I'm working on a limited-edition zine with Tempt to be given as a premium when you support the Eyewriterproject via Kickstarter. Info below:
From the Kickstarter page: "Tony TEMPT1 is an artist, publisher and social-activist based in Los Angeles, California. He was a pioneering artist in the California graffiti scene in the 1980's and 90's and influenced a younger generation of graffiti writers with his vision to build community through art. Sadly, in 2003, TEMPT1 was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ( also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), a degenerative neuromuscular disorder that causes paralysis and ultimately death. Over the course of 5 years, he lost the ability to move his arms and legs, speak, eat and even breathe without life-support systems. But, the disease has left his mind alert, and his creative spirit and drive to make art completely intact.
This Kickstarter campaign is an attempt to raise the money TEMPT1 needs to create a new collection of original TEMPT1 artwork and merchandise using the EyeWriter 2.0 software, robotic technology, traditional print-making techniques, as well as his community of friends, fans and peers. Supporting this campaign will not only allow TEMPT1 to continue to make art and express his ideas, but it will give him a chance to again become a professional artist, independently support himself and his family, pay for his medical bills, and make a contribution to the contemporary art world.
100% of the $15,000 goal will go directly to TEMPT1 to help produce his art, cover his hospital costs and help support his family. Anything above that amount will be split 50/50 between TEMPT1 and research and development costs for future versions and improvements of the EyeWriter system."
Read more about this inspiring project (and kick down some loot) here.
A few weekends ago I romped through San Francisco's Exploratorium with LeHumanBeing, my hermanas, and the Camilocs. We ran around pressing mad buttons, pulling levers, climbing structures, stomping on random things, and generally boggling our minds. The Exploratorium is definitely one of the raddest destinations in the Bay.
From their website: "The Exploratorium is a museum of science, art, and human perception located in San Francisco, California. We believe that following your curiosity and asking questions can lead to amazing moments of discovery, learning, and awareness, and can increase confidence in your ability to understand how the world works. We also believe that being playful and having fun is an important part of the process for people of all ages."
Exploratorium
The Palace of Fine Arts
3601 Lyon Street
San Francisco, CA 94123 exploratorium.edu
Iconic type foundry House Industries is presenting an installation featuring new wood serigraphs, products, and their signature cool gear at Reserve tonight. Info below:
Ground Kontrol in Portland rules! Classic video games, good drinks, and dope DJs will keep you dropping quarter after quarter into the machines all night long. Definitely worth a visit or three if you find yourself in the neighborhood.
From their website: "Over 90 of the best arcade games from the 70s, 80s, and 90s in an authentic gameroom environment. Original cabinets, original gameplay and original quarter slots, just like you remember! Pull on some Pumas and terrycloth wristbands, get in your stance, and prepare to immerse yourself in the electric glow of years gone by. "
Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade
511 NW Couch St.
Portland, OR 97209 groundkontrol.com
On a sad note, two of the students in the video, Tam Tran and Cynthia Felix, recently passed away in a car accident. Their activism and work on this issue has been instrumental in spreading the word about the injustices suffered by undocumented students. Their legacy continues.
Website for the Tam and Cynthia Memorial Fundhere.
From the Curator's Statement: "Comic strips offer a unique form of social criticism and commentary. The best cartoons expose some truths and, to quote the Bible, 'the truth will set you free.' Cartoonists must often be provocateurs."
Coloring Outside The Lines
April 11 through June 17, 2010
San Francisco Public Library
Main Library | African American Center
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102 sfpl.org
Featuring work by Darrin Bell, Stephen Bentley, Cory Thomas, Jerry Craft, Keith Knight, Morrie Turner, Nate Creekmore, Brumsic Brandon, Jr., Barbara Brandon-Croft, and Makeda Rashidi.
The Stoked Session 2010 website is live. I'll be posting more details closer to the opening of this rad event, but for now, you can cruise over there for more info.
