The Seventh Letter
Known Gallery
Billboard is located south of Santa Monica Blvd. on Vermont in East Hollywood near Los Angeles City College.
Photo: Todd Mazer
Ed Fuentes at KCET explains more on the project HERE
GATHER A two-man ‘Live open Studio’ show by Augustine Kofie and Paul Senyol
12 - 27 October, 2012
THE LOVELL GALLERY
139 Albert Road, Woodstock,
Cape Town South Africa
This October The Lovell Gallery in association with Salon91 Contemporary Art Collection presents GATHER an exhibition by visual artists Augustine Kofie and Paul Senyol, whose works grace the streets and galleries of Los Angeles and Cape Town, respectively. GATHER will include works by the individual artists in their signature styles, collaborative works by Kofie and Senyol, as well as a true pièce de résistance, a historic racing Porsche 911, which will be transformed into an object of art inside the gallery from the 16th to the 19th Oct as part of this exhibition. This Art Porsche will then race in the endurance challenges of the International Springbok Series in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth starting in November this year.
Augustine Kofie (born 1973) is a self-taught artist living and working in Los Angeles. He has exhibited extensively worldwide with seminal shows in California, Japan, London, Germany and Switzerland. The artist has been featured in Juxtapoz, The Huffington Post, LA Weekly, Project Room and Studio Voice Japan. Kofie is internationally renowned for his awe-inspiring technical skills, employed to create his unique abstract compositions, characterized by simple geometric shapes, exact lines and smooth colour – complex yet elegant and in a league of their own. He has just completed shows in London and Turin Italy, and is in Cape Town for three weeks only on a residency with The Lovell Gallery.
Paul Senyol (born 1980) has been drawing and painting since his early high school years, however never pursuing any form of artistic training. Graffiti and street artists such as Marc Gonzales, Ed Templeton, and Barry McGee have all been major influences in his work, and in later years, the artistic genius of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol, and Cy Twombly. The absence of formal training has given the artist the freedom to break away from traditional notions of painting, to explore a variety of genres and styles, and to meld mediums, allowing him a creative freedom that flows so evidently through his works. Senyol’s art lingers gracefully and intentionally between beauty and honesty and brings a surreal, yet abstract world into being. Geometry, line, shape, composition, typography, abstraction and colour form the key elements in his work. Senyol has exhibited extensively throughout South Africa and has shown in a number of exhibitions in Europe. He currently works from a studio in Woodstock, Cape Town, and is represented by Salon91 Contemporary Art Collection.
Kofie and Senyol have both succeeded in developing their own unique abstract- and street- inspired artistic identities without any formal training. Process, balance, geometry, layering and typography are common elements, which link these artists’ works together. The pairing of Kofie and Senyol’s practice in GATHER results in a richly diverse visual dialogue and outcome, coexisting beautifully and harmoniously within the gallery space. GATHER further invites the viewer to be witness to the art-making process of two original contemporary street- and fine-artists in their own right. A world-class exhibition not to be missed!
GATHER will be celebrated with a wrap / closing event due to the live and evolutionary nature of the exhibition. Viewers will be able to observe the creative processes of the artists throughout the course of the exhibition by the day-to-day progress and happenings at the gallery.
The Lovell Gallery hours: Tue – Fri 10am - 6pm; Sat 10am – 2pm
Closed on Mondays
Contact: Brendon van Kraayenburg (Gallery Manager)
info@lovellgallery.co.za 084 627 2951 / 021-447-5918
Tamzin Lovell Miller (Gallery Owner)
tamzin@lovellgallery.co.za 079 176 4292 / 021 447 5918
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Jaque Fragua extended an invitation to contribute some artworks fand murals or THE HOUR HAS ARRIVED, slated the week of August 13-19, 2012. This event will mark my first trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico. Looking forward to painting some hopefully permanent murals in the city during The Santa Fe Indian Market.
SANTA FE INDIAN MARKET
AUGUST 13-19, 2012
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There is more info on N8VPA here
Twitter.com/n8vpa
Facebook.com/n8vpa
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The Santa Fe Indian Market is breaking new ground in 2012 and premiering
Contemporary Native Public Art at this year’s Indian Market.
Although Native culture is rooted in a rich, complex and difficult history, the strength and essence
of Native culture is contemporary, alive and evolving. As an outgrowth of its traditional roots, Native
American expression currently encompasses a spectrum of creativity that is at the cutting edge of
modern art. Part of this movement is broadly recognized as Public Art.
There has been a lack of focus and attention on new mediums employed by Native artists, some of whom
are at the forefront of the Public Art Movement. A prevalent movement based on independence, breaking
boundaries, strong work-ethic, sustainability and innovation. Public Art enriches communities it appears in
with values sharing, dialog, social awareness and incentive. Public Art or “street art” has gained a following
beyond any label. From large corporate enthusiasts to the poorest passer-byes, this art-form can be
appreciated by all. Public Art is being sought out by connoisseurs, elite galleries, tourists, local and foreign
communities and other artists.
The Hour Has Arrived will showcase public installations by prolific forerunners in this new modality for
Native American artists. Featured artists include , El Mac (Phoenix), Ernesto Yerena (Phoenix), Hoka
Skenandore (Oneida/Oglala Lakota/Luiseno), Jaque Fragua (Jemez Pueblo), KOFIE (Los Angeles), Rose B.
Simpson (Santa Clara Pueblo), SABA (Four Corners), Watermelon7 (Isleta Pueblo), & Yatika Starr Fields
(Cherokee/Creek/Osage).
Live execution of exciting works by individual artists and special live mural collaborations will be featured
during Market and completed murals will be on view at select downtown Santa Fe locations during the
weeks leading up to Market until its closing. This is an inclusive, creative endeavor that will draw from
other Native talent in a manner that reflects the spirit of Public Art and this project.
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Graffuturism mural installation project at Art Basel Miami , 2011
The installation titled “In Situ” will took place in the Wynwood Art District at the Kohn Compound during Art Basel|Miami 2011
With mural installation by:
Eric Haze, Mare 139, West One, Poesia, Aaron De la Cruz,
Kema, Jurne, Sueme, Remi Rough, Greg Lamarche, Rae Martini,
LX One, Matt W. Moore, and Augustine Kofie.
“The title “In Situ” is a reference to the Mural installations that in the definition of the term will be made and created for the site specific to this event. Permanent Murals that will be placed in a unique and contrary to traditional compositions. As graffiti enters its place among the art world as legitimate art form, we have put together this lineup with the intention of showcasing some of our cultures important figures. With most, if not all the artists having an extensive background in traditional graffiti we have tried to bring many aspects of our current culture. From Legends Like Mare 139 & Eric Haze to emerging stars like Sueme and Jurne. We have picked a wide spectrum of talent. International additions like Remi Rough and She One will also contribute, reminding us of how far our culture has reached. We offer a different vision, modernist at times to street art and traditional graffiti. The great part of the Art Basel event that spreads into the streets of the Wynwood arts district, is that all angles are represented. We now add our version this year with In Situ. We hope you stop by and say hello. The graffiti Avante Garde as some have called it is here and we hope you enjoy what we will be bringing to the table this year.”
Special thanks to MTN Colors for being the paint sponsor for this event.”
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The official GRAFFUTURISM post with a forward by HAZE
Process documentation by Ixchel Lara on the Yashica.
San Francisco, February 2011
In February of 2011, just after completing the massive MODA Murals in Vancouver, I shot over to SF to drop in my contribution for the Indoor Mural Project at Justin’s massive gallery space. I wanted to drop in a piece that reflected my dustier approach to my constructive direction, relative to a piece I would execute outside of a studio space. I incorporated hand styles, line work and my traditional rusted/ distresses finishings. It was even lovelier to have the lady at foot documenting the session on her old trusty Yashica, shot in 120 film.
941 Geary and Montana Colors Present:
The Indoor Mural Project: A Living Survey of Contemporary Street Art
941 Geary is proud to present the Indoor Mural Project featuring murals by Chor Boogie, Eine, ApexOne, Neon, Augustine Kofie, Damon Soule, Skinner, Roa,Sheppard Fairy, Hush, Damon Soule, Blek le Rat, Casey Gray and many more, filling the 3,000 sq. foot converted warehouse!
The doors are open to the public starting April 1st, 12-5 until the closing party on April 23rd, 6-9pm.
Join us at 941 Geary on Saturday, April 23rd from 6-9 p.m. as we unveil the entire giant, colorful, collaborative masterpiece!
Spray-paint on distressed brick & cement.
Abandoned train factory in East Boston, Massachusetts.
Winter/ December 2010
Triangulations of a factory in dispair
Rustoleum [American] spray-paint on distressed
brick in Steam furnace of an abandoned factory.
Gloucester, Massachusetts
USA
Winter/ December 2010
True Blue American Circulations
Imported spray-paint
on tile in abandoned factory.
Gloucester, Massachusetts
USA
Winter/ December 2010
Excellent opening night documentation/ recaps of my RETROFITTED solo @ White Walls SF by the accomplished Shaun Roberts exclusively on the KnownGallery Blog.
SF Based documentarian Scott La Rock made it out to my opening night for RETROFITTED. Here is a link to 50+ captures of the evening, with clear detail shots of the work.
Many thanks Scott!
Burk Roberts, an independent film maker and creator of The Engine invited me down to have our second go around with a live art/ video projection/ shadow art project during the FYF Music Festival in Los Angeles in early September.
The idea came from us wanting to collaborate in a way that incorporated the Engine screen and my work. The end result is replaceable 4 x 8 foot plexi glass sheets mounted to a scaffold placed between the Engine and a digital projector. I then paint my designs in white onto the plexi and it shows at a shadow onto the Engine screen, but the white paint on the plexi still captures the colorful, visual collage that is projected. It’s a strange trip to see it develop live in a freestyle form.
Manuel Muccio is a very close friend of Marco Pho Grassi, both hailing from Milan, Italy. Manuel’s English was much better then Pho’s, so not only did he became a great relayer of information, but was a fine photographer on top of that. These were pulled from his facebook page.
Live Art: Berlin, Germany
June 24, 2010
Los Angeles, Kalifornien – schon seit der High School bemalt der inzwischen 36-jährige Augustine Kofie als Street Artist dort Mauern und Wände. Doch handelt es sich um weit mehr als Graffiti-Kunst, die der Autodidakt Kofie produziert. Seine Bildsprache ist inspiriert vom Kubismus, Futurismus und der Pop Art der 1960er und 1970er Jahre.Seine erste große Liebe war das Illustrieren mit einem einfachen Kugelschreiber. Dann klebte Kofie Collagen aus zusammen gesammelten Fundstücken auf Holztafeln. „I love cutting and pasting“, sagt er. Klingt sympathisch und ehrlich. Später entwickelte er seinen geometrischen „drafting style“ – mit Lineal, Winkel und Schablonen.
Auf seinen großflächigen Wandgemälden verbinden sich Struktur und Bewegung, erwecken den Eindruck von Dreidimensionalität und erinnern gleichzeitig an technisches Zeichnen: Klare Linien und geometrische Formen nennt er „childhood shapes“, weil sie grundsätzlich simpel sind.
Kofies Zeichnungen werden auch animiert und in Musik-Videos platziert, mal ist er verantwortlich für das CD-Artwork von Remy LBO, ein anderes Mal gestaltet er Schaufenster von Hugo Boss in New York oder verschönert Skateboardrollen, Spielkonsolen und T-Shirts mit seinen Designs.
Los Angeles ist Augustine Kofie mittlerweile zu klein geworden, er tobt sich auf Mauern und Wänden in der ganzen Welt aus, zum Beispiel am kommenden Donnerstag in Berlin. Dann wird man ihn nämlich auf Einladung von Jaybo beim Live-Painting im projectroom zuschauen können. Wir freuen uns drauf!
„One Night One Piece“Live Painting mit Augustine KofieDonnerstag, 24. Juni 2010, 19 – 23 Uhrprojectroom, Schönhauser Allee 8, 10119 Berlin
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Zirkulation eines Anti-Horizontes [2001]
(Circulations of an Anti-Horizontal)
11.5′ x 11.5′ x 2″
Acrylic and spray paint on canvas.
Painted live during the Volta6 Art Fair in June of 2010 for LA Art Machine & Rivera & Rivera Gallery
Basel, Switzerland.
Flicker Photos HERE
As many of you know the Manifest Equality Mural “JUSTICE” El Mac, Retna and myself painted was white washed over in the first week of April, 2010. My time lapse was the first official release of the process of the wall. Shig & Med of ‘Viejas del Mercado‘ & Mid City Arts just released their video of the wall, a homage and funeral doc of sorts. Deep and beautiful. They captured a certain tone in this one, as if they new the wall wasn’t going to last much longer….
Art arrangement and Mural Install.
South/East corner of Gallery.
Never A Dull Moment Group Show
White Walls Gallery, San Francisco, Calif
When I first saw the flicker pictures for the newly installed wood panels in the gallery, I knew what I was going to do for the install. That was to basically do what I do to natural wood already, age it down.
Oxidized red, black acrylic washes, house paint, gold and black spray paint, fine tip enamel markers and a bit of brush was all I used to treat the wood. Took about half a day to build my install + spread the mural above the front entrance to meat up with Remy Rough’s section.
I would have had better shots, connections and all, but I was using the only camera I had on deck, a 4 year old Olympus Stylus that isn’t working up to par.
I was invited to Manuel Arts High School in South Central, Calif. to add to the Art departments ever growing wall installations. Mr. Ayala has been educating the youth there on street art culture and it’s ever changing and developing mannerisms. His program has been running for a for a short time, but has gotten in good standings with the administration to move forward in embellishing the 2 story building with works by prominent Los Angeles street artists. My mural was sight specific, one of 2 main entrance ways into the north east building. Mr. Ayala felt my structural style would fit nicely into the horizontal crevices of the wall in question. I used 3 styles of brushes and acrylic paints to execute this 4 hour jammy. I may stop in again within the month to add some random colors.
The Ronin Gallery is proud to present: METALLUM An Exhibition of Architectural Patterns on Found Metal
From artists: Kofie and Codak. Curated by Zury Ponce
June 5 to June 25, 2009
In the summer of 2007 a small, independent Japanese run print shop neighboring Kofie’s studio in Boyle Heights, California quietly closed its doors after 50 years of service. The owners were distributing everything they had acquired and were preparing for a long overdue retirement. The studio was full of unused paper, packaging materials, graphic design office supplies and a ton of old offset type drawers lined the dusty old shop. The owners were surprised anyone would be interested in what they felt were useless materials, but recognized Kofie’s sincerity in helping to ‘lighten their load’. So he called a handful of artists that would benefit from this beautiful opportunity, Codak was one of them.
With an instant and immediate stockpile of materials to work with, ideas started to stir. The two creators were consistently brainstorming with ideas of exhibiting their work, and with the incorporation of these metal set type drawers a theme came pretty obvious.
Ronin, ambitious new gallery in Echo Park is honored to have Kofie and Codak exhibit their long awaited workmanship. Along with the display of original art there will be limited print collaboration and artist merchandise.
*Download the free 4×4Tracktor METALLUM MIX here*
1924 Echo Park Ave
Los Angeles CA 90026
p:323.284.8782
info@theroningallery.com
[I will be showcasing all new works applied with Enamel paints (1-shot,
Rustoleum as well as various enamels recovered from garages), discontinued spray
paint and water based screen prints applied to found metal signs, found shelving & offset type drawers. I will also be showcasing over 40 found hand painted file boxes in various sizes and colors]
METALLUM | Mural Installation & Gallery Walkthrough from Augustine Kofie on Vimeo.
Climb In The Back Widow + A group show Curated by iO Wright
Shadow’s Space and Kung Fu Necktie
1248-50 N. Front St Philadelphia, PA
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Features the work of
Anthony Lister + Cheryl Dunn + Ricky Powell + Skullphone + Ale Zuek + iO Wright
Curtis Kulig + Luiza Sa (of CSS renown) + Augustine Kofie + Erik Otto + Various and Gould
In January I was commissioned by my friends at The Red Umbrella Group to create a painting for the MICROSOFT ‘Softwear’ T-shirt launch Featuring COMMON and Biz Markie. Above are the pre party photos of the back-lit painting which was an acrylic on canvas. Here are some event photos from Freshness.
A foggy, January 2nd. 11pm.
Solo mission/ Frustration release/ Still hung over.
2 Tacos de Pastor from the taco truck as a reward for the evenings debauchery.
Atlantis is at the bottom of Echo Park Lake.
Foggy night. 1am. Deconstruction of an old Financial Center. Unearthed virgin cement walls. No security guards. 1 hour. House paint, acrylic and ink blend. 2 scrap cans. Parking lot illumination. Very quiet evening. Accompanied and guided by a beautiful soul.
This was a one night only installation for the Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk. I probably put in more work than I needed to for this, but it’s an amazing and fairly raw space. I had to insist on painting directly on the interior walls if I was to show any work & with Mr. Gillmores approval I crushed a lil jammie in the south west corner on the spot. I also showcased 10 new collage/assemblage works as well as a special selection of painted file boxes from my collection. Here are a set of photos Space Weave blessed me with.
Friday July 18 - Hours: 7 pm - 12 midnight, $5 at door w/ RSVP to studio1636@gmail.com
Friday JULY 18th 2008, LOS ANGELES – Hollywood’s newest independent art gallery, STUDIO 1636, in alliance with L.A.’s leading guerilla film militia Bizzurke Army U.F.M is proud to present”Engineering Cinémathèque,” a multi-media movie theater designed by renowned graffiti artist Kofie’One/Draftsman, installation artist Sonik Mercury and internationally acclaimed renegade filmmaker Burke Roberts.
“Engineering Cinémathèque” showcases Burke Roberts revolutionary project, THE ENGINE.Beginning Friday July 18th, for one month Studio 1636 will transform into a unique screening venue that examines the ways in which the presentation of space and environment dictate the cinema experience. ”Engineering Cinémathèque” marks the first extended showroom for THE ENGINE — a transportable, kinetic, sculpture/projection hybrid that redefines the art of presentation and introduces a new era of independent screening venues. Designed to be equal in form and function, the 1000 pound steel sculpture houses a rotating 17-foot screen and features a high-end, audio-visual system.For each subsequent weekend after the July 18 opening until the August 17th closing, the artists behind “Engineering Cinémathèque” will offer select filmmakers and programmers the opportunity to curate their own screening presentations on Fridays and Saturdays for the duration of the run. Screening presentations have already been booked by the Slamdance Film Festival, the creators of Showtime’s groundbreaking animated series “Queer Duck,” and the DVD release viewing of “The Legend of God’s Gun,” a psychedelic spaghetti western film from the band Spindrift, featuring songs from the forthcoming Quentin Tarantino production “Hellride.”Freeing filmmakers from the restrictions and politics of traditional corporate venues, THE ENGINE indulges a myriad of interesting and forward thinking motion picture presentations. From hard-hitting documentaries to avant-garde short narratives, street-wise skate videos to refined art exposes, up and coming animators to those at the top of their field with a soft spot for the unexpected, THE ENGINE welcomes a wide spectrum of motion picture possibilities.
For press inquiries, an opportunity to program an event in this revolutionary venue, or for more information, please contact:Erin Broadley at STUDIO 1636 at 866-808-9260 or email studio1636@gmail.com, ATTN: Engineering Cinémathèque.Please note a limit to available dates, as the space is booking quickly.
STUDIO 1636: 1636 Wilcox Ave, Los Angeles, Ca. 90028 one block south of Hollywood Blvd.
2008. Dumbo Incense & the DEED Store invited me to Paint Live with DRAGON76 @ Cafe Fish in Kobe, Japan. The event was the release party for 3 special packaging designs of DUMBO incense by Jeff Staple, DJ MURO & myself. The Cafe itself was designed by the architect Frank Gehry & included a huge sculpture of a fish just outside of the cafe. The party was a complete success and everyone was excited about the Live Painting. Here is a larger view. Special thanks to the crew @ DEED for their hospitality.
2007. House paint & Ink. This is the second abandoned building that photographer Heather McGrath & I explored together. Located in North East LA, the formr Van De Kamp bakery has been abandoned by the city for a number of years. Up until recently construction has been taking place. The space will eventually become a School.
2007. ‘From LA With Love Installation Exhibit’ . The A+D Museum off Wilshire in Los Angeles.Large scale installation of found aged wood, metal signs & siding, Light box as well as a steel Drafting Desk. A handfull of recent works inspired by architecture & the beauty of urban decay also adored the display which was on view for 3 months. Video of installetion by Theo Jemison.
2007. SURU Store. Presented by: AGENDA, Draftsmen, KnownGallery.com, SlamXHype.com, Guerillaone.com & Beautiful/Decay. This Install was the first time i showed off what i have packed in my garage. A smorgusboard of Snatched metal signs, vintage spray cans, outdated drafting supply’s, assorted Boom Boxes, Electronic Equipment, Industrial Furniture & a healthy handful of Tool Boxes. I used the front & interior display windows to host my personal & never before seen artifacts. There were also recent assembalge pieces displayed on the back wall. It was a greate turn.
Single Table commission [2006]
4 x 12 ft
Acrylic on masonite
I was commissioned by Set Designer Charisse Cardenas to create a painting for an NBC pilot entitled ‘The Singles Table’ staring Alicia Silverstone. The piece is displayed in the living room of a teck geek/aspiring DJ in NYC. Last i heard the show was drooped, but they did film about 6 episodes so there is sill a possibility of it airing. If so, this was planed for a thursday Prime Time slot.
No. 31/ Downtown LA Bridge [2006]
House paint/Acrylic blend. Sunday, 5 am. Fathers Day.
The true beauty of this piece is that the light grey colored blocks were painted by the either the city or a graffiti removal vigilante, similar to “The unconscious art of Graffiti removal’. I just came in and outlined the light blocks.
Photographer Heather McGrath accompanied me this morning to shoot the interiors of abandoned structures in downtown. This was the morning stretch & warm up for me.
2006. Commissioned by SS+K to produce an inspirational mural for their conference room in the Santa Monica/ Venice District. The design is based off of their inspirational materials & felt it was best suited for an installation rather than my traditional paintings. The 3 canvases were digitally printed and I painted the wall itself to match.
2006. Acrylic & Enamel. El Mercado is a Street wear Boutique off of Pico in the Mid City District of Los Angeles. This is my second outdoor Mural for the store. The ‘Juanita’s Menudo‘ girl was a billboard that has fallen off of it’s billboard and was in storage for years. I incorporated it into the walls with other posters from the street as well as my ‘Slinky Cloud’ Style.
Solo Exhibition
Hands On
New works in Black, White & Grey
February - March 2006
Transport Gallery, Los Angeles, CA.
Currated by Michael Russek
Flyer
This was my first solo show in some time & I knew I wanted to go simple, but big. Over 25 new works were on display as well as a few light murals of Hands & my shapes. Kutmah & Coleman played very select instrumental beats & Jazz sets while over 200 people made their way in and out of the gallery. One wall installation consisted of over 40 indevidually screen printed Colby posters printed just for the event.
Installation Mural in the Agenda Trade show Offices in the California Fashion Mart, Downtown Los Angeles [2004]
Acrylic Paint on drywall.
Acrylic & spray paint on drywall & plaster
Hokkaido, Japan
Commissioned installations
Summer 2004
Hokkaido is the most northern island of Japan. I was commissioned to paint an interior & exterior piece for the store CORIN in the port city of Kushiro, which was not open just yet. The request for the interior was a little of everything from me including Technology, Waves and a portrait of musician Jackie Mittoo. The outside was for me to do as I wished. I had a great time in Hokkaido and was shown much love by the crew. Fresh crisp air, super green nature & a major port side industrial district smashed with rust, a place where nature meets urban in my favorite way.
The Video below was made using my friend Yoshi’s wifes old camcorder from the early 90’s, than edited by my friend Scott Dygert.
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No. 26/ Silver Lake Via Hyperion [2003]
House Paint, weekday afternoon.
This was completed immediately after #25. It’s the back of the Nursery and looked beautiful, especially this day. The area was so virgin and untouched. I normally wouldn’t paint over old typography signage, but I wanted to leave something fitting. It lasted about 4 months and is now a Trader Joes parking lot.
No. 25/ Silver Lake Via Hyperion [2004]
Housepaint on wood panel, weekday afternoon.
Originally I wasn’t trying to outlive this one, but some crab decided to wright inside the colors I laid out. I came back during 4pm traffic to outline and drip-out this one. The space was the old Hyperion Nursery and now is a good ol’ Trader Joes parking lot.
No. 23/ Linda Lea Theater, DTLA [2004]
Housepaint & Spraypaint on wood, weekend afternoon.
There was an art walk as well as a small show at the Enshalla Gallery in Downtown Los Angles. Across the street was this abandoned Japanese theater once called the Linda Lea. I had been wanting this doorway for as long as I could remember. Lasted a month.
No. 22/ Beverly Blvd. [2004]
Housepaint on Abandoned Storefront, weekday afternoon.
This one was the first time I was partially sweated by anyone for painting one of these. The owner of the property’s sister saw me painting it & called him. He actually came through thinking he was going to have to crunch me up, but after a short talk he let me rock the lil addition to the side. He wasn’t mad, especially after i inquired about the history of the property as well as the sick tiles above, which i took the color plays from.
Client: Zen & Fred of Charizmatik for the flagship store “The Treehouse Endeavor”
Location: Corner of Melrose & Van Ness St., Hollywood, Calif
Medium: House paint & American Spray paint (Iron oxide bronze by Krylon).
Summer 2001
Charizmatik was an adventurous and well conceived clothing brand based in Los Angeles that disbanded a few years back. The Store was called “The Tree House Endeavor” and ran with the concept of nature and having a child like heart. The interior of the shop was practically all wood and personal items. Walls were covered with square shaped blocks of found woodworks. I based the exterior mural around the idea of roots & foundation, hence the heavy earth tones. This was my first healthy sized top to bottom piece and it ran for 5 years.
HERE is the large panoramic shot.
