Posters
Exhibit Openings: Interview w/Elzo Durt + 108
Haunting geometrical compositions, vibrant colours and a sparkling labyrinth of art pieces ranging from a bizarre and provocative surrealism to a gloomy and abstract minimalism were some of the hallmarks of the double solo show recently opened at Doppelgaenger, in Bari, and featuring works by Italian artist and musician 108, aka Guido Bisagni, and Elzo Durt, Belgian illustrator whose swirling psychedelic graphic style is often associated with posters and album covers designed for the likes of Thee Oh Sees and Jack of Heart. Read the rest of this entry »
Coyotes in My Backyard: TRAVIS MILLARD
Founder of the Fudge Factory Comics publishing company in 1997, Los Angeles-based artist Travis Millard marvellously combines social and political irony with absurdity in his theatrical yet overtly bizarre and hilarious pen and ink drawings on paper. Primarily influenced by skateboarding graphics, horror movies, punk rock and comics, Travis Millard has always been exploring and experimenting with new ideas, mediums and techniques as a means to convey humour and to provide for a low-key satire built around a series of open-ended sketches on common things. Read the rest of this entry »
Drenched in The Rain of Dreams: Dimitri Drjuchin
Creation is a spiritual process, healing and transformation in a multitude of ways. This is certainly true for New York-based artist and musician Dimitri Drjuchin, who bravely embraces Christian iconography to create new levels of perceived reality and visions of self-representation through a clever combination of cultural metaphors and visual symbology. Drjuchin’s comical and surreal imagery extends beyond the general idea of downfall and craftily turns it into a cheerful and optimistic reflection on the human condition. By imbuing the real with highly colorful geometric compositions, Drjuchin’s paintings, murals and art posters unveil a refreshingly authentic foray into cosmic communion and happiness. It comes as no surprise that Dimitri painting adorns the cover of “Fear Fun“, Josh Tillman’s first release since his departure from Fleet Foxes under the new moniker Father John Misty. The very title aptly suits Dimitri’s artistic and personal exploration. He kindly took us through this sparkly journey, revealing more from the influences on his creative process to his own music projects . Read the rest of this entry »
I CAN SEE FOR MILES: The Art of Jacob Escobedo
Through an in-depth artistic observation and introspective research, Atlanta-based artist Jacob Escobedo demonstrates an improved ability to create extraordinary works of art out of ordinary thinking. Jacob Escobedo is widely known as the Vice President of Creative Design for both Cartoon Network and Adult Swim‘s Creative Group. Over the years, this highly prolific artist has created the arresting design of a wide variety of album covers that truly stand out, including Broken Bells, Gnarls Barkley, Dark Night of the Soul, Rome – the musical collaboration of Danger Mouse, Daniele Luppi, Jack White and Norah Jones – T-Pain, Active Child and Vampire Weekend. Additionally, Escobedo has also overseen the creative direction of the original one-hour animated feature, Freaknik: The Musical, produced by T-Pain and directed by Chris Prynoski . Escobedo’s work has continued to be relevant throughout the years and his latest effort for the Portland-based band, The Shins, is no exception. Upon the forthcoming release of the band’s fourth album, Port of Morrow – for whom he designed the startling new album and single cover – we sit down with Jacob to learn more about his incredible journey in the music industry. Read the rest of this entry »
Rise and Blossom: Collage art by NATHANIEL WHITCOMB
When we were kids we could amuse ourselves for hours flipping through the pages of those old vintage illustrated books. We could read them by staring longingly at the pictures. They stirred our imagination and swept us along endless explorations into new mysterious, invisible lands. Such explorations were hidden treasures, as is Nathaniel Whitcomb’s enchanting digital journey. Working in both visual art and collage, Cleveland-based designer Nathaniel Whitcomb (a.k.a Think or Smile) employs vibrant and suggestive narrative elements in his works to create multiple clusters of images in motion. He sits down to talk with us today about his visual arts projects, his motion collages and his recent collaborations with some great musicians you should definitely keep an eye (and ear) on. Read the rest of this entry »
Cross Paths: FUTURE ISLANDS & ELENA JOHNSTON
In our second instalment of Cross Paths – as we have described it before, a foray into how music, movies and art can meet and what goes behind it: the artists, and how they get to work together – we get to meet Baltimore’s trio Future Islands and drawer and illustrator Elena Johnston, as their recently released third album, “On The Water”, is accompanied by her artwork to stunning results. Read the rest of this entry »
I Woke Up Early Just To See You Fly Away: KELLY DYSON
If one song were to describe the intimate artistic universe of Kelly Dyson, what song would it be? Undoubtedly, our personal choice would be I’ll Be In The Air from the album Don’t Wake Me Up by The Microphones, 1999. Coincidentally (or maybe not), Don’t Wake Me Up is even the business persona of High Peak based illustrator and poster artist, Kelly Dyson. Looking at his artworks is more like being part of a sweet but interrupted melody. The magical mood and atmosphere seem to be more important than any real or specific moment. Everything expressed by the artist in his illustrations, screen prints and linocuts is the manifestation of a powerfully melancholic, devastating and brightly coloured noise. In this interview, Kelly shares his experience as an artist and musician. Plus, he speaks about the new prints he’s currently exhibiting in Warrington Museum and Art Gallery with other artists from Hot Bed Press. Love is Just a Word. Rip your heart out and let it float down this river of small and precious wonders. Read the rest of this entry »
Ken Taylor, New Prints Available Now
No secret that we’ve been pretty obsessed with the works of Ken Taylor for a long time now. Working (almost) exclusively within the music industry, this exceptionally gifted artist from Melbourne has designed posters, movie posters, and album artwork for a lot of preeminent australian artists and bands such Swans, Queens of the Stone Age, Metallica, Pearl Jam, Nine Inch Nails, Kings of Leon, Bob Dylan & The Rolling Stones. Read the rest of this entry »
RUDE AND RECKLESS: Punk/Post-Punk Graphics, 1976-82
Rude and Reckless: Punk/Post-Punk Graphics, 1976-82 is the first New York exhibition surveying the extraordinary diversity of Punk and Post-Punk graphic design. The exhibition showcases a wide range of American and British artistry, with influences that include the Bauhaus, Futurism, Dadaism, Pop Art, Constructivism and Expressionism. The exhibition features over 200 rare posters, along with fanzines, flyers, clothing, badges and stickers. Read the rest of this entry »
New Black Lips Poster by Two Rabbits Studios
Two Rabbits Studios in Los Angeles is a print studio basically specialized in fine art printing, graphic design, and illustration. Founded by the brilliant design duo of local artists Bob Motown and Mike Thacker, Two Rabbits Studios embraces collaborations with a large number of artists and companies. Read the rest of this entry »
The Future Is Bright: THE FRESH & ONLYS 
Better Than Something: Interview with Ian Markiewicz and Alex Hammond 
Filming The Music: AG ROJAS 
The Alchemy of Love and Fire: NEIL KRUG 
