Tag archive for ‘Departments’
Shadrach Kabango–Canadian Hip Hop
If hip hop is a state of mind and not a place or a scene, then Shad K is a poster child for hip hop continued growth and expansion to every part of the world. Shad K is the son of a Rwandan poetess and a refugee of his homeland’s violence. He landed [...]
Wafeek–St. Louis bred MC
Wafeek, a St. Louis bred MC, inspires to break all boundaries with his inventive brand of hip hop. Some artists forge ties forever to their overarching identities. Identities that both define and limit them. Tupac [...]
New Art + Interview–Siloette–Graffiti artist and painter
Arize: Where did the name Siloette stem from?
Started out as “Siloe” for short. Saw a shop called Silhouette’s while riding the bus in Seattle around 1997. Decided I liked the way that sounded.
Arize: Your style is unique and it seems very personal. With the subject matter being mostly women. What provoked that in all your [...]
New Art–MWM – Matt W. Moore
MWM Graphics is the art and design studio of Matt W. Moore. Visual solutions with & without electricity. Matt lives in Boston and stays busy with freelance design work and fine art commissions. He publishes a book of personal illustration work each winter called Black and White Bangers, and he founded and curates the popular [...]
New Art – Chuma–Urban clash of stunning and cool ass illustrations
I was born on the 1st January 1978 in Pedro Muñoz, a little village in the South of the Spanish province of Ciudad Real.
I have learned my skills over the years, since I was a child. At first I used paper, color pens and anything which I could use to paint. Some years later, I [...]
New Art – Gianluca Mattia–From pin-up models to go-go girls…
Gianluca Mattia was born in Bari (Italy) to 1975. Qualified in the Institute of Art with qualification of Art’s Master and Architect’s designer and interior decoration. After he has specialized trough different professional courses, like expert in digital painting and graphic design 2d/3d. He has begun for different company, from videogames, architecture, illustration until video. [...]
Paper Monster–Graffiti artist and stencil guru.
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aperMonster is a stencil graffiti artist and designer. His stencil work explores the beauty behind the eyes and facial expressions of women. PaperMonster incorporates stencil and pasting techniques to create pieces of art on any surface by mashing aspects of various cultures to present vibrant emotions and stories. His work has been featured in countless [...]
Gimiks–An artist that credits hip-hop for the graffiti movement
Arize: How did you get into graffiti work? And how long have you been doing this?
Well…to tell the truth I’m very much a late starter to the game considering my age. Though for as long as I can remember I’ve always found myself sketching letters and stuff, doing black book styles, comic and fantasy characters [...]
New Art + Interview – Jorden Haley
Arize: First off, after taking a look at your website, I saw that you had a couple of different companies and ventures. Can you describe what you have going on? And who you are?
I am someone who is constantly in action, creating. Even on vacations I bring my sketchbook, my camera, and I work. Because [...]
Salena–A chick with a fresh and new look at women in art
I was born and raised in the capital of germany: Berlin. My mother is german and my father is from Ghana, Africa.
Being born and raised in Germany as a black female my view on certain things and the way I express myself are probably different from the majority in my country. So it’s not really [...]
New Art – Steven Lopez
I was fond of art at an early age. When I was 4 years old my mom drew a cartoon character on paper. I nearly passed out from the excitement when she drew it. I remember my grandmother and I would take the bus to the Downtown fashion. I would sit next to the windows [...]
Interview – The KDU–David Gensler of the KDU
Arize: KDU, Keystone Design Union, has a great body of work and designers. Can you give us a small bio of you guys and the operation?
We are a private, global creative collective. We are not an art collective, many of our members are not artists – they are managers, publishers, writers, lawyers, curators, teachers, business [...]
Big Chief–Custom cut out paper toys
Arize: You got some fun stuff goin on ova there huh?
Yeah, we are working on our web site and self promotion; keep in mind that what you see on the site today is just the first phase in an ongoing renovation. It could be strange but even if we are a communication agency, our [...]
Phil Fung–A painter that gives us a look into his world
Arize: Your work moves and has an organic and life like feeling attached to it. Can you describe how you came to your own personal style?
I suppose it’s a culmination of life experience. To say I have a personal style is a nice thing to say. For the better part of my life I have [...]
Interview – Scien–Artist and clothing designer
Arize: What are you doing right NOW?
Right now, we are working on our new t-shirt brand called banditI$M, and we just open our online shop ; www.123klan.bigcartel.com We also working on our own toys, And others projects.
Arize: Seems like you go by many names Scien, 123 Klan and Klor…Tell us the difference between the names. [...]
Bunny Kitty–Graffiti Artist & Illustrator
Winston Churchill said that history is written by the victor. The phrase has come to ring true for most of Persue’s career. Persue’ pronounced (per-sway) was responsible for some of the most influential design aesthetics in action sports brands since the early nineties.
As a young graffiti writer from Rancho Bernardo (suburb of San Diego) Persue’ [...]
Jason Kochis–Multi-talented graffiti artist & painter
Arize: Hahah “Big Jaw” (above pic) seems like an asshole don’t he? Lol
Lol! I can see how you might think that! But no- he is just crabby and a little misunderstood.
Arize: Give us a lil summary of who you are?
I am a freelance artist living and working in the Atlanta area. I create paintings, logos, [...]
Interview – Swear Bear-Crazy Bastards
—-You’ve been forwarned. Don’t let the “teddy bear” title fool you. This interview isn’t for the tight tounged! —-
Arize: Fuck you!!!
Only when my girlfriends not around.
Arize: Kiss my ass!!
Not before you buy me a drink cheapskate.
Arize: So whos behind all this?
Me, Mr. Bigglesworth, the Fonze, and that creepy guy from Raiders of [...]
Diogo Machado–Well known illustrator Diogo…Adds Fuel to the Fire
Arize: Besides being a illustrator with some crazy work…Tell us a little about you…
Hi all, my name is Diogo Machado, I am 27 years and born in Portugal.
During my childhood and teenage years I had the constant presence of an [...]
Mr. Lean–Outspoken ATL painter/graffiti artist
Arize: If you could sum up yourself in 5 words what would they be?
BLESSED, ENLIGHTENED, LIMITLESS, OBSERVANT, GROWING
Arize: If I was driving downtown in Atl what street can I turn on to see your stuff?
PONCE, FREEDOMPARKWAY; THERE’S BEEN OTHERS BUT I HAVEN’T [...]
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