PaperMonster New Tee Release: Closet Case

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PaperMonster has just released a brand new T-shirt design based on Paper Monster's "Closet Case" drawing. You can purchase the T-shirt as well as many others over at:

http://www.redbubble.com/people/PaperMonster
http://www.redbubble.com/people/PaperMonster

Use the promotion code "friendsandfamily" during checkout to get free shipping for a limited time only.

Tees come in both men's and women's sizes!!
More Here: LINK
More Tees from PaperMonster Below::::

Enjoy
-PaperMonster
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400ml Project Now Open!!! feat. PaperMonster

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Today I received great news from Johnk85 (HERE) as he sent over a link documenting the entire 400ml project show which is currently up in Paris. Now this show is truly gigantic, massive, huge or any other word meaning BIG. There are 400 customized cans from some of the top artists around the world and you could spend ages looking at all of the fabulous cans. You can catch some of the images from the show below and if you want to see more make sure to stop over at HypeQuest for full coverage of all of the cans!!!
Here:http://www.hypequest.com/report-exposition-400-ml/

Do not miss out to see works from hundreds of artists all under one roof.
Click on image to view larger!!


PaperMonster Custom Can for the 400ml Project Book.



Enjoy
-Paper Monster
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GizMag WebMag #33 featuring PaperMonster

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GizMag is an incredible magazine that covers some of the most innovative forms of art ranging from street artist to the top graphic designers in the world. PaperMonster is featured in Gizmag's WebMag #33 and you can catch more of the magazine here: http://gizmag.eu/

Keep an eye posted for GizMag's upcoming winter pdf issue which will be up for download and may even feature more of PaperMonster!!. Find out more here: http://gizmag.eu/


Also, ArizeMag just relaunched their site and you should definitely check it out over at:
http://www.arizemag.com/category/mag-issues/
I hope you enjoy both sites!!
-Paper Monster
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The Grind 2.0 Auction Massive Success!!

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THH7O (HERE) posted some great pictures on his Myspace from The Grind 2.0 which was a great success and all of the auctioned skateboard decks raised over $16,000 dollars to help support Swift Cantrell Skatepark in metro-Atlanta. You can catch some of the pictures from the show below or check out more poster over at THH70's Myspace page.




Enjoy
-PaperMonster

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Vinyl Killers 6 Opens Oct 30th featuring PaperMonster

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Vinyl Killers 6 is opening this upcoming October 30th and it will be an event that you will not want to miss out. Catch some images of three PaperMonster Vinyl Records which will be up during the show. For more info click on the flier below or check out the more here:: LINK

Click on images to to view larger!!

Info Via Goodfoot

Vinyl Killers 6 opens on October 30th in Portland, Oregon at The Goodfoot. The Goodfoot is located at 2845 SE Stark St. and is open daily from 5 PM to 2:30 AM. There will also be vinyl only selections from dj's monkeytek, ryan organ and carrier during the opening

The often imitated, never duplicated, OG vinyl art show, Vinyl Killers returns this October for another round of rescuing long forgotten records from the world’s landfills. This year there have been at least 5 other vinyl shows in North America alone and interest in the artform is at an all time high. After five annual shows and several touring exhibits Vinyl Killers remains committed to staying open call, independent, D-I-Y, and free of corporate sponsorship.

Since it's inception in 2003 Vinyl Killers has showcased well over 1000 records painted by artists from around the world. A quick glance at the VK website shows both the genres global influence and the absolutely amazing things that are being done with paint and old records. Media recognition for this innovative show includes The Art Of Rebellion 2 and Stencil Nation, and features in numerous international street art magazines and blogs. In 2005 Klutch, the founder and curator of VK, had the room that he decorated with painted records for San Francisco's Hotel Des Arts featured in Time magazine.

Enjoy
Paper Monster
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MSF 2008 Press Images Thanks to Koleszar

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My good stencil artists friend John Koleszar sent over these scans of press for the Melbourne Stencil Art Festival 2008 which featured stencil art by PaperMonster. You can catch the scans below and click on the images to view them larger. Also, check out Koleszar's fantastic work over at:
http://koleszar.blogspot.com/
http://koleszar.blogspot.com/
He is an incredibly talented artist and strong person who is battleing cancer and will surely be in great health soon.

Thanks again Koleszar!!
-Paper Monster
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400ml Project Book Release featuring PaperMonster

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They 400ml Project is currently available for pre-order before the incredible book release planned in Paris, France later next week. The book contains images of 400 customized cans!!! It is massive. Below you can check out the cover of the book as well as an image of Paper Monster's can which was taken before being sent over for the book. For More details check out:::
http://papermonster.wordpress.com/2008/10/01/400ml-project-feat-papermonster/
or purchase the book at:::

http://www.kitchen93.fr/detail.php?id_prod=16&nom=400ml.%20La%20Collection

The spraycan is one of the emblematic symbols of street art, as much for connoisseurs as for the artists of this movement, even if other techniques are used like the stencil or collage.
In reference to the standard contents of a spraycan, 400 ml, the limit of 400 spraycans was set for the collection. This book presents this unique collection of 400 original works by artists from all over the world each using the same specifications: customization of an empty 400ml spraycan.

400ml. The Collection
Hardcover
432pp/400 in full color
17.5x22.5cm

This is PaperMonster's can for the collection. Stay posted for snaps of pages from the book and better images of PaperMonster's can.

Enjoy
-PaperMonster
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FormatMag: New PaperMonster Interview

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FormatMag.com (Here) just released their new issue containing interviews from PaperMonster, James Jarvis, Brixton, Laurel Nakadate, CreateBuildDestroy, Rehab Chicago, Tittsworth and Jeff Chang. Paper Monster's interview has some great questions about the current state of street and stencil art as well as what drives and motivates PaperMonster. You can check out some screen grabs from the interview below as well as portions of the interview. For the entire interview visit:
http://www.formatmag.com/art/paper-monster/
Thanks FormatMag!!


For More Visit: http://www.formatmag.com/art/paper-monster/

:::::Excerpt from the interview:::::

Format: Do you feel that having so called ’street art’ in galleries is making it more accessible or less accessible to its intended audience?
PaperMonster: This is really the “million dollar” question. As artists we are not just a product of what we create but we have risen to the level at which we are simply and only through our audience. The public can either make or break who we are. Through buying our work they fund us to progress and grow to different projects. Our audience moves our name and images across countries to a level that we could never do alone. Blek once told me that work in the street versus a gallery is as simple as having one hundred thousand people see your work in one day versus one hundred people viewing your work in a gallery. In both arenas you are touching people in different ways.

The essence of street art is decay and within a confined gallery space there is preservation. If you look at some major projects by two artist: Swoon and Os Gemeos you can see that when they were provided the space (Deitch Projects) they completely created an installation that was a world onto its own. This could never be done on the streets and it really illustrates the need for spaces where artists can grow and take their work to that next level. As artists we all crave recognition and the gallery space seems to provide a means of instant gratification as opposed to the street where in a matter of seconds your work can de destroyed. The solution, while not an exact science, is to maintain a healthy medium between the street and gallery space. If you accomplish and flourish in both, then the question of accessibility is gone. You maintain an audience as long as you keep people wondering “what is he going to do next?” and that is the ultimate goal…..longevity.

Catch more at formatmag.com
Enjoy
-PaperMonster
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They Are Here!!!! Stickers

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The new "Closet Case" stickers just arrived and they look great. This particular sticker is really meant for a street project working with shadows and you will see more of what I am referring to soon. If you would like sticker and can not afford some over at papermonster.bigcartel.com
just send over you address to v@papermonster.org and I will be more than happy to send some your way!! They are on me!!

Enjoy
-PaperMonster
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GEE Magazine October 08 Issue features PaperMonster

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GEE Magazine (here::: http://www.geemag.de/index.php) is an incredible magazine for anyone interested in gaming. The magazine is in German and they recently covered the "I am 8-bit" show in their October Issue. They chose some of their favorites from the show and you can catch some images from the magazine below and I have the translated write-up on PaperMonster below. If you read or speak German I would definitely suggest you subscribe to the magazine::

For More Visit::: http://www.geemag.de/index.phphttp://www.geemag.de/index.php::::::
The original Metroid (The Return of Samus) series as well as Mario Paint (SNES) are two games which are polar opposites yet they stand out in my childhood the most. I chose Samus as a character to immortalize purely based on her beauty and aggression. It is incredible how much emotion can come through a person's eyes and Samus embodies this hard outer shell of a warrior with such delicate beauty underneath. Mario Paint was one of my favorite games because it allowed me to create everything from beautiful pictures to music. It was all packaged in this colorful gaming experience that continues to inspired me in terms of how I want people to feel when they see one of my paintings. The colors and sounds pop out immediately and it motivated me to express myself as an artist even if it sounded like a horrible ring-tone. Both games express what I want my children to grow up with in terms of having an incredible imagination and never being afraid to tackle something that is greater or bigger than yourself. Games have shaped who we are and how we can find strength in the puzzles we solve in life to succeed.

Enjoy

-Paper Monster
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Site Round-Up:: PaperMonster Laser Deck

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The new PaperMonster laser deck looks amazing. You can check out some sites that have covered the release. If you would like to get your hands on one there are only a handful left and you can get them::: Here::::http://papermonster.bigcartel.com/

Also, stay posted for an great interview for formatmag.com coming soon.

Juxtapoz.com

Theworldsbestever.com
Both sites are amazing and they cover all aspects of art and cultures. I definitely suggest you check them out.
Enjoy
-Paper Monster
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7th Graders ROCK!!

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I receive a lot of different types of emails everyday but there is one recent email that really stands out. I received an email from Leah, a 7th grade teacher in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She has been showing her class my work so that they can gain inspiration for their art projects. Leah sent over come pictures of what her class has put together and I think they are fantastic. It really brought a great feeling that my work is touching people and serving as a source of motivation. In our daily lives there are few times were people really show appreciation for what you do and it is great to see and hear kinds words. Leah is also a great sculptor and you can check out here work here:: http://www.wallerfoushee.com/
Here 7th grade class is now making paper monster and I can’t wait to see what they put together next!! Thanks Leah!!
Check out pictures below.

7th Grader Chapel Hill, NC
7th Grader Chapel Hill, NC
7th Grader Chapel Hill, NC

Enjoy

-PaperMonster

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Canvas Magazine Issue #6 feat PaperMonster

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If you are in the Federal District of Mexico you will definitely want to stop by the upcoming release of Canvas Magazine: La Cultura De Tenis Issue Number 6 which is a great magazine covering all aspects of sneakers and urban street culture. PaperMonster is featured in the current issue along with features on artists and events such as Fishbone Skatepark, Knitta,Please!!, Alonso Guardado, MC Luka, Pimp The Shoes, La Cultura Del Hoodie, and new releases. Methamphibian is the cover artist for issue number 6 and the release party on October 15th should be a great time. For more information on Canvas Magazine visit:
http://myspace.com/canvaslaculturadeltenis
and click on the fliers for more details below.

PaperMonster featured in Issue 6 of Canvas. Click on the cover for more information.

For More Info Visit:http://myspace.com/canvaslaculturadeltenis

Enjoy

-PaperMonster

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PaperMonster Laser Deck: Release Oct 13th

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The Limited:: PaperMonster Laser Skateboard Deck based on PaperMonster's "He's Here" design will be released at 1pm Eastern on October 13th (Monday) through my new online store:
http://papermonster.bigcartel.com/
http://papermonster.bigcartel.com/

There are a total of 10 original decks for sale, each on 100% Canadian maple with incredible detail. I am extremely proud of this project and would like to thank 5280 Lasers for all of their help and putting together a great job.

The online store will be a new addition to this site and will be one of the main locations for releasing limited edition products, stencil art paintings, and stickers. You can check it out online and find three distinct stickers for sale. With any and every purchase you are guaranteed to get a great surprise. Limited Edition Deck: 10 for SALE. Here: http://papermonster.bigcartel.com/
Click on image above to view larger.

Click on the images to view larger and better detail::
Click on image above or here: http://papermonster.bigcartel.com/ to visit Paper Monster's Online Store.
Also be sure to check out PaperMonster's new sticker "Closet Case"
Enjoy
-PaperMonster
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Vinyl Killers #6 feat PaperMonster

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On October 30th Vinyl Killers #6 will open with a massive line-up of talented artists, all customizing/painting original works on painted vinyl records. You can check out more details of the show below and catch a preview on three of PaperMonster's vinyl records for the show. Stay posted to see all three completed records as the show gets closer.

What: An International show of painted records

When: Opening Party on October 30th, 2008.

Open 5 PM to 2 AM through November.

Where: The Goodfoot, 2845 SE Stark St., Portland, OR

http://web.mac.com/klutch/Vinyl_Killers/Holmes.html
Stay posted for more!!
-Paper Monster
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NylonMag.com features PaperMonster

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Nylon Mag recently did a great feature of "Feast" and PaperMonster which you can check out over at:::
http://www.nylonmag.com/?section=article&parid=2077

Info via NylonMag.com::::

PAPER TRAIL::A street artist who is all about pretty little things.


Enjoy
-Paper Monster
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The Grind 2.0 Skate Deck Auction feat PaperMonster

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The Grind 2.0 (Here) is a great benefit art auction for the Swift Cantrell Skate Park. The artists list of participants who created a one of a kind custom deck for the show include:::

Dave Kinsey, David Ellis, Dan Baldwin, Jake Johanson, Ashley Montague, Steve Caballero, Amy Sol, Scott Musgrove, Greg Lamarche, Jason Thielke, John Malloy, Laura Brink, Joey Remmers, D*Face, Arik Roper, Mear One, Billy Mode, Chris Stain, Joshua Krause, Marion Bolognesi, Steven Daily, Nathan Spoor, Joshua Ellingson, Dan Witz, Revise, Chris Ryniak, Helen Garber, Jason Maloney, Jason Limon, Josh Keyes, Jim Phillips, Tara McPherson, THH70, Steven Lopez, Edmund Wyss, Germs, Allison Torneros, Eric Bailey, Buff Monster, David Hale, Nate Van Dyke, Nic Klein, David Choong Lee, Jef Aerosol, Dan Brereton, Jeremy Wagner, Kris Marchovich, Kenji Hirata, Mike Ming, Jason Noto/Morning Breath, Charlie Owens, JRF, Aiko Nakagawa, Greg Gossel, Paper Monster, Tessar Lo, Chris Reccardi, Amanda Lynn, Cope2, Nash Hogan, David Flores, Jon Foster, Michael Hyp, Rick Reese, Dan Grzeca, Tony Larson, David Carson, Bishop203...and more being added soon.

To place a bid email: auction@therabbitholegallery.com
containing the name of the artist, the number of the piece in our on-line gallery, you full name, your phone number, your email address, and your bid.
Bid increment is $50, please adhere to this policy, otherwise your bid will not be accepted.

You can catch the entire show on Opening Nite::
October 10th:: Rabbit-Hole Gallery - 195 Arizona Avenue L/W 3, Atlanta, GA 30307
Catch more info at: http://www.therabbitholegallery.com/grind_info.html
For a preview of the show and decks up for bid. Also check out some of my favorite decks from the auction below.

Click on the flier for more info.

PaperMonster deck up for auction.
Jason Thielke

Tara McPherson

Kenji Hirata
Mario Bolognesi

Enjoy
-Paper Monster
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Oct Juxtapoz Magazine

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Check out PaperMonster x Metropolis Gallery in this October's issue of Juxtapoz. The issue is great and features very exciting work from Conor Harrington as well as other incredible artists.




Check out PaperMonster over at Juxtapoz.com Here:::

http://www.juxtapoz.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4418&Itemid=1


Visit StencilArchives.org
Enjoy
Paper Monster
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