artist of the month

joe girandola does cool things with duct tape. He considers himself a sculptor. check him out at www.joegirandola.com

Artist of the month

This month's privilege goes to cellist Wendy Sutter. Sutter teaches at Colombia and has a number of albums under her belt, but she is best known for ravaging her strings to works Philip Glass wrote for her. They date and have been touring the country for the past year. Her performance at LACMA earlier this month gave me chills; she did things to that cello I have never seen done with any string, and she even had little skulls and angels on her beast (original Amati). 

Artist Of The Month

Molly Crabapple, making burlesque art fun and spreading it to the masses. She’s getting media for her art classes in Brooklyn dives, and her watercolors aint half bad.

 

http://www.mollycrabapple.com/

 

 

artist of the month

Adam Neate. There, I said it. He's seen as a Grafitti artist but his style is more contemporary at times.

Recent Gallery Exhibit:
http://www.elmslesters.co.uk/exhibitions/exhs15.html

His Page:
http://www.adamneate.co.uk/

Top Hits:
http://cloudking.com/artists/adam-neate/
http://www.woostercollective.com/2006/03/event_adam_neat_sells_out_in_london_on_a.html
http://www.artofthestate.co.uk/graffiti/adam_neate.htm

Artist of the month

As many of you know, I've had a watch thing for the past year or two. Most people look at pilot watches or swiss as the pinnacle. I found inspiration in Japan.

Issey Miyake is a legendary fashion designer who has made a name for himself by experimenting with high tech textiles, methods of pleats and seams, and a perfume line that smells like moldy wood on me.

He's been on the scene for a while and has many design interests. Keep an eye on him; he's not done.

Artist Of The Month

Andrew Hem, Cambodian living in Culver City.
http://www.andrewhem.com/

Artist of the Month

Leeds-based Paul “Moose” Curtis is pioneering an art known as “reverse graffiti,” using a shoebrush and water to selectively erase dirty surfaces. His bio describes a life immersed in music and this art just kinda became something he could make money at. Fun stuff and aesthetically pleasing. And begs the question: Can you get arrested for cleaning the sidewalk?

Artist of the Month

Nouvelle Vague is only the second musician to get pinned up here on AOTM. They are a french collective founded in 2003 who cover 80s punk and new wave songs in a bossa nova style.

Does the world really need another album of covers? No, but the founders of this collective just seem to find the most sensual sirens to sing these songs. And they took creative leaps on this to make the songs sound so fresh and appetizing. Hear them at myspace or pick up their self-titled. Just one earfull and you wont be able to stop humming.

Artist of the Month

Though AOTM is normally a section dedicated to recognizing new artists, I want to use this time to recognize an under-appreaciated man.

Carlo Mollino was a true renaissance designer. He did furniture, buildings, cars, and photographs. He lived a life of an intellect, a playboy, an adventurer, and an Italian.

You can see his work here.

Artist of the Month

Mark Kirschenbaum is a master paper folder. Check out his warlord mask and cobra snake.

But he made AOTM for his exhibit on dirty origami.

Though he has competition, I see good things for Mark this month.

Artist of the Month

I feel so much cooler for knowing about this.

Of course I am not any cooler. I actually am more of a lame-o hype builder for bringing this up, but I love my silver ring from French streetartist and metalsmith Hoon.

The double-knuckle ring is so in right now ... says me. In the US, you can find his jewels at Reed Space on Orchard or Atmos in Harlem.

Designer of the Month

Pam West and Matt Edmonds do some fun stuff with industrial/interior design.

http://www.frankhome.co.uk/

Artist of the Month

I am blown away that there is no wikipedia entry yet for Sam Flores. And there are some real tools in the art/music world that have entries. In case you don't know, Sam is not one of those tools. He has bringing street art to the masses. You've probably seen some of his work in college dorms and on hipsters' torsos. His style is not as agressive as most piece-makers, helping him show and work in more mainstream art circles. Actually, I'd say his work is rather peaceful. He is also in with the art dolls scene with his Tigerbaby.

http://www.samflores.com/

Pictures to be uploaded shortly.

Artist of the Month

My friend recently introduced me to this Canadian duo that sings songs in an old-time style, but with very naughty lyrics. Very creative and driven, this band has been slowly taking over NYC in October. They've been around for a little longer, getting their break on The L-Word.

This is their website, where they have 2 videos samples, a view into their most recent CD, and the opportunity to own their DVD.

http://www.wetspotsmusic.com/buystuff.html

Take a look though their past. Lead singer Cass King has been pervy her whole life:

http://www.cassking.com/bio_frameset.htm

I just wonder how they can follow up their Hello Kinky album. It is really so perfect in so many ways.

designer of the month

"Please God, save me from your followers." - Derek Hess

http://www.strhessclothing.com/

I have his calendar on my wall and it definitely attracts some noise in the office. Really dark, interesting illustrations.