Thursday, July 12, 2012
Friends of Republic: King Brown Mag & Klughaus Gallery - July 26, NYC
| JULY 26–AUGUST 2, 2012 / KLUGHAUS GALLERY http:// NEW YORK, NY, Klughaus Gallery is pleased to present: Australia’s “Kingbrown Magazine” / Launch and Opening Exhibition. We are thrilled to announce the official launch and exhibition of Kingbrown Magazine, Edition #8, co-curated by Morning Breath on July 26th, 2012 at Klughaus Gallery/47 Monroe Street NYC, NY from 6:00pm - 11:00pm. Kingbrown and Morning Breath have collaborated with curators, John Leo and Melissa McCaig-Welles to bring you a dynamic collection of skateboard inspired artwork. The exhibition will showcase some of the world’s most influential artists from members of the infamous Girl/Chocolate Art Dump, pioneers in NYC graffiti, talented illustrators, animators, art stars from Australia, sculptors, and that guy living in the NY green diamond. Kingbrown is a distinctively designed magazine, sitting somewhere between a book, a magazine and an art zine. As a super limited edition periodical, delivered inside a hand silkscreened brown bag, sewn closed with artist stickers and posters included, Kingbrown remains different from any other publication. Conceived in 2006 by co-creators Yok and Ian Mutch in Perth, Australia, Kingbrown’s mission was to produce a limited edition work of art, which would reach a wider audience, allowing accessibility to the public and its entirety. Each “magazine” is handcrafted and designed by some of the world’s leading innovators of photography, illustration and urban and skateboard art and design. Produced on museum quality paper, each page is a collectable item, individually sealed and packaged. Now in its 8th edition, Kingbrown has achieved worldwide success and is now launching for the first time in the US. The term “Kingbrown” is Australian slang for a 40oz, and the magazine’s slogan “wrapped in a brown bag, just like a good 40 should”, is just as original as the artists it represents. This latest 8th edition, co-curated by the renowned collaborative, “Morning Breath”, focuses it’s topic on the visually rich artists who have influenced the world of skateboarding. The impressive line-up includes Morning Breath, Andy Jenkins, Chris Cycle, Dave Kinsey, "Grotesk" aka Kimou Meyer, Stefan Marx, Kevin Lyons, Mike Giant, “Razauno”, aka Max Vogel, Greg Lamarche, Zach Malfa-Kowalski, Steve Gourlay and Ben Horton, all of whom have contributed to this limited 8th edition of Kingbrown Magazine. "King Brown Magazine filled with artists interviews and other goodness printed on high quality paper." Fecal Face "…thoughtfully curated, showcasing contemporary artists from around the world." Juxtapoz "Full of interesting conversations with designers and artists, this fresh new publication out of Australia hand-picks some of the most exciting new talent from around the globe." Empty Magazine “One of the most overlooked, best produced street art publications on the planet ” Kevin Lyons - Girl / Art Dump Questions about Kingbrown Magazine, please contact Kingbrown Magazine at: info@kingbrownmag.com If youwould like to order a copy of the magazine please visitwww.kingbrownmag.com/shop Questions regarding the artists or the exhibition please contact melissa@mccaigwelles.com |
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Republic Worldwide Artist Eric Diehl (INTERVIEW) : On View at Bushwick Open Studios 2012 - This Weekend!
As Republic Worldwide Artist Eric Diehl gets set to open the doors to the place where he does his best work we sit down with him to talk about Bushwick, Brooklyn and BROOKLYN OPEN STUDIOS 2012 this week end!
For maps and exhibitors please visit www.artsinbushwick.org or www.republicworldwide.com
And dont forget to vist www.republicworldwide.com/artists/eric_diehl/ for more images and great deals on some of his best work including his series of rooftop paintings of Bushwick from above!
And dont forget to vist www.republicworldwide.com/artists/eric_diehl/ for more images and great deals on some of his best work including his series of rooftop paintings of Bushwick from above!
(Republic WorldWide) Where is your studio?
(Eric Diehl) I'm in the NY Studio Factory building at 44 Stewart Ave, off the Jefferson stop on the L.
(RWW) Tell me a little about how you became involved in the arts.
(E.D.) From growing up in a more rural town of Pennsylvania, I didn't have a whole lot of outside distractions, so I've always been involved in the arts from a young age - maybe 3 or 4 with the drawing and painting, and then around 6 I started playing piano and singing, later switching to saxophone. I also spent a lot of time acting in a local regional theater during my teenage years. The one constant was visual art, which I probably decided (secretly) around 13-14 that I wanted to pursue in college and later on as a career.
(RWW) Why did you choose to set up your studio in Bushwick?
(E.D.) When I started renting 3 years ago, Bushwick seemed like the most accessible neighborhood to where I was living in Bed-Stuy, and quite frankly, the only neighborhood in north Brooklyn in which I could afford renting a studio space. I think many other artists before and after me had those reasons to get a space in Bushwick, but it fits because a lot of the buildings that haven't been converted into studios are still working businesses that are busy, loud, and bustling during the work week. I like that energy, and so I try to schedule my studio hours similarly to their hours of operation. Most days I'm not beginning at 9am sharp, but I at least put in a full days work when I get into "the office".
(RWW) What do you think are some of the advantages of working in this neighborhood?
(E.D.) Space economy and location. Although it's now becoming more expensive to live/work in Bushwick, the fact that it's on the L and JMZ trains with a quick commute to the entire downtown Manhattan art world will never change...and the legitimacy of Bushwick's own gallery market should only grow because of that. Another major advantage is being amongst so many creative individuals leading to a healthy competitive energy in the neighborhood. Any time I get too complacent, I'll find someone's work that challenges me to push beyond what I'm comfortable with. I also reap much emotional support from other artist friends to keep working and vice versa.
(RWW) How does the neighborhood inspire you? How does it influence your work?
(E.D.) The remnants of manufacturing and industry that still exists motivates my work habits in trying to keep regular studio hours, but I'd say the flat planes of concrete, brick, and stone - whose perceived colors are constantly changing with the daylight is the most special to me. It definitely influences my work, and many cityscape views of the neighborhood sneak into my paintings. With many manufacturing buildings lacking windows, the broad sections of walls and roofs allows me to focus on what the light is doing, rather than getting too distracted with perspective lines and drawing. And the anonymity of many buildings allows me to dream about their history and back story and what they used to house or produce in their glory days.
(RWW) Can you tell me about a few of your favorite places to visit outside of your studio in Bushwick?
(E.D.) Yes. A major stop is definitely rooftops of other friends' studios. The Troutman building has a beautiful deck. But then I also get excited about Drink and Draw at 3rd Ward on Wednesday nights, El Fogon for some tacos and a beer on Flushing Ave, and watching cars get impounded across the street from my studio on Stewart Ave. In contrast, riding my bicycle past the Waste Management station around Johnson and Varick on a hot summer's eve is probably the worst, though. Try it and you'll know why.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
NEW Book Collages Available from Doug Groupp exclusively through Republic Worldwide!
New York City artist Doug Groupp has carefully hand crafted a whole new series of his famous book collages available only through Republic Worldwide. All pieces are framed and shipping/delivery is included in the price. contact jason@republicworldwide for more information.
All collages are $225 (exclusively throughout the summer). These wont last long!
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