Sunday, April 27, 2008

What's happenin in April.

I haven't done as much traveling this month compared to previous months which is good especially as Scotland is in a panic about lack of fuel, but I have been busy with some bits and pieces.
As I mentioned in my previous blog my good friend Gav Strange of Jam Factoryis having an official release of his brand new Droplet toy at Go Go Plastic in Birmingham on the 2nd of May and I was invited to customize one for the opening night which I am very happy to be a part of and I wish him every success for the release. here is my contribution towards the show.



I have seen a couple of the other submissions and there is a large number of artists involved so I recommend you check it out if you can make it or contact Gav to find out how to get your hands on a Droplet.

I have been playing around in a sketch book as well.





I also mentioned that I was to have an interview in Kingdom Magazine and I am happy to say the mag is printed and on release at decent news agents. Thanks to Joe for ding the interview.



The other weekend I hooked up with AZZ and Jossy to go see Redman & Method Man in Glasgow. This had to be one of the best gigs I have been to, those guys know how to get the crowd buzzin.









I managed to get this clip of the gig.


Method Man & Redman in Glasgow from klingatron on Vimeo.

This year saw the second Chaz Sands Invitational Competition and I was asked by Chaz to paint the competition logo at the top of the rail box.

The rail box section.


Getting my bling on with Gold paint.


Done


Chaz with the 1st place trophy.


A couple of days later the comp began with everyone excited about what was about to go down, it was good to catch up with old friends and meet new ones.
My good friends Giles admiring Mike's new Enigma sweater from the new range.



The comp saw a big crowd ready to see some pros from all over the world do their stuff.





The comp was won by Brian Aragon with Chaz placing 2nd and Al Hooi in 3rd.


The comp was followed by an after party where the drinks were flowing and the vibe was good.



That's your lot for now but there are always more in the pipeline that I will update you with as they happen.

Monday, April 14, 2008

Carbon & Chemicals Show #3

Time really passes quick when you're having a good time as no sooner had the Nottingham show forthe Xynthetic Carbon and Chemicals show started it finished and that ment that it was time for the final show to begin at The Workshop.

If you couldn't make it to any of the previous shows didn't quite get what the show was all about, rather than writing a massive essay to tell you all about the idea behind the show and the process going into creating the work then check out this edit created by Xynthetics own Jonny Clooney.


Xynthetic Carbon & Chemicals retrospective from Xynthetic on Vimeo.

Ok well I hope you enjoyed that one now lets get to the action that occurred in Bristol last week. I arrived in Bristol after another 400 mile journey which has become a lot easier to digest now that I have done it so many times, I was greeted by Gavin Strange and RichT who were pimping their bikes.





Everyone seems to be getting into their bikes down there which is cool cause a car isn't really needed that much in Bristol. The opening was the following day so Gav and I were keen to get things ready for the show so that things were not so rushed like they have been for previous show so we headed down to The Workshop.



So myself, Gav and Alex begun to get all the work on the wall. We had all the work from Nottingham which was a lot and had to get as much as we could into the smaller space of the Workshop, Don't panic Gav we'll get it all up.







It was starting to get late as we continued to work, we started to feel the hunger and decided to grab a pizza from across the road which has it's own brewery also. SOLD.



Paid the bill then headed back over the road to finish off what we started. Alex cracked on with the mass amount of photos, Gav sorted the prints and I hung the skateboards.









I think out of all the shows this one looked the best, Workshop looked great also with wall to wall art.











We actually got it all hung and ready and closed up shop at around 1am, I had read on Gav's blog that he was getting well into the guitar hero so he showed me his skills.



Then I showed Gav my style.



Later Rich stumbled in to just wipe the slate clean and show us both "How it is done"



So the next morning was calm as we got so much done the night before, it was strange not having to panic and we just got the goody bags ready as we waited for Dan and Norm of Waste to arrive. They should up and helped with the final finishing touches.









Myself, Dan and Norm were starving just before the show so we headed to The Ship for a pizza (big mistake) and also got a round in with Rich and friends.



By the time we got our crappy pizzas the show was up and running.











The booze and banter were flowing and it was a good opening night and a good turn out of the Xynthetic members.



Even Pancho from Dirty Sanchez came down for a peek at our work.



So the night carried on and some of us went home whilst others (like myself and Dan) continued drinking at some club, needless to say I felt pretty rough the next morning. So the gang headed to the local pub.....not for a drink but for a feast and some pool.



Followed by a good long walk up to the Clifton Suspension Bridge.










Just near the Bridge is a rock that has become so polished because so many people have slid down it and you always see kids brave it, make way for the big kids.



Added danger by surfing down this rock.



That's how we roll (or slide)



The day ended with a take away, Sin City and obviously more guitar hero which is amazing. Gav and Jonny were indeed the two guys to beat mastering the game expert style.



As I said time just flies by cause before I knew it it was time to make that 400 mile trip once again to get back in time for a good sunday roast.
All three shows were amazing to say the least and I had a great time every time getting to meet new people and fellow Xynthetic members. Cheers Gav for sorting everything out and to Dan and Norm for being great host in Middlesbourgh and Nottingham. The show in Bristol finishes up on the 2nd of May which is also the same day that something very special happens in Birmingham.



Gav Strange of Jam Factoryis having an official release of his brand new Droplet toy which is a cool toy coming in a variety of colours as well as plain white for customising your own possible. Check out Gavs Flickrpage to see what these little bad boys look like, and hopefully you'll be able to make it to the launch of the droplet which is due for international release. Congrats Gav.