These pieces are my steps into exploring material, texture and structural work. I hope to get more in depth with developing a dimensional style and to further collaborate with my long time friend Suzy Hernandez (who did the sewing work). I saved up all the cigarette (more so cigarette) and candy inserts which are the metallic pieces that are sewn onto the paper (rives BFK) through a community effort largely spearheaded by my friend Little Crystal. In a way these pieces are a group effort and offer me an artistic communication with friends that consider themselves artists and those who do not consider themselves as such.
I went to TEAM and they printed a poster for me. It was an enjoyable experience and everyone at TEAM is so polite and courteous. They really know how to treat a lady. I know I'm not a lady but I can just imagine.
New Bohemia Signs Ken Davis Candice Obayashi Josh Luke Damon Styer Aaron Cruse Heather Hardison Corinne Matesich Caitlyn Galloway Scott Thiessen Jeff Canham Steve Powers
image stolen from guerrero gallery website
It was the first time I've seen Stephen Powers (ESPO) work live and in person. He lays out an honest and humorous set of ideas as plain as day. He's obviously a very intelligent and witty artist and I've admired his work for quite a few years now. I highly suggest making the trip out to the show at Guerrero Gallery and feasting your eyes on some solid work.
Somehow I got it in my head I should start doing some design work. It's probably because I'm not the greatest painter in the world. These guys helped me out with grasping some new skills. I plan to get better and better as time goes on. Holler at me if you need some posters or fliers! -PS