these are the powers

Bukit Timah

2012-01-01T13:17:00.001-08:00

Bukit Timah by Bukit Timah

New sounds from the far out.

Jefre Cantu-Ledesma & Paul Clipson

2011-10-16T17:31:00.001-07:00

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

lo-fi

2011-10-16T17:27:00.000-07:00

new digital made with computer screen shots

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

2011-06-22T09:39:00.000-07:00

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

2011-06-19T18:08:00.001-07:00

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

2011-06-19T18:05:00.001-07:00

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

CAN

2011-06-19T17:58:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite sounds in the world. CAN!

XICO

2011-05-01T16:42:00.000-07:00

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

2011-05-01T16:27:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-24T19:20:00.000-07:00

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

QUILT - Glass Cut

QUILT - Glass Cut from Moduli TV on Vimeo.

So nice.

New collage

2011-04-24T19:18:00.000-07:00

hoping to compile these for an upcoming zine.

Dem Hunger

2011-04-03T11:47:00.000-07:00

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.

2011-03-27T17:59:00.000-07:00

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

Mr. Rogers Breakdancing

2011-03-25T19:05:00.000-07:00

Enough said.

Two new collages

2011-03-20T20:13:00.000-07:00

"sermon"

"set up"

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

Mogwai - Rano Pano

2011-03-20T19:34:00.000-07:00

Such a great track.

Ape-Up Zine

2011-03-20T18:17:00.001-07:00

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

2011-03-07T22:42:00.000-08:00

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

Aries

2011-03-06T14:22:00.001-08:00

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

2011-01-30T14:52:00.000-08:00

Plus

2011-01-23T18:46:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-23T16:39:00.000-08:00

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

Royals

2010-09-06T18:28:00.000-07:00

Handmade collages printed in color on 80lb paper.
Each cover is a different piece of an old vinyl cover.
The inside 16 page booklet has "Royals" stamped on the front and
is hand numbered on back.

Limited edition of 40.

$6 inside USA.
Please contact me for international request.

Skull Ribbon

2010-09-06T18:23:00.000-07:00

8x10 pigment transfer on wood panel.
2 left from San Francisco Zine Fest.
$20 inside USA

Death

2010-09-06T18:18:00.000-07:00

5x7 pigment transfer on different vintage paper. Mounted on wood panel.
4 left from San Francisco Zine Fest.
$12 inside USA

Gloria

2010-09-06T18:14:00.000-07:00

5x7 acylic pigment transfer on wood panel.
4 left from San Francisco Zine Fest.
$12 inside USA

Dispatcher

2010-09-06T18:10:00.000-07:00

6x8 acrylic pigment transfer on wood panel.
2 left from San Francisco Zine Fest.
$15 inside USA

Winter Blues

2010-09-06T18:04:00.000-07:00

5x7 acrylic pigment transfer on wood panel.
2 left from San Francisco Zine Fest.
$12 inside USA

Information Explosion

2010-09-06T17:49:00.000-07:00

5x7 Acrylic pigment transfer on wood panel.
SOLD OUT

Well Wisher

2010-09-06T17:45:00.000-07:00

24 page black and white photo zine.
Photos taken over the last few years and during a road trip to Portland.
Limited edition of 30.
$5 inside USA

Royals

2010-09-06T17:37:00.000-07:00

Handmade collages printed in color on 80lb paper.
Each cover is a different piece of an old vinyl cover.
The inside 16 page booklet has "Royals" stamped on the front and
is hand numbered on back.
20 are left over from the San Francisco Zine Fest.
Limited edition of 40.
$6 inside USA

Two new collages

2010-05-30T16:38:00.000-07:00

soft touch

2010-03-22T21:13:00.000-07:00

mixed media collage on found wood panel. 13.5x18.5 inches.

Two new zines in the works........

2010-03-16T19:15:00.001-07:00

Also, I will try to update this page more.

Pilot

2010-03-16T19:08:00.001-07:00

Collage made for Damien Tran. A talented artist from Berlin whom I made a little trade
with. I'll post some pictures of what he sent me soon.

Apostolic Dub

2010-03-16T19:05:00.000-07:00

New collage.

black gravy

2009-05-06T23:52:00.000-07:00

a 10 track mix cd of nasty psych/spiritual/free jazz from the underbelly of time...
each one is black spraypaint on thick cardstock. inside is a slip case with black cd and insert card with "black gravy" stincil and track names. 10 hand numbered and made with love.
BLACK GRAVY!!!!!
Let me know if you want one.

fuck my neighbors

2009-05-06T23:49:00.000-07:00

handmade collage on 8x10 canvas.

new jazz posters

2009-05-06T23:44:00.001-07:00

Two nicely framed posters I got to take home from my former job.
They are just replicas but the designs are pretty sleek if I may say so.
I have no wall space.

stuck.

2009-04-28T01:04:00.000-07:00

shots of some handmade stickers i've left around.

sunday paper surgery

2009-04-05T20:27:00.001-07:00

handmade collage in moleskin.

handmade stickers 2

2009-04-05T20:25:00.001-07:00

more handmade stickers..
made from previous collages.

handmade stickers

2009-04-05T20:23:00.000-07:00

a few quickies.

Stop lying.

2009-03-30T19:09:00.000-07:00

New handmade collage on 8x10 canvas.
No really....stop lying.

Where The Wild Things Are

2009-03-24T16:22:00.000-07:00

The adaptation of Maurice Sendak's classic children's story, directed by Spike Jones will be in theatres this fall. The film has seen multiple setbacks so I hope this fall date is for real. Some of the Wild Thing voices will be spoken by Forest Whitaker, James Gandolfini, and Lauren Ambrose. I have also heard Karen O of Yeah Yeah Yeah's fame is doing the soundtrack.
Hurry the fuck up already!!!

Stanley Donwood

2009-03-24T14:30:00.001-07:00

http://www.slowlydownward.com/

From Wikipedia.....
Stanley Donwood is the pen name of English writer and artist Dan Rickwood. [1] Donwood is known for his close association with the British rock group Radiohead, having created all their album and poster art since the My Iron Lung EP in 1994. As of 1996, he has collaborated with Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke and others on the band's website, and appeared in the occasional band webcast and the 2001 Grammy Awards ceremony.

John Coltrane Live

2009-03-23T19:24:00.000-07:00

I meant to post this earlier.
Great moment from this band.
Check out the steam hovering over the musicians heads.
HOTNESS!!

Orchestre Poly-Rythmo

2009-03-23T19:16:00.000-07:00

Pharoah Sanders

2009-03-23T18:34:00.000-07:00

http://rapidshare.com/files/104331905/Pharoah_Sanders.zip

I've been on a big John Coltrane trip latley.

Pharoah Sanders was along side Coltrane during some of his most explosive music making.

After Coltrane died, Pharoah Sanders helped carry the torch somewhat.

Highly recommended

the car makers

2008-12-13T17:01:00.000-08:00

shit were in trouble. also, pelican book covers are badass.

The Secret Proof

2008-12-13T03:22:00.000-08:00

My first attempt at making a zine.

Handmade collages scanned and laser printed.

10 pages.

Edition of 15.

$6 or trade.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hoodedfang/3088590154/

Emory Douglas

2008-12-13T02:37:00.000-08:00

I came across Emory Douglas's work in the most recent issue of Swindle magazine and

his designs instantly appealed to me.

His work is powerful and simply stated.

Oh, and he was a Black Panther.

hey...

2008-12-13T02:02:00.000-08:00

I will use this space to post some of the art I make.
Some art other people make.
People, places and things that inspire.

So what.