WALRUS TV ARTIST FEATURE: MIKE GIANT INTERVIEW

WALRUS TV ARTIST FEATURE: MIKE GIANT INTERVIEW
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Mike Giant’s art is found on skateboards, walls, t-shirts, and even skin. Although found in different forms and venues, his signature black & white style holds true to the sense of urban surrealism often linked to the skateboard, tattoo and graffiti culture, while still being recognizably unique. Mike Giant’s art has been displayed in galleries from San Francisco, where he resides, to Los Angeles, Spain and Australia. He has also launched his own clothing line, Rebel 8, which highlights his work on everything from tees to hats. Watch the interview from “Dithers,” available for the first time to the public for free, on Walrus TV.

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WALRUS TV: ARTIST FEATURE - DAVE KINSEY

WALRUS TV: ARTIST FEATURE - DAVE KINSEY
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"I try to do something that could potentially make people think a little bit more, at least about themselves or their perception on the world or their surroundings or what they’re doing. Hopefully people will open up a little more." -Dave Kinsey

Whether found on the street or a gallery, Dave Kinsey's pieces serve as “communication as art.” Inspired by city life, his illustrated urban dwellers encourage viewers to rethink their surroundings and their own interactions with the urban environment. As the founder of BLK/MRKT Gallery, he remains heavily involved with, and influential, in the contemporary art scene. Dave Kinsey has been included in exhibitions throughout Europe and the United States. Watch the interview from “Dithers,” available for the first time to the public for free, on Walrus TV.

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WALRUS TV: JEFF SOTO INTERVIEW

WALRUS TV: JEFF SOTO INTERVIEW
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Jeff Soto’s intricate paintings are built of robotic figures and sprawling, organic landscapes. As a prominent member of the Lowbrow (or Pop Surrealism) art movement, the influence of graffiti, pop culture, and comics is quickly apparent. Yet nature always remains the crux of his work, as he’s interested in the ways we are affecting our environment. Jeff Soto’s work has appeared as commissioned illustrations and in galleries throughout the United States and Europe. Watch the interview from “The Run Up, available for the first time to the public for free, on Walrus TV.

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JUXTAPOZ: EWOK FROM SEVENTH LETTER - VIDEO INTERVIEW

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JUXTAPOZ: EWOK VIDEO INTERVIEW
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“Graffiti is the type of thing you have to be really dedicated to,” says Seventh Letter (Juxtapoz #78) member, EWOK. “My mom always tells people like, she could never keep any pens or pencils around, cus I’d always steal them and draw on every piece of paper in the house and it kept going; it kind of became an obsession.”

Hear what else this talented graf artist has to say in this fresh video interview.

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WALRUS TV: ZEPHYR INTERVIEW

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Walrus TV Artist Feature: Zephyr Interview From “Dithers”

This week, Walrus TV brings you an interview with art pioneer Andrew Witten, also-known-as graffiti legend, Zephyr. Pulled from the Dithers series (for the first time available to the public for free), Zephyr talks about his early days as a train painter in New York, and his time spent with some of graff history's most-notable and influential artists.

During the early 80s, it was Zephyr who was part of the first wave of graffiti artists who made the transition into the galleries in the East Village. Alongside fellow artists Futura 2000 and Dondi White, Zephyr helped take graffiti to the next level; pulling it out of the streets and putting it into the galleries, their phenomenal work gained the praise and respect of graffiti heads, collectors, and art critics alike. Watch the interview on Walrus TV.

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WALRUS TV: SAM FLORES INTERVIEW

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"The best thing that I like about [painting] at the moment is creating itself....The main payoff at the end of the day is knowing that I made it." -Sam Flores

Sam Flores is known for his instantly recognizable characters and he continues to carve out his place in contemporary art. In this week's edition of Walrus TV,the Sam Flores' interview from Dithers is available to the public for the first time for free. Listen in as Sam recounts how he got his start when he first came to San Francisco - all while he paints in his studio. Flores also discusses his typical day, inspiration and what his ideal painting conditions are. Watch the video now on WalrusTV.

In conjunction with his latest show, Ego, Addition and Other Bedtime Stories at Subliminal Projects, Sam Flores releases Dragon Tree- a print that depicts the classic struggle between light and dark. According to Sam, this girl is trying to hide the last beautiful thing left in her world. But if you look closely at the art, you wil see that something sinister has just found her. The print is 12 colors,screen printed, on 100 lb cover stock and measures 18 inches tall x 18 inches wide. There is a limited run of 50, and all prints a resigned and numbered. The print is available for sale at the Upper Playground Web Store.



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YOU ASKED, KRONK ANSWERED!

You Asked, Kronk Answered! from Kidrobot on Vimeo.

Kidrobot recently gave their message board members an opportunity to ask artist Kronk a few questions that he would in turn answer as part of the "You asked, Kronk answered!" video interview. The video interview provides great insight on Kronk and his artwork as it even sheds some light on the design concept of his latest release, the 8" Tree Huggr Dunny. The 8" Tree Huggr Dunny is an edition of 1000, with a chase ratio of 1 to 12 and will be made available for purchase tonight at 12 a.m.(EST) through Kidrobot's online store for $75(USD).



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VIDEO: GREG "CRAOLA" SIMKINS INTERVIEW

Posted above is an interview that Greg "Craola" Simkins did with Jason Maloney of Hurley. Greg is a featured artist on hurley.com and in this interview he talks about his artwork, random thoughts about art in general and he even discusses how he came up with the "Craola" nickname... Be on the lookout for current and upcoming collaborative efforts by both Craola and Hurley.

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WALRUS TV ARTIST FEATURE: HERA

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"In the latest Walrus TV Artist Feature, Hera discusses everything from her childhood, to her views on art. Taking her name from the Greek Goddess Queen, she’s inspired by mythological creatures and the high drama of her namesake. Hera enjoys the disposable nature of street art because her tastes change from day to day. Each of her pieces is like her child and she tries to find “good homes” for them on the street. As you hear the artist speak about her craft, you see her painting one of her trademark pieces – half Bambi, half girl – a true expression of innocence..."



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WALRUS TV ARTIST FEATURE: KOSTAS SEREMITIS

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"As part of Upper Playground’s interview series, Dithers, listen in as photographer Ricky Powell interviews painter Kostas Seremetis in his studio in New York City. Kostas discusses how he got his start initially as an animator and was rejected from all of the art schools that he applied to – but that didn’t stop him from pursuing his dream and becoming a successful painter. Seremetis discusses the importance of painting what he loves – and that includes super heroes, comic books, sci-fi movies and samurai movies. The interview is inspirational, gives you a great glimpse into Kostas’ studio and what inspires each piece. Watch the interview now at Walrus TV..."



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