Happy to present two new editions as well as a refreshed launch of some classics I am personally fond of. I’m posting the current lineup for this initial update along with the narrative behind each illustration. Thank you all for the support!
A perspective worth sharing.
"A collector’s existence is tied "to a relationship with objects which does not emphasize their functional, utilitarian value—that is, their usefulness—but studies and loves them as the scene, the stage, of their fate.” Everything about the object—the craftsmanship, the period, the region, the former owner—everything remembered and thought about the object adds up to its magical fate, and the most profound experience is its acquisition, and furthermore, its transmissibility."
- Walter Benjamin. "Unpacking my Library"
Image Kind Prints (Archived)
Maker-Bot... Bot
Maker-Bot experiment!
Let me come right out and fully admit that this is absolutely a poor man's rip-off of a Ashley Wood/3A Robot. My desk is covered with 3A vinyl, and simplifying one of them in spirit seemed like a fine, low poly, idea for my first 3d printer experiment.
I was really interested in answering a few questions that were plaguing me as I thought more and more about 3D printer application. What type of surface does the texture of the material create? Was the material solvent with specific chemicals such as acetone? How would the paint stick to the surface of this strange substance? Not a total disaster but far from perfect.
Check out the printer here.
The Space/Form, Plexiglass Experiment.
* Attempting to Work with Plexi
Experimenting with acrylic glass sheets and solvent cement, I created a landscape of layers that shift and shadow at different angles. The subject matter is a blend of multiple environments - influenced in part by the roof-deck skyline of our space in Dorchester and the narrative influence of "day job" content.
My intention was to create layers as clean as the glass they were painted on. When when stacked together the chaos created a dirty multifaceted depth I could not fully control. I did not prepare for the challenges that come with fusing layers of glass together like a toxic Oreo. I wish I could say this piece turned out the way it was intended to.
- Sinc
* Ampersand Art Supply generously supported this exhibition by providing custom made archival painting panels as a uniform medium for each artist to work on, and in my case ... Ruin :)
Space//Form features over 100 of the most dynamic artists working in the field of contemporary art. The full list of artists reads as follows:
Aakash Nihalani, Adam Normandin, Adam Wallacavage, Alex Lukas, Alicia Dubnyckyj, Amy Casey, Anthony Zinonos, Augustine Kofie, Ben Eine, Bill McRight, Blaine Fontana, Brendan Monroe, Brett Amory, Carl Cashman, Carl Riddle. Cheryl Molnar, Chloe Early, Chris Ballantyne, Chris Scarborough, Christian Mendoza, Christopher Derek Bruno, Clayton Brothers, Cleon Peterson, Dabs Myla, Dana Brown, Dave Kinsey, David Kassan, David O’Brien, Deedee Cheriel, Doze Green, Drew Tyndall, Eric Shaw, Eric White, Erik Mark Sandberg, Francesco Igory Deiana, Frank Gonzales, Gary Taxali, Geoff McFetridge, Ghostpatrol, Greg Eason, Greg Lamarche, Hamishi, Henry Gunderson, Ian Francis, Jacob Magraw Mickelson, James Marshall (Dalek), Jason Thielke, Jeff Depner, Jeff Soto, Jim Houser, Jordin Isip, Josh Keyes, Joshua Krause, Judith Supine, Kai & Sunny, Karin Krommes, Karl de Vroomen, Katrin Fridriks, Kenji Hirata, Kevin Cyr, Kevin Earl Taylor, Kevin Peterson, Kid Acne, Kozyndan, Kris Lewis, Kristen Schiele, Lex Thomas, Logan Hicks, Lola Dupré, Louis Reith, Lucas Price, LX One, Mario Wagner, Marissa Textor, Mark Dean Veca, Mark Schoening, Mark Warren Jacques, Mark Whalen, Mars-1, Martin Wittfooth, Mary Iverson, Matt Leines, Maya Hayuk, Michael Murphy, Mike Stilkey, Moneyless, Nick Walker, Pakayla Biehn, Paul Insect, Pete Watts, Reginald S. Aloysius, Remi Rough, Rich Jacobs, Richard Colman, Ricky Allman, Rostarr, Russell Leng, Ryan Shaffer, Ryan Stewart Nault, Sage Vaughn, Saner, Seonna Hong, She One, Sidney Pink, Sinc, Slinkachu, Stephanie Buer, Sweet Toof, Teresa Duck, Tim Biskup, Tom French, Tristram Lansdowne, Wayne White, Will Barras, Winston Smith.
Infinite Art Direction
Irrational Directors Nate, Ken, and Sinc ...
Step 1 - Purchase a Graphic Artist Guild Handbook!
One of the most valuable pieces of advice imparted to me by faculty at Ringling, was to purchase and reference the Graphic Artist Guild Pricing & Ethical Guidelines Handbook.
This book will help you learn to price your work and time according to the industry standards as well as help you to navigate the complex sea of usage rights, quarterly tax submission, kill fees, and client contracts.
A must buy for the fledgling freelance artist.
Hot Water Music (sinc) Album Discography
Wiki links for Hot Water Music records feature art by SINC.