Brooklyn Zine Fest #2

Brooklyn Zine Fest #2

Entry by Marcroy / March 29, 2013

Brooklyn Zine Fest grows larger and more diverse in its second year at Public Assembly. Brooklyn, NY (April 21, 2013) — Warmed (but not toasted) by the success of last year’s inaugural event, zine publishers Matt Carman and Kseniya Yarosh are returning to Williamsburg to present the second annual Brooklyn Zine Fest. The BZF is a space for creative, independent voices from Brooklyn and beyond to make their self-published magazines available to fans and attendees of all ages. This event will be held on Sunday, April 21 from 11am to 6pm at Public Assembly in Williamsburg. Admission is free. Feature

Sarah Andreacchio

Sarah Andreacchio

Entry by Sarah C Birtles / March 29, 2013

I’m not even sure how I discovered the work of illustrator Sarah Andreacchio, but I’m totally glad I did. Currently based in France, she works as a freelance illustrator and uses colour and shape to creates bold images and pattern pieces. I’m really into her ceramic animals – It’s a nice example of how interesting it can be to apply a personal style to other mediums. Feature

Andy Seize

Andy Seize

Entry by Lo Parkin / March 29, 2013

Former Graffiti Artist turned Painter Andy Seize was born and raised in London.
After studying Fine Art at St Martins the Artist’s work covers a range of disciplines including drawing painting and print making. City life feeds his imagination as his colourful imagery is inspired by street signs, fashion, the tube system, Marvel/Disney characters, graff, current affairs and the people around him. Andy has also been heavily involved in Community Art projects working with people from a variety of backgrounds such as young offenders, and people who are disadvantaged or vulnerable in order to enhance the visual environment of their communities.
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Marlene Steyn

Marlene Steyn

Entry by Lo Parkin / March 28, 2013

Originally from South Africa, Marlene Steyn is currently undertaking an MA in painting at the Royal College of Art. Arranged in layers, the Artist’s mixed-media pieces depict patchwork faces fantasy worlds and conflicts through the experimental composition and narrative of her grotesque but beautiful characters and environments.
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Lives & Levels Skateboard Co.

Lives & Levels Skateboard Co.

Entry by Marcroy / March 27, 2013

Lives & Levels is an independent skateboard company from Sheffield, England. With a passion for skateboarding, photography, design & typography they aim to supply the world with quality products. We love what they do, so go take a look at their new products. Feature

Akomplice – Magic Plant Lookbook

Akomplice – Magic Plant Lookbook

Entry by Lo Parkin / March 27, 2013

Fashion brand Akomplice’s ‘philosophy is simple; evolution through innovation.’ Akomplice brings fresh concepts to heads across the globe through collaboration and highlighting individual & new talent. Designs reflect the brands inspirations from nature, philosophy, hip hop film and art. Their latest Look book ‘Magic Plant’ see’s the brand collaborate with Kirk Knight (Pro Era) Erick Arc Elliot (Flatbrush Zombies) and Elbee thrie (Phony Ppl) as garments are printed with Flora & Fauna aiming to make you feel euphoric by stimulating your psychedelic senses.
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DIY PRINT SHOP

Entry by Marcroy / March 26, 2013

Screen printing powerhouse Ryonet and creative agency Print Liberation have joined forces to empower you to start screen printing today with the new YOUR DIY PRINT SHOP, the best Do-It-Yourself screen printing kits on the market. Feature

Sophie Alda

Sophie Alda

Entry by Sarah C Birtles / March 26, 2013

Sophie Alda is an illustrator based in London. I planned to go to her show at Beach, in which she was exhibiting her illustrations for Jamie Stewart’s second book of haikus, Onliest, but a series of annoyingly inconvenient transport issues meant that I arrived in central an hour too late. Since then, I’ve been berating myself for not going, and checking out her blog all the time. Hella good stuff from Sophie. Feature

KLUB7

KLUB7

Entry by Lo Parkin / March 26, 2013

Klub7 is a 15 year strong Berlin based Art Collective that focuses on the collaborative creation of both murals and illustrations. Renowned for their intricate chalk installations in public places, their style combines the diverse backgrounds of their 6 members focusing on hand-painted symbols type and characters. With handmade ethics being a focal point to both their aesthetic and production, Klub7’s Murals type and 2/3D illustrations are tactile, colourful, and intriguing. Feature

MayNinth

MayNinth

Entry by Marcroy / March 25, 2013

We are more than happy to introduce MayNinth – we have worked very closely with them on numerous projects and we highly recommend them. They are a creatively led multidisciplinary design outfit based in the Northern Quarter, Manchester. Their specialities include; graphic and web design, art direction, typography, image–making, photography and bits and bobs of moving image. They work mainly in the service, art, culture, fashion, editorial and sport domains—with big clients, with small clients and they “wouldn’t change it for the world.” Feature

‘B-Mart’ by Toby Evans

‘B-Mart’ by Toby Evans

Entry by Marcroy / March 25, 2013

Toby Evans is Graphic designer based in London, ’B-Mart’ is his first solo exhibition and will pay homage to the bold packaging of budget brands. Taking inspiration from the likes of Happy Shopper, Machine Mart and Dunkin’ Donuts, Toby transformed the first floor interior of DreamBagsJaguarShoes into his own fully stocked and branded supermarket complete with staff uniforms and pharmacy counter. The show runs from 15th February – 7th April. Feature

Eleanor Lines

Eleanor Lines

Entry by Lo Parkin / March 25, 2013

Eleanor Lines is an Artist that lives and works in London after graduating from the RCA with an MA in printmaking. I came across Eleanor’s work at the ‘Loop Art’ Group show’s private view last week, where I was really feeling her ‘Material Behaviour’ digital prints. The digital collage in ‘Material Behaviour’ replicates folds of fabric to create the illusion of shadows, which the artist intends to develop by printing on silk. After visiting her website I found loads of beautiful colours, patterns, prints and geometrics with reflection on pattern and texture, definitely worth checking out. Feature

Nobuhiro Nakanishi

Nobuhiro Nakanishi

Entry by Ellis O'Connor / March 25, 2013

Nobuhiro Nakanishi’s work is very different in terms of combining photography, print, film and installation, mixing them altogether to create something that astounds us all. Nakanish is a visual artist currently working in Japan. The theme of his work is “the physical that permeates into the art piece.” Feature

Jasper Wong

Jasper Wong

Entry by Marcroy / March 23, 2013

Jasper Wong is an artist, illustrator, and curator based in Honolulu. He is the founder of a gallery in Hong Kong called ABOVE SECOND and another creative venue in Honolulu called LOFT IN SPACE. Jasper also runs a non-profit organisation of contemporary arts called POW WOW HAWAII which is committed to community enrichment through the creation of art outreach programs, educational programs and engaging the community in the creation and appreciation of art.
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Kenan Bayraktar

Kenan Bayraktar

Entry by Marcroy / March 22, 2013

You know that feeling when you come across something in the cosmos that makes you feel enlightened? Well I just had that feeling. Kenan has made my day and hope it’s the same for you. NO TALKING PLZ is a tumblr full of pure genius – over 900 pages to keep your mind thinking. Please enjoy. Feature

Keegan Gibbs

Keegan Gibbs

Entry by Lo Parkin / March 22, 2013

Keegan Gibbs is an acclaimed graffiti photographer that’s traveled alongside various well-known writers from LA. His work often focuses on their process and the writers themselves over the graff. In his other work Keegan documents his love for the ocean and surf, shooting the elements and individuals that make up his life, his great portfolio demonstrates “a culmination of those moments, you could call it diary.” Feature

Bryan Nash Gill

Bryan Nash Gill

Entry by Miranda Foxx / March 22, 2013

These wholesome, rich earthy prints and woodcuts by Connecticut based artist Bryan Nash Gill take it back to nature working in layers and textures that leave you dying to run your hands across them. He works mainly with bronze, wood and hundreds of found objects for use in abstract sculpture which are as endearing as his prints and works on paper. A selection of creations that make you want to get off your chair, leave your computer and go outside and get your hands dirty. Stunning. Feature

Norman Ackroyd

Norman Ackroyd

Entry by Ellis O'Connor / March 21, 2013

Norman Ackroyds work consists of large scale prints of landscapes ranging from all over the UK. He is a landscape artist based in London and his prints range from tiny etchings intended to be bound into books to huge etchings showing the scale and detail of the coastal desolate places he has taken the inspiriation from. His works range from minimalist, nearly abstract impressions, to detailed images. I am drawn to the fluid large watercolour paintings he has done, they emphasive the atmosphere of the dark passing Islands and give them a very haunting powerful feel. Feature

BLVCK SCVLE X HUF

BLVCK SCVLE X HUF

Entry by Lo Parkin / March 21, 2013

In honor of the brand’s 5 year anniversary Huf has collaborated with Black Scale releasing the dope BLVCK SCVLE X HUF Tee. The bold design features Huf’s signature plantlife graphic in a pentagram repeat pattern ontop of a tie-dyed body. Available at both Huf & Black Scale’s online stores. Feature

All Cats Are Grey

All Cats Are Grey

Entry by Miranda Foxx / March 21, 2013

A bespoke screen printing partnership based in London. I’ve picked out some of my faves from their website for your little eyes but you can check out their tumblr too and see what they get up to, you can also see more on their blog too! Feature

Kenji Nakayama

Kenji Nakayama

Entry by Lo Parkin / March 20, 2013

Artist Kenji Nakayama was born on the Island of Hokkaido, Japan. Kenji was educated as a mechanical engineer before moving to Boston in 2004 where he studied traditional sign painting. Working as a footwear designer by day Kenji’s artwork documents and responds to the environments surrounding him.
I love his signs, each hand-painted in enamel on a found antique saws. Feature

Flamingo Magazine :: Issue 4

Flamingo Magazine :: Issue 4

Entry by Marcroy / March 19, 2013

Flamingo #4 :: The Future Craft Issue pays homage to the potential and pleasure of making. Investigating the craftsmanship of the future, it celebrates both the old with the new and the skilled artisans that create this. In this issue Flamingo meet those who are shaping the future of making and expressing the value of the handmade over the machine-made. Feature

Mash Creative :: Tom Solo Posters

Mash Creative :: Tom Solo Posters

Entry by Marcroy / March 19, 2013

Mash Creative designed these gorgeous posters of both Bob Dylan and Kurt Cobain’s quotes. They are halftone images of photos taken by Tom Solo at Wacken Festival. They are limited to a small edition of 25 and are printed by Dan Mather on 175gsm GF Smith Mist Colorplan. Feature

Seetal Solanki

Seetal Solanki

Entry by Marcroy / March 19, 2013

Seetal Solanki is a London based Artist and Designer. With an educational background in Textile Design and working in the Fashion industry over the past 10 years she focuses on traditional and digital mark making techniques. Influences can vary from nature and her surroundings she fuses the lines between the abstract and reality. Capturing a mood and intensity of colour, texture and versatility. Feature

Georgina Teseleanu

Georgina Teseleanu

Entry by Lo Parkin / March 19, 2013

Georgina Teseleanu (aka Anai Greog) is a Romanian Artist. Developing her style whilst studying psychology her imagery often takes inspiration from her work as a psychotherapist aiming to provoke an emotional response. Her exciting work is colourful, bold and geometric demonstrating supernatural worlds inside a circle. Feature

Neil Krug

Neil Krug

Entry by Ellis O'Connor / March 18, 2013

I stumbled upon Neil Krug’s work during some research of artist’s that mix photography with printmaking. Neil Krug is an American artist based in Los Angeles. He works primarily in photography and film. Krug, in a creative collaboration with Joni Harbeck founded PULP ART BOOK where his photography has been used in limited edition prints, films and books. Feature

Horfee’s Imaginarium

Horfee’s Imaginarium

Entry by Lo Parkin / March 18, 2013

Paris graffiti legend Horfe has teamed up with Topsafe London for his first ever solo London show. Taking place at 4 Wilkes st London from the 14th – 23rd March. Horfe clarifies that “the show is not graffiti at all, to me an art exhibition can’t be graffiti. Graffiti is not the same as ‘accepted art’ it has to be illegal to fit that bill.” Imaginarium showcases Horfe’s drawings & mark makings on paper canvas wood and sculpture, he explains how he has focused his energy on “describing and organizing my aethetic in a way I can share with everyone graffiti fan or not.” (Theres a dope publication available at topsafe too). Feature

Bobby Doherty

Bobby Doherty

Entry by Lo Parkin / March 15, 2013

Bobby Doherty is a photographer based in Brooklyn, New York. I can’t get enough of his AMAZING photographs full of colour, pattern and dope detail, he’s got a mean eye for both content and composition, definitely one to keep an eye on. Feature

Laura Oldfield Ford

Laura Oldfield Ford

Entry by Elena / March 15, 2013

“Psychogeographer whose photorealist urban snapshots in pen, acrylic and spray paint satirise the empty promises of capitalism.” Alumni of Royal College of Art, Laura is mostly famous for her zine called “Savage Messiah”. Her practice incorporates drawing, painting, photography, staging events, writing and self-publishing.  Feature

Wizard of the North

Wizard of the North

Entry by Sarah C Birtles / March 15, 2013

Having received the Just Us Almanac this week, I was having a persue of the site and came across the work of Wizard of the North. Wizard of the North is the pseudonym of Leeds based illustrator, Rob Goodall. Sadly, I suspect that he is probably not really a wizard in a magical sense, but he makes nice work and I’m totally into his F-Ads (Fake Adverts for Stupid Products). Feature