Johnny Rodriguez aka KMNDZ
Like many of the neo-contemporary artists today who have bridged the gap between analogue and digital creation, Illustrator and painter Johnny Rodriguez is a successful graphic designer, with a client list including MTV Networks, Universal Pictures, Microsoft, Lexus, Disney, and Activision. He has built an impressive portfolio of both artistic and technological accomplishments in the world of graphic design and new-media.
And his painting alias KMNDZ is built upon the premise of reflection, hope and a burning desire to live life to the fullest. Looks like he isn’t wasting much time so far. Find him on Artsprojekt, and if you’re in San Francisco, you can catch his next group show at the Shooting Gallery opening October 10.
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Luca Ionescu: Sydney-based designer
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In the midst of all the apprehension and panic about the current world events we see on TV and in printed media, The LOVE POLICE intervene on our daily toil with a fresh perspective. And they are about to get hits, a lot of hits. Danny and Charles have injected us with an inoculation against the tyranny of the tube, and I for one, am interested. This diabolical duo have inserted themselves into our drone-like days of commuting to and from a box with flourescent lights which separates us from our spouses and children. Read more
Jim Mahfood, aka FOOD One, is a prolific neo-contemporary illustrator and painter whose work shows up in all kinds of odd places including his own 40 Oz Comics, Spiderman books for Marvel, Kevin Smith’s Clerks Comics, a mural on the Sarah Silverman Show, a brand new Simpsons collaboration with graff artist Kofie, on apparel for boutique brand King Duce, and other hotbeds of contemporary youth culture. A good night of drinkin’ and drawin’ for the accomplished comic artist includes live painting on naked girls in his local LA hotspots and around the country. I’ve painted with FOOD One, and when I say prolific I mean this guy’s got a lightning fast quickdraw with spraypaint, markers, and brushes like you wouldn’t believe. Read more
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