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Alex Pardee new book and deck signing

Illustrator Alex Pardee will be signing his new skate deck and advance copies of his book titled “Awful | Homesick" on Sun., September 7, 2008 at Upper Playground’s flagship store in San Francisco.

Alex Pardee’s unique artistic style draws upon influences ranging from horror films to graffiti. His work has been described as representing a circus sideshow cemetery, combining random shapes and colors with torment and absurdity.

For more information on Alex Pardee, please visit: www.EyeSuckInk.com
Date/Time:

Sunday, September 7, 2008 from 2–4 pm

Address:
Upper Playground
220 Fillmore St. (at Haight St.)
San Francisco, CA

Off to see my sister

I've mentioned my sister a few times on this blog. I head off to Ottawa tonight to visit her, my nephew (affectionately known as the monkey butt), my brother-in-law and his son. I don't get to see my family anywhere near as often as I'd like. Both my sister and I need this time together badly. Anyway, I'm there until Tuesday so I might not be as good about posting, but I'll do my best.

Joe Miller solo at Space 47

Joe Miller curated a show I previously posted about here on graphic designer Otl Aicher's Olympic exhibit. He's now doing a solo show at Space 47.
Here's their description: "An installation of new typographic works by Joe Miller feature delightfully abrasive to violently sentimental poetic excerpts rendered in unexpected materials—from fallout shelter signs to stolen paintings and family heirlooms."

On the Wall

On the Wall is new exhibition featuring artists from Galería de la Raza and Kearny St. Workshop, presenting a cross-cultural response to current immigration debates. For more information: http://www.galeriadelaraza.org/eng/exhibits/curr_exh.html

Jeremyville

Jeremyville is an Australian artist and designer. His work is fun, inspired by the psychedelic cartoons I loved as a kid (and as an adult for that matter). If you happen to live in or by Sydney you should stop by 20/20/20 tonight presented by Palmer Projects. The idea is 20 artists, 20 edition prints, $20. For more information check: http://www.palmerprojects.com.au/

Camille Rose Garcia and Panorama Project 3

Jonathan Levine Gallery Presents:

Camille Rose Garcia
Ambien Somnambulants
Solo Exhibition
September 6th—October 4th, 2008
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 6th, 7pm—9pm


That weekend Jonathan Levine also presents:

The Panorama Project 3
134 artists, one continuous piece curated by Jordin Isip and Roger Stevens
September 6th - October 4th, 2008
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 6th, 7pm-9pm

Yasly

Artist and designer Danny Jones is Yasly. Check out more examples of his work on his website and blog.

Yeti for Obama

Gama-Go serves up another great one. "Yeti for Hope!" $5 from each sale will be donated to the Obama for President campaign. Women's sizes available here, mens sizes available here.

Tsunami Glass

Tsunami Glassworks is Kriston Gene and Eva Milinkovic, two fabulously talented designers that create inspiring hand crafted work.

Dizel & Sate

Swedish design firm Dizel & Sate has some awesome work for sale on their website. Check them out.

Ooba

Nest is the debut line from Ooba, a Chicago-based furniture company founded by pro-designers Scott Wilson, Kathleen Brandenberg, and brand strategist Dan Kraemer (all first-time parents). The pieces are the perfect example of simple beauty and great design. The bassinet converts to a play table and toy bin. If I ever have kids this is the set would be perfect.

Bart Hess

Bart Hess' designs are creepy and beautiful. He's the other half of the previously posted about art team of Lucy and Bart. His work is amazingly artistic and innovative from metal fur to breathing shoes. You can find a great interview with him here.

Insurgents Wilderness Gruppo

Insurgents Wilderness Gruppo is a part of the Rocket World created by Patrick York Ma. The characters of the "Insurgents Wilderness Gruppo" were created as irreverent commentary of how our zoological heritage & natural world are being decimated and squandered. Part of the proceeds from purchases made from this area of Rocket World are donated to a variety of non-profit groups and organizations such as the Gorilla Foundation, the International Rhino Foundation, Zoo Conservation Outreach Group, Friends of the Sea Otter, and the World Wildlife Fund.
I've had a IWP wallpaper on my Mac Book for the last year (amazing now that I think of it that I never changed it) and it makes me giggle every time I see it.

New SF Art & Design Lover Shop

This morning I created a shop that includes some of my favorite artists and designers. You can check it out here.

SF Art & Design Lover Shop

Mad Toy Design

Jeremy Madl is "Mad" of Mad Toy Design. You can purchase his goods through his website. You can also find some cool old school canvas shoes that adorn his illustrations at String Republic.

New Dalek Print

New Dalek signed and numbered edition of 100
9 color screen-print
18x24
Available here

Nestle Chocolate Museum

Here are some great images of the Nestle Chocolate Museum in Tocula, Mexico designed by Rojkind Architects. For more on the project go here.

the development of the Big Yeti by Greg Long

Via the Vinyl Pulse blog, here's the first of a multi-part look at the development of the Big Yeti coming later this year from Ningyoushi and Gama-Go from my buddy and kick ass story teller, co-founder of Gama-Go Greg Long.

Check it out here.

Audrey Pongracz

Artist Audrey Pongracz lives and works in my old haunt, Detroit, Michigan. I love her cute surreal style. You can check out more of her work at her website or her etsy shop.