IMPERFECT UNION
Presented by Merry Karnowsky Gallery

Imperfect Union, the largest Los Angeles solo exhibit of new works by Shepard Fairey. This show displays a provocative collection of politically charged paintings, screen prints, stencils, album covers and mixed media pieces rich with metaphor, humor and seductive decorative elements. Imperfect Union is derived from the first line of the U.S. Constitution “We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union”. For Shepard Fairey, critiquing the imperfect union, far from disparaging the United States, is a patriotic step toward shaping a more perfect union.

The exhibition is comprised of artworks which scrutinize the dynamics of the imperfect union such as the unholy union of government and big business and the dichotomy of symbols and methods associated with ideologies of the American Dream. Fairey’s artwork comments on underpinnings of the capitalist machine and monolithic institutional authority critiquing those who support blind nationalism and war. Conversely, Fairey recognizes that most individuals would rather suffer than stand up for their beliefs as illuminatingly expressed in the Declaration of Independence with the statement “all experience hath shown that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed.” Fairey celebrates the role of counter culture, and independent individuals willing to question the cultural paradigm and advocate peace. Fairey employs the graphic language of the subjects he critiques or celebrates blending
Art Nouveau, hippie, currency and revolutionary propaganda styles. His works utilize bold iconography coupled with decorative elements and, upon closer inspection, reveal sophisticated layers of collage. The resulting pieces are both boldly aggressive and seductively subtle.

Exhibition Dates: December 1, 2007 – January 14, 2008
Opening Reception: Saturday, December 1, 8-11pm

Merry Karnowsky Gallery
170 South La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90036
323.933.4408

Juxtapoz found this.

Another film to get excited for is the upcoming Beautiful Losers documentary.

There are some unofficial BL’s documentaries at YouTube, but the official trailer is online here.

Beautiful Loosers hasn’t has a page at Wikipedia which i think will be great. If you familiar with these beautiful group of artists, perhaps you can contribute to their wiki by signing up free to wikipedia.org.

Is this new? No. Art and creativity is the root of skateboarding.

Full story at Sign on San Diego site.

Isn’t it too costy to ride this deck? A poser like me will have this decks hung in my walls instead of being wreck.

In skateboarding circles, what’s on the bottom of your deck is as important as landing a hardflip on top of it. But old 2-D graphics are totally played out. So 80 designers are grinding skateboard art into a third dimension, with the help of a laser engraver typically used to cut sheet metal.

Original story from Wired Magazine.

Check it out from Surfer Village:

Kapor Hamilton Public Relations (KHPR) is pleased to announce the addition of three new clients. Raw 7, OBEY Clothing and the 2007 Surfer Poll and Video Awards have retained the agency and join the ranks of ASICS, Jenny Han and Actions Sports Group (ASG) events including the Oakley Newport Beach Pro, O’Neill Cold Water Classic and Macy’s California Trifecta Surf Series on the agency’s impressive roster.

More on Obey clothing:

Inspired by the iconic imagery and philosophy of Shepard Fairey, OBEY Clothing was launched in 2001. Working closely with fashion designers Mike Ternosky and Erin Wignall, Fairey translates his philosophy into altered-classic styles. Each season, multiple themes and ideas are thrown into the melting pot, creating a style often difficult to categorize.

Because of the diversity in influences, OBEY Clothing can be seen everywhere from backstage at high-end runway shows to local specialty skate shops. OBEY Clothing can be found in the finest retailers and is distributed internationally in 21 countries with five OBEY flagship stores open to date. KHPR will be showing the collection in New York City, by appointment, Sept. 26-27.

So OBEY Clothing is getting closer with the surf industry, which i think is cool. I hope to see more OBEY coverage in the industry, for sure.

From the press release: “Little Giants is a new documentary series that focuses on influential artists who are connected to contemporary art, street culture and skateboarding.”

Volume one will feature Don Pendleton who was the artist behind the look of Alien Workshop and has worked Element and other brands as well. The HD film will be 30 minutes long and include a collectible booklet. Watch your local shop in November for what will certainly be an amazing piece of work.

Thanks to Skate Daily.

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Check out this cool link www.obeygiant.com
Book preview link: http://obeygiant.com/supplyanddemand.html

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