I hate talking about my achievements because my paintings derive from graffiti and I never got into design so I could flaunt. But it is necessary so people understand where you’ve been and where you’re going. I guess I got over that when I landed that art direction gig for the Super Bowl… Lil Wayne’s crying cause he’s not performing halftime, people cried when I made Native motion graphics for the game entrance
Category: Art
TRACI V LORDS.
I remember at a Sound and Fury around 2013, I noticed a kid wearing a shirt I drew a few years back… I told him, “Hey, I drew that.” And he said, “No you didn’t.” And because I didn’t sign my art, I couldn’t say anything. I didn’t put my name on it, so it wasn’t real. And then he walked away. That was the first time I thought, ‘Okay, not only can I do this and have my work out there, I could potentially put my name on it.’
GUEZ.
The Bay has a bit more intriguement with bright colors, keeping block letters funky. It’s a very hip-hop tradition; I grew up listening to artists like Gang Starr & Mobb Deep, which I still love to this day. But as I got older and a little more sophisticated, I got more attracted to punk and DIY shows. Metal and hardcore brought out the more aggressive side of what graffiti can offer.
DEATHLILI.
Initially, the inadequate representation of people who came from walks of life like mine propelled me into creating art that represents us – we are more than the common misconceptions of lowriding, gang culture, & baggy clothing. We too enjoy a darker side of life and heavy music.
3 MINUTES WITH STRAY CAT! GATO CALLEJERO. <ENG>
I think money is a fascinating display of human ingenuity and a testament to our times. For money we sell the best of ourselves. For money we give up our dreams. For money people kill, betray, steal and lie. For money, wars are declared, people are oppressed, prisons are built and nature is destroyed. Because of money the world is as it is: divided, bloody, in pain, hungry and threatened.
3 MINUTOS CON STRAY CAT // GATO CALLEJERO. <ESP>
Creo que el dinero es una muestra fascinante del ingenio humano y un testimonio de nuestro tiempo. Por dinero vendemos lo mejor de nosotros. Por dinero renunciamos a nuestros sueños. Por dinero se mata, se traiciona, se roba y se miente. Por dinero se declaran guerras, se oprime a los pueblos, se construyen cárceles y se destruye a la naturaleza. Por dinero el mundo está como está: dividido, ensangrentado, dolorido, hambriento y amenazado.
ARTICHOKAT – ENTRE BASTIDORES CON LA DIBUJANTE <ENG> (Behind-The-Scenes with the Artist)
Do it yourself and if you don’t know how, find a friend or someone to learn it from. And when you know it, share it. I have learned the most about drawing from my friends, they are what inspire me and they are my drive to continue doing things, doing it alone makes no sense.
ARTICHOKAT – ENTRE BASTIDORES CON LA DIBUJANTE <ESP>
Hazlo tú mismo y si no sabes como, busca alguna amiga o alguien de quien aprenderlo. Y cuando sepas, compártelo. De donde más he aprendido sobre dibujo es de mi amigos, son lo que me inspira y son mi motor para seguir haciendo cosas, hacerlo sola no tiene sentido.
GUILLERMO MILLAN – SINKING INTO MADNESS. <<THE DARK>>
I’ve been friends with everyone in The Dark before we started working together, especially the guitarist, Robert. We’ve been friends since the 2000’s. In our earlier years, we played in bands together, silkscreen printed, and ran punk distros way before social media. Our friendship has always been tight and fun with a heavy focus on… Continue reading GUILLERMO MILLAN – SINKING INTO MADNESS. <<THE DARK>>
LAURIE STEELINK – GATHERING POWER III.
This booth was originally constructed for me to go to the Sante Fe Indian Market in 2019. It’s only a 2-day event, Saturday & Sunday. It’s very quick, but the occasion is pretty awesome because you have people from all over the world who come to New Mexico – 100,000+ people showing up at the… Continue reading LAURIE STEELINK – GATHERING POWER III.