Video: Koleszar @ Friends With Knives Opening Reception

Below is a great video of Koleszar speaking on this stencil art process and even showing an extremely intricate stencil layer which he used on one of the pieces in the show. The “Friends With Knives” stencil group at Crewest Gallery closes this week so make sure to catch it before it is over.
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PaperMonster

More Opening Photos: Friends With Knives Stencil Group Show @Crewest Gallery LA

Below is a brand new batch of photos of the Friends With Knives Stencil Group Show curated by PaperMonster opening that took place at Crewest Gallery in Los Angeles California courtesy of stencil artists Henry Quiara. Participating artists in the show included: Blek le Rat, Broken Crow, Chris Stain, Dave Lowell, E.L.K, , HAHA, Joe Iurato, Koleszar, Henry Quiara, Leckomio, Nathan Phaneuf, PaperMonster, Peat Wollaeger, Scotch and Shai Dahan.
For More Visit:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/henryquiara/
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-PaperMonster
Henry Quiara, E.L.K with Blek le Rat in center
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Nathan Phaneuf crisp clean stencil layering on mirror.
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Fantastic 3-D sculpture piece by Peat using stencils.
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Nathan Phaneuf
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HAHA
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PaperMonster
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Great new direction and quality work from Chris Stain
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Chris Stain
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Scotch
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Scotch also featured in LA Times article alongside many of the participating artists
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Joe Iurato
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Broken Crow
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Joe Iurato
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Dave Lowell with insane photorealism skills
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Leckomio, Henry Quiara, and Shai Dahan
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Dave Lowell
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Insane skill by none other than Koleszar. Huge detail and layering of stencils with precision in this piece.
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Nathan Phaneuf
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PaperMonster, Nathan Phaneuf, and Peat W.
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Dave Lowell and John Koleszar
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Koleszar and Man One (Crewest)
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PaperMonster

Opening Photos: Friends With Knives @Crewest Gallery LA, California

Below you can catch photos from the opening of the Friends With Knives stencil group show opening at Crewest Gallery (HERE) courtesy of Koleszar, Nathan Phaneuf and Daily Dujour. The opening was fantastic with a great crowd and special book signing by artists Chaz Bojorquez and you can catch all of the artwork at Crewest Gallery as well as a special toy release of the Bacon Madl vinyl on Friday August 20th (HERE).

CHECK OUT ALL OF THE WORK FOR SALE HERE:

http://www.crewest.com/available/index.html
For More Images Visit:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nathanphaneuf/
and
http://dailydujour.com/2010/08/07/seen-friends-with-knives-crewest/
and
http://www.facebook.com/john.koleszar
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Beutiful photo via Nathan Phaneuf. For more visit:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nathanphaneuf/
Dave Lowell and Joe Iurato
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Chris Stain
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Nathan Phaneuf amazing women with knives and a beautiful piece in the middle by Peat using stencils on a 3D/Sculpture level. INSANE!!’
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Leckomio
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Mirror pieces by Nathan Phaneuf
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Artist Chaz during his book signing .
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Koleszar
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Another beautiful shot of Peat’s work. MUST SEE!! Taking stencils to new levels.
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Love this series by E.L.K.
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PaperMonster
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Koleszar
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Interview!! Los Angeles Times x Friends With Knives Curated By PaperMonster @ Crewest Gallery

The Friends With Knives stencil group show was recently featured in the Arts and Culture section of last week’s Los Angeles Times!! Alie Ward from the LATimes/BrandX and PaperMonster sat down to chat about putting together the group of artists for the Friends With Knives, the value of the stencil art movement, begining my PhD in Biology and much more. You can check out the entire interview online below!! Stay posted for photos from the opening reception at Crewest Gallery!!

http://www.thisisbrandx.com/2010/08/into-the-great-indoors-friends-with-knives-art-show-opens-saturday.html
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Koleszar sent me this photo of the printed article in the LA Times published last week in the Art and Culture section!! More photos coming soon!! Thanks Koleszar!
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Via LATimes/Brand X
“There’s a fine line between what’s an eyesore and what’s really beautiful,” says PaperMonster. “There’s a line between writing on the street, with no purpose versus a very well thought-out message that people can connect with.”

“There’s a lot of work that goes into each stencil and each painting,” says PaperMonster, who notes that many compositions require more than a dozen different stencils and aerosol colors. “It deserves to have a proper space so people can observe it and spend time with it. In the street, the experience is very ephemeral.”
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PaperMonster

PREVIEW: Friends With Knives @Crewest Gallery Los Angeles, CA Opening August 7th

Below is a fantastic preview of what to expect tomorrow night at Crewest Gallery for the Friends With Knives Stencil Group Show featuring Blek le Rat, Broken Crow, Chris Stain, Dave Lowell, E.L.K, Greg Boudreau, HAHA, Joe Iurato, Koleszar, Henry Quiara, Leckomio, Mefee, Nathan Phaneuf, PaperMonster, Peat Wollaeger, Scotch and Shai Dahan. Check below for more info:
Friends With Knives Stencil Group Show
Opening August 7th @ 6pm
Crewest
110 Winston St.
LA, CA 90013
213-627-8272
www.crewest.com
PaperMonster
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Nathan Phaneuf
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Blek le Rat
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E.L.K.
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John Koleszar
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Dave Lowell
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Joe Iurato
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Mefee
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Scotch
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Your Worst Enemy by PaperMonster

Your Worst Enemy
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Stencil Collage On Canvas
Birds from Andrew Zuckerman’s book “Bird”
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PaperMonster

Joe Iurato Part Of The “Friends With Knives” Group Show Opening August 7th @Crewest Gallery

Joe Iurato embodies everything it takes to be a successful stencil artist. He is driven, innovative, and determined to take on everything and anything that comes his way. I am excited to have Joe Iurato as part of the Friends With Knives Stencil Group Show opening in just a couple of days this Saturday, August 7th at Crewest Gallery in Los Angeles California. Participating artists in the Friend With Knives Show include: Blek le Rat, Broken Crow, Chris Stain, Dave Lowell, E.L.K, Greg Boudreau, HAHA, Joe Iurato, Koleszar, Henry Quiara, Leckomio, Mefee, Nathan Phaneuf, PaperMonster, Peat Wollaeger, Scotch and Shai Dahan. Check more from Joe Iurato at:
http://www.joeiurato.com/
Friends With Knives Stencil Group Show
Opening August 7th @ 6pm
Crewest Gallery
110 Winston St.
LA, CA 90013
213-627-8272
www.crewest.com

Joe Iurato at Electric Windows 2010
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PaperMonster

PaperMonster Part Of The “Friends With Knives” Group Show Opening August 7th @Crewest Gallery

Below is a quick preview of some detail shots from several of the new pieces I will show this Saturday August 7th at Crewest Gallery at the Friends With Knives Stencil Group Show. This show is a dream come true to put together as a stencil artists showing alongside Blek le Rat, Broken Crow, Chris Stain, Dave Lowell, E.L.K, Greg Boudreau, HAHA, Joe Iurato, Koleszar, Henry Quiara, Leckomio, Mefee, Nathan Phaneuf, PaperMonster, Peat Wollaeger, Scotch and Shai Dahan. Stay posted for more on the Freinds With Knives Show!!
For more on PaperMonster Visit:
https://papermonster.wordpress.com
Friends With Knives Stencil Group Show
Opening August 7th @ 6pm
Crewest Gallery
110 Winston St.
LA, CA 90013
213-627-8272
www.crewest.com
Preview of “Your Worst Enemy”
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Preview of “Your Best Friend”
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Beautiful birds/wings from Andrew Zuckerman book “Bird”
Preview of “Practical”
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PaperMonster

Chris Stain Part Of The “Friends With Knives” Group Show Opening August 7th @Crewest Gallery

It is always great to run into friends and I had the pleasure of running into Chris Stain this weekend during the Electric Windows Event (photos coming soon). Chris took over a beautiful outdoor space with some stunning stencils which you can see below. He will join Blek le Rat, Broken Crow, Dave Lowell, E.L.K, Greg Boudreau, HAHA, Joe Iurato, Koleszar, Henry Quiara, Leckomio, Mefee, Nathan Phaneuf, PaperMonster, Peat Wollaeger, Scotch and Shai Dahan this Saturday as part of the Friends With Knives Stencil Group Show at Crewest Gallery this Saturday August 7th.
For more on Chris Stain visit:
http://www.chrisstain.com/
Friends With Knives Stencil Group Show
Opening August 7th @ 6pm
Crewest
110 Winston St.
LA, CA 90013
213-627-8272
www.crewest.com

Chris Stain at Electric Windows 2010. More photos coming soon.
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PaperMonster

Scotch Part Of The “Friends With Knives” Group Show Opening August 7th @Crewest Gallery

It is great to see artists take major artistic leaps where you see the artists take on new subject matter in which you see a major jump in quality and style progression in the process. Scotch is a great example of this and I am excited to have him be part of the Friends With Knives Show Opening this Saturday night August 7th @ Crewest Gallery. Check out more from Scotch below and be sure to catch this amazing stencil group show opening this Saturday.
For more on Scotch visit:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/el_scotcho/
Friends With Knives Stencil Group Show
Opening August 7th @ 6pm
Crewest
110 Winston St.
LA, CA 90013
213-627-8272
www.crewest.com
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PaperMonster

Shai Dahan Part Of The “Friends With Knives” Group Show Opening August 7th @Crewest Gallery

Shai Dahan is not only a wonderful artists but the founder of Abztract (HERE) and will join Blek le Rat, Broken Crow, Chris Stain, Dave Lowell, E.L.K, Greg Boudreau, HAHA, Joe Iurato, Koleszar, Henry Quiara, Leckomio, Mefee, Nathan Phaneuf, PaperMonster, Peat Wollaeger, and Scotch this Saturday August 7th at Crewest Gallery for the Friends With Knives Stencil Group Show. For more of Shai and Abztract visit:
http://www.abztract.com/
Friends With Knives Stencil Group Show
Opening August 7th @ 6pm
Crewest
110 Winston St.
LA, CA 90013
213-627-8272
www.crewest.com
Shai Dahan’s mashup of animals and objects with great detail.
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PaperMonster

Dave Lowell Part Of The “Friends With Knives” Group Show Opening August 7th @Crewest Gallery

Dave Lowell’s style and attention to detail is like no other. It has been a pleasure watching Dave take his skills to new levels and it is clear in his newest work that will be part of the Friends With Knives Stencil Group Show Exhibition at Crewest Gallery which opens on August 7th. Check more from Dave Lowell over at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/davelowell/
Friends With Knives Stencil Group Show
Opening August 7th
Crewest
110 Winston St.
LA, CA 90013
213-627-8272
www.crewest.com
This new piece above from Dave Lowell is just INSANE!!
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PaperMonster

Broken Crow Part Of The “Friends With Knives” Group Show Opening August 7th @Crewest Gallery

Next up in the artists line-up fro the Friends With Knives Stencil Group show is Broken Crow. Broken Crow is best know for his gigantic scale and use of massive stencils to create outdoor murals throughout the United States. Broken Crow will join Blek le Rat, Chris Stain, Dave Lowell, E.L.K, Greg Boudreau, HAHA, Joe Iurato, Koleszar, Henry Quiara, Leckomio, Mefee, Nathan Phaneuf, PaperMonster, Peat Wollaeger, Scotch, and Shai Dahan in the Friends With Knives Stencil Group Show on August 7th at Crewest Gallery in Los Angeles, California.
For More Info On Broken Crow Visit:
http://www.brokencrow.com/
Friends With Knives Stencil Group Show
Opening August 7th
Crewest
110 Winston St.
LA, CA 90013
213-627-8272
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PaperMonster

Leckomio aka Stefan Winterle Part Of The “Friends With Knives” Group Show Opening August 7th @Crewest Gallery

If the first image in this post does not let you know why I chose Leckomio for the Friends With Knives Stencil Group Show on August 7th @Crewest Gallery, I do not know what will. That image is composed of some of the most intricate and complex stencils that you will ever see. Leckomio’s work speaks for itself. The detail is insane and the pieces are gigantic!! Leckomio = QUALITY. See for yourself below. For More On Leckomio aka Stefan Winterle visit:
http://www.stefanwinterle.de/
Friends With Knives Stencil Group Show
Opening August 7th
Crewest
110 Winston St.
LA, CA 90013
213-627-8272
www.crewest.com
One of the most impressive multi-layered stencils I have EVER seen!!
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PaperMonster

Henry Quiara Part Of The “Friends With Knives” Group Show Opening August 7th @Crewest Gallery

Henry Quiara (HERE) will join Blek le Rat, Broken Crow, Chris Stain, Dave Lowell, E.L.K, Greg Boudreau, HAHA, Joe Iurato, Koleszar, Leckomio, Mefee, Nathan Phaneuf, PaperMonster, Peat Wollaeger, Scotch, and Shai Dahan on August 7th at Crewest Gallery as part of the Friends With Knives Stencil Group Show. He is a talented illustrator, graphic designer and a fantastic stencil artists. For more on Henry Quiara and info on the opening reception for the Friends With Knives show check below:
http://artficionado.blogspot.com/
Catch More info and show details below.
Friends With Knives Stencil Group Show
Opening August 7th
Crewest
110 Winston St.
LA, CA 90013
213-627-8272
www.crewest.com
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Check out the flyer to the “Friends With Knives” show above
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PaperMonster

August 7th Los Angeles CA: Friends With Knives @Crewest Gallery

As a stencil artist I have had the amazing opportunity to curate an ongoing project and group show called the “Friends With Knives” stencil group show. On August 7th the “Friends With Knives” will head to Los Angeles, California at Crewest Gallery (HERE). I have chosen each artists and I could not ask for a better line-up: Blek le Rat, Broken Crow, Chris Stain, Dave Lowell, E.L.K, Greg Boudreau, HAHA, Henry Quiara, Joe Iurato, Koleszar, Leckomio, Mefee, Nathan Phaneuf, PaperMonster, Peat Wollaeger, Scotch and Shai Dahan
I am extremely fortunate to have such an amazing group of artists showing under one roof and the work will surely speak for itself. This is your opportunity to check out some of the best and greatest variety in stencil art and stencil graffiti. All next week I will be sharing with you artist profiles and more info on the show. Check out the flyer below.

Crewest Gallery
Friends With Knives Stencil Group Show
Opening August 7th 6-9pm
110 Winston Street
Los Angeles, California
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Via Crewest Gallery
A broad range of stencil graffiti styles including photorealism, political, pop, abstract, and those focusing purely on beauty will be on display. Emerging and established artists will be on view side by side as a testament of the history, evolution and future of stencil art. Artists in this exhibit form a collective that defines the power and beauty of stencil art which continues to drive one of the fastest growing street art movements throughout the world.
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PaperMonster