eyeone | seeking heaven

This bro was stoked on winning one of the boards I did for Twonky at the X Games 2012. (I personally wanna win Tanner's...)

Did this custom urbanization of a surfboard for Twonky today at the X Games 2012. I'll be doing three more days of radical tubularization. (Thanks for the hookers Tanner!)

(Above: Action shot by Electric Ladyland)

I painted this panel (broke my own slow speed record too!) this past Friday night at a benefit for Autism Speaks. They are an organization dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Word!

• To learn more, cruise over to autismspeaks.org

I'm live painting at a benefit for Autism Speaks tonight in Monrovia. Info below:

Covert Skate Shop & Stix present
Live art to benefit Autism Speaks

Featuring work by Eyeone & Mural

Friday June 22, 2012
6:30-10 PM

Stix Ride Shop
421 S. Myrtle Avenue
Monrovia, CA 91061

(I received a nice write-up regarding my piece currently on view at spaceLUNA. I'm posting the entire thang below.)
 
Intro(spect) on Something Must Break
by Jino De Castro

Life has a rhythm. An ebb and flow. Inhalation and exhalation. Birth. Death. On Friday, June 1, 2012, EYEONE debuted Something Must Break (pictured above), an installation composed of branch fragments, spray paint, staples, and a rusted spray can housing a once living plant. 

A contextual understanding of EYEONE's artistic canon deepens the viewer's appreciation for Something Must Break. "His work is rooted in graffiti, printmaking, photography, and punk rock. Often focusing on isolated objects and individuals, his art reflects on themes of alienation, survival, melancholy, resistance, and the myriad experiences encountered while navigating the chaos of contemporary urban environments."

EYEONE is more known for his graff work. Stroll down Sunset or Beverly Boulevard, or visit Orange 20 off of Melrose, and sure enough you've been exposed to his signature Zapatista character. His current submission to our gallery offers another perspective on his skill, playfulness, and experience as an artist.

Something Must Break transforms medium into subject, explores the intricacies of decay and deterioration, and is just out right different from what EYEONE is typically known for. Ultimately, he is challenging the audience to accept that all things live and that all things die. That even death possesses grace, integrity and beauty; and that it is something to not be feared, but appreciated.

But hey, that's just me. I invite you to come and formulate your own interpretation...

spaceLUNA
2404 Wilshire Blvd #1B
LA, CA 90057

Gallery Hours: Friday & Saturday 2-7p
laspaceluna.com

The homie Tanner aka Racecar 13 has a rad solo show that's closing tonight. He is a painter extraordinaire, creator of some of Powell Peralta's most iconic skateboard graphics, and one of the only people I've ever heard of whose artwork (on helmets) has actually saved lives. This exhibition is a must-see, and tonight is the closing party. Info below:

Tanner Goldbeck : 1099'd Studio Daze
Closing: Tuesday June 19, 2012
7-11 PM

Hold Up Art
358 E. 2nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
holdupart.com | racecar13.com

Patrick Martinez | Lovely Day
June 16 - July 7, 2012

Opening Reception:
Saturday June 16, 2012 | 8 - 11 PM

Known Gallery
441 N. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
knowngallery.com | patrickmartinez.com

Aaron De La Cruz | Something Else
June 16 - July 7, 2012

Opening Reception:
Saturday June 16, 2012 | 8 - 11 PM

Known Gallery
441 N. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
knowngallery.com | aarondelacruz.com

Here are some glimpses from the moral ascendancy that was the Revelation Records 25 Year Anniversary celebration. It's been a while since I had a footprint-shaped scar embedded in my arm, and for that fact, I am glad I witnessed the strength of street knowledge as delivered by Shai Hulud, In My Eyes, No For An Answer, Quicksand, Statue, Underdog, and Gorilla Biscuits. Went!

I flipped these two panels/colorways for the PDP homies at this year's E3. Now that the madness is done, I can show 'em here... (J/K!)

Swank pointed me to this vid of the Tour de California rollin' in front of some lettering by Skypager (part of a collab mural with him, Cache, an unspecified cat-painting dude, and me.) (Thanks Swanky!)

Sunday's to relax. (Photo by Cache.)

Cache and I are participating in They Came From The Streets 2 in Cincinnati this weekend. Info below:

UNHeardof & URBANVINYLDAILY.COM present
They Came From The Streets II

Friday June 1st, 2012
323 W. 4th St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
urbanvinyldaily.com

Featuring custom toys and art by:
Frank Kozik, Scott Tolleson, Gary Ham, Dril One, Eyeone, 64 Colors, ValleyDweller, Steve Talkowski, Rsin, Lunartik, Viseone, Task One, Luke Cheuh, THARP, Nerviswr3k, Ian Ziobrowski, Abe Lincoln JR., Scribe (and Alisa), Squink, ALittleStranger, JFury, Jon Chase, JC Rivera, Maxx242, Chase Tafoya, Chris Brett, Dez Einswell, Terribly Odd, Jason Gallo, and Cache.

Preview of my piece here.