Solo Show Previews Cont. Sept 14th

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We are all artists. There is beauty behind the images we create. There is also beauty and power behind words, especially words that drive change and action. As a country we are looking at the making of history. Think back to your social studies class and imagine your children reading an entire chapter about what is going on. Imagine the feeling of telling them that you were a part of that change. I am not typically directly political in terms of my stencil art but there is no ignoring the need to make a statement and be part of the history that our children will look back on.
You can catch the final piece during my upcoming solo show for DirtyPilot.com opening
Sept 14th.

Obama
Enjoy
-PaperMonster
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"Main Course" DirtyPilot.com Solo Show Previews Pt II

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Here is another beautiful preview of tiny portions of larger PaperMonster stencil art pieces which will go on sale September 14th over at DirtyPilot.com. The show will feature a wide range of works on different surfaces with incredible detail. Check out some pictures below and stay posted for more previews!!


Above/Below are small previews of two large stencil art pieces and new stencils which look incredible and have great texture.
Click on Images to View Larger
Enjoy
-PaperMonster
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Juxtapoz Magazine Issue #92 Sept 08

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The latest issue of Juxtapoz Magazine "The New York City Graffiti Issue" for September 2008 has just been released. It is a fantastic and thick issue covering a wide range of legendary graffiti artist. Make sure to get a copy and keep your eyes peeled for a PaperMonster x DirtyPilot ad for my Sept 14th solo show for DirtyPilot.com in this issue.
(Hint: it is towards the back on the left corner!!)
I will be posting some more fantastic previews of some beautiful pieces which will be part of the solo show.
Stay Posted!!

Paper Monster's Solo Show "Main Course" Sept 14th-Oct 17th
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"Main Course" Solo Show Previews

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Work for the past months has been heavily focused on the upcoming two solo PaperMonster shows with the first show taking place over at DirtyPilot.com on Sept 14th. I will be posting a whole batch of preview pictures in the days leading up to the show and this is the first look into "Main Course"


One of the many paper mountains that covers my studio.When the teal is on it is time to start to work!!

Enjoy
-Paper Monster
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The Asian Economist.com Interview with PaperMonster

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TheAsianEconomist.com is happy to announce that it has launch it’s interview section and we are very glad to have our first interview be with a rising stencil artist, PaperMonster. You can check out more of his work at his blog: http://papermonster.wordpress.com.PaperMonster will be our feature Artist for our first issue of The Asian Economist Online Magazine, stay tune for the release date of the Magazine.

CHECK OUT MORE HERE:

http://www.theasianeconomist.com/interview-with-papermonster/

The Interview

Why did you choose the name PaperMonster?
The name PaperMonster came from a lot of different parts of my life but one was the huge amount of paper that I consume and the mess that comes with stenciling and later having a final product of a beautiful stencil, but then looking at the area around you and seeing the large amount of tiny paper fragments which are so hard to clean up. The name fits well and at the same time there is this opposition occurring where the name PaperMonster is very strong and you imagine chaos but my work is very focused on beauty and subtleties with loud colors.

When did you start doing stencil and what/who influence you in the beginning?
I started about four years ago doing very ugly stencils at the time when I had little to no skills. I used all of the wrong types of materials and had no concept of negative space. The first stencil involved a cartoon character I used to draw constantly and the second stencil was of my face wearing a respirator mask. The cartoon looked great but my face looked horrible. I would spend days on just one stencil and now I can spend only a couple hours and come out with something incredible. I remember buying my first stencil book “Stencil Graffiti” and it blew my mind. I wanted so desperately to be a famous stencil graffiti artist. Things take time and success does not come over night. I still dream about becoming a famous stencil artist.

Where do you get your ideas for your works?
I get my ideas from real people expressing true beauty. I am inspired..........

More Here (LINK)
-Paper Monster
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PaperMonster Pieces "SOLD" for Stencil Festival and CryBaby Art Gallery

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These past few weeks have been incredibly busy with getting everything ready for my two solo shows in Sept and Oct. The two shows are incredible and they will exhibit some beautiful pieces which you will just have to wait to see for yourselves. The Melbourne Stencil Festival 2008 which just ended was a complete success and both PaperMonster pieces sold out on opening night. Also, Crybaby Art Gallery has recently made some great sales on PaperMonster originals and they only have a couple left. You can snag those pieces up
****HERE****
or
http://www.fortune3.com/crybabyartgallery/Original_Work-PaperMonster.html

There are more exciting projects with CryBaby Art Gallery during September and I will be posting more news soon.
Also stay posted for preview pictures of my first solo show with DirtyPilot.com opening September 14th.

Only 4 pieces left at DirtyPilot before my solo show. Find them here:
http://dirtypilot.com/backroom/papermonster.html

"Why Did I?"
SOLD

"Ready and Willing?"
SOLD
Enjoy
-PaperMonster
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PaperMonster Pieces "SOLD" for I am 8-bit show!!

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The I am 8-Bit show was a gigantic success and PaperMonster sold out both of the stencil art pieces on display. News and pictures of the show are all over the internet and you will soon find some incredible news coverage on your TV screens form Spike TV and G4 TV. You can check out more pictures from the event at the following links: Enjoy
http://www.vinylpulse.com/2008/08/seen-i-am-8-bit.html
or
http://www.joystiq.com/photos/i-am-8-bit-2008/977774/full/
or
http://www.flickr.com/photos/oldmanmusings/sets/72157606745947776/
(also if you are interested in some commissioned work contact v@papermonster.org)


(above: images via VinylPulse.com)
(http://www.vinylpulse.com/2008/08/seen-i-am-8-bit.html)

(above: pics via Joystiq.com)
http://www.joystiq.com/photos/i-am-8-bit-2008/977774/full/
Enjoy
-Paper Monster
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Inked Souls Video by PaperMonster

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Inked Souls was a fantastic show which was put together by ArtWhino Gallery and TAGUR Footwear. PaperMonster put a wonderful video of the event and it has had some great success. You can check out the post on MODART Magazine and catch the video on Current.com Also, I had the honor of meeting some very talented people during the opening including Treadmilin from (http://treadmillin.com/blog/) and he did a great post on the sneakers I wore for the opening. They were Nike Dunk Mid Peacocks and they only come out of the box for special events.
Check out some photos and links below. Also be sure to check out:
http://www.killahbeez.com/
for more coverage on the highly anticipated I am 8-bit show.


Visit:http://web.modarteurope.com/

http://current.com/items/89179919_artwhino_gallery_x_tagur_group_show

PaperMonster sporting Nike Dunk Mids (Peacock)
http://treadmillin.com/blog/

Enjoy
-Paper Monster
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"I am 8-Bit" Aug 14th World of Wonder Storefront Gallery

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These past weeks have been full of exciting shows and the upcoming "I am 8-bit" group show is no exception. The lineup of artists is huge and each of the pieces up for show will celebrate videogames to the highest level. It has been great to see such amazing press come out featuring my new stencil art painting "The Return of Samus." If you are in the Hollywood, California area this is one show that you will not want to miss. Who knows you may see PaperMonster there!!
Here if the info and pictures of some of the press.
Be sure to check out my preview of the two PaperMonster stencil pieces for the show here:
(http://papermonster.wordpress.com/2008/07/21/i-am-8-bit-show-aug14th-feat-papermonster-hollywood-cali
i am 8-bit)

Opening Night Extravaganza
August 14, 2008
8 p.m. to Midnight

Where:
World of Wonder Storefront Gallery
6650 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, Cali.

Juxtapoz.com

GameTrailers.com
Formatmag.com
Enjoy
-Paper Monster
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Terracycle Graffiti Jam 08

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This past Saturday Aug9th I had the great opportunity to take part in the TerraCycle Graffiti Jam 08. It was a beautiful event put on by Leon Rainbow and Albus Cavus and it hosted an incredible lineup of graffiti writers. As one of the only stencil artists in the mix, it was a great chance to meet some fantastic people and share the beauty behind stencil graffiti. One of the most powerful moments of the day was when Pose 2 (www.posetwo.com) invited me to paint alongside him and the other amazing graff writers on a massive wall. It was a beautiful event and I want to thank everyone who came out to support. Check out more pics of the day below.
(Thanks to Ren for taking incredible pictures throughout the day!!)
Check out more images in my MySpace Page
(HERE)


It was a beautiful day for the outdoor event.
Ren and PaperMonster in full effect.




Finished stencil graffiti piece from PaperMonster
Ren sporting her Paper Monster Tee (Buy Here)
Pose 2's work is mind blowing. You wont realize the beauty and detail within the work he puts in.

PaperMonster and Maxx Moses aka Pose 2













Enjoy
-PaperMonster
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ADM SKATEBOARDS RELEASE PAPERMONSTER DECK!!

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ADM Skateboards just released their Fall 08 line of decks including the PaperMonster "He's Here" Deck. You can purchase the deck for only $59.99 and it s a great purchase!! ADM provided 5% of all revenues from sales will go to drug awareness programs, skateboard park developments, and other positive non profits across the nation. They are a fantastic company and I am incredibly excited to be working with them!!

To Purchase Click (HERE) ONLY $59.99

or

http://admskateboards.com/store/details.php?prodId=72&category=5

ADM Skateboards x PaperMonster Deck

Only $59.99
http://admskateboards.com/store/details.php?prodId=72&category=5

Enjoy!!

-PaperMonster

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