Sunday, June 24, 2012

The Wowzer factor¡

It's crazy world how the world had been made mad smaller by communicative technology. I had to say that because it's true!    
My Creation Massive Bureau famo SUNDAY MORNING posted a painting he got from me on Facebook. It was my from my solo exhibition titled"weighs HEAVY!",which featured 40 mixed medium pieces focused on several different concepts stemming from perceived POWER. The concepts of MAN vs MAN, Patriarchy vs TRUE feminism, Corporate Imperialism vs Indigenous culture and MAN vs himself. The pieces that came from this show struck people directly in their hearts and minds! I feel, I'm an ARTIST for this reason if nothing else!
So, SUNDAY MORNING posted this painting which hella people really dug, some weeks later it catch the attention of COLLECTIVE RESONANCE. We made contact and discussed ART then I was sent some questions for an interview. What's amazing to me is COLLECTIVE RESONANCE is based out of the UK. In the days before the internet no one could share and or communicate like we do now, thus the world is a smaller place!

Do everyone involved a favor and check out SUNDAY MORNING, COLLECTIVE RESONANCE! Respect to Real ARTISTRY!.."dreamers NEVER sleep!".. Deuces!!


Wednesday, June 20, 2012

The FRESHNIZ vol.2 and Detachment!

For those who may not know I'm part of an artist collective known as Izms of art. We attempt to be forward thinking progressive ARTISTS. The FRESHNIZ is one of the those attempts. In volume 1. we featured some phenomenal artists and so volume 2. continues to be the same. So what's the FRESHNIZ?!! A live magazine meaning just that. A magazine you don't read but instead you sit down, listen and allow the features to be interviewed explaining themselves to you! All you need is a seat and maybe a beverage to wet your whistle! Dope right?!!

  Since the ascension of my friend, sister and artist, Carlleena Person ,I have been working mostly in collage. She was working in this medium before she moved on. My friend Sunday Morning who works in collage among other forms of art encouraged me as well. So I guess this is my way of paying homage to Carlleena and  detaching from painting all at once. A lot of folks know me as a painter but actually I'm just an ARTIST! I paint, sculpt, illustrate, collage, write and even use to make beats. I mostly focus on the visual art side of things though. It's my hope the break will cause my painting to change and grow.I'm also referring back to skills which assist in building the foundation of my work. You can never get enough basics underneath your belt! Once you have them you have to constantly work and rework them! So, I'm in transition working towards a new vision for my ART!

"dreamers NEVER sleep!"..Peace/Power!!!




Sunday, June 3, 2012

FUNNY how LIFE operates¡

I have been allowed the opportunity to have befriended many good people. My friend,sister and brilliant artist Carlleena Person ascended to the next plane. She was ultra dedicated to her craft. She was and still is one of the few individuals who actually inspire me! She left behind a legacy which will most definitely transcend beyond the Queen city! Carlleena, you will be sorely missed!
On Friday I had the privilege of attending Carlleena's solo show. The show as great and the turnout was also! I was able to give Marcy, Carlleena's wife,two pieces of art I created as a gift. I had a great time even though it was bitter sweet though.
I was also part of a show in the Soda city that focuses on Feminism and consumerism. I overstand it had a good turnout, which is always a desired response for artists who attempt to live off their art.On Saturday, I woke up at 5am to get prepared for some billboard painting. Yeppers, my Izms of art collective members and I painted a billboard live in 5hrs. Well, I painted my side in 5hrs and Unzo painted his in 5hrs as well. The day was spring like. It was hot yet somewhat breezy.  Our famo came through to holla at us and give some support also. I know if Carlleena was still here she would've came through to show us some love. We completed what we could in10hrs. We were working under serious time constraints!!!