island Avenue Center
550 Rhode Island Avenue NE
Washington, DC
This upcoming Saturday, August 22nd 30+ graffiti artists including PaperMonster will be taking part in one of NJ’s best graffiti jams over at TerraCycle. Last year was a wonderful experience and I am extremely excited to paint alongside some incredibly talented graff artists. It is an event that you do not want to miss if you are in the NJ area and your eyes will thank you when you get there. Click on the flier for more information::
Info Via: http://www.jerseygraf.com/
Things are looking great!! I have been busy in the studio putting together a huge amount of work for new pieces and projects that will be show in the upcoming months/weeks. I wanted to share some of my progress and detail shots of things to come. Stay posted for more news on shows such as the “Friends With Knives” group show @DirtyPilot.com (HERE) which I am curating on Sept 17th with some of my talented stencil graffiti friends and also stay posted to a wonderful graffiti jam taking placed this Saturday Aug 22nd.
This is a must visit event. Albus Cavus (HERE) has put together a historic mural project/jam. View more info below::
Info Via WoosterCollective.com (HERE)
If you’re in Washington DC this weekend, be sure to head along Metro’s Red Line to the Rhode Island Avenue station and check out a massive 500 feet long wall that’s being turned into the largest mural of its kind in the city.
On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., more than 100 artists will add to it at a mural jam. The public is invited to help paint and enjoy live music, DJs, food and activities for kids.
The jam is sponsored by the D.C. government and the nonprofit group Albus Cavus, which aims to beautify neighborhoods by creating works of art.
Rhode Island Avenue Shopping Center, 680 Rhode Island Ave. NE (Metro: Rhode Island).
Enjoy
PaperMonster
This upcoming Friday August 14, PaperMonster will be taking part in a group show titled “Urban Decay” at Bherd Studios Gallery(HERE) in Seattle, Washington. The show will feature urban artists including some of my stencil friends such as SOULE and Koleszar which will also be part of a show I am currating along with DirtPilot.com (HERE) titled “Friends With Knives” on Sept 17th. More details on that to come. If you are in the area make sure to stop in for the show. It should be a fantastic time with some very powerful art. Catch more details below as well as images of some of the art/artists.
I have had a great time checking out a ton of wonderful sites that have featured PaperMonster on their site. You can catch myself along with great post on art, music, fashion, products, cars, sneakers and much more. Check out the links below and enjoy.
I am extremely happy and humbled to be featured in the latest issue of STATUS Magazine Issue Number 8. I have an extensive interview in the magazine covering my two lives; scientist and artist. The issue features Lady Gaga on the cover and within the issue you can find Devon Aoki, Yone, Sung Choi, Colette’s Sarah Lerfel, PaperMonster and many more features revolving around art, music and fashion. It is great to see my pieces together and you can even catch a glimpse at some upcoming pieces. You can view past issues of the magazine online or visit STATUS Magazine over at: http://statusmagonline.com/
Excerpt from the PaperMonster x STATUS Mag Interview titled “DOUBLE IDENTITY”::
“It’s not everyday that you get to see a guy with a Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences rip up the art scene the way stencil graffiti artist PaperMonster has. ” I admit that it is a massive leap from stencil artist, but at the same time it is very exciting, and I am extremely lucky to be able to do both at the same time. My two lives really melt together at some points and both rely on the exact same thing: Experimenting……”
This month’s PaperMonster’s Favorite Things cover everything that is BIG including giant legs, giant faces, and ever bigger spray paint caps. First on the list comes something that I never thought I would see: A Giant Spray Cap CHAIR (HERE) !! Followed by the chair comes the all new season of Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory Season 2 (HERE) which is sure to pull out all the stops. Gold Coin’s (HERE) new Summer 09 line looks fantastic and one of my favorite pieces from the collection is the “Stick Up” tee which will soon be turned into a vinyl toy. After the tee we see two wonderful artists all about scale and beauty. First we have JR’s beautiful new piece show at Paris’ Emanuel Perrotin Gallery and it is followed by Insa’s most recent art show in collaboration with Nike. These two artists are truly pioneers of their respective genres and every single time I view one of their works I feel the urge to create. Lastly, as more news comes from the new Iron Man 2 movie I ran into this incredible trailer of an Iron Man Anime movie which just blew me away.
Catch all the images and links to sites below:::
JR’s Work part of STAGES organized by Lance Armstrong in Paris. More Info: http://english.mashkulture.net/ Insa’s beautiful entry way for his “Looking for Love” Exhibition:
Via More: http://insaland.com/blog/ Insa x Nike’s “IAM1” Collaboration
The amazing New Jersey Graffiti Festival which spans events from July until the end of September is going to be even bigger this year. You can view the flier below and feel free to print it out or send it to your friends. PaperMonster will be taking part in several of the events this year including: August 22nd Jersey Fresh Jam, Sept 18th Urban Art Exhibition, and one of my favorite events along with the Jam is the Streets 2K9 event taking place on September 19th 2009. A huge amount of work is put into these events and I hope that if your are in the NJ/NY/PA/CT area you can come down and share a wonderful time with us.
Click on the images below to view more information:::
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Enjoy
PaperMonster
I just saw this photo of AJ Fosik’s new piece for Jonathan LeVine Gallery’s group show “Beach Blanket Bingo” and this piece is just mind blowing. Check it out for yourself below and visit http://jonathanlevinegallery.com/ for more info.
Photos Via Jonathan LeVine Gallery
Click on Image to View Larger AJ Fosik is AMAZING.
Enjoy
PaperMonster
This past Saturday I headed over to 100B/Art Primo Store Opening with Ren. On the way to the opening we found a GEM!! We stopped over at Vanessa’s Dumpling House on 118 Eldridge St
(between Broome St & Grand St) and this place was fantastic. The menu was huge and the prices were super low. So low Ren and I ate like royalty for 8 bucks!! 8 Bucks!! After that we headed over to 100B Forsyth also between Boome and Grand and the line was heavy to get into the Art Primo Store (HERE). Once in the door it was pure magic. The spot sell every and any type of graffiti supply you need including: KRINK, MTN2G, Molotow and Molotow High Pressure (personal favorites), MTN94, Shirts, Markers (industrial, on the run, and Molotow markers), Mops, Stickers, DVDs, magazines, and books. If you are a writer, artist, or just love graffiti this is a great place to check out and have a wonderful time. Even I (PaperMonster) had to pick up some supplies.
The store hours are Wednesday 3-9pm and Friday 3-9pm and by appointment.
For more on 100B and Art Primo Visit: http://artprimo.com/
Catch some images below::
Vanessa’s Dumpling House: HERE Look at the inside!! Pure Magic. Plenty of gear. **MAJOR RULE: To by spray paint or markers you must be 18+ years old or older with ID** Look at the amount of cans for days!! These ladies know their graff supplies. If you ask for a Molotow Grasshoper they know EXACTLY what you are talking about. Thanks ladies!! Don’t even try to rak anything because at the end of the day you will run into him owning that door! HUGE thanks to Are1 (owner of the shop) and DJ Tony Tone of the incredible Cold Crush Brothers for a great time. The entire shop is just phenomenal and very well done. Enjoy!! Could not leave the store empty handed. They gave out some wonderful free goodies for everyone who came out. Many thanks!! After the shop headed over to Central Park for a beauiful walk. Amazing views all over. PaperMonster and Ren (super jealous that she got to tag at 100B Store)
Enjoy
PaperMonster
As I have been working on many new paintings, I wanted to share some new images and wallpapers that you can use for your phone or mobile devices. They are all completed FREE and you can share them with your friends or anyone you know!!
The first batch of images match both the Blackberry storm and the iPhone/iPodTouch and the last two fit the dimensions for the G1 phone. All of the images below have the set dimensions for your device and all you need to do is save the photo you like most. You can follow these instructions (http://www.alliphonewallpapers.com/how_to/) if your need some tips and you are ready to go.
Also, you can download previous PaperMonster Wallpapers for your phones at the following links or just type into the search engine on the side:
I recently sat down with Art Nouveau Magazine (HERE) for an interview about my art, my blog, the “Give and Take” project, my influences and stencil art in general. It was a wonderful interview with very interesting questions such as what the role does the internet play in the lives of current artists, the importance of color in my work, and what is my ultimate goal as an artist?
For More on Art Nouveau Mag and the PaperMonster interview visit: http://www.an-mag.com/
ANM: When did you first know you were an artist?
PM: We are all artists. We create and destroy and can make something out of nothing. That is really the essence of the word artist. We create because we not only want to express ourselves, but we want to share what we have with the world…. ANM: You blog extensively, how important is blogging to building a fan base?
PM: My blog in all honesty is my life. It helps me share my work, share what I love, and get feedback on what I am doing. I think that not just blogs but the internet as a whole has really opened up the doors for a lot of opportunity to where if you are interested in art or a specific show you can see it all before an event opens to the public . My blog and any other social networking site serve one major role. I control myself…… Fore More Visit (HERE)
Click on Images to Visit Interview Enjoy
PaperMonster
Jinxed Gallery (HERE) will be having a wonderful group show curated by JoKa on August 28th titled “Friends Stoning Friends” in Philadelphia featuring PaperMonster. This show is one that you will not want to miss and make sure to put it in your calendars!! Jinxed Gallery is located off South Street in Philadelphia right down from Jim’s Steaks. More details coming soon.Jinxed Gallery 620 S 4th St Philadelphia, PA19147-1525 http://jinxedphiladelphia.com/
Check out the artists list below.
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PaperMonster
The Latin Mixx Conference was a HUGE success. This year the conference featured some wonderful events including an exhibition of myself (PaperMonster) and Leon Rainbow’s work.The location was breathtaking at the New York Times Center. A ton of people stopped by the event and it was great to meet some new faces and have some old friends stop by. Even Joshua from Treadmillin.com (HERE) came from DC to drop by and we did a great interview session. His questions were awesome. My next event in the NYC area will be a group show in November and I will have more details coming soon. Catch photos of the event below:::
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NJ Graffiti Festival Summer 09. More info on this coming soon. Very excited about all of the events planned. Live Painting by PaperMonster and Leon Rainbow. Leon did this fantastic piece using acrylics. Extremely Talented. PaperMonster and Renny Latin Mixx Conference Renny, Prolow, Shawn, Barker, PaperMonster and Leon Rainbow
I have been working on many new stencil art pieces, some of which will be displayed at my upcoming exhibition this Wednesday, July 22nd as part of the Latin Mixx Conference (http://www.latinmixx.com/home.html) at the New York Times Building in NYC from 10am to 6pm. You can catch some progress and detail photos below. Make sure to come to the event and say you are there to see PaperMonster and you can get a reduced admission into the conference!!
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Me (PaperMonster) and my beautiful assistant Renny. She takes the best photos!! Enjoy
As artists it is a great honor to be recognized and featured on any publication whether it is a magazine, a website or a book. Below you can catch some great sites that have recently covered PaperMonster’s Give and Take Project. These sites cover everything including clothing, music, movies and arts. Feel free to check out links to some wonderful websites below and share them with your friends. Definite must BOOKMARK Sites!!
This past fourth of July weekend marked the opening of “Oh Say Can You Screen” group show at the Asbury Lanes in Asbury Park, NJ (HERE). The show featured screen printed works from some incredibly talented artists. If you have not been to the Asbury Lanes, it is a place that you do not want to miss out. There is never a dull moment. Catch more of the Asbury Lanes at the following link: http://www.asburylanes.com/
Photos Via: http://www.mikemclaughlin.com
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On Wednesday July 22nd PaperMonster will be a featured artist along with Leon Rainbow for the Latin Mixx 2009 Conference in New York City. I will be having an exhibition of works at the New York Times Building (Gallery) from 10am to 6pm as part of the conference. I would love for everyone to stop by whether you have a lunch break, you took off work, or you have summer vacation and are jobless. No Problem!! Stop by and catch some free stickers and other goodies. Here is the info on the event:
TimesCenter (New York Times Building) NYC Gallery
Location: http://thetimescenter.com/
Day: Wednesday July 22nd
Time: 10am to 6pm
Check out the photos below click on the flier for the event.
Preview of some upcoming stencil art pieces that you can catch at the show. Click on image above to learn more about the Times Center.
Enjoy
I am very excited to show some new images from my “Give and Take” Project. The city is full of treasures, texture and communication. The new pieces for the project attempt to capture the decay of colors and textures of the street and give them new life. It is great to explore new locations around the city and visit some classic spots that are sure to never disappoint, such as the Candle Building on Wooster Street. I think the project is going in the right direction and I can’t wait to see what direction it takes me in. Enjoy the images below and feel free to send me your thoughts at v@papermonster.org
Not sure of the name of the street artist who placed the bowl of cherries but together, along with the glare from the trees this picture turned out great. Enjoy
On Sunday, I took a moment to head over to the Os Gemeos Mural on Bowery and Houston. This project just one word: IMPRESSIVE. If you are in the New York City Area, you have to take a look at this mural. Touch it, view it up close or from far away. However you like. Os Gemeos are bringing together so many techniques and colors that the mural is sure to impress many people. Although the entire mural is not fully completed, you can tell from the pictures below that this is truly a masterpiece being put together. One thing I noticed during my visit was: THE SUN. Os Gemeos has been working under incredibly harsh sunlight and heat. From anyone who paints outdoors these conditions can really give your body a beating. The level of talent really shines and there is no question that the final product will be breath taking.
Catch detailed images of part of the mural below::
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Notice the beautiful use of stencils in everything from scales to clothing. Great Job.
The patterns and stencils caught my eye right away.
This months PaperMonster’s Favorite Things are all over the place. You will see headphones, twins and art, razor scooters and blogs. First we have Sony Headphones to go with your favorite media device that come in what color your may ask? Teal!! Yes, Teal!! Followed by the headphones you can find progress shots of Os Gemeos new mural project in NYC over at Houston and Bowery which was once home to Keith Harings’s mural. I can’t wait to take a look at it and have images of the final mural on Sunday. One of the most exciting updates this month involves Juxtapoz.com (HERE) new site layout and addition of artists blogs. You can catch a huge list of talented artists from a wide spectrum of art forms including PaperMonster (HERE) . I am extremely humbled and honored to be working alongside such talented people who have a true passion for what they create and love for art. Finally, check out this INSANE video of Razor Scooter tricks. You will be blown away. Enjoy
————– Sony MDR-EX35B Bumpin Buds Headphones in Blue/Blue: Purchase at your local Best Buy.
For your own PaperMonster Wallpaper Visit: HERE and HERE
I wanted to share some photos of some upcoming pieces for a group show curated by SOULE (HERE) featuring a variety of urban artists including PaperMonster on August 14th at the Bherd Studios in Seattle, Washington. There will be several PaperMonster pieces in the show but I wanted to share three that I have you can feast your eyes on. Click on the flier below for more info:::
PaperMonster currently has some limited edition work over at Brooklynite Gallery’s (HERE) Summer Pop-Up Shop in Brooklyn. The gallery space also has a fantastic solo show from Ben Frost (Australia). BROOKLYNITE NYC
632 East 11th Street
(Between Avenue B & C)
Store hours: Thursday – Saturday 2pm – 8pm June through the end of August Click on the images below to view more info or visit:http://www.brooklynitegallery.com/
http://www.brooklynitegallery.com/Above: Work by Ben Frost
Also, watch out for details on PaperMonster first group show in Brooklyn coming in November.
Check out the photo Matt sent over with his PaperMonster stickers and his stencil work in progress in the background all they way from California. Great job Matt. Keep it going.
This morning came to a fantastic start as I recieved a great email from Alexia of Liz Claiborne New York (HERE) Marketing with an original image from the national ad campaign featuring not only beautiful fashion but designer Issac Mizrahi. In the email Alexia wrote:
“To answer your question, there was a discussion as to whether or not the graffiti should be photoshopped out. Ultimately the decision was made to keep it in. The whole goal for our national ad campaign was to keep the environment as real as possible. Being that graffiti is a natural element in the urban atmosphere, we just went with what the scene had to offer.”
She is absolutely correct!! Urban art and graffiti are truly natural elements of our environment and they exemplify communication between people and their environment as well as the urge and desire to create. Fantastic job!!
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.
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
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!!
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
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Unurth
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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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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: HEREPaperMonster Limited Edition Print: Light Blue-Purchase Here (LINK)
The lastest Paper Monster stickers have just arrive and I am so excited about them that the first 15people 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!!
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Below are two of the many artits in the film that have inspired me in my work. Blek Le Rat (pictured below) and Pose2 aka Maxx Moses
Maxx Moses aka Pose2
Huge Thanks To Juxtapoz.
PaperMonster- Whatever She Likes
PaperMonster- Comfort
PaperMonster-Never Again
PaperMonster- Skin Deep
PaperMonster @ Streets 2K8
PaperMonster at work.
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.
http://www.formatmag.com/news/paul-rodriguez-signature-fall-2009-skate-bag/
Photo Via Kidrobot (HERE)
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PaperMonster: HERE
Ben Slow : HERE
A1One: Here
Koleszar : HERE
PaperMonster, Leanne Blank, and Josh Taylor
Nose
Nose and JoKa collaboration. JoKa paints with toothpicks…yes toothpicks.
Fantastic piece by Daniel Flores
Illworx
Erik Siader
PaperMonster- Love Lost
PaperMonster- Inkblot
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Enjoy
Worked in some collages into the pieces on the wall.
Demer and Will Kasso
Detail of collage and texture.
The final pieces look like pasted images of my canvases.
Leon Rainbow on the chip truck.
Check out Soco up top. Always finny and a great person.
Upper Playground??? Amazing
Demer and MEK on the opposite side of the truck
Out of nowhere I saw a huge tiger head. Incredible
Enjoy
Juxtapoz Issue # 104 September 2009 featuring Rob Sato and Joe To Interview by David Choe
Rob Sato
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It feels great to show along amazing friends like SOULE and Koleszar.
Koleszar & PaperMonster
Aaron Kraten, Avive & Soule
Jeff Ross
Tim Kapler & Michelle Smith-Lewis
Enjoy
Jordan Eagles
Derek Gores
Mike Egan
Chor Boogie
Decoy
Pose2
Pose 2
Chor Boogie
Will Kasso and Leon Rainbow
Pose2
Enjoy
Enjoy
PaperMonster
Koleszar
SOULE
Avive
Jeff Ross
Aaron Kraten
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Check out the following sites:::
Fat Cap Chair Image Via:
Stick Up! Tee Via Gold Coin Clothing Summer 2009,
JR’s Work part of STAGES organized by Lance Armstrong in Paris. More Info:
Insa’s beautiful entry way for his “Looking for Love” Exhibition:
Insa x Nike’s “IAM1” Collaboration
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AJ Fosik is AMAZING.
Look at the inside!! Pure Magic.
Plenty of gear.
**MAJOR RULE: To by spray paint or markers you must be 18+ years old or older with ID**
Look at the amount of cans for days!!
These ladies know their graff supplies. If you ask for a Molotow Grasshoper they know EXACTLY what you are talking about. Thanks ladies!!
Don’t even try to rak anything because at the end of the day you will run into him owning that door!
HUGE thanks to Are1 (owner of the shop) and DJ Tony Tone of the incredible Cold Crush Brothers for a great time. The entire shop is just phenomenal and very well done. Enjoy!!
Could not leave the store empty handed. They gave out some wonderful free goodies for everyone who came out. Many thanks!!
After the shop headed over to Central Park for a beauiful walk. Amazing views all over.
PaperMonster and Ren (super jealous that she got to tag at 100B Store)
PaperMonster- Never Again
PaperMonster- Never Leave Me
PaperMonster- Comfort
PaperMonster- Your Will Never Know
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Enjoy
Enjoy
NJ Graffiti Festival Summer 09. More info on this coming soon. Very excited about all of the events planned.
Live Painting by PaperMonster and Leon Rainbow. Leon did this fantastic piece using acrylics. Extremely Talented.
PaperMonster and Renny
Latin Mixx Conference
Renny, Prolow, Shawn, Barker, PaperMonster and Leon Rainbow
Me (PaperMonster) and my beautiful assistant Renny. She takes the best photos!!
Enjoy
http://senseslost.com/
http://www.juxtapoz.com/
http://treadmillin.com/mag/
http://www.killahbeez.com/
http://www.newyork-tokyo.com/
http://www.curatedmag.com/
http://prefuse.net/
http://www.sprayblog.net/
Preview of some upcoming stencil art pieces that you can catch at the show.
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Not sure of the name of the street artist who placed the bowl of cherries but together, along with the glare from the trees this picture turned out great.
Enjoy
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Notice the beautiful use of stencils in everything from scales to clothing. Great Job.
The patterns and stencils caught my eye right away.
Enjoy
Os Gemeos Mural Images Via:
Juxtapoz.com Blogs
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PaperMonster- Unknown (Part 1/ Part 2)
PaperMonster- In The Wind
Above: Work by Ben Frost
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Liz Claiborne Ad Featuring Issac Mizrahi.jpg)
Enjoy
Thanks NINO
Artist A Day
Beautiful Stencil Art Piece
These look like real cracks on walls.
Wonderful stencil
Enjoy
PaperMonster
PaperMonster Stencil Graffiti Artist 
