On my desk: Shop Stationary
November 22, 2009
An economical, functional branding device. These are a few that I’ve picked up from The Hundreds, Design Within Reach and Bulthaup.
Currently listening to: “Mrs Cold” by Kings Of Convenience
November 21, 2009
Its Saturday morning, why not? A new song from a new record by Kings Of Convenience. They’ve been relatively elusive with their US tour dates, but I’m pretty sure they’ll eventually make it out West in support of their new album, Declaration of Dependence. Out now.
I like these images: 003
November 19, 2009
On my desk: KAWS C10: The Paintings of KAWS
November 18, 2009
Yesterday afternoon, I found myself at the [Alexander] Calder Jewelry Exhibition held at the San Diego Museum of Art. Upon initial approach, it was really hard to tell that the work was made by the same hands behind the mobiles that most of us relate him to. Across the hall, the museum featured Calder’s more recognizable brushwork alongside paintings by Picasso and Joan Miró. Personally, I’m much more the fan of some of the later-mentioned works.
I went to the museum’s bookshop (bad idea) just to look. Lo and behold, I run into KAWS’s C10. The book has been long sold out and here it was, 7 years after being published, waiting to be bought. There were so many jewels in this bookstore. I’ll definitely be back.
The book is a cardboard showcase of various animated icons including Astroboy, Michelin and the Simpsons (Kimpsons); all painted in KAWS form. It was published by Alex Calderwood’s Neverstop Agency, the same group to bring you the Ace Hotel and Rudy’s Barbershop chains.
Currently listening to: Black Tambourine
November 17, 2009
I like these images: 002
November 16, 2009
On my desk: Red Socks
November 15, 2009
My friend Nicole got these socks for me as an early Christmas gift. Thankyou!
Illustrations by Chris Bilyeu
November 14, 2009
I spent a good three years working next-door to San Diego illustrator, Chris Bilyeu. In between the dead hours of his shifts, he would always fetch over some of his sketches for feedback. Here are a few of his finished pieces.
