Gallery Guide: Metropolis Gallery Sept 4 Rob Sato and Joseph To Curated by David Choe

Metropolis Gallery (HERE) is setting up to have a wonderful show opening September 4th curated by David Choe (HERE) featuring works from Rob Sato (HERE) and Joe To (HERE). Metropolis is an awesome spot that brings together both a retail store and art gallery in one seamless concept/space. I had one of my first solo shows at Metropolis in late 2008 I could not believe the huge crowd that came by. I am sure this opening will also be huge. Metropolis Gallery can be found all over the new September issue of Juxtapoz Magazine alongside the Rob Sato and Joe To interview by David Choe. Catch some images below. This is my first of the many upcoming gallery guide post that I will be conducting to showcase some of my favorite upcoming art events and spaces that work extremely hard to put on some of the most beautiful shows.

Metropolis Gallery: http://www.metropolis-store.com/

Juxtapoz Issue # 104 September 2009 featuring Rob Sato and Joe To Interview by David Choe



Rob Sato

Joe To

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PHOTOS: Urban Decay Group Show Opening Photos @ Bherd Studios

Bherd Studio Gallery's "Urban Decay" group show was a huge success in Seattle, Washington. I want to thank everyone who came out for the show and SOULE for curating the entire show. It is great to see so many different styles of art in one space at once. You can catch images from the shows opening below sent over by Michele and make sure to stop by the gallery or visit their site over at http://www.bherdclothing.com/

It feels great to show along amazing friends like SOULE and Koleszar.


Koleszar & PaperMonster

Aaron Kraten, Avive & Soule
Jeff Ross
Tim Kapler & Michelle Smith-Lewis
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Asbury Park, NJ “Memento Mori” Group Show feat PaperMonster

On Saturday August 22nd right after the Jersey Fresh (HERE) Graffiti Jam I will be heading over for the opening of “Memento Mori” group show over at Parlor Gallery (HERE) in Asbury Park, NJ. The shows feature a group of artists working with themes of beauty, death and from the looks of the line-up my favorite medium: Paper!! The artists include: PaperMonster, Derek Gores, Mike Egan, Jordan Eagles, Zane Lewis, Viva Van Stor, and Tim Liddy. I will be at the event handing out stickers and Parlor Gallery is a beautiful spot extremely close to the beach and always full of great times. Catch more info below:
Parlor Gallery (HERE)
717 Cookman Ave
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
August 22nd 7-11pm

PaperMonster

Zane Lewis
Jordan Eagles
Derek Gores
Mike Egan

PHOTOS: Washington, DC Edgewood Mural Event

Saturday's Edgewood Mural Event in Washington, DC organized by Albus Cavus (HERE) was a major success. Although I was not there to take part in the beautiful project I stumbled upon photos taken by Pati Gaitan (HERE) and Love Is Kind (HERE) and they are truly stunning. Some incredibly talented artists where present and raised the bar extremely high such as Will Kasso, Chor Boogie, Pose2 aka Maxx Moses, Decoy, Leon Rainbow, Nose, Delve, Luv1, Demer and many more local and international artists. The work and time put into the project is truly inspirational and every time I see photos like these they push me to create. I hope they do the same for you. Visit the mural if you are in the area:

Rhode Island Avenue Center
550 Rhode Island Avenue NE
Washington, DC

Photos By Pati Gaitan (HERE)::

Chor Boogie
Decoy
Pose2
Pose 2

Photos Via Love Is Kind (HERE)
Chor Boogie
Will Kasso and Leon Rainbow
Pose2
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PaperMonster

Trenton, NJ: August 22nd Jersey Fresh Graffiti Jam 09

This upcoming Saturday, August 22nd 30+ graffiti artists including PaperMonster will be taking part in one of NJ's best graffiti jams over at TerraCycle. Last year was a wonderful experience and I am extremely excited to paint alongside some incredibly talented graff artists. It is an event that you do not want to miss if you are in the NJ area and your eyes will thank you when you get there. Click on the flier for more information::
Info Via: http://www.jerseygraf.com/

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PaperMonster

PHOTOS: Progress Shots and Details

Things are looking great!! I have been busy in the studio putting together a huge amount of work for new pieces and projects that will be show in the upcoming months/weeks. I wanted to share some of my progress and detail shots of things to come. Stay posted for more news on shows such as the "Friends With Knives" group show @DirtyPilot.com (HERE) which I am curating on Sept 17th with some of my talented stencil graffiti friends and also stay posted to a wonderful graffiti jam taking placed this Saturday Aug 22nd.
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MUST VISIT: Albus Cavus Mural Jam DC Sat Aug 15th

This is a must visit event. Albus Cavus (HERE) has put together a historic mural project/jam. View more info below::
Info Via WoosterCollective.com (HERE)

If you're in Washington DC this weekend, be sure to head along Metro’s Red Line to the Rhode Island Avenue station and check out a massive 500 feet long wall that's being turned into the largest mural of its kind in the city.

On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., more than 100 artists will add to it at a mural jam. The public is invited to help paint and enjoy live music, DJs, food and activities for kids.

The jam is sponsored by the D.C. government and the nonprofit group Albus Cavus, which aims to beautify neighborhoods by creating works of art.

Rhode Island Avenue Shopping Center, 680 Rhode Island Ave. NE (Metro: Rhode Island).


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PaperMonster

Seattle, Washington: Urban Decay Group Show Feat PaperMonster

This upcoming Friday August 14, PaperMonster will be taking part in a group show titled "Urban Decay" at Bherd Studios Gallery in Seattle, Washington. The show will feature urban artists including some of my stencil friends such as SOULE and Koleszar which will also be part of a show I am currating along with DirtPilot.com titled "Friends With Knives" on Sept 17th. More details on that to come. If you are in the area make sure to stop in for the show. It should be a fantastic time with some very powerful art. Catch more details below as well as images of some of the art/artists.

Urban Decay
Artist Reception: Friday, August 14 from 6-9pm
Showing through Friday, August 28
Patrick aka Avive Canada; James Cospito NY; Jeff Ross Seattle;Gurldogg Seattle; Michelle Smith-Lewis Seattle; Omino71 Italy; Paper Monster DC;Tim Blackburn Oregon; Specs One Seattle; Tim Kapler TacomaSOULE* Seattle; JOAB Seattle; Mr. Klevra Italy; Akimbo, Seattle;
Asher Seattle; KOLESZAR AZ; Aaron Kraten, CA
*Curated by SOULE

PaperMonster

PaperMonster

Kolezar

SOULE

Omino71

Gurldogg

Avive

Jeff Ross

Aaron Kraten

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Paper Monster

SITE ROUND-UP: Sites Galore!!

I have had a great time checking out a ton of wonderful sites that have featured PaperMonster on their site. You can catch myself along with great post on art, music, fashion, products, cars, sneakers and much more. Check out the links below and enjoy.

Check out the following sites:::
http://popwhore.com/
http://designyoutrust.com/
http://www.mrmikemayo.com/
http://spaced-up-kid.blogspot.com/
http://goldrattooth.com/blog/
http://thisislavie.com/
http://www.rubbishcorp.com/
http://www.trendhunter.com/
http://blog.privacywear.com/
http://nothingbuttalent.blogspot.com/

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PaperMonster

INTERVIEW: STATUS Magazine Issue# 8 featuring PaperMonster

I am extremely happy and humbled to be featured in the latest issue of STATUS Magazine Issue Number 8. I have an extensive interview in the magazine covering my two lives; scientist and artist. The issue features Lady Gaga on the cover and within the issue you can find Devon Aoki, Yone, Sung Choi, Colette's Sarah Lerfel, PaperMonster and many more features revolving around art, music and fashion. It is great to see my pieces together and you can even catch a glimpse at some upcoming pieces. You can view past issues of the magazine online or visit STATUS Magazine over at: http://statusmagonline.com/

Excerpt from the PaperMonster x STATUS Mag Interview titled "DOUBLE IDENTITY"::

"It's not everyday that you get to see a guy with a Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences rip up the art scene the way stencil graffiti artist PaperMonster has. " I admit that it is a massive leap from stencil artist, but at the same time it is very exciting, and I am extremely lucky to be able to do both at the same time. My two lives really melt together at some points and both rely on the exact same thing: Experimenting......"

For your own issue of STATUS Mag Visit: http://statusmagonline.com/delivery/

STATUS Magazine Issue #8 Cover

PaperMonster Interview for STATUS Mag

STATUS MAG Issue# 7 Cover featuring Fafi

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PaperMonster