spray paint

“RUST-O UNCAPPED” Event at Secret Walls HQ

Man One ·

We were invited the other night to experience the soft launch of rustoleum‘s new artist brand paint called RUST-O (@rustospraypaint )

Below is a first video review of the product by our Artist in Chief, Man One.

The soft launch was held at Secret Walls HQ in L.A. The evening kicked off with a panel that included artists PERSUE (@persue1) and GEORGE F. BAKER III (@gfb3) moderated by Dilated Peoples very own, the homie RAKAA (@therealrakaa).

Although it was raining, the vibe was cool. Lots of dope artists in attendance and we got to sample the paint.

Until we’re able to use more colors and really get a feel for it, the jury is out on how this paint will stack up against the others. Some challenges they will face in this space are the limited palette (30 colors), the higher price point ($8.99) and the distribution source (Walmart). But let’s wait until March when they officially drop it & see what happens. More to come!

Thanks again to the homie PERSUE for the invite. ✊🏽

AVAILABLE ARTWORK BY RELIC

The Crewest Man ·





This month, "Kuya" a solo exhibition of paintings by RELIC is on view now through August 26, 2012.  L.A. writer RELIC blends urban style and sensibility with renaissance-quality execution.

His work has been showcased at numerous museums and galleries, including the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Smithsonian.  In select pieces within the body of artwork currently on view, Relic includes hidden gems hinting to his ethnic and urban heritage.

Listed above from top to bottom are the following:

Relic Script
Spray paint and acrylic on canvas
50.5"x38.5"
2011

Los Angeles "Gangster"
Acrylic and spray paint on canvas
60"x10"
2010

 Manny Pacquiao
Print
26"x16" (framed)
2010
Available framed and unframed

 To request further information, please email us at info@crewest.com.

 +

AVAILABLE ARTWORK BY WERC

The Crewest Man ·





Mythograff, a solo exhibition of paintings by WERC are now on view at Crewest through August 26, 2012.  In all of Werc's pieces there is a sense of magical realism, a hybrid existence of reality where there is a balance between the material world co-existing with the elements of the ethereal. 

Above from top to bottom are the following: 

“Dios Globero - Holy Days”
Mixed media on canvas 36” x 48”
2012


“Dios Globero - Food I thought”
Mixed media on canvas 48” x 60”
2012 


“Dios Globero - MX”
Mixed media on canvas 34” x 48”
2012 

If you would like to request more information or would like to see other artwork by WERC, please email us at info@crewest.com.

 

 


INSTALL DAY WITH RELIC

The Crewest Man ·




 





On Wednesday, August 1, 2012 we began install day #1 with RELIC.  We had a lot of fun seeing the new show come together.  A lot of the work is vibrantly colored, very nicely framed and thick with acrylics and spray paint.  RELIC explained that there is a lot of him, his culture and substance in each of his pieces, especially in his piece "Jeepney" where a lot of the artist exists within the frame.  We appreciate RELIC's hard work in putting together his newest show "KUYA".  We hope everyone can join us Saturday, August, 4, 2012 as we open the doors to this brand new show.  We can't wait for you to see it.  

For questions, please email us at info@crewest.com.

+

 

SNEAK PEEK OF ARTWORK BY RELIC

The Crewest Man ·




We are excited to give you this sneak peek of artwork by RELIC whose artwork will be on view and available for sale from August 4 through August 28, 2012.  Please see below for artwork information for the above posted artwork images:

Artwork Info:   
Upper Image: "Yesca", 3' x 5', Spray paint and acrylic on canvas , 2010
Lower Image: "Jeepney" , 38.5" x 26", Acrylic on canvas , 2010.   

If interested in obtaining more information regarding available artwork for RELIC, please email us at info@crewest.com.


ABOUT THE SHOW: KUYA

The Crewest Man ·





KUYA is the debut solo art show by Los Angeles artist RELIC. The Filipino salutation Kuya means big brother. In this newest collection of work, Relic flexes his elder status by returning to old school sensitivities relying on color and line quality to get his point across. In select pieces, he includes hidden gems hinting to his ethnic and urban heritage.

Show Info:
Opening Reception:  Saturday, August 4, 2012
From 7-10 pm
With Live Beats by DJ Phyz Ed
On view from August 4 through August 28

+

ABOUT THE SHOW: MYTHOGRAFF

The Crewest Man ·





MYTHOGRAFF, Werc's first solo show in Los Angeles, presents a continuous exploration of myth culture, consumerism, rituals, archetypal language and design. Werc has been spraying for 20 years and has grown in a journey with the medium by exploring, and deconstructing the spray paint to reinvent his own practice. Traditionally in spray-painting it is all about "can control," by creating artwork that is precise, defined, and clean. This is evident in Werc's "Axis Mundi" series, where he pushes the boundaries of the medium by creating photo-realistic portraits. Through his exploration of refined definition, Werc explores the opposite spectrum of control. In the "Ojo de Dios" series Werc frees himself & the medium with a loose and unrefined spraying technique, where he allows the spray paint to speak its natural language. Created with minimal immediate spray-paint strokes, the pieces are raw perceptual renditions refined by the eye of the viewer, not the medium.

The show will also feature Werc's classic style of multimedia collage, where he playfully re-appropriates commonly consumed logos to create new associations. In all of Werc's pieces there is a sense of magical realism, a hybrid existence of reality where there is a balance between the material world co-existing with the elements of the ethereal. 

Show Info:
Opening Reception:  Saturday, August 4, 2012
From 7-10 pm
With Live Beats by DJ Phyz Ed
On view from August 4 through August 28


"KUYA" FEAUTURING WORKS BY RELIC

The Crewest Man ·













Crewest is very proud to announce RELIC, a modern classic in LA Graffiti, will be showing brand new artwork in our Front Room Gallery.  Please join us on August 4, 2012 from 7-10pm for the opening reception of "Kuya".  You do not want to miss this show. 

More info to follow...

Questions?  Email us at info@crewest.com


++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

ABOUT THE ARTIST: AXIS

The Crewest Man ·


 Photo by: Eriberto Oriol © ForbiddenArtLA.com


Showing in June at Crewest Gallery in the Front Room is AXIS.  

Here is a little background on the artist as well as a sneak peak image of artwork AXIS will be showing during his solo show "RECLUSE":

AXIS (born March 26, 1973 in London, England) is a contemporary illustrator/working class fine artist who emerged from Los Angeles’ seminal graffiti scene in the 1980s. He is most noted for his convoluted and hyper-stylized freehand characters.
 
As a child, Axis moved from London to Los Angeles with his family and developed a number of musical and artistic influences including Mozart, Black Sabbath, Frank Frazetta, Rick Griffin, Black Flag, Norman Rockwell, and even Monty Python’s Flying Circus. An early convert to skateboarding and punk rock, Axis began experimenting with graffiti art in 1985, and joined L.A.’s legendary CBS Crew in 1988. By the mid-90’s he had cemented his reputation as one of the most prolific street artists working in Los Angeles. Though his career has largely unfolded outside of the graffiti landscape, his skate-punk origins continue to shape his engorged aesthetic and politicized black humor.



In addition to his artwork, Axis is also widely known as a musician. Having received formal music training (harpsichord, cello, piano) at a young age, Axis formed Los Angeles hard-core/Metal band “The Pain” (lead guitarist, songwriter) in 2004. He has recorded two full-length albums and has toured Europe and the United States.  
 
Axis lives in Los Angeles, California where he continues to paint, and play music everyday. And he skates when he can.

To see more of Axis’ work, check out www.stylepig.com.


Artwork by AXIS will be on display June 14 through July 1 at Crewest.  Please email us at info@crewest.com with any questions.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++


 

CANCEPTUAL (v.3)

The Crewest Man ·

CANceptual [v.3]
"Recycle your spray cans...make some art...save the Earth"

Exhibit Dates: May 2nd thru May 31st
Opening Reception: May 2nd from 6pm to 9pm







Crewest saves the Earth one spray can at a time. For the past 7 years, Crewest has been at the forefront of recognizing graffiti art as a unique and valid art form with aerosol cans as one of it’s primary mediums. In support of the many artists who have chosen to use their talents for something positive, Crewest celebrates their 7th Year Anniversary and brings you the third installment of CANceptual. An art exhibition giving young artists an opportunity to showcase their work alongside known artists. Crewest encourages artists to find those old rusted cans and recycle them by turning them into fine art pieces for sale at the gallery.
As gallery director Man One puts it, “Where the weapon of choice becomes the instrument of beauty”

Featured in this exhibit are works by:

3 Sheets, ACME, Alonys Art, Anthony Aguirre, Apricot Mantle, Art Martinez, Astek, Auks, Bill Gallagher, BRANDED, Brian (Negro Picasso) Ross, buna, c3po, Dan Ruhrmanty, DANIEL BARAJAS, Dash2000Fidel, David MacDowell, DCYPHER, Downer, DRAST CBS TBG, Dres13, Dyroza, Dytch66, Earn One, Eduardo73, Eriberto Oriol, Ernesto Vazquez, FLASH ABC, GAPE, Ghost One (UTI), groty dct, Gwen Mercado-Reyes, HASTE, Huit (COI), inept, J.Edwards, Jarrod Barton (boost), Jason Jacenko, Jessica Ward, Jesus Gomez, Jonathan Bueno, Jose M. Loza, Jose Reyes, Just Elias, Kaman Chow, Kelly Thompson, Le' Nik, Lucho, MARKA27, Maya Villa, Miki Lorena, Miwa "miwaLyric" Kayama, Modern Day Monster, New Colony, Nicole Kaspereen, Noah Ptolemy, Rebornz Art/ Randy De Leon, Rel.One, REVEL, ROME, Ruthie Pie, Shark Toof, Sherm, Skyler Gonzalez, SMEAR, Sophia Gasparian, Stacy White, TEEL ONE, Thomas J. Schaeffer (the Messenger), Travis Moore, Vanessa Hampton, Yuki and many more