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Preview: Philip Lumbang – “Hug Life” (Warehouse Pop-Up Show)

Posted by juggernut3, August 29, 2009

Last time we caught up with Philip Lumbang, he was on his hands and knees detailing stencils and collages in preparation for Shepard Fairey’s ICA Retrospective. The Studio Number One and Obey Giant studio assistant is coming into his own recently. Known for his unique play on colors and silhouettes on found mediums, we’re excited to see what this show has in store for the young artist. PhilÂ isÂ also featured on the cover of this month’s Giant Robot magazine. On Saturday, September 12th, Phil is transforming […]

Video: Ernesto Yerena – “Con O Sin”

Posted by Ken, August 22, 2009

In this new video, Obey Giant’s Ernesto Yerena explains the concept of “Con O Sin” or “With or Without.”Â His subject for the piece, a member of the norteno music scene (literally “northern,” a style of Mexican music heavily driven by accordion and bajo sexto) represents the idea of â€œCon dinero o sin dinero hago siempre lo que quiero,â€ or “With money or without, I’ll always do as I please.”Â Grafted together entirely from still photos, Con O Sin shows a carefree side of Ernesto, […]