NOW 12/22/01

>> Okay, we're setting aside the cynisicm for a few days (at least) and forgetting all the loads from the past and present... the problems, trivialities... and enjoying the holidays with our families and friends. Living for NOW.

Much love to you all and may you find grace in 2002. See you then. Love,

Bend Press



 

THEN 12/20/01

>> Just a reminder.



 

THEN 12/18/01

>> Got a copy of "Blower : Snowboarding inside Out" today. It may be an advance copy as it is not on the Booth-Clibborn website yet. Very nice piece of work from Jeff Curtes, Jared Eberhardt, Eric Kotch and numerous contributors. It's mostly a photographic chronicle of snowboard culture, but you'll find pages from artists (Hecox, Jenkins, Gonzales, John Copeland, Andy Mueller, Geoff McFetridge and more) and some of the most popular -- or infamous -- graphics and ad campaigns from over the years. Beautifully put together with an embossed cover, varying paper stocks, gatefolds and even a sticker sheet. Good job guys.





 

THEN 12/17/01

>> Two more Bend-Given Nicknames (BGNs) assigned. Congratulations to Rick "Thornbird" Valenzuela of Philly and Ian "Magic Elbow" Verchere from Vancouver, Canada.



 

THEN 12/14/01

>> Three new chapters added to Tony Larson's "Of Metal Heads and Sage" series.



 

THEN 12/14/01

   

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THEN 12/07/01

>> New Presstube. Fresh stuff -- drawings, animations, feel. Check it.



 

THEN 12/06/01

>> New B Team Member added : Tony Larson starts off his section with an on-going series,"Of Metal Heads and Sage." Larson also has a piece, "Animals I've Invented," (accompanied by his illustrations) in TNI's Little Engines #2, which is still available in the Bend Store.



 

THENAGAIN 12/05/01

>> Lots of shows opening up just before the holidays. This one should be a really good one : "5,000 Trees" at the Luggage Store Gallery in San Francisco.

"5,000 Trees is a group show including Cheryl Dunn, Jacqueline Humphries, Tony Oursler and Stephen Powers. As downtown New York artists, all four have made and compiled work in response to the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center. This show reflects the experiences of the artists as residents, living and working in a changed and devistated New York neighborhood and the direct impact it has had on the commerce and community around them. Included will be video work, drawings, photographs, found objects collage, and a collection of merchandise reflecting post-disaster Americana."

Opening Reception : Friday, December 7

Time : 6pm - 8pm The show will be on exhibition at the Luggage Store Gallery from December 7 until January 6, 2002.

Venue : Luggage Store Gallery

Location : 1007 Market Street @ 6th, San Francisco CA

Opening Reception : Friday, December 7, 2001

Time : 6pm - 8pm The show will be on exhibition at the Luggage Store Gallery from December 7 until January 6, 2002.

Phone : 415-255-5971



 

THEN 12/05/01 

>> Opening reception for dual exhibition : "800x600x30" and "Loading"

Venue : 222 Gallery

Location : 222 Vine Street, Philadelphia PA

Date : December 7, 2001

Time : 6pm - 9pm

Phone : 215-873-0750

Libations : Yards Brewing

Cuisine : Valanni's

Sound : Deep C

Sponsors : Philadelphia Weekly / Arent-a-PC

Presented by : ODG / Otto Design Group + 160over90

For an interactive event preview click here.
 
 

>>The Jackass Art Show. Featuring photos and art by : Michael Ballard, Jeff Bender, Dave Carnie, Sean Cliver, Dimitry Elyashkevich, Dave England, Rick Kosick, Jaime Owens, Chris Pontius, Danielle Saxe, Jeff Tremaine.

Venue : CITY Gallery

Location : 3165 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Angeles (just east of the 5 freeway)

Date : Saturday, December 15, 2001

Time : 7:00pm



 

THEN 12/04/01 

>> The Mike York (pro skater for Chocolate), action figure is available through Val Surf. Here's the description :

"LIMITED EDITION: Mike York at 1/6 scale; highly flexible 12" body; triple jointed arms and legs, authentic seditionist uniform featuring highly detailed accessories like custom head, tactical body armor, MP-5 SD Sub-machine gun; 9mm Browning high power pistol; tactical helmet with operating face sheild; each piece of equipment is accurately reproduced. Seditionary mask included."

In case you were wondering, sedition is : Behaviour or language that brings about rebellion against the established authority of the state.

Yeah, but triple jointed arms and legs? What's that about?
 

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