There are numerous advantages to being Kanye West. First, everything you say and tweet will be analyzed to pieces. Second, you can have someone draw you standing there and make a whole music video out of it. Ah, the wonderful world of Kanye. Now is this in fact a portrait? I would say yes, yes it is. Of course, video art is considered the hotness these days… so why wouldn’t Kanye jump on the train and take it for a Kanye-centric ride?
Some fans think this video should end up in the MOMA. My thoughts? Who cares. If Tim Burton can have a fully at the MOMA, why can’t Kanye slap his Marco Brambilla directed homage to himself in the foyer. If you have ever been to the MOMA (or any museum for that matter), there is always some garbage you see and think, “for real? That’s a real piece of garbagio.” 99% of video installations are looped videos of some mundane crap you have to pretend to understand, and can only appreciate if you are rockin’ the gange.
Erin and I spent the weekend chillaxin in Chester Massachusetts, population: few. We stayed in this sweet country house, which has the feel of a cabin, yet handles like a full blown house. After the jump, the painting process, along with the not-so-subtle note that this house and its 5 acres are for sale. Jump!
New York, NY - August 3, 2010 – New York Location artist Jason Borbay will be painting live at FlyNY 2010 on Saturday, August 21st. Named Time Out New York’s Most Creative New Yorker 2009, Borbay has been active on the streets of Manhattan this summer, painting famed locations, including the 59th Street Apple Store, Museum of Art and Design, Guggenheim and Central Park. To find out more information about Borbay’s work and availability, please contact the artist here.
About FLYNY 2010
FlyNY is an annual international kite design competition, showcase and flying event open to architects, engineers, artists, designers and the community at large. The event aspires to inspire design novices and professionals alike through the challenge of designing and flying a kite. New York City youth and families are invited to take part in free kite-making and fun activities throughout the day.
FlyNY invites you to design and donate an original, handmade kite for the 2nd Annual NYC international kite design competition. Upload your design ideas to Architizer.com by August 10th. FlyNY will short-list approximately 40 kites for participation in a special pre-launch event and auction on August 20th, where a distinguished jury, Craig Dykers of Snøhetta, Cameron Sinclair and Kate Stohr, co-founders of Architecture for Humanity and BurdaStyle co-founder Nora Abousteit, will review your kite and curate a live panel discussion. All proceeds raised from the auction will benefit the New York Office of Architecture for Humanity. On August 21st, come out to Pier I at 70th Street in Riverside Park South and showcase your design at the public kite flying event. Encourage your friends and colleagues to review your designs on Architizer, as FlyNY will consider community favorites!
Event Details
FlyNY will take place on Saturday, August 21, 2010, from 10:30AM to 4:00PM on Pier 1 at 70th Street in Riverside Park South. The rain date for FlyNY is August 22, 2010.
When people look at me, they see the 180 pound artist with a funky hat, and a “modest to very modest” frame. When I say, “oh, hey, so I was a D1 distance runner in college” – they look at me and say, “wuhhhh??? Juhhhh???? Guh???”
I know. 180 pounds. It wasn’t always like this. Despite my fluctuating weight and previous precocious propensity to dash over 8k, I have always been an artist. So when my artist friends are like, “hey, it’s beautiful out, let’s go painting in the park.” I usually say, “Hey, sweet. Let’s do this shit.” and they say, “Yes would suffice.” I retort, “was that really necessary?” Their response? “Isn’t this part of the creative process? Huh? Isn’t it?” And I’m all, “Dawg. For real? Whatchu talkin’ bout next? The best ensemble for a deep colored leather L-shaped couch?” In response, “Guh?” Let’s leave it at yes, hot dogs from street vendors will give you palpitations.
So to the painting. You will see part of the composition recently focused in my MAD Museum painting. Trump International Hotel and Tower, in front of the Time Warner Center, flanked by the stunning 15 Central Park West, and the Hearst Building.
Tablarasa. Few people out garnering Vitamin D. After the jump, how it came to be. It is the canvas. The canvas is the world. The world is subject to creation. Jump.
It’s not every day you have the opportunity to pay double homage to artists of different disciplines. With this Kanye Bear painting, commissioned by the talented Melissa Duren, for the suave Sean Conner, I was able to give Murakami a high five, with a pound to Kanye West.
From humble beginnings, to the completed product. After the jump, I’mma let you finish the process.
When good ol’ Ari Lankin offered up a ride to Long Beach, I thought to myself, “yes, I would like to paint on the beach today.” A few minor roadside issues later, we were en route to the Smithtown High School relocation district. It was a fantastically sunny day, and my immediate inclination was to go ass to the ocean and paint some bungalows. After the jump, some wonderful photos by our friend Jaquen. Beware, there is a NSFW topless shot of yours truly.
With a new portrait project on the horizon, and my lifelong mission to capture various scapes, I focused my trip on light and portraiture. After the jump, a chronological recap of my journey from the street to the Met and back.
When creating a brand painting, I set out to visually capture an essence. Lucas Bols is focused on the marriage of its storied history, with a cutting edge, fresh re-brand. During my research, I was particularly inspired by the colors and flow of the House of Bols (which I must visit). With this in mind, I decided to create a golden action painting, combining history with the future. After the jump, each step along the way.
Thankfully, in this world, you can own Charlie Rangel (on canvas) without any of the infractions or powers listed above. Do you want to have a smirking Rangel sitting over your desk as you file your taxes for 2010? He will teach you the tricks of the trade, as he looks knowingly at your monitor, guiding your arrow through Turbo Tax deceptively.
Don’t take my word for it. Just gaze into Charlie’s eyes. Get some.
