ITEM

PRINTS!!!

2010-05-03T14:11:00.001-07:00

Now available in the Thinkitem shop!

Winner winner chicken dinner!

2010-04-14T09:19:00.000-07:00

Collage piece Untitled 17 got chosen as a showcase winner over at Artist networking site Artslant !

In the works....

2010-03-29T14:51:00.000-07:00

Well into working out the next Thinkitem bootleg figure, this time with with local talent Shun Komatsu. The image above is a prelim of the mashup in question which will clock in at about 7 to 8 inches in height. We'll be revamping the existing body we've pillaged and will hopefully be ready to knock out a few very soon. Probably looking at a run of 5.

AK-AT Figure

2010-03-24T20:59:00.001-07:00

My first official figure!

These resin bad boys were based on my aK-aT Driver mashup character and was manufactured by The Sucklord.

I had an earlier run of 12 black versions produced last year for HERD. These orange follow-ups were made for distribution with a run of 10.

THX 1138 v2.0

2010-02-04T13:18:00.000-08:00

Entry for an upcoming SciFi related poster exhibit......

The intent was for the Artist to choose a science fiction movie and re-imagine a poster for that film. I opted to go with George Lucas' 1971 release...THX 1138. I wasn't the biggest fan of the movie itself but always loved the imagery throughout. So it was a pretty easy route to follow.

Batfink

2009-12-18T10:26:00.000-08:00

I don't know how i've missed this as a kid......

The Fine Art of Schmoozy

2009-11-13T10:29:00.000-08:00

My entry for the upcoming auction at The Fine Art of Schmoozy.

'Untitled'
48 1/2" x 33"
Mixed Media on Plywood

Story of ANVIL

2009-10-19T13:57:00.000-07:00

I cannot recommend this documentary anymore. Inspirational and heartbreaking at the same time. Makes me want to go out and buy an Anvil album out of respect for these guys.

Fallyrag

2009-10-16T08:41:00.001-07:00

Nice write-up from the fine folks over at UK based Artzine Fallyrag.

Thanks again Jon!

Editors : Papillon

2009-09-28T13:57:00.000-07:00

Thom Yorke : All For The Best

2009-09-22T13:32:00.000-07:00

Brilliant..

Levitation : Live at Manchester Academy

2009-09-21T14:49:00.000-07:00

Brilliant act that never made it past '94.

Motomichi Nakamura Tattoo Project Done!

2009-09-16T13:12:00.000-07:00

So I was able to get in early for my Nakamura Tattoo! Images can be checked out here!

Art Strikes Back !

2009-09-16T08:32:00.000-07:00

Flyer for the upcoming gig at Art Asylum Boston.

Sucklord vs. Buffmonster

2009-09-11T10:28:00.000-07:00

Interview between what i'd have to say are my 2 current faves right now...

mimoZine Profile- "Sucklord vs. Buffmonster" Part 1 from MIMOBOT & mimoZine on Vimeo.

Sneak

2009-09-08T20:31:00.001-07:00

Early shot of something i'm working on for another group show next year.

Tattoo Project : Motomichi Nakamura

2009-09-08T08:10:00.000-07:00

Motomichi has started an ongoing collaborative project that i'm taking part in next month. Basically the deal is that I choose from a library of his designs to use as a permanent tattoo. From there images are taken of the process and will eventually be documented in some fashion.

The timing is pretty wild as i've been planning to get my first tattoo by the end of the year. So this is no doubt a nice little push to finally get it done.

Edmonton Artist Heath Smith will be doing the honours of applying the work. Appointment officially booked for October 8th!

Iconography of Masks Video

2009-09-04T11:55:00.000-07:00

A video from this amazing gig in London is now floating about. Do take the time to check this clip out as this really looked to be an amazing exhibit. Also keep an eye out in there for the mighty HULKFUCK!

Also a final thanks to Jason Atomic and Garry Vanderhorne for the invite to participate. Very much appreciated.

Shoes!!

2009-09-03T14:02:00.000-07:00

AK-AT (gasolina)

2009-08-11T22:36:00.000-07:00

Entry for an upcoming exhibit in Boston next month. Will post more pics and info as we get closer to opening.

Building an Army

2009-08-11T12:35:00.001-07:00

Stalking E-bay today for Podium components. Good times.

Podium Concept Sketch

2009-08-10T14:31:00.000-07:00

See Magazine

2009-07-29T14:23:00.001-07:00

A nice little article from local publication SEE Magazine for a series entitled Studiovisit. Here they basically visit a number of local Artists/Designers and ask them about their work space. Thanks to Andrew and Eugene for coming out!

Iconography of Mask Flyer

2009-07-29T12:17:00.000-07:00

HulkFuck! making the promo for the upcoming Iconography of Mask gig in London.

Otis Redding : Try A Little Tenderness (live)

2009-07-24T14:39:00.000-07:00

pinkalicious!!

2009-06-23T14:45:00.000-07:00

Django Django : Storm

2009-06-16T14:46:00.000-07:00

Dinosaur Jr. : Over It

2009-06-10T08:17:00.001-07:00

HULKFUCK!

2009-06-08T14:17:00.000-07:00

I was recently invited by UK Artist Jason Atomic to submit a mask for an upcoming July gig in London entitled The Iconography of Masks. The mask I submitted was coined 'HULKFUCK!' and had this whole idea that when people have sex, they become this primal entity that is miles apart from their usual day to day self. They become this sexual 'Monster' that is almost unrecognizable when put alongside their 'normal' persona if you will.

Ask me if I took a picture before I packed it up and sent it off. Go on ask me.....ya that's right....I fucking forgot! In short it's basically similar to this cheap-O graphic you see here with a Red Hulk/Ventilator mash-up. Hopefully i'll get some images from the show as well as the mask on display.

D'Orange!

2009-06-01T09:09:00.000-07:00

Papercuts : Future Primitive

2009-05-21T14:28:00.001-07:00

Podium Concept

2009-05-19T07:49:00.000-07:00

Cobra P.S.A.

2009-05-15T09:04:00.000-07:00

I've started work on a follow-up to HERD and currently am in the 'messing' around phase. The show will have an underlying theme of rejection, the need for rejection and the benefit of rejection. Or something like that. So I thought who better to provide the trifecta of rejection than the evil organization of Cobra through a series of P.S.A. announcements......and yes I will eventually be insulting you Mother. So be prepared!

Comet Gain : Love Without Lies

2009-05-11T12:42:00.000-07:00

Antony and The Johnsons : You Are My Sister

2009-05-08T12:08:00.001-07:00

Kasabian : Vlad The Impaler

2009-05-07T13:14:00.001-07:00

Best song title in years!

The Music : Take The Long Road and Walk It

2009-05-07T13:04:00.000-07:00

Electic Eel Shock - Rock & Roll Can Rescue The World

2009-05-05T09:33:00.000-07:00

Placebo - For What It's Worth

2009-05-05T09:18:00.000-07:00

Have to say i'm seriously digging this new Placebo single. Bit of a departure for them i'd say. New album drops June 9th.

HERD on Video !

2009-05-04T10:43:00.000-07:00

TOYSREVIL put together a wicked posting on HERD this past week as well as a great montage video of the process. Enjoy and thanks again Andy!

AND....if that was not enough, there is also a fantastic 3 part documentary on the show over at Asparagusgreen. The episodes also cover Jon Sasaki's brilliant exhibit which is taking place in the main gallery space at Latitude53 alongside HERD.

The Jesus & Mary Chain - Reverence (Live in Oslo 2007)

2009-04-23T13:54:00.000-07:00

TROIKA!

2009-04-22T14:35:00.000-07:00

With HERD nicely settled in at Latitude53 i'm pretty well ready to distance myself from a 'Galaxy Far Far Away' with TROIKA!.

Early stages and all, but i'm feeling pretty good about this one.

HERD opening

2009-04-20T10:34:00.000-07:00

A couple of quick snaps from the HERD opening. All in all it was a great night with a decent turnout and a few sales to cap it all off. The show will be running till May 16th.

2009-04-14T19:02:00.001-07:00

HERD shot

2009-04-13T20:29:00.001-07:00

.......Trail of Dead - Isis Unveiled

2009-04-09T13:20:00.000-07:00

H E R D promo

2009-04-07T19:28:00.000-07:00

Latitude53

The Black Ghosts : Full Moon

2009-04-07T12:47:00.001-07:00

HERD progress

2009-04-04T21:11:00.000-07:00

Progress shots posted here!

Dandy Warhols : Not If You Were The Last Junkie on Earth

2009-03-25T08:38:00.000-07:00

ChuckDroid Release

2009-03-24T09:38:00.001-07:00

I'll be exhibiting ChuckDroid at next months HERD where the piece will be available in a 3 run edition. More pics to come !

2038

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Depeche Mode : Wrong

2009-03-05T07:44:00.000-08:00

I have to admit, Depeche Mode is seriously rocking the shit with this song and video!

Tenacious D - Beelzeboss (The Final Showdown)

2009-03-03T07:57:00.000-08:00

Best movie finale ever!

BLUR : This is a Low (live)

2009-02-26T10:01:00.001-08:00

The Books / Jose Gonzalez : Cello Song (cover)

2009-02-26T08:21:00.000-08:00

Joe Strummer : Johnny Appleseed

2009-02-24T14:21:00.001-08:00

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2009-02-17T12:20:00.001-08:00

Landscape 1

2009-02-13T10:34:00.000-08:00

I've always been a fan of collage work and finally decided to give it a stab. Not sure where it's going, but you have to start somewhere.

2009-02-10T09:46:00.001-08:00

2009-01-29T14:35:00.000-08:00

Cut Chemist : What's The Altitude'

2009-01-22T09:50:00.001-08:00

2009-01-18T18:47:00.001-08:00

Placebo - MEDS

2009-01-15T09:17:00.000-08:00

OXtrooper

2009-01-13T07:09:00.000-08:00

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main ITEM site is now up !

2009-01-11T18:10:00.000-08:00

After a bit of a delay and what not, i've finally been able to post the updated site for ITEM. As well i've taken down the ITEM shop and will have pieces available through the main link, including the leftover pieces from the upcoming HERD show in the Spring.

Pistola Kicks - Friday Nights

2009-01-08T19:29:00.000-08:00

2009-01-06T19:23:00.001-08:00

White Lies - E.S.T.

2009-01-06T12:32:00.000-08:00

Yes I watch Gossip Girl and yes I think this song they played at the end of last nights episode is brilliant. Apparently it's to be released later this month.

HERD chatter.....

2009-01-05T20:29:00.000-08:00

With the opening of HERD a few months away, i've been considering the idea of incorporating a couple of the Star Wars/Gap Model mash-ups into the show as 'one off' prints. I want them to help further the exhibits exploration of the pop culture we grew up on and how it's become a major influence in the way we design/create today as adults.

Images of AT-AT's coming over the icy horizon of Hoth or seeing Vader enter the screen for the first time is still 'in our heads' today. For some (me included) this really was our 'Art', our influence and our motivation to do what we do today. So with HERD, I wanted to further explore this idea and maybe also establish dialogue with other Desgners/Artists to share where each of our creative outputs originated from. I'm sure there's someone out there that owes it all to Strawberry Shortcake.

c3-POP

2009-01-03T20:17:00.000-08:00

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Greedo POP

2008-12-23T15:02:00.000-08:00

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2008-12-21T20:29:00.000-08:00

Muttpop Love

2008-12-18T19:59:00.001-08:00

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2008-12-14T18:46:00.000-08:00

EDITH does P L A S T I C

2008-12-12T21:23:00.000-08:00

EDITH mailbox recently made it's way into a nice little paperback publication titled PLASTIC. Check it!

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HERD shots

2008-12-08T19:01:00.000-08:00

Some random shots from the studio regarding the upcoming HERD show...

2008-12-07T21:41:00.001-08:00

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2008-12-03T14:40:00.001-08:00

Enemy Design 2.0

2008-11-29T20:57:00.000-08:00

Enemy Design was a collective I co-started back in 2002 that involved simple furniture design accompanied with propaganda inspired graphics by old pal Luis Salazar. We disbanded sometime in 2004 but have recently got back at it again. This time we're dropping the furniture and focusing on the propaganda side of things, but on a fairly loose manner with no real agenda other than world domination! Site launch on the way......

HERD confirmation

2008-11-28T09:58:00.000-08:00

HERD will officially be happening Spring 2009 (April 17-May16) here in Edmonton over at Latitude53. More info, images and sales info will be posted closer to the opening date.

2008-11-27T11:29:00.000-08:00

conversation at The Dirty House.....

2008-11-27T09:58:00.001-08:00