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SWEET THINGS COMING TO AN END

The Crewest Man ·



Sweet Things is coming to an end and we wanted to share some of our most memorable moments:



The giveaways from Kid Robot were a smashing hit!



We had posters to give to guests as well.



Even the notorious bike riders dropped by.



You should have seen this huge ass bike. It was crazy!



Curator "Queen Andrea" flew out for the opening. We missed you Indie. We love you Indie and thank you both for bringing together a great show. You ladies are on fire!



Featured artist Sherm came through and represented in front of her installation.



Happy Friandise shipped some of her furry little purses all the way from France just for the occasion and just for the girls!



The live painting was totally cool.



And even sometimes the smaller things just like this truck who stopped by is enough to remember. Artful moments are always sure to happen, they can be planned or unexpected. Whatever the moments be, we love each and every one.

Big thanks to curators Indie and Queen Andrea, Aiko, Martha Cooper, Gillian Goldstein, Motel7, Koralie, Mickey, Jules Muck, Klor, Sherm, Jarritos, Roaring Lion, Kid Robot, Estria, M.I.S.S and all those who came out to support.

Till next time!

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AEVON (TC-5)

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One of the most controversial members of the crew, Aevon was not the most prolific, but he was there bombing and piecing during 1979 and early to late 80's. He has been down with the 5 for over 20 years. Aevon grew up in and was schooled in The Crazy 5 / The Cool 5 history and style. He counts Dero and Seen as his mentors.

One of the gate keepers and historians of the crew and one of the most loyal members of crew, Aevon is now in the position of Vice-President and Consigliere of the crew. Along with Doc (Vice-President) and President, Seen, he is bringing the crew back to the forefront of style and innovations; reminding the world the 5 has not lost it's "Swagger" and presence!

Website: www.tcfive.com

Artwork by Aevon will be on display during Revolutions on view from March 6th through March 28th, 2010 at Crewest.

SYE (TC-5)

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Enigmatic Queens native who, even as a youngster, possessed and artistic ability that was second nature. In 1980, the lure of the graffiti culture was hypnotic and Sye’s nterest in letter manipulation was sparked by a younger sibling which resulted in the birth of S-Y-E.

Sye would align himself with one of Queens most famous and prolific crews, The Public Animals (TPA crew). Together with CER, DEMO, LUST, PW, KAP, SLOAN, ADAM, SCOP, 2NICE, SOFINE, EZO, BREAK, SPICER, they would wreak havoc on the BMT and IND train lines.

The journey continued, and in 2005, Sye would be reborn; on a new mission, with a new crew...TC-5.



Website: www.tcfive.com

SYE is part of Revolutions and his artowork will be on display at Crewest from March 6th through March 28th, 2010.

BOM5 (TC-5)

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BOM5 was born in the South Bronx and raised on 174th Street and Hoe Avenue.
He started out as 174 Spider and ran with The Savage Skull. He learned rocking from Hollywood, mighty Moke, Chulo Snake and Tony Amore and eventually started his own rokcing crew called “WE ROCK”. He eveuntually go tinto writing and quickly learned WILD STYLE thru his mentors BILLY167 (RIP) and REPEL (SLICK INC.). He soon toook the name BOM5.

Got out of the gang life and into HIP-HOP thru AFRIKA BAMBAATAA’s first jam on unity and quickly started getting down with Zulu Nation. He learned to B-Boy and DJ. He got down with the Zulu Kings and the Rocky Steady Crew which eventually lead to BOM5 creating hi own B-boy crew called Ready to Rock, and also partnered with RIP7 to be know as TWO TUFF BREAKERS. Soon,
MW (MAD WRITERS), BOM5’s own graffitti crew with his brother BANEONE was born soon after.

Today, BOM5 has started his own clothing line, BOMIN’ GEAR, and a design company MECHANICAL WARFARE. He, also, started a program called “OFF THA WALLS” to teach kids graffiti art in a positive way. He has worked for Coca-Cola doing graphic design and murals.

In addition to these projects, BOM5 partnered with old chool friend, NAC143, to create MADHATN’, a company specializing in airbrushing and graffiti art on caps and clothing. He also lectures on life growing up in the BURNT-DOWN-BRONX. And travels the globe spreading the love of HIP-HOP CULTURE.



Website: www.tcfive.com

Artwork by BOM5 will be on display March 6th through March 28th, 2010 at Crewest during Revolutions.

KEO (TC-5)

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SCOTCH 79, a.k.a. KEO TC-5, is a bona-fide Brooklyn legend in the realm of NYC graffiti and hip hop. SCOTCH 79 came of age in the Brooklyn of the 1970’s and learned his craft in the tunnels and yards of the MTA’s subway system.

With an “old school” aesthetic he continues to ingrain his charismatic signature into the tapestry of urban art & pop culture, while also redefining classic graffiti styles into fresh new work through his fine art and design outlets




Website: www.tcfive.com


Artwork by Keo will be on display March 6th through March 28th at Crewest Gallery during "Revolutions".

LADY PINK (TC-5)

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Lady Pink was born in Ecuador, but raised in NYC. In 1979 she started writing graffiti and soon was well known as the only female capable of competing with the boys in the graffiti subculture. Pink painted subway trains from the years 1979-1985. She is considered a cult figure in the hip-hop subculture since the release of the motion picture "Wild Style" in 1982, in which she had a starring role. While still in high school she was already exhibiting paintings in art galleries, and at the age of 21 had her first solo show at the Moore College of Art. As a leading participant in the rise of graffiti-based art, Lady Pink's canvases have entered important art collections such as those of the Whitney Museum, the MET in New York City, the Brooklyn Museum and the Groningen Museum of Holland. She has established herself in the fine arts world, and her paintings are highly prized by collectors. Lady Pink continues to mature as an artist, producing ambitious murals commissioned for businesses and creating new paintings on canvas that express her unique personal vision.

Today she runs a small mural company with her artist husband Smith, creating massive works around New York City, constituting one of the few professional teams to originate from the graffiti subculture. Pink has mobilized artists into donating public art in culturally neglected communities. She also shares her 20 years of experience by holding mural workshops with kids and actively lecturing college students throughout the Northeast.




Website: www.tcfive.com


Artwork by Lady Pink will be on display March 6th through March 28th, 2010 at Crewest during the "Revolutions" exhibit.