It was a stroll down memory lane and an homage to all the style pioneers of Los Angeles!
Read up on what the LA Weekly had to say about it:
Click here to read more..
6.29.2009
BELMONT TUNNEL CLOSING EVENT WITH A STEVE GRODY SLIDESHOW PRESENTATION
The Legendary Belmont Tunnel Exhibit was one to remember and we closed off the show with a great slideshow presentation by Steve Grody and Carlos Marquez. They took us all the way back to early/mid 1980's. Then brought us through the late 80's, 90's, and all the way to when the Tunnel was destroyed in 2004-05.
It was a stroll down memory lane and an homage to all the style pioneers of Los Angeles!
Read up on what the LA Weekly had to say about it:
Click here to read more..
It was a stroll down memory lane and an homage to all the style pioneers of Los Angeles!
Read up on what the LA Weekly had to say about it:
Click here to read more..
6.23.2009
UGLAR BOOK MURAL IN MID-CITY
Since people are asking...
This mural was done on La Brea between Venice and Pico.
What's UGLAR??
The Ulysses Guide to the Los Angeles River
One of the most appealing, insightful and well thought out books to come out in the last couple of years. It deals with the art and biology of the LA River. A true LA story and must have for any artist or environmentalist who resides in Los Angeles.
BUY IT HERE.
The culture of Los Angeles flows -- both figurative and quite literally -- through its central vein: The River. This book is borne from a fascination and love that precedes the attention that has shifted back to this flow. Fathered by the late Ulysses Zemanova and further nurtured by its co-authors/editors, The Ulysses Guide to the Los Angeles River (UGLAR) moves beyond the overexposed culture of graffiti and misunderstood world of scientific discovery. UGLAR wishes to bring to light the authors' interest, if only to spawn more within its readers.
UGLAR's first volume has two focuses: Biology and Art. Los Angeles-based artwork contributions from: Chaz Bojorquez, ZES, Jack Rudy, Chuey Quintanar, Steve Martinez, Gregg Stone, Robert Meinhardt, Chris Brand, SinerLTS, Evan Skrederstu, Rob Sato ... and more. Interviews with artists also included.
More about the book on their site:
www.UGLARBOOK.com
This mural was done on La Brea between Venice and Pico.
What's UGLAR??
The Ulysses Guide to the Los Angeles River
One of the most appealing, insightful and well thought out books to come out in the last couple of years. It deals with the art and biology of the LA River. A true LA story and must have for any artist or environmentalist who resides in Los Angeles.
BUY IT HERE.
The culture of Los Angeles flows -- both figurative and quite literally -- through its central vein: The River. This book is borne from a fascination and love that precedes the attention that has shifted back to this flow. Fathered by the late Ulysses Zemanova and further nurtured by its co-authors/editors, The Ulysses Guide to the Los Angeles River (UGLAR) moves beyond the overexposed culture of graffiti and misunderstood world of scientific discovery. UGLAR wishes to bring to light the authors' interest, if only to spawn more within its readers.
UGLAR's first volume has two focuses: Biology and Art. Los Angeles-based artwork contributions from: Chaz Bojorquez, ZES, Jack Rudy, Chuey Quintanar, Steve Martinez, Gregg Stone, Robert Meinhardt, Chris Brand, SinerLTS, Evan Skrederstu, Rob Sato ... and more. Interviews with artists also included.
More about the book on their site:
www.UGLARBOOK.com
6.19.2009
"RESURFACE" BY SACRED (SNEAK PEAK)
Here are a few (low quality) pics we took while hanging the show...
some new stuff, some older stuff, but all of it rarely or never seen
before!
Make sure you join us this weekend at the
ACRYLICK® STORE to get a good look of
Sacred's complex yet simple paintings and
styles in person.
Get that rare Sacred194 tag or throwie in your book.
Instant collectors item!
Art, Dj, Drink, good times...
RESURFACE
Featuring Artwork by Sacred194
Curated by Crewest
Saturday June 20th, 2009
8-11pm
Show runs through July 20, 2009
631 N. AZUSA AVE
AZUSA, CA. 91702
(626)334-9922
More info...
www.acrylick.net
www.crewest.com
6.17.2009
BELMONT TUNNNEL OPENING NIGHT!
We had a great turnout, hundreds showed up to peep the exhibition included fans, artists, collectors, and a few celebs.
Here is a synopsis of that night through the lens of our good friend and dope LA photographer Eriberto Oriol.
All Photos by: EribertoOriol.com
Eriberto Oriol © 2009
Enjoy!
Outside the line was long..
Eriberto and Angelica...
Slick and Estevan Oriol..
Curator Carlos Marquez...
Mandoe and Revok...
Slick...
Relic...
Thats Punk rock!
Man One and Craola...
Relax with his girl..
Wisk..
MORE ARTWORK AND PARTY PHOTOS HERE!
Explore the forbidden at “ForbiddenArtLA.com” coming soon
Here is a synopsis of that night through the lens of our good friend and dope LA photographer Eriberto Oriol.
All Photos by: EribertoOriol.com
Eriberto Oriol © 2009
Enjoy!
Outside the line was long..
Eriberto and Angelica...
Slick and Estevan Oriol..
Curator Carlos Marquez...
Mandoe and Revok...
Slick...
Relic...
Thats Punk rock!
Man One and Craola...
Relax with his girl..
Wisk..
MORE ARTWORK AND PARTY PHOTOS HERE!
Explore the forbidden at “ForbiddenArtLA.com” coming soon
LEGENDARY BELMONT TUNNEL EXHIBITION
THE LEGENDARY BELMONT TUNNEL
"A Tribute to the Birthplace of Los Angeles Graffiti Art"
Curated by Carlos Marquez
With the influx of Hip Hop culture from the East Coast in the early 1980's, the graffiti movement began to take shape in Los Angeles. Young graffiti artists began searching for their own voice and spaces to create. One space that became crucial to that development was the Belmont Tunnel. Due to its central location in Downtown LA and open layout surrounded with massive walls, it quickly became the city's most popular urban canvas. Over the next 20+ years, Belmont became a meeting place for hundreds of developing graffiti artists to hone their craft, settle their differences through graff battles, and pass on codes of ethics to the next generation. Although the tunnel no longer exists and has now been turned into The Belmont Station apartments, the impact it had on the development of Los Angeles graffiti art will not be forgotten..
The exhibition features photographs, paintings, prints and giclees by the following exhibiting Legendary LA Artists:
Acme, Aloy, Antonio Pelayo, Axis, BaBa, Besk, Bumper, Cab, Cale, Charlie, Cre8, Dash, Danny D, Defer, Duster, Earnone, Elser, Eriberto Oriol, Fearo, Fever, Frame, Frank Martinez, Gabe, Genius, Ghostone, Gilone, Graf One, Grande, Hex, Hyde, Jero, Jiro, Kopy, Make, Mandoe, Man One, Mosh, Nuke, OG Abel, Omega, Pale, Panic, Relax, Relic, Retna, Rickone, Risky, Ruets, Saber, Sacred194, Shandu, Siner, Size, Skept, Skyone, Sleez, Swan, Teler, Volt, Vox, Vyal, Wisk, Zender...and others
Eriberto Wall of Belmont Photos...
Big Can Wall...
Skate Deck wall...
Slickster...
Charlie DTK...
Cale and Besk...
Vox, Acme, Precise, Mirage...
Hex LOD, the ungifted one!...
Belmont by Fearo...
Great piece by Jakoh...
Dragon piece by Jiro...
Skept..
Tons of photos of the exhibit here...
Flickr.com/crewestman
Exhibit runs thru June 28th and is viewable during normal gallery hours:
Tues-Thur: Noon-7pm, Fri-Sat: Noon-8pm, Sun: Noon-6pm
Closed Mondays
For more info please email us at info@crewest.com.
www.crewest.com
"A Tribute to the Birthplace of Los Angeles Graffiti Art"
Curated by Carlos Marquez
With the influx of Hip Hop culture from the East Coast in the early 1980's, the graffiti movement began to take shape in Los Angeles. Young graffiti artists began searching for their own voice and spaces to create. One space that became crucial to that development was the Belmont Tunnel. Due to its central location in Downtown LA and open layout surrounded with massive walls, it quickly became the city's most popular urban canvas. Over the next 20+ years, Belmont became a meeting place for hundreds of developing graffiti artists to hone their craft, settle their differences through graff battles, and pass on codes of ethics to the next generation. Although the tunnel no longer exists and has now been turned into The Belmont Station apartments, the impact it had on the development of Los Angeles graffiti art will not be forgotten..
The exhibition features photographs, paintings, prints and giclees by the following exhibiting Legendary LA Artists:
Acme, Aloy, Antonio Pelayo, Axis, BaBa, Besk, Bumper, Cab, Cale, Charlie, Cre8, Dash, Danny D, Defer, Duster, Earnone, Elser, Eriberto Oriol, Fearo, Fever, Frame, Frank Martinez, Gabe, Genius, Ghostone, Gilone, Graf One, Grande, Hex, Hyde, Jero, Jiro, Kopy, Make, Mandoe, Man One, Mosh, Nuke, OG Abel, Omega, Pale, Panic, Relax, Relic, Retna, Rickone, Risky, Ruets, Saber, Sacred194, Shandu, Siner, Size, Skept, Skyone, Sleez, Swan, Teler, Volt, Vox, Vyal, Wisk, Zender...and others
Eriberto Wall of Belmont Photos...
Big Can Wall...
Skate Deck wall...
Slickster...
Charlie DTK...
Cale and Besk...
Vox, Acme, Precise, Mirage...
Hex LOD, the ungifted one!...
Belmont by Fearo...
Great piece by Jakoh...
Dragon piece by Jiro...
Skept..
Tons of photos of the exhibit here...
Flickr.com/crewestman
Exhibit runs thru June 28th and is viewable during normal gallery hours:
Tues-Thur: Noon-7pm, Fri-Sat: Noon-8pm, Sun: Noon-6pm
Closed Mondays
For more info please email us at info@crewest.com.
www.crewest.com
6.13.2009
TEMPTONE FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER
Join us tonite for the Temptone Foundation Fundraiser at Crewest from 7-10:00 pm
The door donation of $10 will go towards the Tempt One ALS Foundation.
There will be South China Lion-dance Team from the Chinatown East Wind Youth Foundation which will be there to perform and get things started.
Stirfry and the Hammerheads will rock you out for the evening as well.
Please join us for this great cause!
You can also purchase a limited edition Tempt tee or print as well as some exclusive original artwork by Futura, Gajin"Hyde"Fujita, OG Abel, and Swank!
We're asking for your continued support as we continue the fight against this horrible neuro-debilitating disease.
Legendary LA OG graff writer Tempt has been fighting this disease for the past 3 to 4 years. Please read below to find out more about this disease.
ALS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a fatal neurodegenerative disease with no known cause or cure. It affects adults of all ages and is completely indiscriminate of color, race or gender. It is a rapidly progressive disease that affects the nerve cells (neurons) that are responsible for controlling the body muscles. The neurons degenerate or die and are no longer able to send messages to the body’s muscles. As a result, the muscles gradually weaken or atrophy.
However, the brain continues to remain alert, yet its instructions and messages to the body muscles do not connect. Patients lose their strength as well as the ability to move their arms, legs, hands, feet, and head. Eventually all systems of the body become immobile except for the brain. At the advanced stage, patients may progress to a convalescent arrangement requiring the total assistance of caregivers, family, friends, or nursing staff. Also tracheotomy, stomach feeding, and the dependence on a ventilator breathing machine may become the norm.
Most patients pass from respiratory failure within a 3-5 year period. However, a small percentage of patients have been able to survive 10 or more years. This disease has a tremendous effect on families physically, financially, and emotionally. The progressive decline of patients takes a toll on the family who can only watch helplessly as their love ones slowly become incapacitated.
As small tasks become more difficult, the availability of dedicated caregivers becomes increasingly important.
Treatment focuses on helping patients cope with symptoms and comforting them as much as possible. Physical, occupational, nutritional, speech, and spiritual therapies are important in treating this disease. There are those that theorize that chemical toxicity may play a contributing role in the disease’s development. In these circles, detoxification, an organic diet, physical exercise, and/or alternative therapies is the path often taken.
There are millions of dollars fundraised annually and donated towards laboratory research leading towards the discovery of a cure. The Muscular Dystrophy Association, ALS division, the ALS Association, the ALS Therapy Development Institute provide strong national leadership in the fight against this disease.
The door donation of $10 will go towards the Tempt One ALS Foundation.
There will be South China Lion-dance Team from the Chinatown East Wind Youth Foundation which will be there to perform and get things started.
Stirfry and the Hammerheads will rock you out for the evening as well.
Please join us for this great cause!
You can also purchase a limited edition Tempt tee or print as well as some exclusive original artwork by Futura, Gajin"Hyde"Fujita, OG Abel, and Swank!
We're asking for your continued support as we continue the fight against this horrible neuro-debilitating disease.
Legendary LA OG graff writer Tempt has been fighting this disease for the past 3 to 4 years. Please read below to find out more about this disease.
ALS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a fatal neurodegenerative disease with no known cause or cure. It affects adults of all ages and is completely indiscriminate of color, race or gender. It is a rapidly progressive disease that affects the nerve cells (neurons) that are responsible for controlling the body muscles. The neurons degenerate or die and are no longer able to send messages to the body’s muscles. As a result, the muscles gradually weaken or atrophy.
However, the brain continues to remain alert, yet its instructions and messages to the body muscles do not connect. Patients lose their strength as well as the ability to move their arms, legs, hands, feet, and head. Eventually all systems of the body become immobile except for the brain. At the advanced stage, patients may progress to a convalescent arrangement requiring the total assistance of caregivers, family, friends, or nursing staff. Also tracheotomy, stomach feeding, and the dependence on a ventilator breathing machine may become the norm.
Most patients pass from respiratory failure within a 3-5 year period. However, a small percentage of patients have been able to survive 10 or more years. This disease has a tremendous effect on families physically, financially, and emotionally. The progressive decline of patients takes a toll on the family who can only watch helplessly as their love ones slowly become incapacitated.
As small tasks become more difficult, the availability of dedicated caregivers becomes increasingly important.
Treatment focuses on helping patients cope with symptoms and comforting them as much as possible. Physical, occupational, nutritional, speech, and spiritual therapies are important in treating this disease. There are those that theorize that chemical toxicity may play a contributing role in the disease’s development. In these circles, detoxification, an organic diet, physical exercise, and/or alternative therapies is the path often taken.
There are millions of dollars fundraised annually and donated towards laboratory research leading towards the discovery of a cure. The Muscular Dystrophy Association, ALS division, the ALS Association, the ALS Therapy Development Institute provide strong national leadership in the fight against this disease.
6.11.2009
SACRED194 @ ACRYLICK STORE
SNEAK PEAK..CLICK HERE FOR ARTWORK IMAGES!
RESURFACE
Featuring Artwork by Sacred194
Curated by Crewest
Saturday June 20th, 2009
8-11pm
Show runs through July 20, 2009
New and original paintings on canvas by
one of LA's most original and influenial
style legends.
ACRYLICK® STORE
631 N. AZUSA AVE
AZUSA, CA. 91702
(626)334-9922
Websites:
www.acrylick.net
www.crewest.com
6.01.2009
CROL VS WERC IN SAN DIEGO..
Crol and Werc rocked a nice little wall for
Motor Sport Scooters in San Diego @
30th and El Cajon ...check it!
*Click here to check out some of Werc's available pieces for sale @ Crewest
For more on the fantastic duo..
CrolvsWerc.com
Motor Sport Scooters in San Diego @
30th and El Cajon ...check it!
*Click here to check out some of Werc's available pieces for sale @ Crewest
For more on the fantastic duo..
CrolvsWerc.com
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