My good friend Luke Cornish aka E.L.K (HERE) put together a group show of the top stencil artists from across the globe. The lineup of artists included: Blek le Rat, Adam5100, B-toy, C215, Eelus, E.L.K., HAHA, Icy and Sot, Joe Iurato, Joshua Smith, Koleszar, Leckomio, M-City, Martin Whatson, PaperMonster, Snik and many more. The show took place at aMBUSH Gallery in Australia. You can see photos and video of some of the work and show opening below.
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Here is one of six masks and several other canvas pieces that I will show in Australia at @ambushgallery this Friday June 26th as part of The Your Kid Can’t Do This Group Show located at
the new aMBUSH Gallery, Level 3 Central Park The Living Mall), 28 Broadway, Chippendale (opposite UTS) put together by @elkstencils He will also be doing a wonderful Stencil Workshop on Saturday 27 June, 2-5pm at the aMBUSH Project Space, Level 3 Central Park
Cost: Free
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One of eight pieces that will be available at the Your Kid Can’t Do This – Exhibition
When: Friday 26 June, 6-9pm
Where: the new aMBUSH Gallery, Level 3 Central Park The Living Mall), 28 Broadway, Chippendale (opposite UTS)
This upcoming June 26th PaperMonster will be joining an amazing cast of stencil artists from all across the globe showing new work in Australia. The show is put together by the talented @elkstencils Here are the details: Your Kid Can’t Do This – Exhibition
When: Friday 26 June, 6-9pm
Where: the new aMBUSH Gallery, Level 3 Central Park The Living Mall), 28 Broadway, Chippendale (opposite UTS)
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
Click on image to view larger Beutiful photo via Nathan Phaneuf. For more visit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nathanphaneuf/ Dave Lowell and Joe Iurato
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Click on image to view larger 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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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
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
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. Click on image to view larger Click on image to view larger.
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PaperMonster
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 Click on image to view larger Click on image to view larger Click on image to view larger.
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PaperMonster
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. Click on image to view larger Click on image to view larger
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PaperMonster
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
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 www.crewest.comClick on image to view larger Click on image to view larger Click on image to view larger
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PaperMonster
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!! Click on image to view larger. Click on image to view larger.
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PaperMonster
I am extremely honored to announce that Blek Le Rat one of the pioneer of stencil graffiti/art will be taking part alongside 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 in the Friends With Knives Stencil Group Show on August 7th at Crewest Gallery in Los Angeles, California. Blek continues to be a lasting inspiration for thousands of stencil artists throughout the world and to have him as part of this show is a dream come true and illustrates the valuable history of the stencil art world. For More On Blek Le Rat Check Below: http://bleklerat.free.fr/
Friends With Knives Stencil Group Show
Opening August 7th
Crewest
110 Winston St.
LA, CA 90013
213-627-8272 www.crewest.com Click on image to view larger Click on image to view larger Click on image to view larger
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PaperMonster
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 Click on image to view larger Click on image to view larger Check out the flyer to the “Friends With Knives” show above
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PaperMonster
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 Click on image to view larger.
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
There is nothing more important for me to show the power of stencil art and stencil graffiti. On August 7th Crewest Gallery will host “Friends With Knives” in Los Angeles, California curated by me, PaperMonster. It is a stencil group show unlike anything you will ever see and the artists list speaks for itself featuring: 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.
Over the next couple of weeks I will be featuring an artists featured in the show.
E.L.K. (HERE) will be taking part in the Friends With Knives show and you can check out some of his work below. His latest series of concert photorealistic stencils is truly impressive and you can catch more of E.L.K. on August 7th at Crewest Gallery.
Catch More info and show details below.
Crewest
110 Winston St.
LA, CA 90013
213-627-8272 www.crewest.com
E.L.K.
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For More Visit: http://www.facebook.com/pages/ELK/35668676008 Friends with Knives
Curated by PaperMonster On view from August 7th through August 29th
Featuring a collection of stencil artists who demonstrate a broad range of stencil graffiti styles including photorealistic, political, pop, abstract, and stencil art focusing purely on beauty.
Exhibiting Artists: 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, Shai Dahan
Opening Reception
August 7th, 2010
6-9pm
Artwalk Event
August 12th, 2010
6-9pm
The artists come from all walks of life as well as from all over the world including Australia, United Kingdom, Paris, and throughout the United States. The show is not about how intricate, how many layers, or how much time it took these artists to cut each stencil but about showcasing the history, evolution, and future of stencil art. Paper Monster, the exhibits curator, has this to say about bringing the Friends With Knives to Crewest Gallery: “I chose to put these artists together for many different reasons. Some of the artists I have either been a fan of or have had the honor of showing with, collaborating, or meeting by chance in my life. As a whole we push each other and hopefully push the creativity of the stencil graffiti/art community. Being 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 and demanding. It is extremely difficult to gain respect and admiration for the huge amount of work and dedication that we put in our work from the art world but we are willing to do everything in our power to share our talent with the world. Many of us have been creating stencils for five to ten years and some of us are relatively unknown artists that deserve an opportunity to shine. My hope is that everyone in the show uses this opportunity to support their love and hopefully they will be leaders in the future as they continue to push stencil art further.”-PaperMonster
It is always important to surround yourself with people who are driven, motivated and push you to do bigger and better things. Koleszar (HERE) just sent over this photo of a recent stencil he completed. This is his process:
“What I am doing is breaking the image down into a color half tone, color separating out the cyan magenta yellow and black, and then cutting out all the dots. Time consuming to say the least. This one here was almost 2 months of cutting alone.”-Koleszar
I am blown away by how much time this type of stencil takes and it is a great example of how stencils can be used to really push art in a powerful way. The things your can do with your hand using stencils and your imagination is unlimited. Hopefully Koleszar’s work motivates you to try something new and creative today.
Check out some images below: Completed stencils together.
Click on Image to View Larger. Stencil Layer Another example of this CMYK stencil technique.
Enjoy
PaperMonster
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:
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
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:::
Several months back I had the opportunity to work alongside Art Whino Gallery to put together a stencil art show featuring some of the most talented stencil artists in the US and abroad. I recently ran into this video shot at the opening of the show. The video teaches 1 valuable lesson: When you sing your name (PaperMonster) to check volume levels…they will use it every time!! Lesson learned. Enjoy.
Beutiful photo via Nathan Phaneuf. For more visit:
Dave Lowell and Joe Iurato
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Chris Stain
Nathan Phaneuf amazing women with knives and a beautiful piece in the middle by Peat using stencils on a 3D/Sculpture level. INSANE!!’
Leckomio
Mirror pieces by Nathan Phaneuf
Artist Chaz during his book signing .
Koleszar
Another beautiful shot of Peat’s work. MUST SEE!! Taking stencils to new levels.
Love this series by E.L.K.
PaperMonster
Koleszar
Joe Iurato at Electric Windows 2010
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Preview of “Your Worst Enemy”
Preview of “Your Best Friend”
Preview of “Practical”
Chris Stain at Electric Windows 2010. More photos coming soon.
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Shai Dahan’s mashup of animals and objects with great detail.
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This new piece above from Dave Lowell is just INSANE!!
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One of the most impressive multi-layered stencils I have EVER seen!!
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Check out the flyer to the “Friends With Knives” show above
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E.L.K.
E.L.K at work.
Friends with Knives
Completed stencils together.
Stencil Layer
Another example of this CMYK stencil technique.
:::Click on the images below to view the entire show NOW:::
PaperMonster- Whatever She Likes
PaperMonster- Comfort
PaperMonster-Never Again
PaperMonster- Skin Deep
PaperMonster: HERE
Ben Slow : HERE
A1One: Here
Koleszar : HERE
PaperMonster Stencil Graffiti Artist 