OBEY (!)
OMG I only just found out about OBEY but I saw this huge sticker on a wall somewhere between Westminster and Victoria (London, UK). I must have one for myself now I’m in on it =0
Sea Shepherd 09
The Sea Shepherd organization’s mission is to protect the Oceans. I did a portrait of founder Paul Watson that will be available as a fine art piece and a screen printed poster. Try to make it to the benefit art show.
Established in 1977, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS) is an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization. Our mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world’s oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species.
Sea Shepherd uses innovative direct-action tactics to investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high seas. By safeguarding the biodiversity of our delicately-balanced ocean ecosystems, Sea Shepherd works to ensure their survival for future generations.
Paul Watson also appears in a fantastic documentary about the illegal slaughter of dolphins called “The Cove”. “The Cove” demonstrates the difficulty of untangling the corrupt relationship between corporate interests and government. Brave people with strong convictions risked a lot to capture the footage shot in Japan. The film has a great appeal in the drama of the mission and the sympathy we feel for the highly intelligent dolphins, but the abuses represented could apply to any number of situations where money and power subdue ethics. I went to the theater opening weekend to see it and there were not many people there. Movies like this are very important and need our support. Please check it out. http://thecovemovie.com/ and http://www.seashepherdartshow.com
-Shepard
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Jim Muir Benefit
Jim Muir, legendary skateboarder, founder of Dogtown skateboards, and older brother of Mike Muir from Suicidal Tendencies, broke his neck surfing in spring “09. He suffered short term paralysis, but is recovering movement steadily. The injury has been a tremendous financial setback. There is an event Thursday night, 8/20, to benefit Jim. In addition, photographer Glen E. Friedman and I will collaborate on a screen print of Jim to raise money for him.
-Shepard
For more info on Jim Muir and the benefit please visit www.jimmuirbenefit.com
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Close Knit
I chose to illustrate this image of two girls knitting (in a Rush Arts program) because I think it really captures the idea that learning art in schools is about more than crayon drawings, it’s about creativity, something that transcends all class and race boundaries. I think the joy of making something is universal, and it’s an opportunity that every kid should have.
- Shepard
This print will go on sale on 8/20/09 at a random time and is $50 with proceeds going to the Rush Arts Charity. 18 x 24, Signed and Numbered Edition of 450.
Click here for more info on the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation
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Weekend Pacifists at Subliminal Projects
Opening Reception: Saturday, August 22nd, 2009 / 8-11pm
WEEKEND PACIFISTS
New Works by Andy Jenkins, Mike Myers, Chris Pastras, Russ Pope, Michael Sieben
Opening Reception: Saturday, August 22nd, 2009 / 8-11pm
Exhibition Dates: August 22nd – September 19th, 2009
Weekend Pacifists, opening August 22nd at Subliminal Projects, showcases five artists whose lives and works have crisscrossed the skateboarding and lowbrow art worlds throughout the better part of the ’90s and ’00s. Collectively, their art is dotted with both whimsy and sociopolitics, not exactly the voice of a generation but mabe justa voice of a generation. Make that five voices, actually.
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