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PIXNIT Productions url Launched
The intent of the PIXNIT Campaign is to awaken the viewerÂ’s senses,
emphasize human scale on the street and shift the viewerÂ’s perception of
public space. Rooted in formal art issues, this pollination frustrates the
viewerÂ’s experience of graffiti and disputes the ubiquitous presence of
advertising. While questioning what we find comforting or threatening in
our environment.
These delicate images are influenced by floral and ornamental design
historically used within the home to create a sense of comfort, bring
emphasize human scale on the street and shift the viewerÂ’s perception of
public space. Rooted in formal art issues, this pollination frustrates the
viewerÂ’s experience of graffiti and disputes the ubiquitous presence of
advertising. While questioning what we find comforting or threatening in
our environment.
These delicate images are influenced by floral and ornamental design
historically used within the home to create a sense of comfort, bring
Adam5100 Gallery Update
secondly
and also tonight
The drop of Distilled Spirit clothing line
this event at 1310 Potrero Ave in Sf,,,at 8:00,,,,is not only a fashion show but art show
featuring all the artists who contribute to the line,,,,
sponsored by Absolute Vodka,,this shit will be something to remember
ok see you there
love
adam5100
ps..dont forget next saturday AllStarHustlas at white walls gallery,,larkin and O'ferrell
and also tonight
The drop of Distilled Spirit clothing line
this event at 1310 Potrero Ave in Sf,,,at 8:00,,,,is not only a fashion show but art show
featuring all the artists who contribute to the line,,,,
sponsored by Absolute Vodka,,this shit will be something to remember
ok see you there
love
adam5100
ps..dont forget next saturday AllStarHustlas at white walls gallery,,larkin and O'ferrell
Russell Way at Sheffer Gallery, Sydney, AU
The exhibition investigates the found object and the layered surface. Painted stencils of figures, textures, and materials are assembled from antique silks, plastics, cowhides, linens, and various canvases with layers and stains of paint.
Reworked often over many years, selected pieces are pushed through an extra generation with the introduction of digital printing.
Taggers spread gang image
Here's an article about gang graff from my temporary home town:
Des Moines, other cities wrestle with rise in graffiti reports, costly cleanups
By TOM ALEX
REGISTER STAFF WRITER
October 24, 2006
The writing is on the wall: Des Moines police expect 2006 to be a record year for graffiti.