Dragatomi is pleased to present “Rear Naked Choke,” a solo exhibition of new works by Patrick Francisco, a New York artist known as much for his promotional antics as for his painterly approach to canvas and vinyl toys.
Always Seen and Co. is proud to announce that we are now accepting pre-orders for the brand new AS:PF shirts designed by Patrick Francisco!!! These shirts will be produced in extremely limited quantities so be sure to place your order now. You can pre-order by clicking HERE or by visiting www.alwaysSEENgallery.com. Pricing on the new AS:PF shirt is set at $22(USD) plus shipping.
Also, as an added bonus, we will be raffling off an awesome mini Munny custom(pictured below) by Patrick Francisco. This raffle will be exclusive to those that purchase the new AS:PF shirts. Good luck and thanks for the continued support!!!
Artist Patrick Francisco has been making alot of noise in the urban art and designer toy industry lately and this time he was gracious enough to extend his talents towards an ongoing project with Always Seen called AS:PF. AS:PF which is short for Always Seen x Patrick Francisco, is a never ending series of works by Patrick Francisco, that in most cases will be exclusive to and only available at www.alwaysSEEN.com.
To start things off, our first AS:PF release will be a brand new shirt design that features Patrick's signature chimp, and like most of the AS:PF items that we plan on releasing, these shirts will be produced in extremely limited quantities. Starting this Thursday, June 11, 09 at 12 a.m.(EST), we will be taking pre-orders on the new AS:PF shirt at www.alwaysSEENgallery.com, where each shirt will be priced at $22(USD) + shipping. So be on the lookout for that and other releases by AS:PF!!!
"3" Exhibition is a showcase of collective artwork from three up and coming artists who are: Patrick Francisco, Jerome Omar Miller and Polina Soshkina. This event opens on May 1st, 09, 6-9 p.m.(EST) and will feature artwork on many different platforms ranging from the traditional stretch canvas pieces to giant 18" Munny customs. If you plan on being in or around the New York area, be sure to stop by and check out the amazing artwork exhibited by these three artists.
"3" Exhibition 48-18 Van Dam St. Long Island City, New York "3" EXHIBITION - ARTIST INFO:
The works of Patrick Francisco have an atmospheric quality of moodiness juxtaposed with a whimsical twist. Many times this sarcastic turn comes in the form of an animal that playfully interacts with the main subject. The result is a metaphoric relationship that allows examination of the human condition from a unique and painterly point of view. In the past year, he has been drawn to the custom painting of designer produced toys, a fitting medium for his odd sensibility. Jerome Omar Miller was born on November 21, 1980. Inspired into the arts from copying his older brother’s paintings and drawings at the age of 5, he decided to follow in his footsteps. He began drawing and designing everything from characters to landscapes influenced by various tribes & cultures. Recently, Jerome has been inspired to produced paintings based on his abstract dreams and phobias such has Dendrophobia ( fear of trees or the forest ) and turn them into unique surrealist concepts.
Polina Soshkina is a classically trained painter. Her illustrations embody all the attractions of fine art, while conveying ideas and concepts seen in contemporary illustration.She is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology Illustration BFA program. Her work has been exhibited in New York’s Society of Illustrators, the Staten Island Museum, and the Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists.
"Got a dollar? You can use it to win this oil painted Mega Munny. Tickets are just a dollar - low price for a LARGE prize. In addition to this grand prize, FIVE runner-ups will win prizes from Dragatomi. So forget about buying that candy bar, there are no losers here. Increase your chances of scoring this one of a kind item by grabbing multiple tickets. Runner up prizes to be announced.
Winners will be announced on Friday, May 1st at 8pm during the opening of the 3 Exhibition. You do not have to attend the show to participate. If you won't be there, follow me on twitter and I will announce winners as they are drawn..."
alwaysSEEN.com would like to send a special THANKS to Patrick Francisco for sending over these two amazing hand painted mini-munny customs. Patrick sent me two of his signature "chimps in panjamas", and I couldn't be any happier with this set. If you'd like some commission work done be sure to drop Patrick a line over at: www.patrickfrancisco.com.
Patrick Francisco is an up and coming artist out of New York. I found out about him while browsing other art related blogs and forums. His artwork represents what a lot of artists try to achieve when getting into this craft. With the use of crisp, sharp lines, and well thought out designs, he produces life-like creations on many different platforms, including designer toys, wood panels, and he's even painted on vinyl records. Regardless of what platform he uses, the results are always very good. Patrick has become one of my favorite artists and I am definitely looking forward to what he has in store for the new year! Don't take my word for it though, visit his site: patrickfrancisco.com to see exactly what I'm talking about.
I sent Patrick a couple of questions about himself and his artwork and he was nice enough to answer them. Click through to read more... How's it going sir? How did you find out about designer toys? Going real well, thanks for getting in touch. I've been a fan of your site for a while. I always knew toys were being customized but it wasn't until I went to see a friend's work at APW's World of Imagination Show that I saw any in person - and I was really blown away by the works. I immediately bought some munny and created my "Pantless Bunch".
When did you realize that design/art was something you wanted to pursue for a living? I've always been drawn to art but during large parts of my life I didn't seriously pursue it. So many times I've gone back and forth trying to decide if I should chase my art dreams or buckle down and live a "normal" life. Only recently have I really made a commitment to go all out and create work I'm really happy with.
What is the meaning behind "Chimps in pajamas"??? I gave underwear to my first munny to add a humorous element since the face looked so serious. The juxtaposition of moodiness with a comedic twist just worked. It's a theme found in my earlier work like "Bricktop with Piglet" - and it will find its way in future work, I'm sure. I kept on giving underpants to toys because aside from being a funny accessory, it makes the chimp relate-able on a human level. They are really more expressions of the human condition than they are true chimp representations.
Besides art... Is there anything else you have a passion for and are relatively good at? I've had jobs (both permanent and freelance) that required production, retouching, or design for print. Outside of that and my artwork, I am pretty much useless, haha.
Have you ever painted drunk and what was the results? lol. Recently, a friend and I had drinks until we were so happy, we decided to visit an old professor that holds a life drawing session. I haven't seen him in years, but liquid courage and boredom brought us over for a visit. We quickly agreed that attending the session was a buzz-kill. I was drawing with a booze inspired confidence but the grotesque results will not be made public - ever!
Blank Mad*L, Munny or Dunny? Out of the 3 Which platform is your favorite? The munny and dunny are pretty cool to work with since the anatomy is straight forward, but my pick would be the madl. It really is a unique platform with its odd proportions and contrast between rounded and angular shapes. And I just love the wide leaning stance with an attitude.
What can we look forward to with regards to yourself and your artwork? I'm not sure if I can say for what or who specifically but I am working on a large number of sketch cards that will be out in early 2009. I am also starting a series of paintings for shows this Spring. The first is a group show in March for C. Emerson Fine Arts called "Under the Influence II". The curator, Lori Johns, has some inspiring artists participating in the show. In May, I will be showing other works at APW Gallery in NYC. It's planned as a solo show, but if I find an artist that I think is a good fit, I wouldn't mind sharing the space. As for toys, I was just invited to a show that will involve customizing a wooden DIY platform called ILLAZILLA. The designer of this toy, TNES, is an awesome artist in his own right and the new figure is a very unique one. The coming months will reveal my best work yet.
Artist Patrick Francisco sent me this really cool holiday e-card and I thought I'd share it with the rest of you. Don't forget to right click and save, and while you're at it be sure to check out Patrick's site: www.patrickfrancisco.com. I wish everyone a Happy Holidays aswell and you can thank me later.
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