Posts Tagged ‘events’
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.
Globetrotting and Doodling For AOL
Wondering what the heck Jon was doing in Bangalore? Doodling all over the world for AOL, which, despite what anyone under 20 might think, actually still exists! Even my super-stalking, um, sleuthing skills couldn’t get me into India, so I had to wait for the downlow from this press release by Sam Summerskill of Jon’s agency, Debut Art.
Jon Burgerman has been flying all over the world for the past couple of weeks painting huge murals for the guys at Aol. He’s been to New York, Dulles, back to the UK and then…. Bangalore where he is today.
Been a nuts couple of weeks for Mr Burgerman, he has been drawing the murals then letting the guys at the different Aol. headquarters colour them in based. Super interactive, and super fun.
So, i guess, gadzoiks for Jon Burgerman day (apparently what today, the 10th February, is being called around the Aol. offices.)
Check the pics on our Flickr page, and check out this awesome time lapse video of Jon Burgermans NYC wall here.
Massive thanks to Malcolm and Alicianne again for their continued support and all of the guys in Aol headquarters in Bangalore and the US who have been looking after Jon and making his stay a good one.
To see more of Jon Burgerman’s portfolio click here, and do drop us an email or call if you have anything you are working on that requires his vibes.
Time lapse created by GHAVA.
The following photos were taken around the world for AOL, and I’ve borrowed them from Debut Art’s Flickr Set (where you can find several more). The final, coloring-in photos, were taken today, in Bangalore. Jon also took over the AOL website with some digital doodles. You can find Debut Art’s original press release here. Click through for more photos. [UPDATE: Wondering where Jon got his Burger sweatshirt? Look here.]
Burgermania in Bangalore
Jon sent us these snaps of the Bangalore Burgermania exclusively for Doodlesplatter. Wondering what we’re talking about? Please see this post. It will explain everything. (Including where babies come from.)
Humac Doodles from Oslo
Jon posted up some pictures from his recent trip to Oslo where he did digital doodling at Humac. Writes Jon:
This was my first ever trip to Norway. I noticed it was snowy but nice there.
More here.
The Man in the Mirror at NOISE Lab
Take that, MJ! We got our hands on this great edit of Jon live doodling at the NOISE Lab in Manchester. Now included in the JBVLA. Very, very cool.
Images From NOISE Lab
I had a feeling that the NOISE Lab event in Manchester was going to absolutely rule, and judging from these images by Marta Julva (via @wonkydoodles) and the host of tweets this weekend, it really looks like it did. Drawing on a mirror while standing on a ladder without getting dizzy, falling off or puking! For his next trick, Jon Burgerman will draw on air. If anybody has video from this, please send us a link! Very jealous of all you English Doodlebugs right now…
Caketronica
Anxieteam curate a mini festival of upbeat, electronic-tinged bands at the popular Ludlow St snug Cakeshop.
The audio delights promise to return good energy and wide toothy grins to the Lower East side, collecting together a new wave of young bands emerging from the gloomy downturn of the late Noughties with vim, brilliance and reliance. Shimmy and strut into the new decade with optimism and tunes that wont leave your head.
Anxieteam is the new collaboration of internationally renown artists Jim Avignon (Germany) and Jon Burgerman (UK). Splicing together merry pop melodies coupled with dry, sardonic lyrics, Anxieteam masterfully coax audiences into their colourful, bouncy world of catchy songs about modern day anxieties, longing and salads. ‘Let’s Eat Soya’ is their ridiculously infectious, anthemic dance declaration of smutty love in a meat-free-world whereas the Creedence Clearwater Revival sample heavy ‘I’ve Forgotten’ is a curiously blazing rock-workout response to CCR’s popular ‘Susie Q’.
Accompanying Anxieteam will be the indie boy, loop-based R&B of Rifle Recoil, the stuttering, sultry, soulful grooves of Peach and the twinkling digital dreamscapes of NY based Dorako.
Can’t make it to the show, but want to sample some cyber caketronica? Check out Jon’s last.fm radio station.
ANXIETEAM Screening and Performance at Heather’s
Here’s the latest ANXIETEAM gig news for a show at Heather’s put on by Plaztik Mag:
Slip into your finest silk dressing gown and saunter over to Heathers in the East Village for an intimate, cosy night in the relaxed company of NYC’s own Plaztik Mag and visiting Euro-aliens Anxieteam.
Amongst the sonic tonics dished out by DJ Jmz Smith and laid back live performances, projections of warped animations and the official launch of Anxieteam’s first music video, directed by Mimi & Jmz, will greet your beady eyes.
Artists Jon Burgerman and Jim Avignon will also entertain, tickle and disturb with live digital portraits of every (willing) visitor to the event.
Snuggle up with us in our decadent den of delights,
Sunday 17 January 2010
Heathers,
506 East 13th Street, NYC.
First and Second Anxieteam Attacks of 2010
Anxieteam kicked off the New Year with what looked like a rousing event at Monkeytown. If you follow Mr. Burgerman’s sometimes cryptic tweets, you might want to follow him over to Cake Shop, where there may or may not be another gig tonight! Really liking the lower righthand corner pic of Jim. Facebook status that, my brother!
Happy Virus Happy
Jon Burgerman and Jim Avignon are back together in Brooklyn to perform as Anxieteam, tomorrow, Sunday, January 3rd at Monkeytown.
Using the most modern technology currently available (whilst remaining relatively inexpensive) Happy Virus Happy will see both Avignon and Burgerman project onto the walls of the venue a startling, experimental, visual spectacle. Compositions, characters and crocodiles will dance into life, spawned live in between and during songs. Come and be soothed and massaged, in an audio visual sense, by the dexterous doodling and velveteen voices of Anxieteam. Songs of salads, mischievous rodents and heartache are carried along on a wave of melodic electronic beats occasionally punctuated by the fragile and fudged plucking of a ukulele.
Make a short movie of yourself, telling us your New Year wishes and Anxieteam will draw them during the performance. Film yourself against a plain background. The movie should be no longer than 30 seconds long maximum. Send them ASAP to Anxieteam@googlemail.com Your film will get shown during the performance and becomes a part of the show!
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