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Kicks-n-Canvas Custom Sneakers
I’ve often said that sneaker collectors and toy collectors have a lot in common, chiefly: recognizing art and value in something most people regard as disposable. The sneakerheads at SoleHeaven got together with the art crew of Zero Cool Gallery to merge their passions into the Kicks ‘n’ Canvas exhibition. The show is set to open in central London on April 8th and will feature artists such as Goldie, INSA, Dan Baldwin, Meggs, Ben Frost, Mr. Jago and Dickchicken alongside Jon.
SoleHeaven presents Kicks n Canvas, a fresh concept on the art scene. The idea for the event is to bring together two of SoleHeaven’s most loved pursuits - Kicks & Art. We’ve locked down a scorching line-up of 21 artists primed and ready to paint. The concept of the show is to confront traditional graffiti writers and artists with a new canvas, and thats a pair of pristine all-white Nike kicks. We are throwing down the sneaker gauntlet to see them transfer their styles from the metal shutters, concrete bridges and underpasses on to a pair of trainers. Every artist will be hand painting and customizing a pair of kicks and teaming it up with a 50×50cm piece.
The Doodlesplatter posse knows that Jon is no stranger to footwear. These are especially cool-looking kicks, in my opinion. I’m digging the backs (or is that called “Heel Counter” in sneaker-speak…). Thanks to Anthony at Zero Cool for providing the photos. Unfortunately, I’m an ocean away from attending this event, but if you’re on the right continent, check out Kicks ‘n’ Canvas by RSVPing here.
Printed Matter 7
I must have completely missed the memo on this one, but I was over at Giant Robot in San Francisco tonight for the Buff Monster book signing, and lo and behold, Printed Matter 7 is up on the walls, including two pieces: Voices 2 and Together Alone by Jon. The pricelist doesn’t indicate that they’re sold out, and both are listed at $99. Call GR-SF for availability. Closeups after the jump.
Customized LOST Statue
Thanks to the quick twitpic action of Ryan Crippen, and despite the best red herrings of Mr. Jon Burgerman, here’s a photo of Jon’s contribution to Gallery1988’s LOST Underground Art Project show. The poster project parked at Damon, Carlton and a Polar Bear.com has been leading up to the show that caused a rumored 15 people to sleep outside the LA gallery last night. It was only recently that I found out my friends at Pretty In Plastic had sculpted and cast LOST statues for customization by great artists. “What lies in the shadow of the statue?” you ask? Doodles, in part. The statue is hand-painted resin, and it’s in terrific company with customs by Reactor88, Motorbot, Jesse Hernandez, kaNO, Dave Pressler, Brent Nolasco, Nemo and 64colors to name a few. (And that doesn’t even begin to cover the 2D art by Alex Pardee et al.) Love the TV show, the artists, the sculptors and the gallery. The only misfire in this whole process was G1988 holding it in their LA gallery rather than their sister gallery in San Francisco! Ryan posted the first images of the customs, and until they get bumped by newer twitpics, you can see them here. G1988 will surely have a subdomain up with all of the art and prices sometime very soon.
Economies of Scale
Jon’s second solo exhibit in Beijing, China, Economies of Scale, opened October 25th at Deshan Art Space. Luckily, it will be on display through February 2010. The show includes a giant muradoodle and large, colorful paintings on paper and fabric. Pieces are priced between ￡3000-￡5000. Click here and here for more images, and email kyq96573 [at] 126.com for availability. Sorry this one’s a little late! Full queue here at Doodlesplatter Laboratories. Check back daily!
Piccalilicus and the Magical Multicoloured Cardy of Wonder and Wonderment
The JB x FM collaboration keeps rolling, and this time Jon teams up with Louise aka Felt Mistress in a piece for the Multiversal Group Show, opening December 3rd in Miami. If you’re wondering how these collabs work, in this case, Jon sent Louise “a naked character design to dress.” I asked her about the inspiration for that terrific cardigan: “Fancy cardigans always come to mind when thinking of Jon.” Do those socks come in adult sizes??? Check out previous JB x FM soft sculptures in the artkive here. I’ll actually be on site to see this show in Miami. I’ll try to play it cool, and not re-enact this moment that has remained with me since 1994 when Weezer opened for Lush and these dudes from New Jersey pulled out a sweater and started unraveling it during Weezer’s signature song. I was there for Lush, and found the whole moment rather unfortunate, but see, it’s still with me 15 years later.
Paralysis of Choice
Looks like Jon’s taking Poscas to recycled cardboard for his next solo show, Paralysis of Choice. Voluntarily lose your mobility at Electrik Sheep in Newcastle, beginning November 27th. Work from the show will be available to purchase online after the show opens. Note that pieces will NOT be sold through Burgerplex. If you’re jonesing to order something Burgerish from Elektrik Sheep right this minute, here’s where to do it. If you’re in the Newcastle area, head over to Bar Tokyo for the Paralysis of Choice after party. I think Jon will be there.
Who Is Afraid of a Friendly Capitalism?
Jon reunites with Jim Avignon for an art and music gig at Heliumcowboy artspace in Hamburg. Who Is Afraid of a Friendly Capitalism? opens November 19th at 7PM and runs through November 21st until 7PM.
Art by: Fehmi Baumbach, Jon Burgerman, Guillaumit, Jule K., Eleanor Marston, Roman Klonek, Jojo Ensslin, Dasha Rychkova, Francoise Cactus, Frau Kraushaar, Christian von Werner, James Din A4, Kate Hate and Jim Avignon
Live music by: Anxieteam (Jim Avignon and Jon Burgerman), Jens Friebs and Frank Spilker, Chris Imler and Nova Huta
DJs: Pascal Fuhlbrügge, madame d’oreen, Francoise Cactus
Initiated by the artists Jim Avignon and Fehmi Baumbah and meant to scrutinise the stress ratio of subcultures on the one side and the industries on the other, by now, the event series “Who is Afraid of Friendly Capitalism“ is often mentioned to be the opponent of a mainly profit-orientated cultural industry.
After numerous happenings in the German capital as well as a guest performance for the Goethe Institute of Athens and the Swiss Fumeto Festival, Avignon and Baumbach will now make their way to Hamburg, to host their lounge at the gallery heliumcowboy artspace and to again mingle together club and gallery into a happening-like organic whole.
Again, almost famous personalities in art and music will meet obscure guests from all over the world. All together will create a turbulent night – regardless of the consequences. While many event series like to combine likewise artists within their line up, the “Friendly Capitalism Lounge” always invites versatile protagonists. On November 19th, the following members are invited: Jon Burgerman (GB), Guillaumit (F), Jule K. (D), Eleanor Marston (D), Roman Klonek (D), Jojo Ensslin (D), Dasha Rychkova (RUS), Francoise Cactus (F), Frau Kraushaar (D), Christian von Werner (D), James Din A4 (D) und Kate Hate (GB).
From collages, woodcarvings, illustrations to recession fashion and 25minute-band-sessions of the (Jim Avignon and Jon Burgerman), Jens Friebs and Frank Spilker, Chris Imler and Nova Huta – the “Friendly Capitalism Lounge Vol. 13“ at the heliumcowboy artspace again promises to be truly eventfully. Further more we are looking forward to acoustical impacts by DJ Pascal Fuhlbrügge, madame d’oreen and Francoise Cactus.
So don’t miss this rare event and let’s do as the initiators suggest: “Get off those money socks and jump into recession fashion – the ’Friendly Capitalism Lounge’ celebrates the end of capitalism we used to know.”
Mega Munny for MUNNYWORLD
If you are in New York right now, you can go see Jon’s 18-inch Mega Munny at The Eloquent Deliquents Gallery on Wooster Street. The MUNNY WORLD show is on view for just 3 days (November 13-15th) and includes pieces by some great artists and toy customizers like Doktor A, Huck Gee, Buff Monster, 64Colors, Devilrobots, Andrew Bell and Touma, among many others. I like a lot of the customs, but I’m iffy on the new line of DIY toys Kidrobot is promoting with this show. I’m not 100% sure we need more blank amorphous animal toys, particularly given that at least one looks like an already existing Qee shape and not to mention what artists can do with a 99 cent “rollie” deodorant stick.
But alas, I am a blogger not a businessman, and I’m sure these will sell like hotcakes and Rosie O’Donnell will buy stock. Not near New York? You can buy Jon’s one-of-a-kind Mega Munny here (through tomorrow only)! Not flush with cash? Enjoy the journey as much as the destination? Here’s a video for you. P.S. That’s Kidrobot’s typo, not mine!
Breasticles for Peepshow
Offset, a group that puts together Ireland-based creative events, asked the “sauciest creatives around what turns them on for an X-rated gallery show” at the Monster Truck Gallery. The images explored “their darkest, erotic, sexy thoughts and weird fetishes.” The show was so hot, it could only be held for a few days, and ran from November 2nd to November 8th in Dublin. Jon’s piece, Breasticles, which he referred to as “probably the rudest thing I’ve ever drawn” was in good company with art by Tim Biskup, Tara McPherson, Serge Seidlitz, TADO and Jeremyville.
House of Cards
Jon was recently invited to contribute to an interesting charity art project. The House of Cards exhibition uses playing cards–that bastion of gambling and money–as the canvas. More directly, the metaphor “house of cards” applies to Britain’s current housing crisis: “fragile and in danger of collapse.” Jon’s card is among a great array of British designers, including Damien Hirst and Vivienne Westwood. The cards were on exhibit at Haunch of Venison last week. If you didn’t make it, you can pick up a limited edition set of playing cards featuring the art from the show at Shelter’s online shop. If you don’t have £70 or hate card games, there are a bunch of other ways to help (starting at £10 here).
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