All posts tagged: Indigo

Troy Lovegates AKA Other “Back Talk” Conversation

July 26, 2011 Artists

To introduce readers to some of the Street Artists in the upcoming show “Street Art Saved My Life: 39 New York Stories”, BSA asked a number of the artists to take part in “Back Talk” with one of our most trusted and underground and sweet sources for modern art, Juxtapoz.

Today we hear from Troy Lovegates AKA Other.

The moment you realized you were an ‘artist’: “I immediately went out and bought a beret and a bottle of cheap wine and got drunk, smashed my whole apartment and went to my girlfriends place but she was sleeping with another man. So I went down to the docks and cried…then made a real good painting about it.”

Troy Lovegates AKA Other on a wall in Brooklyn he collaborated with Deuce 27. (photo © Jaime Rojo)

Read “Back Talk: A conversation with Troy Lovegates AKA Other” on Juxtapoz: http://www.juxtapoz.com/Current/back-talk-a-conversation-with-other

Miss Bugs “Back Talk” Conversation

July 25, 2011 Artists

Today we hear from Miss Bugs.

Favorite quote:
“If I don’t have red, I use blue.” Pablo Picasso

Miss Bugs (photo © Jaime Rojo)

Read “Back Talk: A conversation with Miss Bugs” on Juxtapoz: http://www.juxtapoz.com/Current/back-talk-a-conversation-with-miss-buggs

LUDO “Back Talk” Conversation

July 23, 2011 Artists

Today we hear from LUDO.

Favorite quote(s):
“I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Miss Lewinsky.”

More seriously and in French:
” Vivre, c’est agir ; agir c’est produire ; produire, c’est tirer de soi quelque chose d’égal à soi.” – Henri-Dominique Lacordaire

LUDO (photo © Jaime Rojo)

Read “Back Talk: A conversation with LUDO” on Juxtapoz: http://www.juxtapoz.com/Current/back-talk-a-conversation-with-ludo

Various & Gould “Back Talk” Conversation

July 22, 2011 Artists

Today we hear from Various & Gould.

Something you want the world to know about you:

Gould: “I can dance like no one else wants to.”
Various: “I can touch my nose with the tip of my tongue.”

(photo © Jaime Rojo)

Read “Back Talk: A conversation with Various & Gould” on Juxtapoz: http://www.juxtapoz.com/Current/back-talk-a-conversation-with-various-and-gould

NEW Dan Witz “Two Hoodys Kissing”

July 21, 2011 Artists

We’re honored to see this brand new piece by Dan Wiz come in for the show in LA. Damn, Dan!

” Two Hoodys Kissing” by Dan Witz, 2011, for “Street Art Saved My Life: 39 New York Stories”

Read “Back Talk: A Conversation with Dan Witz” on Juxtapoz here.

Brooklyn Street Art Presents: “Street Art Saved My Life: 39 New York Stories” in collaboration with ThinkSpace Gallery at C.A.V.E. Gallery in Venice (LA), California

July 20, 2011 Artists, California, Events, Gallery, Los Angeles, Opening, Venice Beach

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Street Art Saved My Life : 39 New York Stories heralds the new highly individual character of stories being told on the streets of New York by brand new and established Street Artists from all over the world. Steven P. Harrington and Jaime Rojo, founders of BrooklynStreetArt.com focus on this flashpoint in modern Street Art evolution by curating a strongly eclectic story-driven gallery show with 39 of the best storytellers hitting the streets of New York.

Street Art Saved My Life : 39 New York Stories, the gallery show, accompanied by an LA street wall series by selected artists and a public panel lecture and discussion, intends to stake out the New Guard in street art while recognizing some powerful near-legendary forerunners.

The mainly New York lineup exhibits talent from other parts of the US and internationally (Australia, France, UK, Canada, Israel, Germany) and it is as steely, idiosyncratic and storied as the New York scene itself, including Anthony Lister, Adam Void, Broken Crow, C215, Cake, Chris Stain, Clown Soldier, Creepy, Dan Witz, El Sol 25, Ema, Faile, Futura, Gaia, Gilf!, Hargo, Hellbent, How & Nosm, Imminent Disaster, Indigo, Judith Supine, Kid Acne, Know Hope, Ludo, Mark Carvalho, Miss Bugs, Nick Walker, NohJColey, Over Under, Radical!, Rene Gagnon, Skewville, Specter, Sweet Toof, Swoon, Tip Toe, Troy Lovegates AKA Other, Various & Gould, and White Cocoa.

The staunch individualists in Street Art Saved My Life : 39 New York Stories give voice to the evolution of the Graffiti, Mash-Up, and D.I.Y. movements that birthed them; creating an eccentric, highly individual, and raucous visual experience on the street. With widely varied backgrounds, techniques, and materials at play, “The Story” is the story. With truths as diverse and difficult as the city itself, each one of these artists is a part of a fierce, raw, new storytelling tradition that is evolving daily before our eyes.

Show Name: Street Art Saved My Life : 39 New York Stories
Location: C.A.V.E. Gallery, 1108 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, California 90291
Date: Opening reception Friday August 12, 2011
Duration: August 12 – September 4, 2011.

Presented by Brooklyn Street Art in collaboration with ThinkSpace and C.A.V.E
Curated by Steven P. Harrington and Jaime Rojo of BrooklynStreetArt.com

Chris Stain “Back Talk” Conversation

July 20, 2011 Artists

Today we hear from Chris Stain.

Something you want the world to know about you: “Baltimore born. Mixed breed. House broken. Got two kids I love. Get along with punks and skins, b-boys and b-girls. Like to cut stencils. Spray paint. Write my name on sh*t. Member of justseeds.org, Out to Live, and In the Dream. Been vegetarian for 22 years goin’ on 23. Wish I could still skateboard like it was ’87.”

Chris Stain (photo © Jaime Rojo)

Read “Back Talk: A conversation with Chris Stain” on Juxtapoz: http://www.juxtapoz.com/Features/back-talk-a-conversation-with-chris-stain

Nick Walker “Back Talk” Conversation

July 18, 2011 Artists, California, Venice Beach

Today we hear from Nick Walker.

A few words that sum up your philosophy on life: “Treat people how you would like to be treated – what goes around comes around.”

Nick Walker (photo © Jaime Rojo)

Read “Back Talk: A conversation with Nick Walker on Juxtapoz:

http://www.juxtapoz.com/Current/back-talk-a-conversation-with-nick-walker

Dan Witz “Dead Serious” : “Back Talk” Conversation

July 16, 2011 Venice Beach

Today we hear from Dan Witz.

Something you want the world to know about you: “Originally, back in the late 70’s, when I first started painting on the street, even though I was dead serious about it, I thought of street art as a sort of hobby, as something enjoyable I did for myself on the weekends. This is the real reason why I kept at it for all those years before street art became fashionable: not because I thought of myself as some kind of pioneer or anything, but because I was having so much fun.”

Dan Witz (photo © Jaime Rojo)

Read “Back Talk: A conversation with Dan Witz” on Juxtapoz: http://www.juxtapoz.com/Features/back-talk-a-conversation-with-dan-witz

Fun Friday 07.15.11

July 15, 2011 Artists

Fun Friday stories this week:

1. Multicolored Disappearing Horizon on Williamsburg Bridge
2. CAKE on Juxtapoz : New “Back Talk” Conversation
3. Street Artist TES One Gets Down with Ice Cube for a Print

Multicolored Disappearing Horizon on Williamsburg Bridge

It’s summer and people are taking to the streets with their art. If you have taken a stroll or skateboard ride across the Williamsburg Bridge recently, you’ve seen a public art installation entitled “Baji Lives!”.

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In this short film by Danielle Barbiari, five friends show how a collaborative project can also come alive with very modest resources and some elbow grease.

“During the wee hours of a warm summer night, several friends conspired to bring color to the Williamsburg Bridge. Inspired by the unique vantage point offered by this public space, Baji Lives! responded with a site-specific composition that accentuates the spatial dynamics of the pedestrian pathway. This piece is an offering to those who use the bridge”

CAKE on Juxtapoz : New “Back Talk” Conversation

Today we hear from CAKE.

Artists you admire:
“Tomma Abts, Jenny Saville, Olga Romashuk, Kathe Kollwitz, Herakut, Polina Soloveichik, Alice Neel, and Edvard Munch are my tops.”

Read “Back Talk: A conversation with CAKE” on Juxtapoz:http://www.juxtapoz.com/Features/back-talk-a-conversation-with-cake

Street Artist TES One Gets Down with Ice Cube for a Print

Tes One has done a new print with Ice Cube to raise awareness and funds for The Minority AIDS Project.The proceeds from the limited edition artwork will benefit the project.

Tes One Signing his print of Ice Cube (copyright Tes One and Rareink)

RareInk and ICE CUBE partner to deliver music fans original, authentic autographed works of art from their favorite recording artists created in conjunction with a collective of fine artists from around the world.

“Expanding the interaction with fans of my music by offering limited edition, signed artwork that they are able to share and enjoy with their friends and family is something I feel my fans deserve,” said Ice Cube, who in addition to being the RareInk’s first artist will serve as the company’s strategic advisor.

Click on RareInk’s site for more information regarding the sale of the prints and how to purchase the art.

http://www.rareink.com/

Tes One’s Site http://www.tesone.com/

C215 “Back Talk” Conversation

July 14, 2011 Artists

Today we hear from C215.

A few words that sum up your philosophy on life: “Trying to turn ugly sh*t into art when possible.”

Read “Back Talk: A conversation with C215” on Juxtapoz: http://www.juxtapoz.com/Features/back-talk-a-conversation-with-c215

How & Nosm “Back Talk” Conversation

July 12, 2011 Artists

Today we hear from How & Nosm.

One reason you make art: “When we started out as Graffiti writers in 1988 it kept us busy and productive instead of just getting into trouble and being street kids. Then eventually we did it for the fame and to become one of the best in our little city in Düsseldorf, Germany. Over the years this has changed and now it is an everyday thing that is part of our lives. We make art because it gives us an inner calmness and relaxes us when we paint and see the outcome of each created piece of art, yet another reason might be the urge to have to do it. At the same time it is the habit after so many years that gives us the constant drive to evolve our art work.”

Read “Back Talk: A conversation with How & Nosm” on Juxtapoz:http://www.juxtapoz.com/Features/back-talk-a-conversation-with-how-and-nosm

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