Project Runway’s finale tomorrow night! Rob and I will be chillaxin’ at The Shoppe one last time before we hit the road to Minneapolis. Swing by eat some cupcakes, drink some coffee, and watch Christian/Jillian win the big night. It’s gonna be fierce!
Add comment February 26th, 2008
Moving out of state has proven itself distracting, at least from the expected daily routine. If you don’t know already, Celeste and I are moving to Minneapolis in like 24 hours. We will attempt to bridge the gap between these two flourishing communities via related content and interesting things we think are worth sharing with Colorado that are going down in MN. I hope that all 4 of our readers don’t think that we are leaving you out. The plan is not at all to leave anyone out, but rather to add some people in to the circle. More soon.
Add comment February 26th, 2008
Music is a huge inspiration for me especially when I’m in the process of creating… designing… drawing… hell I listen to music when I drop deuces! Rootdown Radio is a mix tape in blog format that I’ve been following for a year or two now… Every Monday Mr. Werks drops a new mix online, blending together underground samplings, bangers, and classic joints from the golden era of hip hop! This reminds me of the days when I was fortunate enough to be surrounded by DJ’s and b-boys… before CD’s existed…. every time I would run into one of my friends… they’d always slip their latest mix tape into my hands…which would go straight into the walkman… and then eventually make its rounds around the crew! Those days are long gone… but this is the closest thing that I’ve seen to the way HIP HOP used to be! I love it… and wish more people would concern themselves with spreading their love and appreciation for music… versus trying to turn a quick buck on some half assed shit.
Werks taste in Hip Hop is very similar to my own… and I think that I’ve pretty much downloaded all of the goodness available in the archive section… he also has a blog roll with design related news on the front end of the site! BIG UPS to Mr. Werks and ROOTDOWN RADIO! Long live HIP HOP… thanks for helping to keep the flame burning bright!
Add comment February 15th, 2008
Here’s a nifty little piece I found on ChangetheThought. The piece is done by the guys over at Cactus for the Colorado Lottery. Art Director Matt Chiabotti… Hi-five dudes..
1 comment February 14th, 2008
This Saturday, Limited Addiction Gallery is having their Anniversary Group Show. Artists included in this line up are, SHAG, Anthony Ausgang, Robert Bellm, Mark Bryan, Amy Casey, Sean Christopher, Matt Curry, Jason Thielke, Bwana Spoons, Chris Mars, Blaine Fontana, Kris Lewis, Alex Lukas, Oliver Vernon, Caleb Neelon and like 10 others.. i.e. Big show, big names lots of art and lots of fun. Saturday, Feb. 16th 7-10 at Limited Addiction Gallery. Check their site for extra contact info and samples of work.
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It looks like the month is getting better by the minute. I just caught word last night that Aaron Ray, a super talented and very humble Denver artist / designer, is having his first solo exhibit at the 400. His show, entitled “Pretender: Drawings of people on wood and paper.” is on the 21st of the month and is located at the 10th and Bannock location. If you haven’t seen this gentleman’s work, make it an effort to familiarize yourself quite closely. He’s is one of the core members of the super elite, talented, sneaky ninja, type people to know in Denver. Not only is he an awesome artist, but he’s in a way radical band called Peña. Too cool for school and ready to rule.. Mark your calendars and make an appearance.
Add comment February 11th, 2008
Lots of funtastical stuff is goin’ down on the 8th of March. In conjunction with The Shoppe and Plastic Chapel’s custom toy show, The Fabric Lab will be showing the work of Sandra Fettingis. One might think of this shindig as a breath of fresh air block party. Drinks (PBR), food (Chipotle, Cupcakes + Cereal), music (Shannon von Kelly), fashion (The Fabric Lab has tons of rad shit), art (Ms Fettingis), design (The Shoppe has a rad selection of art / design books and goodies), custom vinyl (Plastic Chapel’ arsenal of vinyl) and weird artsy people all on one block of Colfax in one night. This is most opportune moment for all of you shy “stay at homers” and you extroverted peoples to come out and be involved in things that help the community grow. It’s not hard to make plans. It’s a month out and it’s on Saturday, so no excuses of work or having anything else going on. Just mark iCal, call all your cool friends and show up ready to get down..
2 comments February 10th, 2008
Plastic Chapel is throwing another KidRobot Dunny Trading Party. It’s happening February 21st from 6-9pm and you can bring almost anything to trade! Be sure to check out KidRobot’s tips on how to trade so you can come prepared and ready to throw down.
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Check out this radical poster for the movie Beautiful Losers. It was designed by Keith Scharwath and the typeface used was created by Geoff Mcfetridge. Pretty dope…
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Aaahhh, Sagmeister’s going to be in town. He’s coming to Denver, March 7th to speak about his new book, Things I Have Learned In My Life So Far. AIGA is hosting the event, and is expecting to sell autographed versions of his book. If you want to go act quick, space is limited and as always you can RSVP online to save a few bucks. Find more info about the event here and check out some of Sagmeister’s work here.
2 comments February 7th, 2008
I apologize for letting everyone marinate in the last post for the last few days. I had the intent of putting something else up after and never made it happen. So, to change the mood and share some happy fun cheery informationally splendid content, I offer you a peek into Current TV. Chances are the more “hip” and aware portion of you all have been reading and watching this for a while now. I finally just had the blessed experience of catching my first episodes last week. I DO NOT like television for the most part. I think it’s terribly useless and dramatically out dated in its content and its format. These were my glum emotions towards it about a week ago, I now can be proud to say, some friends (Tran & Josh) shared their T.V. and couch long enough to share this wondrous broadcast treat. It showed me that there is hope for television as a device to share information and offer people a chance to be involved. The show is comprised of mostly user generated content and gives viewers less shit and more info. It’s almost set up like a series of short infomercials or documentaries. Some of what is aired is chosen by viewers and other, by the producers. It puts television back in the hands of the intent and caring public, without bashing you in the face with subliminal corporate bias. There is also a really good website that goes along with the whole scheme as well. Make sure to check ‘em both out, share what you like, and maybe what you don’t like. I like it, maybe you will too?
Don’t forget, it’s just as much our responsibility to write, as it is your’s to participate in our blog (along with any other) in the form of comments and discussion. It’s what separates involved and productive citizens from evil consumers…
Oh you can find the times and channels the broadcasts air, on the website.
1 comment February 7th, 2008
I wanted to apologize for not being 100% on top of posting viewer suggested information. We did get your emails. We’ve been ridiculously busy and are making moves to get it all on here. Thanks again for being involved!
Add comment February 6th, 2008
The Denver Egotist just recently posted an interesting thread referencing people’s take on the similarities of work and style in CO, from an outside perspective. I personally think it’s completely true. Colorado as creative region is stale and safe. Which, in some peoples eyes, is ok. There are only a handful of creative people here really doing anything to push the limitations in creative communication. This is known, and obvious in our output. I would think that because, we have such a close and comfortable community, we would be more excepting of stretching the expectations and raising the bar. Instead, we are all faced with conformity, on certain levels, just to be noticed as an asset. My aim isn’t to discredit hard working people or to make anyone feel bad.. maybe feel bad.. If you ask me, it feels like there are a few decent agencies running Colorado, and they pimp it out like a pack of prostitutes. Anyone that comes of as hard to tame, gets the smack down. Anyone that wants a decent or realistic salary gets turned away. The emerging potential talent gets no love or motivation to be involved, just gang raped. It’s so obvious when you don’t fit in, like walking into a Kiwanis club meeting wearing Dunks and a bright colored hoodie. You get the glare and no handshake at the door. When you are shown your seat it’s a busted ass chair next the the trash can or the bathroom. This is not only the perspective of one or few, but many.
1 comment February 5th, 2008
New work by The Yok this coming Saturday, February 9th, at Plastic Chapel. Looks like it’s gonna be an awesome show. For all you artsy fartsys, you can read up on Yok in the December 2007 issue of Juxtapoz or just stop by Plastic Chapel for an exclusive, up close and personal peek.
Add comment February 3rd, 2008
“we will remember that there is something happening in America; that we are not as divided as our politics suggests; that we are one people; we are one nation; and together, we will begin the next great chapter in the American story with three words that will ring from coast to coast; from sea to shining sea.”
Yes. We. Can.
Add comment February 2nd, 2008