NOW 2/27/02

>> For those of you who have not been exposed to David Greenberger's Duplex Planet, now is our chance to see/read it online. Brilliant stuff. Here's a quote from David's introduction to the new site :

"In 1979 I took a job as activities director at a nursing home in Boston. I had just completed a degree in fine arts as a painter. On the day that I first met the residents of the nursing home, I abandoned painting. That is to say, I discarded the brushes and canvas, not the underlying desire to see something in the world around me and then communicate it to others. In this unexpected setting I found my medium. I wanted others to know these people as I did."


>> Applause to Don Pendleton for saying what others have been afraid to. And with good humor. Thanks, Don. From the front page of his site, Elephont :

"Pendleton exemplifies what the midwest is all about. His gritty artwork tells the tale of a young artist who isn't afraid to take work where he can find it and just put himself out there. You can find his visceral imagery on the walls of galleries East, West, North and South. Along with his presence in fine art halls everywhere, look for his artwork on everything from Top 40 album covers to custom shower curtains. When asked about future endeavors, Pendleton replies, 'I'm not one to turn down an offer. I really do just want to put myself out there.' "

Of course we recognize sarcasm... duh. Impressive resumé, Don.





NOW 2/26/02

>> Got the note below from Lewman about the Graffiti Guerilla. Check Rob Abeyta's photo here.

"The Graffiti Guerrilla was featured in a big article in the LA reader about a year ago. It was interesting. The guy lost his young son, and took out his greif by going on public service crusade to clean up the streets. He also rousts homeless people and 'herds' them with his car and theatens to call the cops if they give him gruff. A lot of gangster kids want to kick his ass, or worse."


>> Not too sure people know about this site yet. We got the link from Ruby Ropa. Heated Wheel, the art of Neil Blender.


>> For a while there we were using the middle name of "Not Sure What We Are Anymore." Perhaps this email we recently received will help us define ourselves... maybe?

Dear Sir,
My name is ChenHua, and I'm writing on behalf of the China-Lutong mechanical company. Located in the south east of China, we specialize in hydraulic heads for the VE distributor pump.

We can supply standard, good quality units at a very competitive price. In addition,the following models have been produced by us,but there is no stock at present. Minimum order is 48pcs a model.

We also can make to order for other models as required.

We use precision forging technology to create our products and surface treat them using an imported shot-blasting machine. The constant grinding process guarantees identical clearance in each plunger.

Because we have been in the field of diesel fuel injection systems for quite a few years, we are acquainted with many domestic manufacturers of, and sales agents for, parts such as injector nozzles, plungers, delivery valves and so on.

If you are interested in our products, please contact me. Thank you for your interest in our company.

C.Hua
Sales & purchasing director
China Lu-Tong





THEN 2/25/02

>> FOB, Rob Abeyta took this snap at Pico and Fairfax in LA.





THEN 2/22/02

>> Thanks to Melissa Lyttle and N.Fraley for the Oblivio tip.


>> When you ever start to think you're small world is crumbling around you, or you get the idea that you're pretty important, watch Frontline.





THEN 2/20/02

>> Mr. Bend, (Mel, or Bender, to his friends) sold a couple more paintings. He's slowly selling out (huh?).


>> Controversy, or, at least conversation, brewing over at Crail Tap Dot Com. Mongo Pushers Unite!!


>> Some names we like (forgive the misspellings) :

• Satirious Johnson
• Madalite Del Barco
• Parvati Paville
• Festus Ige
• Greta Vansustren
• Ray Schlechtweg





THEN 2/19/02

>> It's official, Bend has now sold over 10 nicknames. Thank you.


>> Some day, you will say, "Wow, I remember when Joe Sorren used to show up on that one web site -- what was that site called? Bench something...?"


>> If you have time to sit and fiddle before your monitor, go to Lego's Junkbot page. Pretty neat Lego games.





THEN 2/15/02

>> Couple of really cool web projects added to Commonwealth Stacks.


>> The award winning "My Malt Liquor Valentine" by FOB, Bob Kronbauer.


>> Saturday morning, 9am Western time on ESPN2. Indianapolis Supercross. Go ahead, take a peek.


>> Cheryl Dunn sent another notice of a show over. In Los Angeles this time :

New Image Art Presents: Little America.

"Little america features the art of four American artists. Cheryl Dunn, a resident of lower Manhattan neighborhood will be showing her acclaimed photos from the World Trade Center disaster. Jo Jackson, the San Francisco painter shall show her iconic paintings, dealing with psychological images and icons of the current American culture. Tony Cox will be exhibiting his needlepoint collages of urban skylines and Brian Degraw shall be exhibiting his graphic logo paintings of American symbols. This show is about the new position of the United States in the world, a thought-provoking viewpoint from four urban artists."

February 16 - March 16, 2002. Opening: February 16 at 7-10pm. Music by Uncomfortable Jams.

New Image Art, 7906 Santa Monica Blvd. #208, West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 654-2192.


>> In San Francisco at the 69A Gallery on February 21st, the Panorama Project opens. Curated by Jordin Isip and Rodger Stevens, the idea was to invite over 100 artists to create their work on 5"x7" piece of masonite -- the only prerequisite being that they hold to a horizon line 1.5" from the bottom. At the show, the 136 pieces will be joined together to create one, almost 80 foot long, horizon which travels through the 136 different styles of work. Mel Bend contributed this one.

February 21 - March 15, 2002. Opening: February 21 at 7-10pm.

69A at 69A Duboce, San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 355-0230





THEN 2/14/02

>> Some cool "inactive figures" are available through the Tokion Magazine store (click on Margaret's name). If you are a Barry McGee or Margaret Kilgallen fan, visit. They're all part of Tokion's ongoing Neo Graffiti Project.


>> Don't eat too much candy today.





THEN 2/12/02

>> "Leaving the door unlocked gave her a sense of excitement." -- Robert Lowe, of Super Mundane, has added some new bits to his site. Check out "soundtracks" to make your own noise combinations. Rob also has today's Diurnal.


>> Rob Abeyta of Supreme Mundane (not to be confused with Rob of Super Mundane) had a very successful show opening this past weekend in LA. A good mixture of schlups (that's us) and real art people showed. Rob sold a nice sum of works. Watch his site, he may be adding some of the images soon -- or, go to 340 S. LaBrea Avenue, the paintings are up for a couple more weeks. Congrats, Rob, incredible work.


>> "Thank you, Phil. Unfortunately, I already have two bladders as a result of a childhood mishap." --Andy





THEN 2/09/02

>> Here are the Top 15 Email Subject Lines of 2002 so far :

• Mellow & Uplifting.
• Is loud snoring keeping you or your loved ones awake?
• New Pill Adds 1 to 3 inches to your Penis - Guaranteed.
• DWTW-9 (The status and position of man in the universe).
• Gang of Many Styles.
• Jesus and Almighty God.
• Need 500 grand.
• Feels like Italy.
• News from Spain. Missing cousin Antonio is alive!
• Another dimension or chronic dementia?
• My weight ruined my life.
• I woke up from my obesity nightmare.
• Everyone loves poop.
• Topic reply: MONGO.
• How to keep a healthy level of insanity.


>> Ohio Girl has a revamped interface up. Click on "Small Screen" and "Photo of the Week" in particular. The Poo Poodles are gonna blow up.





THEN 2/08/02

>> An evening of television included Frontline's expose on the American porn industry with clinical descriptions of "fisting" and an interview with a self centered female pseudo snuff film director. When that got too disturbing, it was a switch to a documentary on the Mütter Museum in Philadelphia, PA (Check the Mütter 2002 calendar. and this brief description with a couple of photos).

Sex and death.

This morning, the sky is overcast. Time to start reading again.





THEN 2/07/02

>> Damn. Nothing much to say these days. We never got a translation to the email excerpted in the 2/01 entry. Do you think we scared the guy off? Oh yeah, thanks to Craig Meztger of Enginesystem for the plug on Arkitip.


>> Art Dumper and FOB, Rob Abeyta Jr., has been painting his ass off. If you are in LA this weekend, go to 340 S. LaBrea Avenue on Saturday night, 2/9, at about 7pm. He's opening a show entitled "Ciudades Del Sol" (Cities of the Sun). He'll have about 10 of his abstract California coast landscapes up. Check his site, Supreme Mundane for a sampling -- though seeing the paintings in person is a much better experience. Good, good stuff.





THEN 2/01/02

>> Quick reminder about these sections of Bend :

• The Store
• The Art
• Baltimore (new piece up today)
• Ear


>> We received this email today. We're not sure what he wants...

"hello,. im interested in your work,. and was curiouse if you could send me some art for it, any thing, it could even be photography. no money is required, its just for fun. tell me what you think, im Dan."

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