New Works by Adam Mars
My dear friend Adam Mars in one clever dude. He is defiantly hands down one of my favorite and coolest friends out there. He recently had a show in Los Angles at Gusford Gallery and here are a couple of his paintings that were on display from his show Public Privates . Great conversation starters if you ask me.
This one is made from cupcake sprinkles.... SO COOL! This is Adam's latest
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Retna X Louis Vuitton
As an avid fan of street art and the LA graffiti scene, I was beyond excited when I heard about the collaboration between LA based artist RETNA and ... ugh.. Louis Vuitton. Louis Vuitton has been embracing collaborations with artists for quite some time now and this one is just as fabulous perhaps a grip more considering my infatuation with West Coast lifestyle. Check out his amazing scarves below, which are retailing for $875 and are currently sold out online. But that is nothing compared to what his original paintings are going for.
Born in Los Angeles in 1979, artist Retna creates work, blending the use of photography with painted graffiti. This style takes influences from ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics as well as Arabic, Hebrew and Asian calligraphy. Combining elements from the past, present and future, Retna’s work is impressive, using text and image to expand the boundaries of painting and confound visual interpretation. His compositions are powerful, fusing various types of media, starting with a precise optic point and improvising quickly to form a final piece.
As part of a collaboration with Louis Vuitton, which also involves pattern design for an upcoming collection of textiles, Retna will paint the facade of the new store the week before the opening. Retna himself explains his artwork’s origins and visual universe, his artistic identity shaped by Californian contemporary street-art and how he found inspiration from Miami Design District’s neighbourhood’s look and feel for this piece. Through this artistic collaboration, Louis Vuitton draws attention to an original creative process and highlights its involvement within the world of Art.
Mike Miller Photo Book Signing
I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the flier for the Mike Miller book signing at Akomplice/ Fuzion SB for this weeks past First Thursday. I was surprised because normally these events are in LA and SB always misses out- but not this time! Che. It was a pleasure to stop by the event and meet one of my favorite photographers Mike Miller in person and check out his limited prints. For anyone who loves West Coast Rap, this guy is the man when it comes to taking photos. Very inspiring to say the least. Here are a couple of shots I took from the event-
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Sesame Street Presented by Neff Headwear and The Seventh Letter
Big thanks to Bobby Hundreds for stopping by...check out his coverage here. Photo via The Seventh Letter
Revok, Shaun Neff, and Neff Artist Brian Osborne via Neff
One of my favorite pieces from the show... Sage Vaughn via The Hundreds blog
Mena Suvari photo via Neff
Angel Cabada, KR3W and Supra Founder and Dingo
The Count... via The Hundreds
Check out the full gallery of photos on Complex here
Thanks to Bobby at The Hundreds for the sick video!
Bad Babes
Channel Islands Surfboards LA Party
Lil Debbie:: Kreayshawn :: White Girl Mob
KREAYSHAWN's site!
Walrus TV Artist Feature: Estevan Oriol
Via the beast
Establishing himself as one of Los Angeles’ most well-known photographers among other talents, Estevan Oriol serves up an intimate look into his craft of photography. From his background to his approach to working the camera, his tireless efforts to fine tune and hone his skills behind the camera have made him the mastermind behind so many memorable works of photographic art. Take the time and check out the feature which is among the best out of Walrus TV thus far.
Die Posers Die
The Hundreds Spring 09
Love the socks!
Pin Up Love
Estevan Oriol
Juxtapoz contributing photo editor Estevan Oriol, known for his raw images of LA's street scene and lowrider culture, currently has a sicki billboard up in Los Angeles. Oriol has established himself as a powerhouse within urban culture and photography, collaborating with Upper Playground, creating Joker Brand Clothing with Mr Cartoon, all the while working on a new book, Ink, due out soon.
I love his work! The pictures he takes are so raw, it just gets me. Maybe because I grew up in SB, I love this culture, or maybe because I am half Mexican, either way, I dig it.
Source: Juxtapoz