L.A. BARRIO ROOTS STREET ART FEST

Crewest is excited to be teaming up with the "LA Barrio Street Art Festival" 

September 19th - 21st, 2014.

The LA Barrio Roots Street Art Festival is a FREE community event taking place at the:

Bell Community Center located at 6250 Pine Avenue, Bell, CA 90201, USA. 

Featuring live urban art mural painting by: 

The Mac, Caché, Nuke, Shente, Man One, HEX, Kofie and Sand One 

Special exhibitions: 

- Chaz Bojorquez Retrospective: featuring select new works as well as archive photos of his journey as a groundbreaking LA artist.

- Transborder Graphic: a group show featuring works by over 20 Mexican and Mexican-American

artists including Jesse Hernandez, Fabian Debora, Humo, Ernesto Yerena, Maria Abigail Sandoval, and others.

Free Workshops:

-Musical Production

-Artistic Photography

-Drawing 

-Community Muralism

-Calligraphy

-Stencil

-Skateboard Design

*A complete schedule of workshops and events is on the website.

**LA Barrio Roots Street Art Fest is being presented by the Consulate General of Mexico, Mexico’s Secretary of External Relations, Institutos de Mexicanos en el Exterior, State Senator Ricardo Lara and the 33rd Senate District, the City of Bell, and HABITAJES Centro de Estudios y Acciones sobre el Espacio Público.

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FEATURED ARTIST OF THE MONTH: CACHE

We are pleased to announce this months featured artist, Cache. Cache has created a super cool installation that is in conjunction with this months exhibit Pedals and Prints.

Here is closer look at his installation:





His goal was to create his own version of a bicycle shop


Since Cache is known for his usage of chickens, he incoporated them into his installation.


Messenger bags are a must


See that little red dot, someone got lucky and will be this pieces new proud owner


Just because one piece is sold, doesn't mean we don't have more.


We have many fun and brightly colored pieces by Cache, just come on by and take a peep. Or you could always check out our flickr page and email us if you are intersted in purchasing anything you see.

Here is some background on Cache:

Los Angeles graffiti artist and painter, Cache, migrated from Guatemala in the late eighties. Growing up just blocks from the infamous Belmont Tunnel, it is clear how he could be so easily influenced and inspired by the art on such legendary walls. From the beginning, he was mesmerized by the colorful graffiti art of the day, where crews like MAK and STN pushed the envelope. During the nineties, he was dedicated mostly to tagging and simple bomb style lettering. It didn’t take him long to discover his own voice and style in this fusion of art and street culture; and was soon found with a spray can and marker in hand, tagging whatever he could reach.

After many years of experimenting with tagging and bombs, this self-taught artist began exploring new ideas. One recurring idea was the use of bright and bubbly characters. Wishing to share his true passions with the community, he considered it essential to incorporate the use of bicycles and favorite book reads. Inspired by such writers as Carlos Castañeda, who describes humans as being “trapped in human chicken coops,” Cache saw how society has been constantly manipulated by corporate logos. As a result, he sought a logo of his own to combat the effects of uniformity, and a censored and diluted media assault on the human psyche. Hence, the Chickens came to life…

“Simplicity is the key” is the code that Cache uses when executing his murals, believing he can reach a wider audience, not for monetary gain but for spreading his thoughts and ideas. Even though he is a self-confessed pessimist, Cache aims to create happy and positive environments to bring a brighter atmosphere to the Los Angeles neighborhoods.

Pedals and Prints is on view through the end of April. Come on by!

PEDALS AND PRINTS EXHIBITION @ CREWEST

Crewest is proud to present "Pedals and Prints" on view from April 3rd through April 30th, 2010. Pedals and Prints is an exhibition featuring hand printed bicycle related prints. With a special installation by April's Featured Artist Cache.

Exhibiting Artists:

Ashira, Bob Motown, Branded, Briana Auel, Brooke Harker, Cache, Cherise Ward, Chris McLean, Concept One, Contra, Dale Dreiling, Dash 2000 Fidel, David Flores ATC, Demon Slayer, DethKills, DKNG, ENIKONE, Euth, Eyeone, Hero Design Studio , Hit & Run Crew, JKnice, Joel Spellman, John Carr, John Vogl, Kelso, Kevin Cameron, Lucky Bunny (RIch DeSimone), Matt Coleman, Matt Dobbs, Monster Kat, Paul Barron, Ritzy Periwinkle, Sebastian Pape, Septerhed, Shing Yin Khor, Skramble, Smitty, Sub Humanoid, Swank One, Two Rabbits, Will Manville Ashira, Bob Motown, Branded, Briana Auel, Brooke Harker, Cache, Cherise Ward, Chris McLean, Concept One, Contra, Dale Dreiling, Dash 2000 Fidel, David Flores ATC, Demon Slayer, DethKills, DKNG, ENIKONE, Euth, Eyeone, Hero Design Studio , Hit & Run Crew, JKnice, Joel Spellman, John Carr, John Vogl, Kelso, Kevin Cameron, Lucky Bunny (RIch DeSimone), Matt Coleman, Matt Dobbs, Monster Kat, Paul Barron, Ritzy Periwinkle, Sebastian Pape, Septerhed, Shing Yin Khor, Skramble, Smitty, Sub Humanoid, Swank One, Two Rabbits, Will Manville and more

SAVE THESE DATES:

Opening Reception
April 3rd, 2010 from 6 to 9pm

Artwalk
April 8th, 2010

Two Rabbits T-Shirt Release
April 17th, 2010 from 6 to 9pm

***Attention all bicyclists, please note bike rides are being organized in Los Angeles are all through out the month with Crewest as the ending point. Join in!!!

Questions? Email us at info@crewest.com

Crewest
110 Winston St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013