Let’s chat about Detroit. The first (and last time) time that I ever visited Detroit was for a family reunion. I was 14 years old and went with my paternal grandmother. She and my grandfather grew up there and moved to southern california before the idea of me, other grandchildren and great grandchildren ever existed. [...]
IONA College Council on the arts 715 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801 BlackHair: Black Identity Sunday Jan 20th-Thursday Feb 21 Opening reception Sunday January 27th 1p-3p Curated by Peridot Smith Featuring art by Natassia Davis, Chanel Kennebrew, Soo Yoon Lym, Jamel Shabazz, Alexandria Smith, James Petrozzello, Tabitha Bianco Brown, Toyin Odutola, Philece R. and [...]
I’m always honored to rock with the Toofly, Circa95 crew. Just received the press release which means the pop up shop is officially on and Junkprints (aka me) will be there! See below for the deets. LADIES LOVE PROJECT PRESENTS: HOLIDAY 2012 POP UP SHOP! Shopping Event Showcases Brazen Art, Avant-Garde Fashion & Design at [...]
Recently I completed 2 custom pieces for a collector. It was a pretty fun project. I’ve always been a bit of a spastic artist, flip flopping between materials and surfaces. It’s nice to get back to a flat surface and this project reminded me how nice it is to just make art….slow art, paint art, [...]
Along with Council on the Arts & Humanities for Staten Island, I will be doing a free silk screen workshop on June 8th! The following are the deets Summerfest Kick-Off Party & Silk-Screening Workshop Join your friends, neighbors, and Summerfest grantees for a fun Summer’s night out! Start your night with a free silk-screening workshop [...]
Is thrilled to announce that I will be exhibiting new art work centered around “What If We Re-Made U.S. Economic Policy?” Dates 06/15/2012 Time 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Venue Info Supernova 26-19 Jackson Avenue Long Island City, NY, 11101 In 1944, during World War II, President Roosevelt called for an Economic Bill of Rights. [...]
I finally had a moment to catch my breath! Over the holiday season I was commissioned to decorate store windows for 6 shops along Myrtle Ave. Here are some pics! The Pillow Cafe Brooklyn Polish Bar The Five Spot Burzh-Wa Hair & Spa Brooklyn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
America is one hot mess, it’s always been a hot mess. I’m glad that the US has finally taken note of this, with the Occupy everywhere protests. I only wish the protests were more focused. Many things suck, but they get better when we get better…aggressively better. We will work harder than our parents for [...]
It’s important for me to make ridiculous things from time to time, so I decided to make another huge bag , and just in time for the fake Hurricane Irene, Don’t even get me started on that hoopla, anyhoot, here’s the big bag This is the hugest bag I’ve ever made and Just in time [...]
So you know how I make things right? Well my friends, frienemies and spies, I have a huge new grouping of junk for you. Remember, you can sleep when your dead, so don’t sleep on this All these goodies are listed on Junkprints Also, are you on tumblr? If so you should follow ya gal. [...]
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