ArtWhino Gallery x TAGUR (Photos) Group Show

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It is truly difficult to put into words the amazing opening night that Art Whino and TAGUR put on this past Saturday night over at National Harbor, MD. It was a wonderful show full of talented artist and their take on custom sneakers. One of the biggest surprises of the night was to see the Fall release of the PaperMonster skate deck(only $65.00) from ADM Skateboards (www.admskateboards.com.) The full release is COMING SOON but make sure to contact shane@artwhino.com if you want to get your hands on the decks EARLY. They are going extremely fast and you can check out photos of some of the buyers from the night below. It was a great chance to meet many new faces and catch up with friends from past Art Whino shows such as Adam Russell and JAZI. Check out more photos of the festivities below. Thanks again to everyone at Art Whino (Shane, Susannah, Brenna, Sandra and everyone who help organize the event!!)

Be Sure To Catch More Images Over At Paper Monster's Flickr Here:
http://flickr.com/photos/elpapermonster/


JAZI put this together for the opening. Amazing
The crowd gathered for what was an amazing display of breakdancing. Video coming soon.

PaperMonster, Adam Russell, and Shane Pomajambo (owner of Art Whino Gallery)

PaperMonster shoes and canvas.



Chatting with Adrian Loving of Dissident Display Studios and Gallery.

PaperMonster signing his ADM Skateboards deck for a great fan.

Custom shoes up for display cover the entire gallery.

Breakdancing still photo. Catch the full action in the video to come.

PaperMonster Deck: Only $65.00
To purchase before the full release of the line contact shane@artwhino.com
Shane, Tahj and PaperMonster. Tahj purchased the first deck of the night!!
Art Whino goes all out every time to put on a fantastic event!!
PaperMonster Canvas and Custome shoe

PaperMonster, JAZI and Shawn Huddleston.

One of the final buyers of the nite. Great couple. Thank you for the support!!

Enjoy
For more visit Paper Monster's Flickr Page::::
http://flickr.com/photos/elpapermonster/
Thanks again
-PaperMonster
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Melbourne Stencil Festival 08 (Aug 1-10) feat. works from PaperMonster

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The Melbourne Stencil Festival begins today Aug 1st and it is truly a dream come true. When I started stenciling 4 years ago, the stencil festival was one of my dream goals to be part of. This year that dream came true and I am incredibly excited to be one of 15 international artist chosen for their group show. Check out more info on the event below and if you are in the area make sure to to miss this extraordinary event.
info via SteetArtLocator.com

Five Continents - Six Artists features artists from around the world including A1one from Iran, Scottish stencil artist Klingatron, Sao Paulo artist Daniel Melim, former US soldier Larry Cyr, Cape Town artist Kudzanai Chiurai and Melbourne’s own Ralf Kempken.

DeVinyl08 - a showcase of limited edition vinyl toys submitted by artists from around the world, indicating the latest trend, where design and art meet.

Stencil Festival’s traditional Group Show, which includes the Emerging Artist Award Competition and includes 15 selected international and 15 Australian artists from six states and territories.

Click on the image to view event details larger.
Enjoy
-PaperMonster
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(ArtWhino x TAGUR) THIS SATURDAY!! Preview from PaperMonster

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Art Whino just sent over an album of preview pictures from this Saturday's August 2nd ArtWhino x TAGUR custom shoe show featuring PaperMonster. You can check out images of some of the custom shoes over at:

http://picasaweb.google.com/oooshane/InkedSoulsSNEAKPREVIEW?authkey=dY2XEvuTUrQ

or click on the photo below to view more samples:::

Here is more info on the show::
Art Whino Gallery
173 Waterfront Street
National Harbor, MD 20745
OPENING NIGHT: August 2nd
6pm til Midnight

Check out the install of Paper Monster's custom stencil graffiti shoe creation. The entire event is going to be gigantic and you will not want to miss out!! See you there
-PaperMonster
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Spraygraphic Interview with PaperMonster

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SprayBlog.net (Link Here) just posted their interview with PaperMonster. Check out some of the interview below and make sure to visit SprayBlog.net
::::::Via Spraygraphic:::::

SG: Please tell us about yourself?

PM: My name is PaperMonster and I am a stencil graffiti artist. I was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico.

SG: Where do you currently live and work?

PM: I currently live in Northern New Jersey, a hop and skip away from New York City.

SG: What mediums do you work with?

PM: ..............................

For more visit:http://www.sprayblog.net/spraygraphic-artist-interviews/spraygraphic-interview-with-artist-papermonster/

Click on the image to read interview!!
Enjoy
Paper Monster
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PaperMonster's Brooklyn Adventure

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I took some time this weekend to go on a nice adventure in Brooklyn. It was a great chance to leave some free street art pieces around for people to take if they came across them. It is the beginning of what I hope to be an ongoing project of installed art both permanent and temporary. If you would like to take one of the PaperMonster pieces home you can go in search of them on (Bedford/5thSt, Bowery/Broome, and Spring/Bowery) Check out some pics from the weekend below. Enjoy!!

PaperMonster sticker next to Stickman!!

Bowery/Broome wood pieceBedford/5th St PaperMonster piece next to Faile. I love their work.
Spring/Bowery wood piece. Remember to register to VOTE!!

Enjoy
PaperMonster
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NEW!! T-Shirt Release from PaperMonster

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PaperMonster has just released a new t-shirt design based off the drawing of his stencil "He's Here." The shirt comes in sizes for both men and women and you can purchase it here: ( http://www.redbubble.com/people/papermonster/clothing/1365328-1-hes-here-drawing-shirt)

You can also check out more clothing and poster prints from PaperMonster/Vengeance Clothing over at:

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

Purchase Here: (LINK)
Price: $24.00

Enjoy!!

-Paper Monster

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"I Am 8-Bit Show" Aug14th feat PaperMonster (Hollywood, Cali)

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PaperMonster will be showing two new original works for the I Am 8-Show in Hollywood, California. The show will open on August 14th from 8pm-Midnight and it will host works from hundreds of artist celebrating videogame culture. It is a gigantic showcase of videogame inspired art that will truly bring on nostalgia from you childhood years!! You can check out the two pieces from PaperMonster in the show. The first piece is inspired by Mario Paint and the second is inspired by the Metroid game series. I love both pieces and the look incredible in real life. Make sure to head on down to the show to check them out. Pics Below:::
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.

Title: Mario- The Original Banksy
Dimensions: 20" x 24"
Medium: Stencil Collage on Canvas
Game: Mario Paint (SNES)
Pricing: $600
For purchase info contact: show@iam8bit.net

Title: The Return of Samus
Dimensions: 20" x 24"
Medium: Stencil Collage on Canvas
Game: Metroid II: Return of Samus (Game Boy)
Pricing: $600
For purchase info contact: show@iam8bit.net

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Art Whino x TAGUR (custom shoe images) Aug 2nd feat PaperMonster (Huge Show!!)

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Make sure to mark you calendars for what will be a massive showing over at Art Whino (http://www.artwhino.com/) on August 2nd from 6pm to midnight. The show is in collaboration with TAGUR and each artist was given one blank TAGUR sneaker to customize. In addition, each artist was also asked to create one original canvas piece to go along with the shoe for the show. The amount of artist in attendance will be legendary and you can check out the list below on the flyer for the show. If you are in the area it is a show that you can not miss and if you are out of town it is surely a show you want to drive down to. PaperMonster will also be in attendance handing out stickers to the crowd. Be sure to stop by!! Catch pictures of the custom shoe and canvas by PaperMonster below. Enjoy!!
Art Whino Gallery
173 Waterfront Street
National Harbor, MD 20745


PaperMonster TAGUR Shoe
For purchase info contact (http://www.blogger.com/shane@artwhino.com)

Paper Monster Tagur Shoe (front view)

Paper Monster Tagur Shoe (side view)

Paper Monster Tagur Shoe (side view)


PaperMonser Canvas
Titled "Four Love"
20"x24" Price: $600
For purchase info contact (http://www.blogger.com/shane@artwhino.com)


Enjoy
-PaperMonster
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BOWL-A-RAMA 2 show for CryBaby Art Gallery feat PaperMonster Sept 27th

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There are many great shows in the upcoming months of Aug, Sept, and Oct which will feature work from PaperMonster and added to the incredible lineup of shows is Bowl-A-Rama II which is being put together by CryBaby Art Gallery and Kirsten Easthope. It is scheduled to be a huge show with incredible artist who will each customize bowling pins which will go up on display with the surrounding art. I had the honor of visiting the lanes and was impressed by the layout and degree/range of art that is up for show/sale. If you are interested in viewing pieces from the first show you can catch images here (www.asburylanes.com/galleries/Pins2/index.html) Stay posted for more sneak previews of the progress of the pins. Also, check back in later this week for the release of the PaperMonster custom shoes for the ArtWhino x TAGUR show on August 2nd. Enjoy.
BOWL-A-RAMA II
September 27, 2008 at
Asbury Lanes, in Asbury Park, NJ



They look like this now but wait until some stencils hit this surface.
Preview of a stencil/canvas pieces which are in the works and will be up for my solo show for Metropolis Gallery.
(Click on Images to view larger)
Enjoy
-PaperMonster
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DirtyPilot.com GroupShow feat. PaperMonster and New Sticker Release!!

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PaperMonster has just put together a new sticker based off the stencil art piece "First Date" which will be show during the Melbourne Stencil Festival starting August 1-10th. It is going to be a huge festival and the art should be mind blowing. Also, I received come amazing information on the group show coming up for Dirty Pilot.com (www.dirtypilot.com) titled "See you in September" from July 16- September 16 including artist such as: Albert reyes, Matt Furie

Aiyana Udesen, Chris Stain, Cycle, DAZE, Kime Buzzelli, Ewok 5MH, Michael Krueger, Daniel Johnston, PaperMonster, Gerald Lopez, Mark Todd, Jason Chase

Also, in conjunction with the Hobbs Gallery

Judith Supine, Andrew Schoultz, William Buzzel, and more...

If you as me that list of artist sounds magical!!! Looks to be a monumental show for DirtyPilot.com Check out the banner below:::

(keep your eyes open for PaperMonster stickers in your city!!)

Incredible list of artist coming up for the next Dirty Pilot show.

Enjoy!!
-PaperMonster

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DirtyPilot Group Show Feat. PaperMonster and Juxtapoz.com Coverage on Metropolis Gall

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There are many new shows and projects taking place in these upcoming months. One of them is an exciting group show coming up with DirtyPilot.com with a great list of artist. I will be posting more details as soon as I get more information, but you can check out two of my pieces for the show below. Both pieces were inspired by the upcoming Olympics taking place on 8.8.08. About two summers ago I had the opportunity to visit Beijing and travel through China. It is absolutely beautiful but while there will be a celebration of sporting events there are also many issues within the country as any country which will be overshadowed. These two pieces attempt at speaking to what is going on at a deeper level within the country.  Check out more below. (Click on images to view larger) 

This is the first time that I have put an actual stencil within a piece. This piece is within a large black frame and the glass is painted while the stencil is floating inside.

Details of larger image.

This is the canvas piece after using the stencil which is held in the frame in the first piece. 

More details of the piece. 

Also check out the fantastic post of PaperMonster's stencil art over at Juxtapoz.com. Thanks Katie!!  Catch the post here: (http://www.juxtapoz.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3707&Itemid=1)

Enjoy

PaperMonster

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Inked Souls Show (ArtWhinoGallery Aug 2nd) Mark Your Calendars!!!

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As promised here is the flyer hot off the press of the Art Whino x TAGUR shoes "Inked Souls" show going down on August 2nd. It is an honor to join the 35 artist chosen to create some incredible art for the show. The list of artist is incredible and it ranges from legendary graffiti artist to fine art/modern art creators. I am very excited to check out the work of some old friends like Adam Russell and Jazirock which I had the pleasure of meeting during our group show. Check out more info on the image below and feel free to spread the word on the show:::

(Click on image to view larger)

Stay posted for shot of my finished shoe design as well as the canvas piece that will go along with the shoe!!

Thanks

-PaperMonster

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