One Way Or Another

ocularinvasion — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 17:55:02 +0000

I’m excited to announce I’ll be working with Contributor on a unique charity art auction! Rather than try to weakly summarize what the whole thing is about, here’s the official press release.

ABOUT “ONE WAY OR ANOTHER”

We’ve teamed up with Society6 and Club Mumble to curate our second art show in support of Contributor. Building on the success of last year’s group show, “One Way Or Another” plays upon the personal nature of a skateboard. Things like how you grip your board, how loose your trucks are, and heck, how you know that the size of your wheels down to the slightest of millimeters will make the hugest difference. In the end, this little wooden toy seems to be made just for you.

Combining an open call at Society6 and a group of specially invited guests (curated by Andy Jenkins, Bob Kronbauer, Sandro Grison, Justin Cooper, Mike Giles & Annie Lam), we have selected over 40 artists/collectives from around the world to create original artwork on full-size blank maple decks. These specially made boards will be sold at our online shop, with all the proceeds going directly back to getting skateboards to kids across Canada.

What makes this project unique is that rather than people buying a already finished piece of artwork, their purchase will commission an artist/studio to make a board especially for them, so when it arrives, it’s an awesome surprise – kind of like a familiar chocolate with a hidden tasty centre!

ART SALE INFO

To see full listing of artists, please visit www.wearecontributors.com
* Sale continues from July 8 to August 15, 2010
Online shop can be accessed directly at wearcontributors.bigcartel.com

ARTIST LISTING

Alain Cheung, Allister Lee, Amber B Dianda, Andrew Schansberg, Anthony Smith, Aurelie Grand, Bob Haro, Bombo, Chad Vangaalen, Chris Piascik, Daniel Rossi, David Ko, Don Pendleton, Emilio Santoyo, Emory Allen, Evan Melnyk, Jason C Arnold, Jess Fogel, Joe Castro, Joe Van Wetering, Jordan Crane, Keith Scharwath, Kelly Litzenberger, Lydia Nichols, Maurizio Santucci, Max Erds, Michael Sieben, Mike Perry, Pete Panciera, Porous Walker, Randy Laybourne, Roger Allen, Rollout, Rory Doyle, Steph Walker, Steve Cabellero, Tim Barnard, Todd Francis, Todd St. John, Tony Larson, Travis Millard, Tyson Bodnarchuk, UPSO, Wade Mickley, Will Bryant

Big Team Scribble

ocularinvasion — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:45:08 +0000

Big Team Scribble is a coloring zine made up customized carriages — a doodle train, if you will. In the end, the zine will be printed and sold with all profits going to UNICEF.
Want to take part? Just visit the web site and start drawing! Submissions close Feb 26th.

My submission to Big Team Scribble

Robots and Monsters Round 4

ocularinvasion — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:35:55 +0000

After a holiday hiatus, Robots and Monsters has opened its doors for round 4! This time around, we’re working with Doctors Without Borders who are currently deeply involved in Haiti relief efforts. We’re also welcoming three new artists into the fold–Molly Crabapple, Jeannine Schafer, and Michael Fleming.

You know the deal, right? Give us three words and a few dollars, in return you get a one-of-a-kind art piece and part of the proceeds go to charity!

Below are my first two pieces for the latest round of Robots and Monsters.

Monster – Blue, Friendly, Music