My brown sugar, my best buddy--along with Hug of course--, my chocolate lab's portrait remixed by Sugarpop à la Andy Wharol poppy style...
20080926
20080924
A designer with a conscience
While surfing the redbubble.com online art community, stumbled across one creative member of this Australian based site, who goes by the name of Flux, and writes about his social and environmental concerns, which are expressed through his intelligent designs.
Frank Stillitano, age 30 is a graphic designer from Adelaide, South Australia who does some freelance work "and the odd job for a private client," as he puts it. "I love the flexibility of, and the diversity enabled by, working this way."
If you are an individual interested in associating your creative juices with another of your 'genre,' Stillitano says "always looking to collaborate with other designers." His turn-ons are the things like the arts, especially typography & design, film, architecture and theater.
The 'Global' issues
As of his greatest concerns, it revolves around two main issues: increasing global emphasis on profits at the expense of humanity and global warming and the impact this will have on the lives of my children.
Hence, he is "using the skills I have acquired (or been given) to improve the future."
And that is Stillitano's drive who asserts, "Design for me is not about winning awards or being accepted, it is about creating something new, effective and interesting, regardless of the genre."
You can check some of his best designs--that are also on sale by clicking here
Frank Stillitano, age 30 is a graphic designer from Adelaide, South Australia who does some freelance work "and the odd job for a private client," as he puts it. "I love the flexibility of, and the diversity enabled by, working this way."
If you are an individual interested in associating your creative juices with another of your 'genre,' Stillitano says "always looking to collaborate with other designers." His turn-ons are the things like the arts, especially typography & design, film, architecture and theater.
The 'Global' issues
As of his greatest concerns, it revolves around two main issues: increasing global emphasis on profits at the expense of humanity and global warming and the impact this will have on the lives of my children.
Hence, he is "using the skills I have acquired (or been given) to improve the future."
And that is Stillitano's drive who asserts, "Design for me is not about winning awards or being accepted, it is about creating something new, effective and interesting, regardless of the genre."
You can check some of his best designs--that are also on sale by clicking here
20080919
Beirut Alive N' Kickin'
The latest in street art from Lebanon, where indeed Beirut is alive, rockin' & Kickin' big time...
Here is Rami aka El Mou3alim, one of the best graffiti artists in town, tagging his faith in the city; this wall reads, "Beirut Ma Betmoot" meaning, Beirut won't ever die...TAGGED & APPROVED by Sirdab ;0)
Here is Rami aka El Mou3alim, one of the best graffiti artists in town, tagging his faith in the city; this wall reads, "Beirut Ma Betmoot" meaning, Beirut won't ever die...TAGGED & APPROVED by Sirdab ;0)
20080909
Let's promote Peace
Branding by Impact BBDO Beirut for the Peace SWING event by ArabAd magazine where the first edition of the poster design contest for the Middle East was unveiled throughout a unique arful celebration.
For more check out the blog dedicated to this whole project initiated by ArabAd & Artlounge gallery, Here
For more check out the blog dedicated to this whole project initiated by ArabAd & Artlounge gallery, Here
20080902
Yes, We Can!
In partnership with StickerRobot, Munk One designed a brand new Obama sticker form! It's wonderful how art & politics usually marry quite well.
After notorious Shepard Fairey and the rapidly sold out triptich [HOPE, CHANGE, PROGRESS] he made for Obama, here is the latest artistic support from MUNK ONE a.k.a. Jose A. Mercado, a contemporary American Illustrator and Fine artist, who is most noted for creating Artwork for many bands.
Munk’s fine art paintings in gallery shows have gained much attention with no signs of slowing. He has also moved into producing Art for clothing companies such as Upper Playground, False idols, Tribal Gear and True love.
Munk’s Art ranges from political to fun bright and whimsical to dark and grotesque and sometimes a mixture of all three.
Munk 0ne have previously created a design for the Hope Campaign, which was seen at bus stops all over Pennsylvania before the primaries and was sold as a limited edition screen printed poster and sticker design, which have long since sold out.
After notorious Shepard Fairey and the rapidly sold out triptich [HOPE, CHANGE, PROGRESS] he made for Obama, here is the latest artistic support from MUNK ONE a.k.a. Jose A. Mercado, a contemporary American Illustrator and Fine artist, who is most noted for creating Artwork for many bands.
Munk’s fine art paintings in gallery shows have gained much attention with no signs of slowing. He has also moved into producing Art for clothing companies such as Upper Playground, False idols, Tribal Gear and True love.
Munk’s Art ranges from political to fun bright and whimsical to dark and grotesque and sometimes a mixture of all three.
Munk 0ne have previously created a design for the Hope Campaign, which was seen at bus stops all over Pennsylvania before the primaries and was sold as a limited edition screen printed poster and sticker design, which have long since sold out.
So for those who are looking for more Munk One / Obama Art or simply for more Obama art stuff [like me],
here is a new “YES WE CAN.”
Barak Obama is the future and 'oh so' positive change many are already hoping for.
"Yes we can!" has become a somehow popular chant, specially during Obama' s rallies and most recently [Thursday August 28] at Invesco Field, where Obama's partisans witnessed his presidential nomination acceptance.
YES YOU CAN OBY, JUST KEEP ROLLIN'...JUST SHOOT in THE BUSH!
here is a new “YES WE CAN.”
Barak Obama is the future and 'oh so' positive change many are already hoping for.
"Yes we can!" has become a somehow popular chant, specially during Obama' s rallies and most recently [Thursday August 28] at Invesco Field, where Obama's partisans witnessed his presidential nomination acceptance.
YES YOU CAN OBY, JUST KEEP ROLLIN'...JUST SHOOT in THE BUSH!
20080901
Go to Hell
London artist Eelus has only been producing graffiti art for two years, But in those two years he has achieved what many artists only dream of. After moving to London three years ago and seeing how the city had been turned into a big blank canvas Eelus was instantly attracted to the urban art movement. He saw his perfect chance to get his work out of his sketchbooks and out there for a wider audience.
Over the last 2 years Eelus has sold hundreds of prints along side Banksy, Invader and many more big names. His best selling print to date was the "Shat at". We will see big things from this artist over the next few years.
Hand sprayed stencil deep stretched canvas by Eelus. Edition of 10. Signed and numbered in hand by the artist.
"I also love the subversiveness of it all, the powers that be see us as criminals, vandals making a mess of their grey landscape, so there's that excitement element to it. That rush you get when you're out there at god knows what time in the morning, about to spray a piece that you've poured your heart into for X amount of hours, just to make this dull environment more engaging and entertaining, i reckon the majority of the public would be on our side anyway to be honest."
Uniting Artists Through Crime
Uniting Artists through Crime (UAC) exhibit features the collaborative work of a handful of artists’ from around the world.
The mission of UAC was bring to Texas a large body of work from innovators worldwide of the current new street art movement; hence, allowing the public to experience the many movements of art as presented by these innovative artists.
Work on display includes the often hard to acquire work of established artists, and new work from emerging talents. Exhibited work comes from locals in SA, Austin, Houston and from major metropolitan centers around the world including New York, DC, California, Spain, Russia, Malaysia, Australia, and Canada.
Check out more pix here or here
The mission of UAC was bring to Texas a large body of work from innovators worldwide of the current new street art movement; hence, allowing the public to experience the many movements of art as presented by these innovative artists.
Work on display includes the often hard to acquire work of established artists, and new work from emerging talents. Exhibited work comes from locals in SA, Austin, Houston and from major metropolitan centers around the world including New York, DC, California, Spain, Russia, Malaysia, Australia, and Canada.
Check out more pix here or here
20080831
peace in colours by responsible designers
The Peace sign has turned 50 this year.
ArabAd magazine has recently launched its first poster design contest for the Middle East around the notion of peace and as a tribute to its symbol.
All details are here; there is also a Flickr group here...
SALAM to all peace jammers around the world..
PLEASE KEEP THE PEACE ROLLIN', WAR ISN'T AN OPTION...
ArabAd magazine has recently launched its first poster design contest for the Middle East around the notion of peace and as a tribute to its symbol.
All details are here; there is also a Flickr group here...
SALAM to all peace jammers around the world..
PLEASE KEEP THE PEACE ROLLIN', WAR ISN'T AN OPTION...
tarararam
The cedar tree of the Lebanese flag is the national symbol of Lebanon, eternity and life. As our country gets shaped over the decades by never ending conflicts, maybe it’s time to replace our headstrong cedar with a curling winding twisting spiral. (tarararam) (music of the Lebanese National Anthem).
By Wael Morcos from The Place.
20080830
COKE ROCKS 8x
This is An artistic and cultural exchange like no other and the latest from Coke, Operation~: Coca Cola’s WE8 Project.
What is it all about?
Uniting eight of China's most interesting artists and design firms, and eight of the West's most exciting artists and design firms, and eight of the West's most progressive musicians to interpret the ideas and passions that connect us all--by sharing and expressing one of eight themes:
Happiness; Active; Human collaboration; Peace on Earth; Individual perseverance, Healthy world; Uplifting moments; Global Harmony.
To search out an answer to the questions:
What opens your heart?
What does good fortune look like?
What makes you smile?
What fuels your desire?
How do you live in Harmony with the environment?
What do you wish for the world?
What makes you happiest?
The result?
The result is we8: A vision and soundtrack that celebrates the infinite possibilities that await us when the doors are flung wide-from East to West, from culture, from me to you.
Some of the most jaw-droppingly gorgeous soda packaging bottles ever seen. The eight bottles are already circulating in various markets, and collectors are already rushing to get their hands on these unique Coke limited edition bottles.
The vision and soundtrack are available now "for a whole new world living on the Coke Side of Life."
Moreover, Coca Cola is giving you the opportunity to design your own?
Yep, Coke allows you to input your own designs for others to check out and assess.
Many creations are already on the roll, and you can check it all out at we8.coca-cola.com
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The Peace on Earth Bottle was created by Joyn Viscom.
'Peace = lotus + bottle. Red balloons and white birds morphing from origami airplanes symbolize the message of peace. As messengers, the four children in white are sending the message of peace to people from all over the world.'
The Happiness Bottle was created by Wang Xu.
'The Haha mirror shows happiness you can see. Hahaha is the sound of someone laughing, full of happiness.'The Uplifting Moments Bottle was created by MeWe.
'Now, we are trying to put imagination back to the aluminum bottle. With the gemstones, when the Coca-Cola logo faces you, you discover the word ‘happy.’ And the butterfly bottle symbolizes beauty and the most uplifting moment when its transformation takes place.'The Human Collaboration Bottle was created by Milkxhake.
'Coming from all over the world yet sharing the same sky, we start everything with a loving heart, so that our world will be even more beautiful.'The Active Optimism Bottle was created by Chen Shao-hua.
'Nothing visual can fully represent the multi-faceted meanings of happiness. But the artist turned to popular text messaging and his blog to ask to young Chinese people: What words say happiness to you? He then selected 8, 4-character words, which most represent the idea of happiness among young people, and placed the words in the mouth of the laughing Bodhisattva—a traditionally hilarious Chinese symbol.'The Individual Perseverance Bottle was created by Jiang Hua.
'The horizontally extending pattern is actually Coca-Cola in Chinese characters. They are used to wrap around the bottle. Customers in China might be able to guess its meaning. The geometric pattern also reminds the user of the organic shape of the Coke bottle.'
It's all the same
This is part of an exhibition entitled FREE FOR WALL! part 2 that took place couple of months ago [11th - 28th July] following FREE FOR WALL part I, were The Brick Lane gallery invites street artists to submit work and then go on a show/exhibit with live spray paint performances.
The Artists included were people & collective such as 'Agent Provocateur', Carlos Zuniga-Andrighetti, Ben Lawson, 'Data Done', 'Jen', Max Wiedemann, 'Part2ism', 'R1', Rodrigo Souto, 'Since'...
These visuals are of the 'reflections' series by Finbarr Notte.
The Brick Lane Gallery has been building a strong selection of artists for Free For Wall! Part 3 exhibition, including very new faces from all over the world, as far as Brazil.
The Tunnel
This is tunnel, where the best street artists of the world, gathered for spray street battle.
A photo that constitutes a piece of art by itself.
Found on Pure Evil's site.
A photo that constitutes a piece of art by itself.
Found on Pure Evil's site.
20080829
Urban taggin' -3 MUST HAVE BOOKS
Street World: Urban Art and Culture from Five Continents Around the Globe
by Roger Gastman, Caleb Neelon, and Anthony SmyrskiThe authors of Street World have put together this rich collection showcasing over 1,000 images and authoritative text, highlighting street art and life in cultural hot spots around the globe. Street World: Urban Art and Culture from Five Continents Around the Globe follows skateboarders in Japan, hunts down graffiti artists in San Paolo, Brazil, and exposes the newest Pakistani truck artwork in the world.
At almost 500 pages, this book, with its rare images and in-depth commentary, is sure to become a staple in libraries of any true street art fan.
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SOON TO GET PUBLISHED-PRE-ORDER IT NOW!
Written On The City: Graffiti Messages Worldwide
Axel Albin, Josh Kamler
Publisher: How (September 2, 2008)
Newsweek, Aug. 18-25, 2008Written on the City is a glimpse into a vast conversation happening illegally and in public. All over the world, people are writing messages on the walls and sidewalks of the cities in which we live. They are staying up late, breaking the law, and taking risks to say something to you. Some of it is funny. Some of it is beautiful. Lots of it is upsetting, crazy, and brilliant at the same time. And all of it is important. This book continues that conversation through the eyes of photographers who recognized the importance of those words on the walls and shared them with us.
"Poignant ... funny ... thought-provoking ..."
Pop & Bang
Hand drawn using inks and markers on Saunders & Waterford paper, this is one of a kind original canvas. [Size 56x76 cm.]
Born and raised in the North East of England, Toad is one of an emerging breed of contemporary image-makers… He graduated from Sheffield Hallam University in 2005 with a first class honour in Graphical Communication. He has been surviving on his creative skills ever since, working between Newcastle, Sheffield and London. This is one incredibly busy artist who you can expect to see a lot more from in the near future!
The dark humour and graphic narrative of his work draws inspiration from comic books, B movies, current affairs, the human condition…etc.
A few words from the toad himself.
“I create images much like a DJ creates tunes - both creating and sampling, mashing styles and fusing genres into new visual flavours, layering meanings and constantly experimenting, evolving and progressing”
20080828
Not a piece of cake
One of the poster designs submitted to ArabAd peace poster contest.
For more about the results, visit IF WE CAN'T MAKE PEACE title of ArabAd's first edition of the Middle Easter poster design challenge, all on Flickr group.
For more about the results, visit IF WE CAN'T MAKE PEACE title of ArabAd's first edition of the Middle Easter poster design challenge, all on Flickr group.
ultraman
RETHINK REFRESH REMIX YOUR MIND. I'd rather have a 961 beer, instead of a Heineken...Am an ULTRAWOMAN though who likes ULTRA MAN, R U THERE?
20080827
Celebrating 50 years of PEACE-sign
“The 100+ posters submitted for ArabAd peace poster design contest reflect the diversity of religions and beliefs in the communications industry and the Arab community at large and we believe we have succeeded in addressing responsible design in a creative approach,” asserted Walid Azzi, Publisher of ArabAd.
The posters received for ArabAd magazine poster design contest demonstrated the sheer power of the peace symbol, the peace imagery and the extraordinary visual vocabulary the peace sign continues to inspire 50 years later....
For more about ArabAd Peace Poster Design Contest & Exhibit/Show
visit:
ArabAd Peace poster contest, THE BLOG
flickr/mabulle
here is Nada Borji's poster submission and top 8 in the final selection winner pick...Borji's is an architect at Solidere company in Beirut.
;0) ...a little secret here...that's my dad, Walid's fav among all...Here was a scoop..:0)
The posters received for ArabAd magazine poster design contest demonstrated the sheer power of the peace symbol, the peace imagery and the extraordinary visual vocabulary the peace sign continues to inspire 50 years later....
For more about ArabAd Peace Poster Design Contest & Exhibit/Show
visit:
ArabAd Peace poster contest, THE BLOG
flickr/mabulle
here is Nada Borji's poster submission and top 8 in the final selection winner pick...Borji's is an architect at Solidere company in Beirut.
;0) ...a little secret here...that's my dad, Walid's fav among all...Here was a scoop..:0)
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