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Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Estrada Courts
Check out this excellent post by El Chavo on the Estrada Court murals that he posted on metroblogging Los Angeles.
Labels: El Chavo, Estrada Court murals
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Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Funding for the (NoHo) Arts
I recently got an email fromLA City Nerd:
Know any arts organizations in NoHo that might need funding? They have about a week to complete this:
http://www.crala.net/internet-site/Projects/North_Hollywood/upload/RFQNP3511.pdf
Know any arts organizations in NoHo that might need funding? They have about a week to complete this:
http://www.crala.net/internet-site/Projects/North_Hollywood/upload/RFQNP3511.pdf
Labels: funding, North Hollywood
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Monday, May 28, 2007
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
I have been on hiatus for the past few months.
I have been doing some thinking about what I want to do in terms of blogging. I'll post more on that later. ¶ 12:13 PM 2 comments
I have been doing some thinking about what I want to do in terms of blogging. I'll post more on that later. ¶ 12:13 PM 2 comments
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Interview with Celso
I noticed that Celso was in town recently and I wanted to ask him a few questions about his work and Los Angeles...
How was your trip to LA?
Awesome. I was so busy making and putting out works I didn't get to hang out with friends and fam. The weather was perfect on a few days too - no smog, clear skies and you could see the San Gabriel Mountains...LOVE when that happens.
What are some of your favorite things to do in LA?
Margaritas at El Coyote (trashy goodness), late night carne asada at King Taco and burritos at Adolfo's on PCH...
What are some of your favorite places in LA to see art (of any kind)?
I always drop by LACMA, Self-Help Graphics, SixSpace and like seeing all the fresh stuff on the streets and alleys too. I love older nabes, downtown and Mulholland Drive - the entire city is a glowing work of art at night.
Photo of Rodeo Dr.
What were some of your favorite places to hit up?
I like to hit places where I use to live but sometimes you stumble across a great spot or view and you just steal it. I love the fact that you can get up in broad daylight and no one seems to care. Non-traditional spots are the best, really and areas that haven't been crushed to death by mass produced stuff. I enjoy making original works and lately I'm working with Plexiglas because it really works with light and the urban landscape. The posted series (real estate and political signs) I developed in upstate New York over the summer and just knew it would work best in LA because of all the traffic....It's a cheap and double sided canvas/sculpture/installation and I found a ton of them in Orange Co.
Tell me about your character(s).
I work with models when I can afford them but usually I get friends to pose for me and when all else fails I can usually find my inspiration in the back of the LA Weekly or X-Press :)
Ever had any run-ins with the law while putting your stuff up around LA?
Not in L.A. but I've made a few acquaintances at the NYPD...
Who are some of your favorite artists?
Robbie Conal for his political posters, David Hockney's LA, Michael Amescua (of East LA) for his metal work, Ellsworth Kelly for his use of pure color, Warhol and his screen tests, and also Die Brucke expressionists like Otto Mueller. Of course, I can't forget Tiki-Jay for his passion and sculptures and my crew in NYC - Gore-B, Infinity, Dark Clouds and the Skewville bros to name just a few....
What inspires you?
My wife because she'll kill me if I left her out :) but she really is amazing. I'm also inspired by the people I meet, the uniqueness of individuals, natural landscapes, and a good motorcycle ride.
What was it like collaborating with Tiki Jay?
TJ rocks! We worked the entire time we were together - he's a machine! He killed Brooklyn and SoHo when he was here a few months ago and he showed me some great spots I'd never been to in So. Cal.
What are your observations about LA street art? –And to what extent
does it differ from NY street art?
LA is so spread out and a completely different environment to hit than New York. I usually work small here because space is such a premium. A door can get filled up in a matter of days but in LA the sky's the limit and you could literally paint the town if you can afford it. I'm inspired by the artists who work along the Freeways - I mean those works have to pop at 65mph! I want to come back soon and work a bit larger in certain places. In New York finding a spot and maintaining it is part of the challenge. I'd also like to see more colorful works in LA and I'm happy to be part of the mix.
How was your trip to LA?
Awesome. I was so busy making and putting out works I didn't get to hang out with friends and fam. The weather was perfect on a few days too - no smog, clear skies and you could see the San Gabriel Mountains...LOVE when that happens.
What are some of your favorite things to do in LA?
Margaritas at El Coyote (trashy goodness), late night carne asada at King Taco and burritos at Adolfo's on PCH...
What are some of your favorite places in LA to see art (of any kind)?
I always drop by LACMA, Self-Help Graphics, SixSpace and like seeing all the fresh stuff on the streets and alleys too. I love older nabes, downtown and Mulholland Drive - the entire city is a glowing work of art at night.
Photo of Rodeo Dr.
What were some of your favorite places to hit up?
I like to hit places where I use to live but sometimes you stumble across a great spot or view and you just steal it. I love the fact that you can get up in broad daylight and no one seems to care. Non-traditional spots are the best, really and areas that haven't been crushed to death by mass produced stuff. I enjoy making original works and lately I'm working with Plexiglas because it really works with light and the urban landscape. The posted series (real estate and political signs) I developed in upstate New York over the summer and just knew it would work best in LA because of all the traffic....It's a cheap and double sided canvas/sculpture/installation and I found a ton of them in Orange Co.
Tell me about your character(s).
I work with models when I can afford them but usually I get friends to pose for me and when all else fails I can usually find my inspiration in the back of the LA Weekly or X-Press :)
Ever had any run-ins with the law while putting your stuff up around LA?
Not in L.A. but I've made a few acquaintances at the NYPD...
Who are some of your favorite artists?
Robbie Conal for his political posters, David Hockney's LA, Michael Amescua (of East LA) for his metal work, Ellsworth Kelly for his use of pure color, Warhol and his screen tests, and also Die Brucke expressionists like Otto Mueller. Of course, I can't forget Tiki-Jay for his passion and sculptures and my crew in NYC - Gore-B, Infinity, Dark Clouds and the Skewville bros to name just a few....
What inspires you?
My wife because she'll kill me if I left her out :) but she really is amazing. I'm also inspired by the people I meet, the uniqueness of individuals, natural landscapes, and a good motorcycle ride.
What was it like collaborating with Tiki Jay?
TJ rocks! We worked the entire time we were together - he's a machine! He killed Brooklyn and SoHo when he was here a few months ago and he showed me some great spots I'd never been to in So. Cal.
What are your observations about LA street art? –And to what extent
does it differ from NY street art?
LA is so spread out and a completely different environment to hit than New York. I usually work small here because space is such a premium. A door can get filled up in a matter of days but in LA the sky's the limit and you could literally paint the town if you can afford it. I'm inspired by the artists who work along the Freeways - I mean those works have to pop at 65mph! I want to come back soon and work a bit larger in certain places. In New York finding a spot and maintaining it is part of the challenge. I'd also like to see more colorful works in LA and I'm happy to be part of the mix.
Labels: Celso, Interview with Celso, Interviews, Los Angeles, Tiki Jay
¶ 12:16 PM 0 comments
That Abandoned Building on 3rd St
Labels: 3rd St, aerosols, Artist District, artist not known, Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, photos by Memo Pisa el Lodo, stickers, that abandoned building on 3rd St
¶ 11:08 AM 0 comments
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
On Sunset Blvd
Dred and Smear
Dred and Smear
Labels: Dred, Hollywood, Los Angeles, photos by Memo Pisa el Lodo, Smear, Sunset Blvd, Wheatepastes
¶ 5:03 PM 2 comments
A few pieces
Found at that abandoned building on 3rd St the other day:
MBW
MBW
Labels: abandoned buildings, Artist District, artist not known, Downtown Los Angeles, photos by Memo Pisa el Lodo, Stencils, stickers, that abandoned building on 3rd St, Wheatepastes
¶ 12:10 AM 0 comments
Friday, January 05, 2007
Found on the 101 Fwy
Photo by uccloud9
Photo by uccloud9
Labels: 101 freeway, aerosols, freeways, Hollywood, Los Angeles, photos by uccloud9
¶ 11:19 PM 1 comments
Murals Murals Murals
I was walking down some random street in East L.A. and I came across this gorgeous wall in the middle of a residential neighborhood:
Labels: aerosols, artist not known, East L.A., Los Angeles, Midzt, photos by Memo Pisa el Lodo
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Thursday, January 04, 2007
This was an exciting find
The prolific as heck Los Angeles street art photographer...Chele in LA!!!
Location: I don't think she'd want me to tell. ;)
Location: I don't think she'd want me to tell. ;)
Labels: Chele in LA, Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, photos by Memo Pisa el Lodo, stickers
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Wednesday, January 03, 2007
That Abandoned Building on 3rd St
Labels: 3rd St, abandoned buildings, aerosols, Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, photos by Memo Pisa el Lodo, that abandoned building on 3rd St
¶ 11:08 AM 0 comments
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Event at The Getty
Modern Art in Los Angeles: Jerry McMillan, Ed Ruscha, and Mason Williams (panel discussion and performance)
Date: Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Getty Center, Harold M. Williams Auditorium
Admission: Free; reservations required. Call (310) 440-7300 or use the "Make Reservation" button below.
In the 1940s, Oklahoma City produced a group of three young men who would go on to have a profound influence on American art, music, and photography. Jerry McMillan, Ed Ruscha, and Mason Williams were childhood friends, neighbors, and classmates who drove west on Route 66 after leaving high school to pursue their artistic dreams. Their destination was the seductive palm tree-lined shores of California.
Fifty years later, each is a distinguished artist in his respective field. This panel discussion reunites these friends, who will discuss their transition from Oklahoma to the City of Angels, their early careers, and the formation of an indigenous art scene in Los Angeles.
Click here for more info.
Date: Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Getty Center, Harold M. Williams Auditorium
Admission: Free; reservations required. Call (310) 440-7300 or use the "Make Reservation" button below.
In the 1940s, Oklahoma City produced a group of three young men who would go on to have a profound influence on American art, music, and photography. Jerry McMillan, Ed Ruscha, and Mason Williams were childhood friends, neighbors, and classmates who drove west on Route 66 after leaving high school to pursue their artistic dreams. Their destination was the seductive palm tree-lined shores of California.
Fifty years later, each is a distinguished artist in his respective field. This panel discussion reunites these friends, who will discuss their transition from Oklahoma to the City of Angels, their early careers, and the formation of an indigenous art scene in Los Angeles.
Click here for more info.
Labels: and Mason Williams, Ed Ruscha, events, Jerry McMillan, Los Angeles, panel discussions, The Getty
¶ 6:00 PM 0 comments
Beverly Blvd
I went to The Art Store the other day and this is what I found right by the front steps:
Labels: artist not known, Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, photos by Memo Pisa el Lodo, Stencils, The Art Store
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