Exhibition- Stormie Mills in OZ
If you happen to be down under in OZ- Australia go check out the brilliant work of artist Stormie Mills, also visit his website to view more work.-http://www.stormie.com.au/
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Video- Mare139 Full install at Brighton University
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Jam of the week- London’s Burning- The Clash
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Funny Tee shirts seen in Brighton UK
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July 24th- BlastMaster KRS ONE Free NYC Concert
KRS @ E. River Bandshell...Grand & Jackson ("Wild Style")
7:30pm July 24th.
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YouTUBE sux!!!! Still in all here is a preview of clips....
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WU Tang Clan aint nothin to fuk wit London Style
Tonite I went to see Shaolins Finest WU TANG CLAN blow it up at Shepherds Bush Empire in London. In true fashion they were well late and kept us waiting anxiously, once they came out on stage it was half the clan, RZA kicked it off with Meth and Raekwon. Meth seemed vexed because the rest of his band mates were not comin on...I figured some family beef was going on cause he was right pissed, kickin shit and pacing around. The crowd was amped up, it was off the hook I thought my balcony was gonna drop thats how jumpin it was. Finally the rest of the Clan walked on but you can tell by the body chemistry that something wasnt right. RZA, Inspecta Deck,Meth and Raekwon kept it live and got the rest to finally fall in line then it just went ballistic, I mean WU Tang 36 Chambers ballistic!!! I have to say I was impressed that after 15 years WU Tang Clan is still nothin to fuk wit!!! Meth was surfin on the crowd and at one point walking on top of them. They did an ODB set which set it off something lovely, the crowd was rawkus and loud as fuk. Each member had a solo moment and delivered, Meth flipped it as he always does. It was well worth the wait and trip to see these brothers perform their classics especially C.R.E.A.M which Rae switched up to P.R.E.A.M for Pounds Rule Everything Around Me.
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JULY 14, 2008 (HONG KONG/NEW YORK): Eric Haze was an essential part of the collective of
New York artists that brought graffiti as an art form into the arena of art galleries and media in the
early ’80s. Haze has also been one of the leading innovators in the visual development of hip-hop
culture as it emerged as the definitive style and language of 1980-1990s popular culture.
In Full Circle, Haze transforms the gallery into a bold environment of his signature hand styles and
letterforms, and a display of free associative approach to shape and color. Developing the show for
almost a year, the majority of the works were produced in the past six months. The exhibition will
include 15 drawings on paper (mostly charcoal and pastel), 15 large-scale hand-painted acrylic
canvases, 10 archival silkscreen prints on canvas, plus several standalone one-off pieces created in
both paint and ink.
July 24 – August 8, 2008
Opening Reception: Wednesday, July 23
(3-5pm: Press Session / 9-11pm: General Reception)
M O C A China @ Delay No Mall
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
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Installation Fly Thru- Hold tight!
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Installation Unveiling Finally!!!
My residency at Brighton University concluded with the completion of the installation in the galleries. It was an incredible experience to finally realize a concept I had 22 years ago. I could not have done this with out the support and investment of many who gave of themselves either in time and resources. Off the top I want to acknowledge some folks, Letty for recommending me as the artist in residence, Indy and Kevin and their volunteers who have been producing the Brighton Hip Hop Festival/Rising Styles going on 5 yrs, Brighton University- Gez, Heidi, Dave, Steve, Gaby and Toby, Red Bull- Katya, Matt, Steffen, and the guy who drove the WU StyleWriter from Berlin to Brighton. I especially want to thank my assistants- Naqeeb, Toby, Jennifer, Antonio, Jill, MC Outsider. This project, more than a piece of art was a process, an experience, a collaboration not unlike much of the subway painting of my early years. I couldnt do this alone so not only do I give thanks to the folks that made this happen but to those writers who paved the path for such forward thinking ideas to happen. That said, are you ready for whats next......
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Installation Day 6- Illumination
Photos courtesy of Letty Lyons for Second Movement ©2008
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Installation Day 6- Top to Bottom and Side to Side
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On Friday I had my lecture and presentation on the evolution of Graffiti art. My starting point was the caves of Lascaux as an example of mans first primitive instinct to write on walls, to the catacombs of Rome , Egyptian Hieroglyphics and the infamous Kilroy was here. From this starting point I discussed the influence early Philadelphia graffiti had on NYC and the rise of Taki 183 and Stay High 149 and the evolution of the signature into a bubble style by Phase 2. I also spoke of the changes not just in style but the early usages of color palettes and patterns. I moved on to Style Masters and the style wars on the trains and ultimately thru methods, techniques, as well as street art and media bombing. I also discussed the importance of the Red Bull Outsides project and the BackJumps Live 3 Exhibit. I wrapped it up discussing my evolution from style writer to sculptor in 1985.
Photos courtesy of Letty Lyons for Second Movement Productions © 2008
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Installation day 5- YOURE NOT READY FOR ME.
Will reveal more tomorrow before Sundays unveiling. Kel First I know youre watching!!! ROC ON! You too Choci Roc I see ya!
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Installation day 4- Dismantle and Reflect
Today was a good day to be me. After a well deserved sleep I was back at work with my assistants dismantling and peeling back the protective skin off the installation. Several amazing things came forward, one was a square plane that reflected the exterior, this proved to be a good starting point for me as it also had a reflection from the interior window pane that suggested it was penetrating into the space. It also brought in the architectural scaffolding which I like. As we disassembled I decided to reassemble with a hardware that allowed me to keep the work as individual pieces rather than riveting them together, it also created open spaces that allowed for even more light to be absorbed. Once the skin was removed off the work it just lit the room up and absorbed it. We decided to end the day by completing the extension from the floor thru the wall into the next gallery and back, it works well as a spacer between the audience and the work but more importantly it reflects the installation beautifully. Tomorrow I will continue extending into the gallery space in unexpected ways and adding yet another secret effect to all this. I also have a lecture and presentation on NYC Graffiti history, the Outsides Project and the Process of this project. It should be really good as I am feeling rather reflective......
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Installation Day 3 Penetrating Space
Last night was a real challenge, after working for hours with no direction, soley on impulse, my sculpture got the best of me, I left drained but confident about what was discovered to potentially take this to the next level. I was able to pierce to the other side of the wall, but what was even more amazing was expanding out to the floor up through the wall and back. The work on the floor reflects the sculpture and the room. Next level...you cant fuck with me at this point! This is what a Style Master exemplifies, innovation, adaptation and context. As I stated before I am channeling the past masters and feel more secure in my space as not just a sculptor but as a style writer. Tomorrow will be even more of the same and the next day will be....
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Video- Mare139 Installation Day 2 Fly thru
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Installation Day 2- Assaulting Space
Today was a busy day setting up the production in the gallery space with my assistants and getting the necessary hardware to start construction. I had no idea what I was going to do. I had no drawings, no plan other than to work with the materials in hand. The decision to go freestyle was a good exercise for me and the students who were helping, it afforded me the opportunity to dig into what I understood thus far about working with forms in space, in particular graffiti related iconography. What is amazing about all this so far is how I had to adapt to conditions on the ground. I had requested a certain material to work with and I got another. The unexpected change presented a benefit to what I was intending because it was polished stainless steel that has a mirror like finish, also we didnt expect the university to have scaffolding going up outside but given that and the material provided it allows me to take my approach even further. The reflection of the material, which you wont see until I peel off the protective skin, will reflect whats going on inside and outside the room. This will be amazing as I can already see how the first cut piece suggests the penetration of space from the outside into the interior, see video post, this effect has established my adaption to both environments. What will come tomorrow will continue this relationship, what will come the following day will be....
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Video- WU StyleWriter Sculpture fly thru
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Day 2 Preview- Unexpected results
Today we had a preview of the show, I had a moment to experiment with the welder. Its a preview of what is to come next week when I start the installation.
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Video- WEST FC profile by Mare139
I recently sat down with WEST FC for an interview in anticipation of his first solo show in Paris. It was very insightful to hear him describe the inspiration from graffiti culture to more contemporary art as he charts new waters with with these works. If you are in Paris stop by tomorrow to support his show at Galerie Magda Danysz- http://www.magda-gallery.com/.
Movie link here- http://stylewars.com/westfc/WestFC.mov
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Today I started working on my show here at Brighton University. I got 7 pieces made today and the WuStyleWriter sculpture was brought inside and placed at the entrance of the gallery. I am definitely in StyleWriter mode, as if I am channeling the legends, Kel, Noc, Min, Cliff, FDT56, Riff170 and all the Style Masters. I brought the ruckus, fuck it. TVS, TDS, TFP, TMT, CIA, OTB, BYB...I dedicate this show to all the OG Pioneers, those who hit layups!!!
There is alot to be said so far but mostly what comes next week is gonna be next level! Im just scratching the surface right now, sorting out sculpture and its relationship to and on architecture, this show speaks to potential structures down the line. One thing I can say is that along with the others artists showing along me, West in Paris, OS Gemeos in NYC, Haze in Hong Kong...I feel a swell on the horizon. I think we are on the cusp of major changes in our visual culture and we are at the forefront of it.
I will be giving a lecture soon on the current state of graffiti/streetart culture based on the Red Bull Outsides project and how this show ties into whats happening and to come.
Big up to Kala Phool for organizing Rising Styles and Brighton University for supporting progressive thinking and art in Hip Hop Culture. And to Red Bull for supporting the creation and the travels of the WU StyleWriter.
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Jam of the week- The Kinks- Well Respected Man
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Super dope British commercial featuring F1 racer Lewis Hamilton.
For those of you old school NYers here is a throwback when you used to burn the rack.
Cool character part of a whole building production.
Nice use of color on this piece.
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Mare139 Day 1 continues- Type and Graff
My kinda Pub.
Nice styling for what it is.
Dope hand lettering style.
Dope letter styler Retna from 7th Letter
Amazing production for the Godfather James Brown.
This is really amazing in person I dont know who did it but they killed it.
What would a UK trip be without a Banksy sighting, interesting how the owner put plexiglass to protect the piece.
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