the dreXeL wall of japanophilia
This is a photo of my part of the Raw show last Thursday. More photos coming…
xoxo dreX
Last Night’s Illuminare Show!
Just recovering from all the excitement from the last few weeks of preparation, painting, etc. which all culminated in last night’s awesome show sponsored by RAW. For those of you who came, you know how much fun last night was, and thank you ALL for your continued support. For those who couldn’t make it, it was a TOTAL BLAST!
I haven’t even had a chance to post all the individual photos of my pieces etc., and I will do that first chance I get. For now, here’s a link from my artist friend, Michele Ross, who came through to show her support and took a bunch of pics! Love you, Michele!
I Won a Contest!
It’s been YEARS since I one something from a contest. I mean…I win $3 on scratchers sometimes, but not like a proper contest. It’s been probably about 10 years since I won a contest. So yeah this is exciting. The contest was a Threadless contest on Vecteezy.com. As a winner, I get a coupon for free stuff from Threadless and a special anniversary book they just printed! So yeah just a little news. And in case the guys from Vecteezy or Threadless see my blog, THANK YOU!!!! <3
Here’s the message I got today:
What’s Next?
“Futurescape”
24×36 Original Limited Edition print on Archival paper
I haven’t updated this blog since I moved to Las Vegas. So I imagine it’s time!
As an artist, my main mediums have been acrylics, spray paints, inks, varnishes, various ornamental papers and things I find around the house like nail polish or spices. All 3-dimensional items. The digital thing was a bit of a weakness for me, although I loved Photoshop and Corel Painter.
Somehow I’ve landed a job as a Director of Promotion and Marketing, meaning I use Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator constantly. Now I’ve got Adobe Premiere and I’ve been playing with that a lot. And after seeing “Avatar” twice (not nearly enough times I might add), I have an urge to get into motion graphics, animation and I want to get some DJ software to make my own mashups.
Seems everywhere I turn there are more tools to learn, and more avenues for my own artistic expression I want to involve myself with. I guess I’ll never be a one-medium girl. And that suits me jusssst fine.
I’ve been promising the new series of 50s Americana-inspired paintings, as well as a new line of tshirts. And they ARE coming. I’ll keep you posted.
If you happen to have any suggestions for the correct sequence of tools to learn motion graphics and creating DJ mashups, let me know. Especially tools that are awesome that don’t cost $1000+. Meanwhile, I’ll be doing my own research and testing. xoxo, dreXeL
Upcoming Younity Show!
As you probably already know, I’m in the process of moving to Las Vegas. But that doesn’t stop me from being part of the best collective of woman artists EVER-Younity. One of the best experiences I had living in NYC was having the honor of being part of this collective with Toofly and Alice Mizrachi. And if I have my way I’ll be working with them, collaborating on projects etc. FOREVER!
That said, there’s a new Younity show coming up October 3rd. The flyers are shown below, but here are the deets:
Younity presents: “FRESHER! Spread Change Now”
Press Hour 7pm – 8pm
Opening for General Public 8pm – 10pm
7 Suffolk Street (betw. Stanton and Rivington Streets)
NY, NY
If you’re in the area, you should definitely come through. An entire year goes into the planning for these Younity shows. They’re ALWAYS amazing…great art, great music, a LOT of people and a ton of media coverage. Last year’s show was pretty much the event of the year. And this one will be even better.
So there’s your briefing. You feel briefed?
XO, dreX
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Update on the 112 Greene Street Show
Thursday night was just awesome X 1000. Everyone was there, lots of amazing artists and art, djs, friends, a secret bottle of limited edition Henny, and lots of Colt 45. I’m still waiting on some pictures from my friend Tom…of the show and also the aftermath. Meanwhile I’ve yanked some from friends for your viewing entertainment. Cheers. XO, dreX
This was the night before: Press night. Above us is the awesome work of AV, 2esae and SKI aka destroy&rebuild.
A nice shot of the Combine before it got insanely packed.
Getting packed now. Security started sending people away who had been standing in line outside in the rain for an hour or more.
These are my friends: Ashley and roommate Kevin. <3 you guys. One of Celso’s women behind them to the left. Hot.
This is a fake dollar bill I put down Ashley’s shirt. It came from a tall woman(?) at the show with a brown wig wearing a diaper and carrying a fake tv. Yeah, exactly.
This is Ames, Ashley’s best friend and also MY friend. He’s awesome. He’s also responsible for most of the photos in this blog post.
If you want to see the show in a less frenetic environment than opening night, the gallery is open Tues – Sunday 1pm-7pm. Come on by!
So there you go. More to come…
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Lab de Loops Final Version
Finished the flyer. It’s basically 1000% different than the first version but I like it. And more importantly the person who commissioned it likes it.
Also the event I’m pretty sure is going to be awesome. So if you’re in the Brooklyn/NYC area and this looks interesting to you, come check it out. Click on the flyer and it will take you to the official website for more details.
The Hype Continues…
This 112 Greene show next week seems to pretty much be the talk of the town. Lots of photos and blogging and articles about it going on. I found out today that my work (and others’) is on Martha Cooper’s blog. So I thought I’d share the link with you, and one of the pictures she posted. Click on the picture to see the original blog post by Martha Cooper.
Definitely come through if you’re anywhere near NYC on March 26th, 6pm-10pm. The show is at 112 Greene Street, NY, NY. XO, dreXeL
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Work to Do
I’m really looking forward to my upcoming show. Here’s the flyer:
Work to Do
I’d love to see you there if you can make it! It’s gonna be a really good show and a good time. Lots of talented artists there. And Afrika Bambaataa with Soul Sonic Force too! So COME!
XOXO, dreXeL
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Watch the Inauguration on my blog!
Thanks to the awesome people at Hulu, I’m able to show the inauguration LIVE right from my blog. So catch it here in 4 days!!! And feel free to look around, post comments, give me feedback etc. I likes feedback. XO, dreXeL
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