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WHY DO YOU BUILD ME UP? BUTTERCUP, BABY. JUST TO LET ME DOWN.

1:AM — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 18:49:43 +0000

Mark Bode’s “Buttercup” is definitely not a let down. It will brighten up any room with the vibrant colors bursting off your wall. The original is currently on hold for one of our art buyers but we have a limited number of giclee prints that will be a great addition to anyone’s art collection. They are all signed and numbered by Mark and there are only 10 available! So, get on it people, don’t miss out!

Limited Edition Buttercup Giclee Print (only 10 available)

If you are interested in purchasing “Buttercup”, please email us at info@1AMSF.com and we will make it happen!

Mark Bode’s “Wizards, Lizards, and Broads” at 1:AM for only 1 more week! C’mon by and check out this amazing show!

MARK BODE IS ONE HARD WORKING MOFO

1:AM — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:45:30 +0000

Last Friday, Mark Bode opened his “Wizards, Lizards, and Broads” show at 1:AM Gallery. Let me tell you, Mark Bode is one hard working mofo. He is the most gracious and patient artist I have ever seen dealing with fans. He sat himself at a table under a spotlight, signing Bode comics, prints and art, and hitting up fans’ black books ALL NIGHT LONG. In addition to all of that, he gave us and art aficionados a chance to peer into the Bode family vault by showcasing art that have never been seen before publicly by his father, Vaughn, and himself. Thank you, Mark, 1:AM will definitely get down with you again!

Mark with Mike Giant

Mark with his uncle, Vincent in front of a portrait of his father, Vaughn

Team 1:AM loves working with Mark!!!

Check out more opening photos on flickr.

“Wizards, Lizards, and Broads” now at 1:AM Gallery through Saturday, July 31st!

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: HYDRO74

1:AM — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 01:40:43 +0000

The most sought after pieces in the Graphic Attack! art collection are Hydro74‘s prints. We have sold out of both the Pandas already and only have a couple of the Vaders and the Birds. But that’s not all he is packing. He is also exhibiting these stunning skull prints on metal and drawings on canvas that are all ornately framed in gold. We also have found out, in the course of the Graphic Attack! exhibition, that Hydro has a huge following. On a weekly basis, graphic designers, from all over the world, come in to check out his work because they are loyal readers of his blog.

"Shriners Venom" by Hydro74, Mixed Media on Canvas

Hydro’s Thoughts On His Art:

“The soul purpose of my career is to push the boundries in doing what I feel is relevant to the market as well as extract various elements and trends to be able to offer them up in my own personal work. But let’s be honest. I do what I love because I love it. Not because I have to do it, nor am forced to do it, but rather passionate about doing what I do. I firmly believe in having set style tones, yet a sense of diversity to make any various project unique to the demands that are set forth.

Typography is far more than just a simple addition to a product or brand, it is what sets the tone for the entire piece. Each letter has a way of reacting and uniting to form meaningful, powerful words that embrace a sense of emotion or power. With that knowledge, producing pieces that best represent the needs is what Hydro74 prides itself on to help other brands find their identity and voice, philosophically and aesthetically.

Apparel is a amazing medium that is widely embraced by masses to best symbolize one’s individuality while conforming to various cliques. This is something I fully understand and appreciate. Even to the point that a close friend & I put on a T-Shirt Gallery Show that grows in attendence and online with each new version that is produced. Apparel is everything that is meaningful in design because it is a common bond everyone shares and voices our most inner feelings without having to openly state it each and every time we speak. It is the true cog in the wheel of conformity that allows us the illusion of individuality and our own personal choice to be unique in this very common world.

Complexity and a fluid organic approach is what is highly valued in each and every piece. A Illustration to me is something that tells a story with out words needed. It builds a bond with the viewer who will either get it, or find it horrible, yet, the interaction is what is desired when doing a piece. Some Illustrations are trend based iconic structures meant to embrace the masses to encourage sales, while others are explorations turned to symbolic ideas on paper or fabric. Illustration is something I find deep meaning in.

It is not always what you might expect. Over the years of my career in design, I’ve been active in various other aspects of design that has helped create, develop and direct various pieces to become successful in their usage.”

Only 3 Vader prints left!

LAST DAYS to check out Graphic Attack in person! Come on down!

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: CES

1:AM — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:13:45 +0000

CES' famous letterstyles that is mimicked by many throughout the world!

“What does that say?”

“That says C-E-S. One of the NY legends that helped graffiti become the art form it is today.”

Born Robert Michael Provenzano, 1970, NY, CES is a New York City leader of the new Wild Style look in contemporary graffiti. Attention to streamlining and aerodynamics were key to the CES formula for alphabetic reconfiguration. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and the graffiti innovations of CES have been relentlessly knocked off by his peers and have influenced the new generation of graffiti writers in the U.S. and througout the world.

CES has been a graffiti artist since 1983 and continues to produce powerful visual artwork today, never settling-living from his art and learning from his art. CES has been featured in the New York Times, Rad Pages, The Source, Mass Appeal, TimeOut-New York, and Sneaker Pimps-Motug.

Check out more of his artwork on his website or come by the gallery and see his contribution to Graphic Attack!

Last week of Graphic Attack! Make sure you visit 1:AM to see this awesome collection of work. Can’t make it? We made it super easy for you, visit our online gallery.

AIN’T NOTHIN BUT A SHE THANG #1: SILOETTE

1:AM — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 22:42:56 +0000

Graffiti has always been a male dominated art form. There have been amazing female artists that have penetrated the scene like Swoon, Lady Pink, and Fafi paving the way for the others. Another name to add to that list is one of our exhibiting artist for Graphic Attack!, Siloette.

Siloette's mural on 1:AM's 6th Street wall

Starting art at an early age, Siloette began her love affair with graffiti in her formative years during Junior High. Her passion for the art has led her to paint in cities around the world to working with big companies, like Adidas to pursuing a career in illustration. When she is not juggling her career and her family (yup, she is a mother too!), she finds time to revisit her first love and gets down and paint. Here are a couple of pieces she is displaying at 1:AM right now:

"Siloette Adidas" by Siloette

"Wife and Jekyll" by Siloette

Siloette

Check out Siloette’s pieces in person @ the gallery now through June 19th! If you want to see the entire Graphic Attack! art collection and can’t make it by 1:AM, visit our online art gallery.

ARTIST OF THE DAY: MARE 139

1:AM — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:46:28 +0000

“What?!?!?! A sculptor that is a graffiti artist? Say what?”

Yup, Mare 139 is exactly that… and so much more.

"Gold Rusts" by Mare 139

"Style Writer" Black Patina by Mare 139

Carlos Mare 139 Rodriguez is an internationally acclaimed artist/sculptor and pioneer in the art and culture of Hip Hop.

Leading his generation into a new world of possibility with style writing sculpture, he pioneered a vision that had, before him, no reference outside of the painted subways of the time. Throughout his career as a sculpter, Mare 139 has consistently brought innovation to the genre’s aesthetic and vocabulary.

Mare 139 earned the prestigious 2006 Webby Award for his launch of the Hip Hop documentary Style Wars website. Style Wars has also garnered the COMMARTS/Communication Arts Award, Horizon Interactive Award, as well as SXSW/South by Southwest Interactive.

Not only an award winner but an award designer, Mare 139 designed and created the award for the annual BET/Black Entertainment Award show, which is given annually to entertainers, athletes and actors.. He also designed a G-Unit Award expressly for 50Cent given to him by fashion designer Marc Ecko.

Other award projects include the 2005 and 2007 Red Bull Beat Battle Award and more recent the SPY Award for the 30th Anniversary of the Rock Steady Crew.

Graphic Attack! show will be up through June 19th. So make sure you pass by soon! Or, we always make it so easy for you guys, visit our online art gallery to view the entire collection of Graphic Attack!. If you have any questions or would like to purchase art, email us at info@1AMSF.com.

THE WORLD ACCORDING TO GREG HABERNY

1:AM — Fri, 28 May 2010 01:46:04 +0000

After visitors have looked at all the artwork in Graphic Attack!, they always return to the installation by Greg Haberny. They always have to look at it more closely, realizing that they definitely missed something the first time around.

Graphic Attack! Installation by Greg Haberny

GREG’S BIO:

Greg Haberny seeks to re-interpret the cultural lifestyles and ideologies that pervade American society today through his art. Installation art is his vehicle to exaggerate the absurdity of the media circus and the violent images which have become status quo and which unchallenged, serve to further inundate our society in repression. Haberny hopes that an observer will walk away from his installations with a better understanding of his or her role in this “American Dream”; to redefine it for themselves and reclaim it as their own. His point of departure stems from satire and comedy. There are racial references as well as distortions of 1950’s commercialism with an undertone of contemporary urban street art. Haberny’s thematic vision is based on pop culture, politics, advertising, religion, and world history. Through his art he dismantles the politically correct conformist world around him. He utilizes gallery space to create an environment that engages the viewer and encourages participation. His installations utilize the walls, ceilings, and floor that reflect the content of his works individually and as a whole.

"Chinese Oil Propaganda Poster" by Greg Haberny

"Mao" by Greg Haberny

"ExxOn Snowman" by Greg Haberny

He also has a solo show at Like the Spice Gallery in Brooklyn, New York titled “The Homeless Boys Social Club“. We heard it was well received and he sold out. Congrats!

Also, read the rejection letters on his site, it is hilarious!

Come by and check out Greg Haberny’s thought provoking installation at 1:AM gallery! You only have until June 19th to see it in person!!!

COPE2 IN DA HOUSE!

1:AM — Fri, 21 May 2010 21:43:57 +0000

1:AM was lucky to have the infamous Cope2 grace our walls (inside and outside). And if you are trekking through the city, be on the lookout for some of the work he left for San Francisco to admire… (check out WarZone415 and Nick Fisher‘s flickr)

Indie and Cope in front of one of the 2 Cope2 canvases at 1:AM right now! (Photo by: Estria)

A quick shout out to Indie who in a short time, we got to know her calming spirit and infectious laughter. Her keep it real attitude has us giving her all of our respect. Check out her story and clothing line at www.kweenzdestroy.com.

"SmoothStyle" by Cope2 (Photo by: Estria)

ONLY 1 LEFT! Customized "MTA SUBWAY MAP" by Cope2. Get yours today!

Check out more photos on our flickr of Graphic Attack!. Or read about it from a different perspective on Neon Monster, Cope2’s blog, Spankystokes.com or Mixcrate.com.

COPE2 at 1:AM gallery through June 19th!

QUEEN ANDREA IS WONDERWOMAN

1:AM — Fri, 07 May 2010 20:19:25 +0000

Queen Andrea, aka Andrea von Bujdoss, is the WonderWoman of the urban art world. She is one of the curators of our show tonight, Graphic Attack! and also a participating artist. To top all of that, she designed the labels for our wine sponsor, Gundlach Bundschu‘s newest line Bright Light. Guests tonight will be able to taste, the never before released, Bright Light Dry California White Wine. If you get here early, you may one of the first people EVER to taste it.

Queen Andrea and artwork!

Queen Andrea going wild style with the natives on 6th!

Bright Light Dry California White Wine

Beautiful Queen Andrea design!

Visit Andrea’s website, SUPERFRESHDESIGN.com, to see more of her work.

Come by 1:AM tonight and be amazed by Queen Andrea’s creativity!

CERN IS BACK FOR GRAPHIC ATTACK!

1:AM — Thu, 06 May 2010 18:23:14 +0000

Last October, Estria held his “Don’t Sweat the Technique: Ode to the Spray Can” exhibition at 1:AM gallery. During that show, we displayed works by CERN, a New York graffiti artist who creates a unique blend of fantasy and realism and blurs the lines between graffiti and fine art.

And now his back. And we mean, back in a BIG way. Check out his work for Graphic Attack!:

"Flower Death" by Cern

"Diosa Rosada" by Cern

CERN’S BIO:

Cern began writing graffiti in the early 90’s. Diverse in his scope, he has created numerous collaborative murals with the YMI crew and artists around the world; and he has also exhibited canvas and watercolor works in galleries in New York City and beyond. Cern has been included in books such as Burning New York and Graffiti World.