SAVE MY LIFE portland show..
heading out to PDX on saturday, will post some images soon.

A group show of prints from a selection of all the artists that concrete hermit has worked with. Including new work and some never exhibited before in the UK from Jon Burgerman, Ian Stevenson, Andrew Rae, Anthony Burrill, Neasden Control Centre, Jody Barton, eBoy, Supermundane, Cody Hudson, MWM Graphics, Andrew James Jones and many others…

concrete hermit

my new favorite LA spot, hanging with bill, mr sean cassidy & sinky.......

photo: michael coleman

OFF-REGISTER MNPLS
Foundation Projects presents the third installation of the traveling print exhibition OFF-REGISTER, featuring prints by: Robin Cameron, Michael Coleman, Justin Fines, Ryan Giese, Grotesk vs. Lowrider [collaboration], Steven Harrington, Maya Hayuk, Cody Hudson, Evan Hecox, Ben Loiz, Geoff McFetridge, Colin Metcalf, Andy Mueller, Michael Perry, Jon Resh, Joel Speasmaker, Todd St. John, Andrew Townsend, David J. Weissberg, WEWORKFORTHEM: Michael Cina + Michael Young [collaboration], and Rory Wilson.

August 2-15, 2008
UMBER Studios
3109 East 42nd Street, Minneapolis, MN

OPENING RECEPTION:
Saturday, August 2nd, 8-11pm

http://umberstudios.com/

turntablelab just got a big batch of my prints and signed copies of the books in. you can check them out here.





also they posted a little interview that PH did a few weeks ago with me that talks about my years bagging groceries at piggly wiggly here.
good times........

out in LA, just got the official posters in.....

in addition to my LA show opening this weekend, im also helping out with a few music shows back home. here is the info on this years "we heart chicago" mini fest.

312unes, Empty Bottle, Struggle Inc, Turntable Lab & Venus Zine present



featuring:

THU. 7/17/08 (10:00pm; $3 (limited), $10)
Mike Simonetti
Killer Whales
Million $ Mano

FRI. 7/18/08 (10:00pm; $3 (limited), $10)
Guns N' Bombs
Hollywood Holt
Abe Vigoda

SAT. 7/19/08 (10:00pm; $3 (limited), $10)
The Hood Internet
LMNOP
Slim Twig
Sweatpants Money

all shows take place at the empty bottle

THE BOOTLEG FILES VOL.01

this kind of shit seems to happen all the time and i usually dont pay it no mind but as it happens more and more it starts to get me a bit heated. this company proper english straight jacked one of my designs for their current season.

here is the original design that was originally done as a screenprint and later used as a t-shirt for 2K by Ginham.


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and here is the Proper English version. whoah, looks a little similar, no?
i guess they tried to change a few things to maybe avoid legal action? or maybe the designer was just lazy. on their website they have contact info so feel free to send them any love letters, etc.

LUNCH TIME LOVE: BURGER EDITION

i've been going to Kuma's Corner quite a bit lately with Ben Fasman. it's a great bar/ hamburger spot where all the burgers are named after metal bands.

i want to try out some of the random burgers but the Metallica and Iron Maiden are so good i usually get one of those. but last night figured id switch it up and get the High On Fire. heres whats on top of it: Siracha Hot Chili Sauce, Prosciutto, Roasted Red Pepper, Grilled Pineapple, Sweet Chili Paste



Ben switched it up as well and got the Slayer: which is a Pile of fries topped with a ½ lb. Burger, Chili, Cherry Peppers, Andouille, Onions, Jack Cheese, and Anger



if you are in chicago and like either metal or burgers (or preferably both), you should check it out.

lazy interns.......

more info coming soon......



www.newimageartgallery.com for more info.......

my poster from the Now Showing exhibition is featured in the new monograph booklet that comes with the current issue of Creative Review (subscriber only copies).

you can check out a preview of it here.

ive got a few small drawings in a nice group show put together by Justin B Williams and Huskmitnavn. It opens Friday July 11, from 5-10pm at V1 Gallery in Copenhagen.

V1 Gallery presents
WHITE NOISE DRAWN TOGETHER

A group exhibition with:
Marc Bell (CAN), Michelle Blade (US), CF (US), Kevin Hooyman (US),
Cody Hudson (US), Isaac Lin (US), Alex Lukas (US), Chris Lux (US),
Pauliina Mäkelä (FI), Kyle Mock (US), Jay Nelson (US), Erika Somogyi
(US), Mike Swaney (CAN), Jessie Rose Vala (US), Casey Watson (US),
Justin B. Williams (US), Andrew Jeffrey Wright (US), Akroe (FR), Carl
Krull (DK), Jakob S. Boeskov (DK), Levent Bøilerhauge (DK), Jan
Danebod (DK), Finsta (SE), Jenni Rope (FI), Rasmus Juul (DK), Martin
Kellerman (SE), KRSN (FR), Caleb Neelon (US), Parra (NL), Jakob Martin
Strid (DK), Katherine de Place Bjørn (DK).


Opening day: Friday July 11 2008. From 16.00-22.00
Exhibition period: July 11 2008 – August 2 2008

V1 Gallery proudly presents WHITE NOISE DRAWN TOGETHER, a group
exhibition with 32 select artists from the US, Finland, Holland,
Sweden, France and Denmark. The exhibition is curated by HuskMitNavn
(DK) and Justin B. Williams (US).

WHITE NOISE DRAWN TOGETHER creates an impressive overview over the
current state of drawing and highlights the importance of the drawing
as an artistic medium.


If you wish to hear more about the exhibition, please contact V1
Gallery: (+45) 33 31 03 21 / (+45) 26 82 81 66 / elg@v1gallery.com.


V1 Gallery. Flæsketorvet 69-71. 1711 KBH V - DK. www.v1gallery.com.
Opening hours: Wed-Fri: 14-18, Sat: 12-16.

random photo of the week....

Monotonix at the Mansion.
July 3, 2008
Chicago

SAVE MY LIFE

heres a little preview of my new book "SAVE MY LIFE" that was put out by FIFTY24SF in conjunction with my summer shows in SF and PDX. it should be in bookstores soon as well as on some select online spots, the homies at turntablelab will also have signed copies available soon.

its 96 pages of paintings, installations & graphics from the last few years.

enjoy a little glimpse.......