Archive for the ‘Read It’ Category
Freeq Magazine Cover
Jon did a great glossy cover (which can be easily turned into a landscape-oriented poster) for Freeq Magazine. There’s also a 2-page interview you should check out. I didn’t scan it because it’s an inexpensive little zine, and they put it all online too, so the least you could do is click over their way and maybe they get a nickel’s worth of ad revenue, right? Check out the interview with Jon here and the whole issue here.
List of Anxieties for Anxious Times
In August of 2009, I interviewed Jon for Heeb Magazine, and he mentioned how he was anxious about writing a guest piece for a UK publication called The Anxious Times. Well, the magazine came out, and boy is it glorious. I had no idea magazines like this existed. Sporting a celebrity cover, it includes stories with tantalizing titles like “COMPULSIVE HOARDING PODCAST” and “Anxiety UK Joins the British Toilet Association (BTA) Campaign for Better Public Toilets.” The fact that you folks across the pond have both this magazine AND a BTA just makes me want to sanitize my hands, walk in and out the door 3 times and board a plane ASAP.
Anyhow, enough about me. Jon got a two-page spread I’ve taken the liberty of scanning below. He talks about the role of anxiety in his art shows like Because I Can’t Sit Still and Anxiety Room. He lists 21 Anxieties, including #7: “My favourite pens being discontinued.” My favorite bit is this quote, which I, maybe some of you, and most likely Mr. Woody Allen, relate to:
I’ve started trying to harness [anxiety's] debilitating energy into something useful. If it’s going to make me act in a strange way, I might as well use it for the entertainment of others or even myself.
Click the image below to read the full article.
Great Interview on Subvert
I think Jon always gives a good interview, but then, I’m probably biased. That said, this interview by Angel Greenham of Subvert Magazine is especially excellent. You should go there and read the whole thing right away, but here are a few of my favorite bits:
On Exercise: “Your body, whilst hurting and hating you for making it sweat also releases tiny pellets of golden happiness orbs into your soda-blood-stream (this is a scientific fact).”
On Creative Block: “Just relax, try not to stress and come back to it after eating some salad.”
On Fear: “Exhibitions are probably the scariest things, which is why I like doing them the most.”
On Failure: “Failure isn’t to be feared. Everything is just practice for the next time you’ll attempt it.”
So many inspirational words. Read it all here.
A Midnight Message From Bangalore
Actually, it’s 1:30 PM on Wednesday where Jon is in India, but enough about him. It’s midnight in California. Jon uploaded this video of his 3-hour trip from Bangalore to Mysore by car condensed down to under 60 seconds “for your viewing pleasure.” It’s like being there minus the car sickness!
I got a message to him asking if he was doodling, and how he was doing, to which he responded: “yes yes/ all good/ more later/ v tired/ hi to the rest of the world.”
Nottingham’s Book of Success
Nottingham Trent University publishes these lovely little books of success, and this one includes Jon, who graduated with honors! Stay in school, kids. Thanks to Amir for the scans.
The ARK: An Illustrated Animal Bible
The Ark Project is an animal bible curated by DGPH, illustrated by over 200 artists and published by IdN.
Just like Noah who saved the animal species in his ark, this project will try to rescue the ones surrounding us today inside this book, thanks to the work of some of the most important and talented visual artists, illustrators and contemporary designers. The idea was to create an animal bible showing the different species around the globe through the eyes of artists from each corner of the planet. Each of them selected a creature — an animal or species — to represent their birth place, which will be added to the Ark.
In addition to Jon’s Pine Marten, there are contributions by Touma, Bubi Au Yeung, Easy Hey, Yoskay Yamamoto and lots more. The ARK is available for $34 USD + shipping through IdN here and coming soon to bookstores near you.
Breaks of 10 Interview
Catching up on a slew of recent interview. Breaks of 10 has a nice one that goes back in time to get to the formative experiences of young Jon Burgerman.
Here’s a quick clip:
My old evil art teacher Mr Lucas used to lambast me for having a terrible notion of colour, so I find it surprising that now a lot people think I’m good with colour. It is very important to me. I like to think my use of colour if as important as my use of lines and shape.
Read the rest here.
Breaks Of 10 was born amidst the sudden unraveling of the Worlds Economic fabric, the abandonment of certainty, and the rise of social unrest across the globe. From the chronicles of History times of mass dislocation, dissolution and neglect act as catalyst in Inspiring creative thinking, impassioned voices, and a quickening of Cultural Revolution. On the verge of this new wave spilling from the global melting pot Breaks Of 10 will ride the swell documenting and generating opinion on creative peoples. Let this be the voice of all those bucking the trend and standing against the spread of subliminal depression and upheaval. We find inspiration from all four corners of the globe. We will showcase this talent and this undeterred sense of resolve.
Boys Who Draw Blog Interview
Boys Who Draw appears to be a blog about, well, boys who draw. They recently ran an interview with Jon, and I’m due to catch up with a couple of his blogosphere appearances, so here you go:
A clip:
I don’t get recognised in the street but I have been recognised on a train once and at the airport recently. It was strange, flattering and bizarre. Often people I actually know don’t recognise me, or decide not to. hmm.
Read the rest here.
Doodled RipCurl Jacket, Pants and Catalog
I noticed that one of the more popular search engine queries that leads people to Doodlesplatter is “RipCurl.” This is all due to the great Green Goon gear by Jon. Burgerplex just added the 2008 orange RipCurl jacket and pants to its online store. I’ve always thought this all-over doodle aesthetic worked brilliantly on these garments (and I’m typically a detractor from the “all-over print” look). Sorry shorties and skinnies, but the gear is available in size Large only. Even though I’m a distinct Medium myself, I’d buy this in a heartbeat if not for the fact that 1) I haven’t seen snow in 10 years and 2) I’m looking out the window to sunshine, birds chirping and probably high 60s. I have no idea what a lot of the following means, although “goggle pocket” and “stink sack” sure do sound fun. If you’re genteel, like me, you may prefer the company of the 105-page Mountainwear Winter 2008-2009 catalog “smothered” in doodles by Jon instead. The catalog comes signed for £15. Tech specs on the winterwear are:
The jacket - £149.00
- Waterproof, breathable jacket with exclusive Burgerman artwork
- Polar fleece lined body
- Audio pocket, zip seal inner pocket, inner goggle pocket
- Removeable hood, detachable fake fur trim
- Waterproof inner seat, snow seal cuff, fultime drawcords
- Key hook inside pocket
The pants - £100.00
- Waterproof, breathable pant (trouser) with exclusive Burgerman artwork
- Baggy fit, 40grs insulation, brushed tricot lining, fully seam taped
- Mountain Riders detachable stink sack
- Glove gripper system
- Pant waist gaiter, adjustable waistband, alcatraz closure system
- Waistband D-Ring, mesh backed ventilation
- Jacket pant connector loops, leg gaiter with boot hook
- Kick patch, boot splits
The catalog - £15.00
Doodle Beat: The 500th Post
Hard to believe it, but here we are at our 500th post. That’s 500 items by Jon Burgerman individually artkived mostly over the past year. What better piece for the 500th post than this oldie-but-greatie discovered deep in the Doodlesplatter vaults? This clipping used to live on our About page, but it’s time to be properly filed. Lots more new stuff coming up in 2010, but we’re going to also roll out some remainders from the Decade of Doodles, so stay tuned! [P.S. Click the image for a larger picture that's easier on your tired old eyes.]
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