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In Print / In Process Lecture Series

Dan Funderburgh — 2009-11-11T19:03:58+00:00

The Museum of Arts and Design and American Craft Magazine are putting on a series of artists talks called In Print / In Process in which people like myself come talk a little and give a crafty demonstration. I can’t necessarily promise any profound insights into the world of wallpaper, but the MAD is a terrific institution and totally worth a visit. Plus thursday evening is pay-what-you-like style and perfect for these tough economic times. Many thanks to MAD for hosting and to American Craft for the generous article about my work in the October/November issue.

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Halloween Team

Dan Funderburgh — 2009-11-03T00:04:54+00:00

Thanks Mike & Anna and to Dave Johnny for the magical evening. below A lithe Hemmingway and sultry Barry Gibb were captured here by the camera of Anna Wolf. Anna and Mike Perry are also launching a new issue of Untitled A Magazine at the ACE New York tonight. See you there.

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Amateur Hour

Dan Funderburgh — 2009-10-19T12:38:30+00:00

2 Sutherlands No cover !
“AMATEUR HOUR is not necessarily a theme for the work in this show. We hope the title is fitting for the times we live in where barriers between what is considered “amateur” and “professional” creative work in photography, video and other mediums continue to be broken down. People are making great music in their bedrooms, recording news on cell phones, etc. For our first show together we want to celebrate this phenomenon with works in a variety of mediums including: video, video stills, photography, sculpture, found objects, and collage. Hope to see you! P+A Suthz.”

AMATEUR HOUR
WITH ANDREW AND PETER SUTHERLAND
ATM GALLERY 621 W. 27TH STREET NYC
THURSDAY, OCT 22
6-9 pm

atmgallery.com

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Mind / Spirit & Foreverever

Dan Funderburgh — 2009-10-13T01:10:36+00:00

Joel Speasmaker made some heady minimal geo-philosophical graphs and video. Christopher Bettig made some crafty organic fractal-folk art. Both can be seen at DDR Projects Oct. 09 - Nov. 12 2009. If you can’t make it to LA, Joel’s catalog of the exhibition and interpretation of Hegel’s The Phenomenology of Spirit is available here.

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TopSafe

Dan Funderburgh — 2009-10-09T12:01:26+00:00

Topsafe London - the same sharp minds behind Crack & Shine are officially open for business. Editions from the likes of Neequaye Dreph, Seb Gorey, Roid, and the Hopper-esque photographs of Will Robson-Scott.

“Topsafe is an online gallery that showcases high-quality, limited-edition artwork from some of Europe’s leading talents. A collective brought together by a shared passion for expression and individuality, many of the Topsafe artists honed their talents through graffiti writing. Here they present a development of the art they produce in the train yards and on city streets, while retaining the energy and free thinking that is the hallmark of their outlaw practice.”

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Art star : Brian Dettmer

Dan Funderburgh — 2009-10-06T21:25:20+00:00

http://www.briandettmer.com/
Thanks for the scoop - Jennette & Designboom !

Scarface, 2007, altered videotapes

‘skull mutation’ classical, 2007, altered cassette tapes

‘ram skull’, 2007 (altered cassette tapes)
image courtesy of the artist and kinz + tillou fine art

Godfathers 1-3, 2007, altered videotapes

Mujeres Sexo 3, 2005, altered book

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October Desktop

Dan Funderburgh — 2009-10-02T14:01:34+00:00

In honor of one of my very favorite months I created a desktop for the lovely people at Design*Sponge. Available here in assorted sizes and colors with and without a calendar. D*S promises to keep providing desktop art on the monthly and so along with Kitsune Noir giving you a deep and colorful library of back drops. If you’re into that kind of thing.

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Untitled 2009

Dan Funderburgh — 2009-09-24T20:28:17+00:00

Using my extreme vigilance I noticed this plaque on the Williamsburg Bridge. I think it’s a fair price but in this down-market economy it may be asking too much. Paul Richard.

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Summer Reading

Dan Funderburgh — 2009-09-10T23:21:44+00:00

Being somewhat of a bibliophile it tends to distress me when books are injured. Yet I think it’s likely that James Mitchener’s Poland and this Marlon Brando biography are happier reincarnated as art installations on Graham ave. phone booths. These exploded paperbacks have been appearing around Brooklyn and the LES recently and tend to run for a week or two - due in part to the diligence of the anonymous installer who seems to have glued the case shut after trading out some horrid Sketchers ad for a piece of literature. Thumbs up.

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The Truck is Red for a Reason

Dan Funderburgh — 2009-09-01T17:28:41+00:00

This whole healthcare debate fiasco has really opened my eyes to a new threat to our nation’s well being. From the website Angrytownhall.com “The Mission Statement of Angry Town Hall is to guarantee fully privatized fire departments throughout the United States, while promoting a “zero tolerance policy” towards government funding/operation of fire safety through grants, loans, local taxes, state taxes, county taxes, and estate taxes.” Free markets have done wonders for our current health care system, now it’s time to get big government out of our fire houses so people can finally make a profit. I was moved to draw this poster. USA !

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Felice Varini

Dan Funderburgh — 2009-08-30T20:33:01+00:00

Swiss artist Felice Varini will paint your church with zigzags and concentric circles if you like. His website has a whole mess of examples from all over the globe. Though the geometry is only perfect from a single angle Felice has said his “...concern is what happens outside the vantage point of view.” Thanks New Shelton Wet/Dry.

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Brooks Special Edition : Alpe d’Huez

Dan Funderburgh — 2009-08-06T15:22:26+00:00

Brooks England has been around since the middle of the nineteenth century and have always maintained impeccable quality saddles and a broad and devoted ridership. Alpe d’Huez is one of the main climbs and has been a stage finish in the Tour de France almost every year since 1976. The first was in 1952, won by Fausto Coppi, at a time when most cyclists were riding Brooks Saddles.

This Brooks Team Pro Limited edition features a hand-hammered topogaphic map of l’Alpe d’Huez. This is the first in a series of saddles I made that attempt to draw attention to the artisanship and history of the brand. Thanks Jeremy, Malcolm, Vincent & Marco.

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Rope Swings

Dan Funderburgh — 2009-07-30T19:57:33+00:00

The Vice photo show has done new york and is now in LA. Highlights include some tough unicycle kids and me on a rope swing. Peter Sutherland captured my essence last summer in Austria.

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Nike Store Laguna Beach

Dan Funderburgh — 2009-07-30T17:59:45+00:00

A nike pattern that I originally designed for product now lives on the walls of the 225 Forest store in Laguna Beach. Inspired by the global snow-sport capitols of the world it contains iconic references to Zurich, Vancouver, Seattle, Tokyo, Buenos Aires and Moscow.

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The Works

Dan Funderburgh — 2009-07-15T19:13:31+00:00

On my birthday I was gifted with The Works : Anatomy of a City by Kate Ascher. This book is a thorough, illustrated guide to the myriad layers of infrastructure that make New York City function. Detailed diagrams explain the differences between the manhole designs for the Catskill Water Supply Co. and the Dept. of Public Works and every aspect of how the subways are maintained, cleaned, driven and repaired. Maritime freight, post offices, rail yards, steam tunnels, waste removal; all factors that facilitate life in the city, but until I started reading this book, knew basically nothing about. Wise up ! Thanks Jennette !

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Richard Sarson

Dan Funderburgh — 2009-07-07T14:37:04+00:00

Richard Sarson does some amazing spirographic drawings and string sculptures. via Monster Children.

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Home Despot

Dan Funderburgh — 2009-06-24T19:42:32+00:00

An installation at the Scion Space in Los Angeles. Much gratitude to FlavorPaper for the printing and to Faesthetic for the curating and for the many many trips to the hardware store. The entire show was well documented and I compel you to take a closer look at the stupendous aqua-colored work done by Maxwell Loren Holyoke-Hirsch, Gluekit, Joel Speasmaker, Jemma Hostetler, Matt Curry, Damien Correll and Skullphone.

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Garage Snakes in Progress

Dan Funderburgh — 2009-06-12T19:14:43+00:00

Here is another plug and a glimpse at the work I’m up to for next week’s THIS MUST BE THE PLACE. Definitely stop by if you’re in the Pacific standard time zone.

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History Repeats

Dan Funderburgh — 2009-06-04T23:16:43+00:00

The latest issue of print magazine has a smart article on the origins and resurgence of four staple graphic elements in pattern; stripe, polka dot, paisley, and fleur de lis. Jude Stewart writes… “A graphic pattern starts with a lone idea - a curl, a line, an abstract figure - and then injects it with the feverish energy of repetition. Patterns can be reduced to simple mathematical data: A few Pantone digits, a precise line, and a little breathing room between marks can conquer acres of space.” Thanks James.

On print’s site you can download a sharp desktop by omnivore that incorporates each aforementioned element.

Below is my contribution to the ‘paisley’ category.

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This Must Be The Place

Dan Funderburgh — 2009-06-02T14:10:44+00:00

The place is Scion Space in LA June 20. Artist are Gluekit, Matt Curry, Maxwell Loren Holyoke-Hirsch, Skullphone, Damien Correll, Dan Funderburgh, Joel Speasmaker & Jemma Hostetler. Curated by the wise minds of Faesthetic magazine. Now watch this promotional music video.

This Must Be The Place from dustin hostetler on Vimeo.

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Pistola Suite

Dan Funderburgh — 2009-06-01T17:55:41+00:00

I am sorry. I don’t remember in which corner of the internet I ran across this. There’s a good chance I found it on The New Sheldon Wet/Dry, but I can’t be for certain. If this is your bedroom, let me know and I’ll give you full credit - please don’t shoot.

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Vinyl Vipers of Perpetual Nostalgia

Dan Funderburgh — 2009-05-27T13:24:21+00:00

I was invited by the good people of Refill magazine to have a drawing burned onto a record which then became a clock. This seemed like an odd notion but I’m pleased the results. You can take a closer look at my clock and others on Flickr - and if you’re interested in acquiring one, I’ve been told you can do so at GoodFolk.com. Many thanks to Luca and the Refill team.

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ICFF / Brooklyn Designs

Dan Funderburgh — 2009-05-17T20:19:57+00:00

This past week was a big one if you’re big into contemporary industrial design. I’m not really - I just draw wallpaper, but because the FlavorPaper booth is always full force at the ICFF and the newer Brooklyn Designs fair I get to peruse a massive warehouse of weirdo credenzas and $800 per square foot furry carpets. Below are some iPhone quality shots of my designs at FlavorPaper, a goofy blue Spanish chair, a graffiti lamp by Re-Surface design, closed circuit shaving mirrors by Thelermont Hupton, Tracy Kendall‘s ‘bespoke’ hand-assembled puzzle piece wallpaper, and a pattern by British surface designer Chae Young Kim.

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Art Barrage

Dan Funderburgh — 2009-05-01T20:50:23+00:00

It never rains and then it pours. If you’re in Portland…
The Pattern People bring you Beneath the Surface at Nemo Design.

In Brooklyn I have some wallpaper featured at Brooklyn Designs ...

And if you have some change left there are some prints available at the Art Log booth of the Affordable Art Fair. ArtLog also has some amazing work by Maya Hayuk, Justin Fines, Gean Moreno & Ernesto Oroza, and Gilbert & George.

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Earth Day Zine

Dan Funderburgh — 2009-04-27T21:38:12+00:00

Mike Perry and friends put together a very pretty call to action in the form of this paperless zine. You should probably ride a bike, ease up on disposable containers and download this right away. I was going to apologize for this post not being especially timely, but then I remembered a bumper sticker that said ‘Every Day is Earth Day’ and I was vindicated.

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Turnpike Tour Group

Dan Funderburgh — 2009-04-08T14:05:23+00:00

I was glad to find time last week for a spontaneous field trip to Jersey City’s dystopic overpass dreamland. Accompanied by renown anthropologist DR.K.Devine and trash wizard Aaron Storck, we stomped some former stomping grounds and admired the local color. Something I truly appreciate about Jersey is its ability to have corners that remain undeveloped and overgrown. In New York real estate is too scarce to ever be truly forgotten, but you’re just a PATH train away from Cormac McCarthy’s The Road. More exciting snapshots on my flickr.

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Verner Panton

Dan Funderburgh — 2009-03-26T16:15:23+00:00

Verner Panton was a Danish designer responsible for many icons of 60’s design - like the injection molded Panton S chair or his Phantasy Landscape sex lair. A superior blog called Nothing Is New recently introduced me to Verner’s magnificent and spectrally vibracious rugs and textiles. Minds were opened. Thanks Kelly.

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Cut It Out

Dan Funderburgh — 2009-03-12T20:01:06+00:00

New work for a group show at the Open Space gallery in Beacon, NY. Curated by Mike Perry and featuring work by such x-acto knife masters as Justin Fines, Wyeth Hansen, Damien Correll, Andy Mueller, Jeremy Dean and others.

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This is how wallpaper is made

Dan Funderburgh — 2009-03-12T12:39:58+00:00

In case you were wondering.

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Patterns Found in Space

Dan Funderburgh — 2009-03-03T18:18:50+00:00

Bearded crayon tamer and High Deacon in the Church of Triangle Mike Perry has an opening this weekend at Giant Robot NY. I managed to obtain these blurry previews from sources within his Brooklyn studio stronghold. Art & space rock will start at 6:30. Don’t snooze.

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