Jefre Cantu-Ledesma & Paul Clipson

Jefre Cantu-Ledesma & Paul Clipson at Cafe OTO from Paul Clipson on Vimeo.

lo-fi

new digital made with computer screen shots

An interview for Tom Moglu's "The Bread Quilt" Tumblr

breadquilt:

Barrett Cook interview:

What tools do you use?

An exacto knife, gel medium, and glue.

What do you do when you are not making artwork?

Most people don’t get to say this but I work a 9-5 job that I really enjoy. Music is a large part of my life. I’m either listening to it or searching for it. I am a record collecting nerd. Also, I have just started making music again after a lengthy hiatus and it feels great.

What (or who) keeps you focused?

Making art is an outlet for me. It’s not something I choose to do. I have to make art. Otherwise, I don’t feel right. It’s like creative constipation. So, focus is not something I usually worry about. I like the disorganization that comes with working on 3 to 4 different things at the same time. Some projects die fast others move on. It’s survival of the fittest. In some cases un-focusing helps me focus.

Where does the idea of your art come from? (the spark of inspiration)

The idea of my art is definitely influenced by my surroundings. I live in Oakland, California and the bay area is a great place to be inspired by. Juxtaposition also plays a large part. I love vintage vs modern. Analog vs digital. Finding something unwanted or discarded and creating with it like paper scraps, chunks of wood, and old book covers.

When/if your mind is blank, how do you create?

Music is my muse. I always have to have some tunes on. I’ve been in an African music phase for a while now. Obscure stuff from the 60’s to 80’s. Also, free jazz, drone and other world music has been on the turntable.

Can you describe your process?

For me, the most exciting thing about collage is the process. Some of my most satisfying results have come from mistakes. Especially hand made collage. Gluing something down and than tearing it away. Having to work around saving a piece of work that you think you may have ruined. These moments of uncertainty can give birth to absolute creative utopia. Only for a moment though. Than it’s on to the next thing. I’m a fan of old weathered paper. I frequently wash ink off of old magazine pages to get the look I want. I will use glue or acrylic gel medium depending on what surface I’m using. I work in layers from there with a mix of collage and decollage. Recently I’ve been experimenting with pigment transfers on found paper and found wood panels.

What words of advice would you give to young people?

Create everyday. It’s a simple motto but not necessarily simple to follow. Weather you are planning/brainstorming future projects or actually doing them, I think it’s important to keep the flow of creative energy as constant as possible.

Can you work with distractions/others around? or do you need special conditions?

I always thought I could make art under any condition but I don’t think that is true anymore. As I mentioned earlier, I work a 9-5 job. I’ve noticed that I am more creative on weekends when I don’t have a set amount of time to work with. It is rare that I do art on weeknights unless I’m under a deadline. I’m trying to cut down on worthless television as it is my pacifier after a long days work.

Do you think hard work is the key to inspiration? or deep thought? is it the same thing?

The two are intertwined for me. It’s a constant ebb and flow.

Does your work have humour?

Not usually. In a few instances I’ve made fun of American politics or religion. Both can be an endless source of comedy.

 

Please check out Tom's tumblr and artwork.

http://www.moglu.co.uk/

http://breadquilt.tumblr.com/

Mékanik Copulaire

Issue #2 of Mékanik Copulaire. Looking real nice. I already own issue zero and one. This one looks great as well. Glad to be apart of it.

Stress

This one has been sitting around a while.
Finally finished this sucker.
16x20 inches mixed media collage on panel.

CAN

One of my favorite sounds in the world. CAN!

XICO

This is a new digital collage made with found paper scraps and computer screen images taken with my digital camera. I was asked to submit something to the newest issue of Mékanik Copulaire, a zine being published out of France. So this is it. Can't wait to see how it turns out.

http://www.myspace.com/mekanikcopulaire

jar moFF

Similar to my Dem Hunger post a few weeks back. Jar Moff is a visual and sound collage wizard hailing from Athens, Greece. He sources the best soundtrack/found sound/free jazz/synth sound bits through his SP-404. Above are a few of his hand made cd covers. I slept on grabbing his last ep but it looks like he's gearing up to release something new soon.
Be sure to check out his blog for some samples of his music weirdness.

http://jarmoff.blogspot.com/

http://leavingrecords.com/handmade/lrf005-jmepsp/

Persona La Ave // Dunes

Persona La Ave // Dunes from Jarred Beeler on Vimeo.

QUILT - Glass Cut

QUILT - Glass Cut from Moduli TV on Vimeo.

So nice.

New collage

hoping to compile these for an upcoming zine.

Dem Hunger

Louis Johnstone aka Dem Hunger is the shit. This guy makes mesmerizing sound collage/beat tape/cut and paste masterpieces. He also creates some great handmade collages. Do yourself a favor and put his sounds in your head.

Check out a recent interview below.

http://beautifulbeats.wordpress.com/2011/03/25/hank-marvin-an-interview-with-dem-hunger/

New glue book collage.

Sunday + Glue + Paper + Coffee + Music = Nice Day

Mr. Rogers Breakdancing

Enough said.

Two new collages

"sermon"


"set up"

Several new digital collages using found scraps of paper and magazine bits.

Mogwai - Rano Pano

Such a great track.

Ape-Up Zine

Full layout from a zine I put out several years ago.

9 card zine. full color tape transfer collages on card stock. the original collages were made on pieces of old moldy record covers then scanned. each one is 4.5x4 inches. comes in brown paper case with hand numbered insert card.

James Blake

If you haven't caught on yet.
Some people have been diggin this chaps new album.

Aries

A submission for Bolo Magazine.
I had a hell of a time trying to match the blue color that is constant throughout the magazine layout. Marco, who asked me to submit something for the first issue themed "Stars" is also half of Super 8 Magazine.

http://www.bolomagazine.com/

http://www.super8magazine.com/

Sound Builders - Peaking Lights

Plus

8 x 8 inch acrylic pigment transfer on wood panel. 3 left. for a limited time, buy
any panel and get a "Well Wisher" zine for free.

$18 inside USA.

For "Cutters" Exhibition

These three pieces are going to Cutters, an exhibition in Ireland this February. Real happy to be involved. Over 50 artists.

http://www.westcorkartscentre.com/index.php?pageID=4