Sept 25th "Say It Don't Spray It:" Stencil Group Show" @ Parlor Gallery NJ

If you are in the New Jersey area make sure to stop by the opening of the group show Say It Don't Spray It @ Parlor Gallery which I will be taking part in this Saturday, September 25th. For More Info Visit:
http://www.parlor-gallery.com/
Via Parlor Gallery:
Parlor Gallery is pleased to present our new group show "Say It Don't Spray It" featuring the artwork of Bask, John Koleszar, Billy Chuck, Nick Morris, Casey Gray, Army of One, Lil' Shy, Joe Iurato, Kris Fisk, PaperMonster, Hiroshi Kumagi, Charlie Owens, Michael Anderson & Michele Senesi.

We hope that you can join us for our opening reception on Saturday, September 25 from 7 to 11 PM! This event is part of City Arts, Asbury Park's new arts festival!!!

Parlor Gallery

717 Cookman Ave
Asbury Park, NJ

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Enjoy
PaperMonster

Video: Koleszar @ Friends With Knives Opening Reception

Below is a great video of Koleszar speaking on this stencil art process and even showing an extremely intricate stencil layer which he used on one of the pieces in the show. The "Friends With Knives" stencil group at Crewest Gallery closes this week so make sure to catch it before it is over.
Enjoy
PaperMonster
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmKytLYx-CA

More Opening Photos: Friends With Knives Stencil Group Show @Crewest Gallery LA

Below is a brand new batch of photos of the Friends With Knives Stencil Group Show curated by PaperMonster opening that took place at Crewest Gallery in Los Angeles California courtesy of stencil artists Henry Quiara. Participating artists in the show included: Blek le Rat, Broken Crow, Chris Stain, Dave Lowell, E.L.K, , HAHA, Joe Iurato, Koleszar, Henry Quiara, Leckomio, Nathan Phaneuf, PaperMonster, Peat Wollaeger, Scotch and Shai Dahan.
For More Visit:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/henryquiara/
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-PaperMonster
Henry Quiara, E.L.K with Blek le Rat in center
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Nathan Phaneuf crisp clean stencil layering on mirror.
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Fantastic 3-D sculpture piece by Peat using stencils.
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Nathan Phaneuf
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HAHA
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PaperMonster
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Great new direction and quality work from Chris Stain
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Chris Stain
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Scotch
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Scotch also featured in LA Times article alongside many of the participating artists
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Joe Iurato
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Broken Crow
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Joe Iurato
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Dave Lowell with insane photorealism skills
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Leckomio, Henry Quiara, and Shai Dahan
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Dave Lowell
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Insane skill by none other than Koleszar. Huge detail and layering of stencils with precision in this piece.
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Nathan Phaneuf
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PaperMonster, Nathan Phaneuf, and Peat W.
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Dave Lowell and John Koleszar
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Koleszar and Man One (Crewest)
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PaperMonster

Interview!! Los Angeles Times x Friends With Knives Curated By PaperMonster @ Crewest Gallery

The Friends With Knives stencil group show was recently featured in the Arts and Culture section of last week's Los Angeles Times!! Alie Ward from the LATimes/BrandX and PaperMonster sat down to chat about putting together the group of artists for the Friends With Knives, the value of the stencil art movement, begining my PhD in Biology and much more. You can check out the entire interview online below!! Stay posted for photos from the opening reception at Crewest Gallery!!

http://www.thisisbrandx.com/2010/08/into-the-great-indoors-friends-with-knives-art-show-opens-saturday.html
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Koleszar sent me this photo of the printed article in the LA Times published last week in the Art and Culture section!! More photos coming soon!! Thanks Koleszar!
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Via LATimes/Brand X
"There's a fine line between what's an eyesore and what's really beautiful," says PaperMonster. "There's a line between writing on the street, with no purpose versus a very well thought-out message that people can connect with."

“There's a lot of work that goes into each stencil and each painting,” says PaperMonster, who notes that many compositions require more than a dozen different stencils and aerosol colors. “It deserves to have a proper space so people can observe it and spend time with it. In the street, the experience is very ephemeral.”
Enjoy
PaperMonster

August 7th Los Angeles CA: Friends With Knives @Crewest Gallery

As a stencil artist I have had the amazing opportunity to curate an ongoing project and group show called the "Friends With Knives" stencil group show. On August 7th the "Friends With Knives" will head to Los Angeles, California at Crewest Gallery (HERE). I have chosen each artists and I could not ask for a better line-up: Blek le Rat, Broken Crow, Chris Stain, Dave Lowell, E.L.K, Greg Boudreau, HAHA, Henry Quiara, Joe Iurato, Koleszar, Leckomio, Mefee, Nathan Phaneuf, PaperMonster, Peat Wollaeger, Scotch and Shai Dahan
I am extremely fortunate to have such an amazing group of artists showing under one roof and the work will surely speak for itself. This is your opportunity to check out some of the best and greatest variety in stencil art and stencil graffiti. All next week I will be sharing with you artist profiles and more info on the show. Check out the flyer below.

Crewest Gallery
Friends With Knives Stencil Group Show
Opening August 7th 6-9pm
110 Winston Street
Los Angeles, California
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Via Crewest Gallery
A broad range of stencil graffiti styles including photorealism, political, pop, abstract, and those focusing purely on beauty will be on display. Emerging and established artists will be on view side by side as a testament of the history, evolution and future of stencil art. Artists in this exhibit form a collective that defines the power and beauty of stencil art which continues to drive one of the fastest growing street art movements throughout the world.
Enjoy
PaperMonster

Preview: Stencil Group Show @ DirtyPilot.com Sept 18

The "Friends With Knives" Stencil Group Show @ DirtyPilot.com (HERE) is fast approaching and I wanted to share a preview of several of my pieces in the show. I will be posting works and small bios from each artists as we get closer to Sept 18th. Click on the image below to view larger.
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“Friends With Knives” Stencil Group Show

When: September 18th 2009

Where: http://dirtypilot.com

DirtyPilot.com

Until: October 18th 2009
Enjoy
PaperMonster

April 9th: Melbourne "Your Kid Can't Do This" Group Show feat PaperMonster

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If you are in the Melbourne area do not miss out on "Your Kid Can't Do This" (HERE) which is a traveling stencil group show full of powerful stencil art which opens this Thursday April 9th at the Famous When Dead Gallery (Melbourne, Australia.) The show features art from internationally recognized artists such as::: Orticanoodles (ITA) Vexta (AUS) Tesura (AUS) Deed (UK) A1one (Iran) Lucamaleonte (ITA) Joshua Smith (AUS) Kirpy (AUS) Papermonster (USA) Koleszar (USA) Haha (AUS) Czarnobyl (GER) Penny (UK) Soule (USA) Snik (UK) Adam5100 (USA) Eyeski (UK) E.L.K (AUS) Jamin (AUS) Spizz (FR) LECKOmio (GER) Jef Aerosol (FR) Byrd (AUS)

Click on the flier below for more information or visit: http://yourkidcantdothis.com/

Enjoy
-PaperMonster
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"Cut Copy" T&P Fine Art Gallery Group Show Feb 6 feat PaperMonster Preview Photos

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"Cut Copy" is only a little more than one week away and I wanted to share some detail shots from several of the pieces which will be up during the stencil group show. PaperMonster will definitely be there for the opening and you do not want to miss the powerful list of artists all under one roof. Catch the images below as well as more info over at:
http://tandpfineart.com/WP/?p=14
T & P Fine Art Gallery
Opening Friday Feb 6th 2009 7pm
1143 South 9th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Or click on the flier for more info.







Enjoy
-PaperMonster
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January 9th Show &Tell Gallery "Word Up?" Group Show Feat. PaperMonster

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"Word Up?" Show & Tell Gallery's Group Show featuring artists PaperMonster, Ghost, Dixon, Omen, Skam, and Case opens Friday Jan 9th in collaboration with LE Gallery. The group show starts off 2009 in a great way showcasing new works from each artist. PaperMonster's new work has grown larger with bolder textures and detail. Each piece explores the harmony between chaos and beauty with titles such as "True Identity" "The Beast Within" and "If He Only Knew" that dive into the secrets and hidden mysteries within women. Negative space and shadows heighten the degree of the unknown. Each stencil art piece allows the audience to interact and actively digest the stories contained in each painting making for a powerful visual experience.
You can catch images and additional information on the group show below::

Opening January 9th 7-10pm
LE Gallery
1183 Dundas Street
West Toronto, ON
Canada M6J1X3
For pricing info contact:
info@showandtellgallery.com


"True Identity" 22"x28" Stencil art collage on canvas.

"If He Only Knew" 22"x28" Stencil art collage on canvas.

"The Beast Within" 22"x28" Stencil art collage on canvas.

"Closet Case" 20" x 24" Stencil art collage on canvas.
"Within" 16"x 20" Stencil art collage on canvas.
"Approach" 16"x20" Stencil art collage on canvas.
"Who Are You?" 20"x24" Stencil art collage on canvas.
Find more info at http://www.showandtellgallery.com
Enjoy
-Paper Monster
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MORE::Stencil Group Show Pics and Upcoming Group Show Preview

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The pieces for the upcoming group show for Show & Tell Gallery (Jan 9th) are coming out fantastic and I wanted to share some preview images of what you may expect. There will be more pictures coming soon. Art Whino sent over a link to a ton of new pictures from the Stencil Group Show that I helped organized last month. You can catch some of my favorite images below and you can find more over at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/artwhino/

Stay posted for more news on upcoming shows.Small preview of some stencils to come and some beautiful stencil art pieces.
Russell Howze leaving his mark at Art Whino Gallery.
Shane, John, Stefan (LECKOmio) , and PaperMonster
Number one fan with her PaperMonster Laser Deck. You can find more still available at
http://papermonster.bigcartel.com






Enjoy
-Paper Monster
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