Fast Company magazine recently named Jonathan Ive (senior VP of industrial design at Apple) the "Most Creative Person In Business." I really do not know how such a thing is gauged or what is all taken into consideration when choosing to appoint such a title, but sure, this choice seems about right in my eyes. Whatever. But after doing a bit of surfing and clicking I came across an antique of an article with the same man, Jonathan Ive, by Fast Company in 2007, which deals entirely with the emotional response of a consumer to design. In this case the vehicle for such a discussion is ID (industrial design,) but I feel that such ideas could translate into most all fields of design. Just switch some words around and you have a whole different vehicle of topic. Anyway:
"If you've got technology on the one hand and you've got people on the other, then an object's design -- no matter what that object is -- defines the nature of that connection."
5.26.2009
5.04.2009
Lovely.
LOVELEE BUTTONS is LIVE.
//
This is a group that I have been a part of for a lil while now. Didn't want to mention anything until it was all set, and now is the time.
A lot is happening in regards to this. // First is Dearling Physique, Lookbook, and To Kill A Petty Bourgeoisie at Intermedia Arts. I am actually working closely with Dom (LB, Dearling Physique) constructing the stage setup for this event. It should be incredibly interesting. Pre-Sale tickets can be bought HERE. // Vigilante Justice II is coming up JULY 17th! We got a full line up of some of the best in MPLS electronica. We will be releasing the band list later on. But let it be known, this is going to GO OFF. // We will also be working some on this years Clapperclaw Festival. // And we are in the works of putting together a local music complilation / mash up tentatively titled "The Great In The Small." More on that as it unfolds. //
On top of that I am working with a fellow named Reynard who resides in San Fran doing some illustritive work for a short story titled "zzzombiezzz." The piece is nearly finished and I am pretty happy with it. You will be able to view it online soon. In the meantime check out some of his Tumblrs. // hahaclever.com and the troof booth // They are both pretty radical if you ask me.
Mutual Design Playground had only a few submissions these last few weeks, but what was posted is most excellent. CHECK IT OUT.
Uhm...there is more to say, but not now. I gotta go fabric shopping.
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This is a group that I have been a part of for a lil while now. Didn't want to mention anything until it was all set, and now is the time.
A lot is happening in regards to this. // First is Dearling Physique, Lookbook, and To Kill A Petty Bourgeoisi
On top of that I am working with a fellow named Reynard who resides in San Fran doing some illustritive work for a short story titled "zzzombiezzz." The piece is nearly finished and I am pretty happy with it. You will be able to view it online soon. In the meantime check out some of his Tumblrs. // hahaclever.com and the troof booth // They are both pretty radical if you ask me.
Mutual Design Playground had only a few submissions these last few weeks, but what was posted is most excellent. CHECK IT OUT.
Uhm...there is more to say, but not now. I gotta go fabric shopping.
4.26.2009
4.21.2009
METHA // DONE and DONE
For about the past month, me and my good friend, Ben Kucera, have been embarking on a collaborative adventure we are titling: METHADONT // Dr. Axler -vs- Malcolm Alchemy. This is a year long project, but we have decided to start a blog so people can keep up with it on a nearly daily basis. More information about the project can be read in the header of the site, which can be located at: METHADONT.COM.
Follow it. Love it. Hate it.
Speaking of collaborations, Justin James just completed his portion of our collab which now renders it completed. Here is what the final product looks like:
Follow it. Love it. Hate it.
Speaking of collaborations, Justin James just completed his portion of our collab which now renders it completed. Here is what the final product looks like:
You should be able to see this in the upcoming issue of The Throw Up (5,) as well as much more from both me and Justin.
Uhm..a lot of other exciting things are happening, but that is another post for another time. Until then...
Uhm..a lot of other exciting things are happening, but that is another post for another time. Until then...
4.01.2009
The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday April 1st is an estimated $109 Million.
Things! and then MORE things ///////
First thing/// Stumbled across this article while reading The New York Times online this morning: Computers vs. Brains I found this pretty interesting being that I only hear about how singularity WILL happen, inevitably. Nice to read about the flip side of this theory.
Second thing/// Watched the documentary Surfwise the other day. Totally radical (and moving) movie. Highly recommended. Peep the trailer:
Third thing/// This guy takes the kind of pictures I like to look at: Patrick Trefz (click it!) I can't wait to get that book. His surfing documentary of the same name is supposed to be pretty dope as well. I need to check it out, but am not looking forward to shelling out 23 plus dollars on Amazon to get it. Any ideas on another source? Hit me up.
Fourth Thing/// The Brian Jonestown Massacre just released a new EP yesterday entitled "Smoking Acid." Love that title. Anyway....I like it. A lot. BJM also played the Fine Line last week. I unfortunately was not in attendance, but I heard it was most excellent. Read about my friend Ben's experience over at his blog: Cancers from 1970.
And then check out this slick video for the second track off the EP "Í alvöru talað":
Fifth Thing/// I uploaded a new (kinda) art album to my Facebook. Check it out if you feel inclined: Show people this album by sending them this public link.
And that's all ladies and gentleman.
Enjoy your day!
First thing/// Stumbled across this article while reading The New York Times online this morning: Computers vs. Brains I found this pretty interesting being that I only hear about how singularity WILL happen, inevitably. Nice to read about the flip side of this theory.
Second thing/// Watched the documentary Surfwise the other day. Totally radical (and moving) movie. Highly recommended. Peep the trailer:
Third thing/// This guy takes the kind of pictures I like to look at: Patrick Trefz (click it!) I can't wait to get that book. His surfing documentary of the same name is supposed to be pretty dope as well. I need to check it out, but am not looking forward to shelling out 23 plus dollars on Amazon to get it. Any ideas on another source? Hit me up.
Fourth Thing/// The Brian Jonestown Massacre just released a new EP yesterday entitled "Smoking Acid." Love that title. Anyway....I like it. A lot. BJM also played the Fine Line last week. I unfortunately was not in attendance, but I heard it was most excellent. Read about my friend Ben's experience over at his blog: Cancers from 1970.
And then check out this slick video for the second track off the EP "Í alvöru talað":
Fifth Thing/// I uploaded a new (kinda) art album to my Facebook. Check it out if you feel inclined: Show people this album by sending them this public link.
And that's all ladies and gentleman.
Enjoy your day!
3.17.2009
the only green i care about is the good green.
Had a meeting today with Frameworks Gallery and Custom Framing here in Saint Paul (Highland Park to be exact.) After some artsy banter we agreed that I would be showing some work there. Actually a lot of work. 5 framed pieces on the walls and about 6 (ish) non framed pieces in the bins. Very exciting stuff. I'm not on the card (yet,) but just imagine I am:
Being that this gallery / frame shop is located in the same strip mall as Blockbuster Video in Highland Park I wasn't expecting much of the other art on the walls, but to my surprise, everything was really good, even better than good, it was exciting work, edgy, all that. So needless to say I am honored to be in the presence of what I would consider other fun, forward thinking artists. This Saturday evening is the opening event for the latest show. The "featured artist" is Gregory Graham, but everyone else's work will be on display as well. The invite card is below. 
So the gist of all this is: GO BUY MY SHIT!!!! The time is now!
Mr. Olcott's FOODTEAM is playing tonight at the Kitty Kat Club. That's what's up. No green beer, no "kiss me I'm a dumbass" t shirts. Just some good people listening to good jams. Hopefully. (I'm sure I know some Irish people out there who own that shirt and are now offended. If this is true I apologize in advance, no hard feelings, but I still hate that shit.)
Oh, and it looks like Vigilante Justice II will be taking place sometime mid July. A ways off, but it'll be worth it. Trust me. We'll take care of ya.
'Till next time...
Being that this gallery / frame shop is located in the same strip mall as Blockbuster Video in Highland Park I wasn't expecting much of the other art on the walls, but to my surprise, everything was really good, even better than good, it was exciting work, edgy, all that. So needless to say I am honored to be in the presence of what I would consider other fun, forward thinking artists. This Saturday evening is the opening event for the latest show. The "featured artist" is Gregory Graham, but everyone else's work will be on display as well. The invite card is below. 
So the gist of all this is: GO BUY MY SHIT!!!! The time is now!Mr. Olcott's FOODTEAM is playing tonight at the Kitty Kat Club. That's what's up. No green beer, no "kiss me I'm a dumbass" t shirts. Just some good people listening to good jams. Hopefully. (I'm sure I know some Irish people out there who own that shirt and are now offended. If this is true I apologize in advance, no hard feelings, but I still hate that shit.)
Oh, and it looks like Vigilante Justice II will be taking place sometime mid July. A ways off, but it'll be worth it. Trust me. We'll take care of ya.
'Till next time...
3.09.2009
"i'm on fire."
"Vigilante Justice" was a huge success. I know both me and Dom are extremely stoked on the whole thing and already have tossed the idea of a "Vigilante Justice II" around.
Here's a link to my photos from the evening. I should have taken more, but oh well. It is what it is. If you are on Facebook I am sure you can click around and find bunches more.
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Here's a link to my photos from the evening. I should have taken more, but oh well. It is what it is. If you are on Facebook I am sure you can click around and find bunches more.
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3.03.2009
3. done violently and summarily, without recourse to lawful procedures.
I helped put together this gig, well, I organized the art end of it. Anyway......should be a good time. And since its down the road from Grumpy's, maybe some of that fucked up juice that tastes dangerously JUST LIKE COFFEE will come into play later that evening. Who knows.Dom's press release: //
Lovelee Buttons invites you to VIGILANTE JUSTICE! at the Aloft Hotel's WXYZ next Friday, March 6. An evening entwined by a spellbinding ambience of music, art and video.
Come early to experience Xavier Marquis, a fresh and exciting sound in Minneapolis hip-hop/soul. Stay late to celebrate the recent release of Dearling Physique's Impressions Of The Night EP in an environment specially treated to accompany his sounds with an illustrious visual counterpart directed by Minneapolis by-way-of Brooklyn artist Casey Opstad.
Enjoy artwork by:
Justin James Sehorn
Mark Vomit
Jesse Draxler
Dain Germscheid
Garrett Perry
Hannah Haugberg
Brian David
Casey Opstad
Kristina Mooney
With your votes, one of these talented artists will be chosen to have their artwork put on display in the Aloft Hotel's WXYZ!
VIGILANTE JUSTICE! at the Aloft Hotel's WXYZ
900 Washington Avenue South
Friday, March 6 at 8:00pm
No cover. All ages welcome.
Come early to experience Xavier Marquis, a fresh and exciting sound in Minneapolis hip-hop/soul. Stay late to celebrate the recent release of Dearling Physique's Impressions Of The Night EP in an environment specially treated to accompany his sounds with an illustrious visual counterpart directed by Minneapolis by-way-of Brooklyn artist Casey Opstad.
Enjoy artwork by:
Justin James Sehorn
Mark Vomit
Jesse Draxler
Dain Germscheid
Garrett Perry
Hannah Haugberg
Brian David
Casey Opstad
Kristina Mooney
With your votes, one of these talented artists will be chosen to have their artwork put on display in the Aloft Hotel's WXYZ!
VIGILANTE JUSTICE! at the Aloft Hotel's WXYZ
900 Washington Avenue South
Friday, March 6 at 8:00pm
No cover. All ages welcome.
2.20.2009
what would you do if you were in outer space?
Some PBRs plus 4 hours of sleep equals a rough morning, so this is going to be pretty to the point.
Got the new issue of ELLEgirl Korea from the hip DHL man today. I did a cover image for their 6th year anniversary. Part of their "6th year anniversary special edition cover series." Check it:
Go to dearlingphysique.com. The typeface was done by yours truly and you can get that fly new EP as well. Its good shit. You can trust me. You can also trust Andrea at the City Pages: http://blogs.citypages.com/gimmenoise/2009/02/mp3_of_the_week_4.php
This is going to be fun:
Heres the low down:
I could rant for quite some time about how sick the Dearling Physique and Monotonix shows were last weekend, but I won't. Or about how there was more great art at the Open Sky show last Thursday than I have seen in one single place maybe....ever. But I won't. A picture is worth a thousand words though...(isn't that what they say, do I have that wrong...ahhhh fuck it) and guess who has got pictures on facebook (a place for friends yo!) Like I've said before, I'm no lomographer, but you can get the idea: CLICK CLICK.
I guess that wasn't as to the point as I was initially imagining.
Got the new issue of ELLEgirl Korea from the hip DHL man today. I did a cover image for their 6th year anniversary. Part of their "6th year anniversary special edition cover series." Check it:
Go to dearlingphysique.com. The typeface was done by yours truly and you can get that fly new EP as well. Its good shit. You can trust me. You can also trust Andrea at the City Pages: http://blogs.citypages.com/This is going to be fun:
Heres the low down: 02-28-2009 12:00 at The Devil’s Workshop Sound Studio "5 Year Aniversary Party" over 30 bands confirmed
400 Cedar Ave 400 Bar, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Cost: $10
(MORE BANDS TO BE ANNOUNCED!) Accelerated Love Affair Ada Jane Apocalypse Meow Barfly Buildings (REUNION SHOW) Candystore Captain Yonder Cary Aria Cortez The Killer Empires Flock Of Doug God Damn Doo Wop Band International Espionage! Medium (REUNION SHOW) Murzik Red Phone Dispatch Rope Trick Secret Panels Sleeping In Gethsemane The Idle Hands The Nina, The Pinta The Undesirables
I could rant for quite some time about how sick the Dearling Physique and Monotonix shows were last weekend, but I won't. Or about how there was more great art at the Open Sky show last Thursday than I have seen in one single place maybe....ever. But I won't. A picture is worth a thousand words though...(isn't that what they say, do I have that wrong...ahhhh fuck it) and guess who has got pictures on facebook (a place for friends yo!) Like I've said before, I'm no lomographer, but you can get the idea: CLICK CLICK.
I guess that wasn't as to the point as I was initially imagining.
2.09.2009
Three Minute Egg.
I ran into an old CVA teach of mine (Rachel Breen) at Art Ache this last Friday. She was with a friend who was carrying a video camera which lead me to ask, "Hey man, what's with the video camera," to which he responded "stuff, stuff, stuff, three minute egg, check it out, etc, more stuff." Not that what he said was not important, but it is rather irrelevant to this post so I won't bore you with the details. But anyway...then I just got this e-mail from Rachel so it's an easy cut and paste. Check it:
"Friends, please take a moment to subscribe (for free) to 3-Minute Egg. This Wednesday the 100th 3Minute Egg will be launched and we want to have 1000 subscribers!
3-Minute Egg produces videos from all over the Twin Cities arts scene -- new ones go online every weekday! You probably know at least a few local artists who've already been featured on 3-Minute Egg. Just go to WWW.3MINUTEGG.ORG and subscribe for FREE -- its really cool and it's an easy way to support the Twin Cities arts scene."
So there you have it! I checked the site out and it is pretty radical. Definitely something I will be cruising by on a regular basis.
Oh, Art Ache was pretty dope as well, though the pours of wine could have been a bit larger, but who's nit picking?
"Friends, please take a moment to subscribe (for free) to 3-Minute Egg. This Wednesday the 100th 3Minute Egg will be launched and we want to have 1000 subscribers!
3-Minute Egg produces videos from all over the Twin Cities arts scene -- new ones go online every weekday! You probably know at least a few local artists who've already been featured on 3-Minute Egg. Just go to WWW.3MINUTEGG.ORG and subscribe for FREE -- its really cool and it's an easy way to support the Twin Cities arts scene."
So there you have it! I checked the site out and it is pretty radical. Definitely something I will be cruising by on a regular basis.
Oh, Art Ache was pretty dope as well, though the pours of wine could have been a bit larger, but who's nit picking?
2.04.2009
Make Me Stylish!
On February 20th Dearling Physique is digitally releasing the "Impressions Of The Night" EP. I just finished the artwork to be zipped up with that digital release earlier this evening. It is a variation on the cover that can be seen on Dearling Physique's myspace page at this very moment. Both covers were done by yours truly, though the one seen on the myspace page will be used for the physical release only (which will be released in the following months.) I've been diggin on this EP for a bit now and I would suggest yall to head over, have a listen, and add 'em to the never-ending list of your online friends. YOU ALWAYS NEED MORE!!!
Don't forget about ART ACHE! That jam is this coming Friday, also know as the day after tomorrow (just like the movie yo!) 6pm to MIDNIGHT, so don't try bitching out with the "I couldn't make it in time" excuse. I have four pieces in this show and I know that Mark Vomit and Justin James have some work in it as well. (Along with about 30+ visual artists, performance artists, and bands.)
And as I have previously mentioned, I was featured in the Feb. issue of ELLEgirl Korea. I just got the issue in the mail Monday. Check the spread:
Don't forget about ART ACHE! That jam is this coming Friday, also know as the day after tomorrow (just like the movie yo!) 6pm to MIDNIGHT, so don't try bitching out with the "I couldn't make it in time" excuse. I have four pieces in this show and I know that Mark Vomit and Justin James have some work in it as well. (Along with about 30+ visual artists, performance artists, and bands.)
And as I have previously mentioned, I was featured in the Feb. issue of ELLEgirl Korea. I just got the issue in the mail Monday. Check the spread:
...i wonder what it says...
1.25.2009
Surfin' Superior.
This was in today's (01.25.09) Pioneer Press. Love it:
I first heard about people surfing the Great Lakes a few years ago when I saw the documentary "Step Into Liquid." This is just more proof, as me and my buddy Jake used to always say while living in Door County, WI, that Lake Michigan (and the Great Lakes as a whole) was the ocean of the Midwest. Fuck yea. Surf that shit BRAH!
//// Step Into Liquid has to be one of my favorite documentaries. Surfing and surf culture is really inspiring to me and my work for some reason....check the trailer:
While speaking of inspiring documentaries, here is the trailer for another of my fav. docs. (completely non-surf related.)
I first heard about people surfing the Great Lakes a few years ago when I saw the documentary "Step Into Liquid." This is just more proof, as me and my buddy Jake used to always say while living in Door County, WI, that Lake Michigan (and the Great Lakes as a whole) was the ocean of the Midwest. Fuck yea. Surf that shit BRAH!//// Step Into Liquid has to be one of my favorite documentaries. Surfing and surf culture is really inspiring to me and my work for some reason....check the trailer:
While speaking of inspiring documentaries, here is the trailer for another of my fav. docs. (completely non-surf related.)
1.16.2009
Korea; The Battle of ART ACHE Ridge.
A few things:
One: Does anyone know how to read Korean? I will be featured in the February issue of ELLEgirl Korea and they are sending me a copy of the magazine so I can check it out...but obviously I will have no idea what it truly says. I did the interview, sent the images and the bio...but who knows what they will really write about me. I have some other things going on with ELLE Korea, but that is for another time. I'll post a scan of the article when I receive the issue in the mail.
Two: I updated my website. Moved some things around, added some images, updated my info, etc...
Three: Any designer want to help a guy out with building a NEW website? I am getting bored of the one I have and I think it would be nice to have a designer help me out with a fresh one. I am a minimalist when it comes to design, as you may be able to tell from my current website, and I would like to keep that same feel. Just more refined and smoothed out with maybe a drop down menu here and there. I don't have any flow to drop on this, but I would be forever indebted and I could possibly throw some art your way as payment? And of course you would have a nice new portfolio / promotional piece as well. Hit me up!
Four: Dearling Physique is getting ramped up and ready to release the "Impressions Of The Night" EP digitally on February 21st. The physical release will come shortly thereafter. The artwork will be slightly different for each release. I'm approaching the finish line for this project and it's getting pretty exciting. From what I've heard of the rough mixes it's pretty dope...all 'n all it's coming together very nicely.
Lastly (but not leastly? huh?): Grain Belt show! I'll be in it! You should come see! Poster and press release below!
One: Does anyone know how to read Korean? I will be featured in the February issue of ELLEgirl Korea and they are sending me a copy of the magazine so I can check it out...but obviously I will have no idea what it truly says. I did the interview, sent the images and the bio...but who knows what they will really write about me. I have some other things going on with ELLE Korea, but that is for another time. I'll post a scan of the article when I receive the issue in the mail.
Two: I updated my website. Moved some things around, added some images, updated my info, etc...
Three: Any designer want to help a guy out with building a NEW website? I am getting bored of the one I have and I think it would be nice to have a designer help me out with a fresh one. I am a minimalist when it comes to design, as you may be able to tell from my current website, and I would like to keep that same feel. Just more refined and smoothed out with maybe a drop down menu here and there. I don't have any flow to drop on this, but I would be forever indebted and I could possibly throw some art your way as payment? And of course you would have a nice new portfolio / promotional piece as well. Hit me up!
Four: Dearling Physique is getting ramped up and ready to release the "Impressions Of The Night" EP digitally on February 21st. The physical release will come shortly thereafter. The artwork will be slightly different for each release. I'm approaching the finish line for this project and it's getting pretty exciting. From what I've heard of the rough mixes it's pretty dope...all 'n all it's coming together very nicely.
Lastly (but not leastly? huh?): Grain Belt show! I'll be in it! You should come see! Poster and press release below!
A FREE MULTI-MEDIA, INTERACTIVE EVENT
At the Grain Belt Bottling House in Northeast Minneapolis, Film, Music, Art and More
The Grain Belt Bottling House, Northeast Minneapolis, 79 13th Avenue N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55413. February 6th 6 pm-midnight, February7th noon-8 pm, February8th noon-4 pm.
The Grain Belt Artists present a free multi-media event featuring resident and guest artists working in film, music, performance art, painting, sculpture and photography. This special event will begin with an opening reception on Friday, February 6th, 6 pm-midnight and will continue throughout the weekend on Saturday, February7th, noon-8 pm and Sunday, February 8th noon-4 pm. Performance events will be scheduled all three days, stop by the Grain Belt Bottling House for a complete listing.
At the Grain Belt Bottling House in Northeast Minneapolis, Film, Music, Art and More
The Grain Belt Bottling House, Northeast Minneapolis, 79 13th Avenue N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55413. February 6th 6 pm-midnight, February7th noon-8 pm, February8th noon-4 pm.
The Grain Belt Artists present a free multi-media event featuring resident and guest artists working in film, music, performance art, painting, sculpture and photography. This special event will begin with an opening reception on Friday, February 6th, 6 pm-midnight and will continue throughout the weekend on Saturday, February7th, noon-8 pm and Sunday, February 8th noon-4 pm. Performance events will be scheduled all three days, stop by the Grain Belt Bottling House for a complete listing.
1.02.2009
RU-21?
For those of you who do not use Facebook...photos from New Years Eve:
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