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Michael Cina: Free Associating

Josh Wills — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:55:29 +0000

Burlesque Of North America

Lifter Baron — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 21:02:59 +0000

An always glorious selection of print work and illustration focused projects from Burlesque. There blog has a pretty solid collection of inspiration, and “making of” sort of posts to keep you occupied and engaged for weeks. There’s a particularly good post for the print above, showcasing the entire process, from concept to creation. Check it out here.

Ned Wright Updates

Lifter Baron — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:49:58 +0000

Ned Wright just relaunched a new site filled with a thoughtful and charismatic selection of projects. His well worded and thorough presentation match his ability to take his work one step further than imagined. It’s his attention to detail and extremely sharp use of typography and grids that keep me all tingly on the inside.

If you’re ever in Minneapolis, make sure to look him up — one of the most chill, humble guys I’ve ever met. If you’re afraid of MPLS, you can follow him on Twitter or soak up some of his choice inspiration on his blog.

Fifth Element Remodel Officially Complete

Lifter Baron — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 01:06:28 +0000

After more than a year after the remodel hiatus and hours and hours of hard work from the FE team, the Fifth Element store in Minneapolis is finally complete! I worked on this project from late 2008 into the mid 2009, drafting concepts for the store interior redesign, creating fixtures, racks, shelves, choosing materials & finishes and designing the sign for the facade… I must admit, it’s pretty exciting to see it all get wrapped up and finish so well.

Note: The FE site — I designed while at Sevnthsin — just went live a week or so ago as well. Full package complete.

Video Credits:
Shot & Edited by: Didier of Hi-Def

Colin Strandberg – Beautiful Decay X Colt45: Art Works Every Time

Lifter Baron — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 23:45:27 +0000

One of our close creative cohorts, Colin Strandberg, was recently invited to make something fantastic for the Beautiful Decay / Colt45 group show, “Art Work Every Time“. His piece was selected as the Grand Prize winner for the Colt45 X B/D design contest and will be one of ten magical artists to share their work at the exhibition.

The show is being held at Synchronicity Gallery in LA. Show opens June 12th, 8-11PM.

Other artists participating include: Eric Shaw, Brian Willmont, Emory Allen, Harrison Roberts, Emilio Santoyo, Justin Nelson, Drew Beckmeyer, Ben Tegel and Jesse Wiedel.

Gallery Information:
Synchronicity Gallery
4306 Melrose Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90029
syncspacela.com

ARTCRANK Minneapolis 2010

Lifter Baron — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:48:57 +0000

Yes, yes… It’s that time again kids… ARTCRANK 2010 is just around the corner; set for April 10TH. The opening night will be held at the Shelter Studios space in NE Minneapolis with more than enough open space to hang out, sip a beverage and casually peruse the selection of fancy prints. Bike parking/corral will be available too. Please check out the ARTCRANK site for more information.

The artist line up for MPLS is:
Aaron Purmort • Adam Brackney • Adam Turman • Aesthetic Apparatus • Allan Peters • Amy Campbell • Amy Jo • Angel Bomb • Andy Skoglund • Anthem Heart • Ben Levitz • Bjorn Christianson • Brian Hartley Sago • Briana Auel • Broken Crow • DWITT • Elizabeth Mullen • Erik Anthony Hamline • Gregory Hubacek • Jennifer Davis • Jessica Hall Burns • Johnny Slocum • Joseph Duffy • Katherine Lamm • Kelly Munson • Lovely Mpls • Lure Design • Maranatha Wilson • Middle Coast Collective • Rob Angermuller • Ross Bruggink • Scott Agrimson • Scott Neff • Spencer Haugh • Tara Costello • Tim Kramer • Tonja Torgerson • Zara Gonzalez

Mike Perry @ MCAD

Lifter Baron — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:04:24 +0000

Local design hero (attended MCAD and graduated in ’03) Mike Perry is returning to Minneapolis with his exhibition entitled: Lost in the Discovery of What Shapes the Mind. Mike currently lives in Brooklyn where he works as an author, magazine publisher, illustrator, painter, and instructor.

Event info:

Who: Mike Perry
What: Lost in the Discovery of What Shapes the Mind
Where: MCAD Main Gallery
When: Friday, Mar. 26, 6:00 PM
More info here.

Also:

Mike Perry: Artist Talk
Auditorium 150
Thursday, Mar. 25, 6:30 PM
Sponsored by the MCAD Alumni Association
More info here.

Mike will also be making an in-store appearance at Robot Love this Saturday at 2PM. Make sure to swing by and say hello.

Process Type Foundry Update

Lifter Baron — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:21:37 +0000

I first learned about Process Type Foundry speak at one of last year’s Walker Art Center lectures. They brought up a lot of interesting points in relation to being a couple/team and the pros and cons of working from home; which of course resonated with me and my own work/live relationship with Celeste. Needless to say, they are crazy talented and seem like really awesome people…

The new site, packed with tasty newness, went live sometime today, with the helping hand from Minneapolis dev maestro, Mark Fox. Pop on over and check it out.

Toki Wright – BlackMale EP

Lifter Baron — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:08:26 +0000

I recently had a great opportunity to work with Rhymesayers artist, Toki Wright to design the album for his most recent release, BlackMale. Not only was it awesome to work with Toki for the first time, but the project itself was focused on prevalent culturally charged issues. The EP is free for download with the option to donate to a Haiti relief effort as well. Great cause, great music, great outcome. Make sure to check out Toki’s previous release, A Different Mirror as well.

More info on the Rhymesayers blog.

Mike Swoop @ Sauce FEB 5TH

Lifter Baron — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:59:06 +0000

Mike Swoop is throwing a release party for his New Love album, set to drop 02.02.2010. The event is February 5TH at Sauce in Uptown Minneapolis. Featured guest include Espada & Booka B. Rumor has it that there could be some special appearances as well.. more on that soon as I get word.

Who: Mike Swoop, Espada & Booka B
What: New Love Release Party
When: February 5TH, 2010 9PM
Where: Sauce in Uptown MPLS @ Lake & Lyndale