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James Jean – “The Shape Of Water” Poster

Posted by sleepboy, July 26, 2017

Recently, James Jean (interviewed) revealed the artwork he finished for a new movie from Guillermo del Toro – The Shape Of Water. The romantic horror film centers around a mute janitor who falls in love with an amphibious man, a scenario captured perfectly by Jean’s artistic vision. Take a look at the trailer below as well as some in progress shots as the design progressed. Discuss James Jean here.

Releases: Daniel Arsham x Adidas Originals Shoe

Posted by sleepboy, July 25, 2017

Over the weekend, Daniel Arsham teamed up with Adidas Originals to release a new shoe featuring his distinct aesthetic. The American artist’s version of their New York silhouette features an all white color, frayed edges, and the text “THE PAST IS PRESENT” along the side, which is only visible when placed underneath an ultraviolet light. For those familiar with Arsham’s work, these design cues fit in perfectly with his signature “future relic” vibe. The extremely limited sneaker retailed for $180 but probably will go for more at this […]

Streets / Recap: North West Walls 2017

Posted by sleepboy, July 25, 2017

Last month, the 2017 edition of North West Walls (see 2016) wrapped up with new work from this year’s roster. Hoxxoh, Phlegm, Astro, Telmo Miel, Emmanuel Jarus, and Smates were invited in to painted stacked containers, a unique backdrop of the yearly summer rock festival in Belgium, Rock Werchter. Take a look at more in progress and completed photos of the murals in the photos below…

Upcoming: Lisa Ericson @ Antler Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, July 25, 2017

On July 27th, Antler Gallery in Portland will present new surreal paintings from Lisa Ericson featuring her hybrid creatures of the natural world. The new body of work she has prepared for this exhibition seems to be centered upon”mobile habitats,” plants growing on the back of tortoises that can support other wild life such as butterflies, frogs, and other insects. She will be sharing the show space with artists David Rice and Danny Samuels and their new work. Discuss Lisa Ericson here.

Previews: “Small Works” @ BeinArt Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, July 25, 2017

On July 29th, BeinArt Gallery will be opening Small Works, a show featuring over 60 artists, the second installment in an annual group exhibition. The size of the pieces is limited to 10″ x 10″ and smaller with 5% from every purchase to the Australia’s Climate Council and will feature carbon offsetting on all shipping. Participating artists include: Shaun Tan, Tiffany Bozic (see above), Julia Deville, Henrik Uldalen, David Stoupakis, Jana Brike, Naoto Hattori, Scott Scheidly, Amy Sol, Dan May, Johnson Tsang, Adipocere, Mahlimae, Menton3, Miles Johnston, Alex Garant, […]

Streets: Shepard Fairey x Vhils (Lisbon)

Posted by sleepboy, July 23, 2017

Just this weekend, Printed Matters, a show from Shepard Fairey (featured) opened at Underdogs in Lisbon, a gallery co-founded by the locally-based Vhils (interviewed). Their collaboration didn’t end there as the American and Portuguese street artists combined their artistic vision for a joint mural featuring Shep’s iconic imagery and Vhils unique mark-making. Take a look at some more photos of the stunning piece below as well a few more walls Fairey worked on while in town. Photo credit: Jonathan Furlong, Ig (as noted), and the artists. Discuss Shepard Fairey […]

Kickstarter: Luke Chueh – “Grief Encounters” Animated Series

Posted by sleepboy, July 23, 2017

Luke Chueh (interviewed) has recently started a Kickstarter with Munky King to create one minute shorts of some of his most iconic paintings. With the expertise of Tiny Giants, the Los Angeles-based artist’s world will expand as stories can be told centered around how his characters ended up in the situations they did (see an example below of his Target painting). Entitled Grief Encounters, the animated series can be supported by going to kickstarter here, with many goodies from Chueh going to those who invest in the different tiers […]

Album Covers: Eric White x Tyler, The Creator – “Scum Fuck Flower Boy”

Posted by sleepboy, July 12, 2017

After working with Mark Ryden (interviewed) on an album cover back in 2013 (covered), Tyler, The Creator recently unveiled information about a new LP with the imagery of Eric White. Scum Fuck Flower Boy won’t the the first time White has worked with musicians as he has done covers for acts like Korn, Frank Zappa, Incubus and The Meices in the past. Head over here to read more about the how the process between the LA and NY-based artist and Tyler evolved on this project. Discuss Eric White here.

Releases: Andrew Schoultz – “Life & Death” Print

Posted by sleepboy, July 7, 2017

Life & Death is a new print just released from Andrew Schoultz featuring some of the repeating motifs and patterns often seen in his work. Released through Print Them All, the 3 color lithograph (33.67 x 25.20 inches) costs £340.00 and will be produced in an edition of 99. Schoultz further explains – “There is a skull representing “Death” and then the birds flying with the clouds representing “Life”. There is also the all seeing eye…. keeping watch and recording history as it happens…. In history you […]

Previews: Edwin Ushiro – “A Survey” @ Giant Robot 2

Posted by sleepboy, July 6, 2017

On July 8th, Giant Robot 2 in Los Angeles will be opening a new solo from Edwin Ushiro (interviewed) entitled A Survey. Like his showing with the gallery back in 2015 (covered), the locally-based artist delves deep into his youth with nostalgic scenes from his experiences growing up in Hawaii. Created through his unique process and novel technique, the paintings seem to glow with a luminous light like a memory extracted from Ushiro’s Pensieve. Ushiro further explains – “Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things by Lafacdio Hearn is […]