This website is about any and everything that sparks the creative genius in all of us. By profession I am a Graphic Designer, and enjoy all aspects of design. From traditional to urban from resin to vinyl, these are all great mediums and deserve to be explored. On top of that everything from music to movies from guns to graffiti.
Posted HERE earlier last month we did some coverage of Dynomight NYC's latest, and greatest project titled "Our Hero, APPRENTICE!"... now before we had not actually seen the full frontal of this figure (I feel dirty saying that)but the time has come and now we get to see this piece in all its glory! This resin figure stands at approximately 6" tall and will be hand painted by J-ROO of Dynomight NYC! The APPRENTICE pieces were manufactured and sculpted by the very talented Julie B from Pretty in Plastic, who not only is a sweetheart, but is super gifted at what she does... and you can find many more great photos up on her Flickr site HERE!
Stay tuned for more information about the APPRENTICE and his ever expansive universe closer to the release date... but until them you can follow the guys, and even APPRENTICE on twitter... awesome! Follow Dynomight NYC on Twitter: @jroo76 and @citrusmaximus, follow APPRENTICE on Twitter: @heroapprentice.
Exit Through the Gift Shop, the first film by renowned graffiti artist Banksy, became the hottest ticket at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival where it made its world debut. Banksy is a graffiti artist with a global reputation whose work can be seen on walls from post—hurricane New Orleans to the separation barrier on the Palestinian West Bank. Fiercely guarding his anonymity to avoid prosecution, Banksy has so far resisted all attempts to be captured on film. Exit Through the Gift Shop tells the incredible true story of how an eccentric French shop keeper turned documentary maker attempted to locate and befriend Banksy, only to have the artist turn the camera back on its owner with spectacular results. The film contains exclusive footage of Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Invader and many of the worlds most infamous graffiti artists at work, on walls and in interview. As Banksy describes it, Its basically the story of how one man set out to film the un—filmable. And failed...
The Poster Cause Project has officially released two out of the four BATTLE SERIES prints... and this time around ANGRY WOEBOTS x PIXEL PANCHO team up on one and EBOY x JON BURGERMAN on another! EACH PRINT IS LIMITED TO 100 PRINTS AND ARE SIGNED BY BOTH ARTISTS and each one measures 11" × 17" each for $50. These are printed in full color on high quality 100# stock. The best part about this whole deal is that 100% of the profits go to Children’s Cancer Research Fund. These prints will be begin shipping April 15th, so get your order in today!
Lulubell Toy Bodega is back from their romp over at Wonder-Con 2010, and they are posting up all of their exclusives to those unable to make it out to the show... meaning now is your chance to hook up with some rad kaiju including the Cure Fungah (painted & unpainted), the Real x Head Chaos, and one colorway of the Shikaruna Cube Dorol... but do keep in mind that they are very limited in numbers so go check out the goods HERE asap!
This is going to be an awesome art show not to be missed..."Graphic Attack" at 1:AM Gallery in San Francisco is going to feature works from some of the greatest, most influential designers out there including Cope2, CernYMI, Ces, Cycle, Doze Green, Greg Haberny, Hydro74, KeoTC5, Mare139, Morning Breath, PureTFP, Siloette, TrustoCorp, Queen Andrea, Shepard Fairey and Wane. This group group exhibition is co-curated by Melissa McCaig-Welles and Andrea von Bujdoss, highlighting an exciting clash of techniques and styles, by 15 of the most prolific experts in urban art and graphic design. The collective display of works by these graffiti artists and graphic designers promises to be a fierce outbreak of complex imagery infused by intense and innovative personal artistic styles.
This exhibition of works will include mixed media works including prints, paintings, drawings, sculpture and installation. Works will be of various price points, making the art accessible to both serious collectors and fans. Big thanks to Joshua Smith aka Hydro74 for hooking me up with this info. Do note that exhibition will run May 7, 2010 - June 19, 2010, and stay tuned for more info and preview pics soon to come!
Built out and divided into eight separate spaces, ROOMS allows an unlikely group of artists to show together. The artists' work will not only be hung on the walls, but each artist will design their own themed room, so that their work literally comes off the walls. The possibilities are endless, and sure to be inspiring. This is a fantastic way for the artist to express what they do, and it will be a complete package for each artist that is participating! Featuring "Rooms" by: Adam Wallacavage, Bill Daniel, Chris Stain, Dan Monick & Caitlin Reilly, Dueling VHS, Justin Van Hoy, Kime Buzzelli, and Rocky Grimes. Opening Reception is going to be on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 7-10pm and more info can be found over at scion.com/space.
Scion Installation L.A. 3521 Helms Ave (at National) Culver City, CA. 90232 Gallery Phone: 310.815.8840
Brent Nolasco just passed over his last preview for his upcoming "5 Eyed Dragon" group show happening this weekend at Dragatomi... and this has got to be my favorite piece thus far. Brent says that "The concept behind this custom was to make a fusion of a couple of my favorite vinyl toys. A lot of the pieces where leftovers from other toys pieces that I didn't use for customs." And as you can see there is some pieces in there not only from Nolasco, but also from Pardee, Craola, and Coop! Brent goes on to say that "I also ended up using one of my Gordo resin figures from Myplasticheart. The custom changed a couple of times as it was being made. At one point, the custom got too complex and I decided to simplify it so that the other platforms would not be so obscure, and just compliment each other." IMHO I am glad that this "simplification" happened because the figure flows so well together... very seamless indeed, and I am pumped I get to see this piece as well as others in person!
Giant Robot is proud to present The Boys Are Back in Town, a group art show featuring new works by Matt Furie, Le Merde, and Johnny Ryan. Matt Furie known for his crazy colored illustrations, Le Merde has been killin it not only in the vinyl/resin scene, but also with some fantastic traditional watercolors/oils, and Johnny Ryan is best known for his self-published title Angry Youth Comix, and mastery of linework and energy... they have all come together for this show to deliver well over 100 pieces of artwork to bend your mind! This is going down at Giant Robot SF on April 17, 2010 and will run until May 12, 2010... be sure to make it out to the opening reception on Saturday, April 17, from 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm!
Ferg has just recently released some great new info via his Twitter about the next figure in line for Project Squadt... GID NKD Jack... or Glow in the Dark Naked Jack :-) this figure will be dropping on Monday April 12th at 12noon CST, and will be limited to 100pcs retailing for $85. Ferg also adds from the C&D forum "NKD Jack GID. includes: 2 sets of arms and 3 sets of lenses (black, white and clear) wearing a roble with hidden tanto knife. He will come bundled with QPMNT PAC 3. includes: greyscale 3dot parka with black fur. SQOCOM sMK23 with silencer and laser (removable) and stealth tanto." This is a really cool version of this figure and I think it's sweet that it comes with different colored lenses... great job on this Jamungo!
This week Me/I SpankyStokes joins the Toy Break crew to look at TYO x EWOK 5mph Truck, Moss Man, Battle Cat, Bacteria, and much more! Pile the toppings on your favorite frozen yogurt and join us for a Toy Break!
Toy Break Stuff
Deady Bear Contest - nine winners will each win a Deady Bear This Not Bootleg figure from Voltaire - to enter, go to DeadyBear.net, play the Deady game, and post your score in the forum - deadline is April 21st (aka Super Rad Day)
Toy Blogs - here are some of our favorite toy blogs to check out...
Live Toy Break - we're planning our next live Toy Break evening for Thursday April 8th at around 8 pm PST
Kick-Ass Figures - by Mezco - 6" action figures of Kick-Ass and Hit Girl due out in October
Plush Squid - by Squid Kids Ink - 4" and 8" plush squids ($10 and $20) will be available in grumpy red, happy grey, and confused black at Wonder Con booth 1349 or on their site on May 1st
The Ghetto Reaper & The Carrot Slayer - by Very Bravo & Mauro Gatti - coming soon, the Ghetto Reaper Gold & Cold (250 pcs), The Ghetto Reaper Silver Shiver (250 pcs), The Carrot Slayer Gruesome (250 pcs) and The Carrot Slayer Hippie (250 pcs)
TYO x EWOK 5mph Truck - 8" diecast box truck limited to 100 figures, signed and numbered by EWOK - $50
Moss Man & Battle Cat - by Mattel & The Four Horsemen - Moss Man offered with flocked or unflocked ears for $20, Battle Cat $30
Jim Phillips Screaming Hand - Tech Deck sculpture was designed by Jim Phillips, based on his famous Screaming Hand illustration conceived and graphically rendered in 1985 - around $10
Bacteria - by Alimana Toys - 4.5" vinyl, 5 versions, each 250 pieces - $30 - gunnzo.com
Events
We Heart Wood - Jibibuts custom show at Munky King in Los Angeles, CA from April 8th - May 6th
Bricks By The Bay - a celebration of LEGO as an artistic medium and hobby in Northern California in Freemont, CA from April 9th to 11th
5-Eyed Dragon - customs from SouthernDrawl, Betso, Dril1, Leecifer, and Brent Nolasco in Sacramento, CA opening April 10th
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