Patrick Haemmerlein

From Art Whino's G-40. Of course, sold, by the time I got to be in front of them. I friggin love this tree one. Patrick Haemmerlein's pieces are usually a juxtaposition of urban and nature images from his photography. From the amazingly talented SCAD. If I can buy some life mulligans, I think I would have liked to have gone to SCAD too.

Uh, Yo?

(go photofunia yourself, trust me, it's worth it)

I'm so not "down"/"urban"/"cool" and I know it. But I am really fascinated by graffiti, watching break dancing. To me, it's got the same affect as watching gymnastics. I have no clue how to do it, but I will watch it for hours and hours. I saw this artist Book's work at Art Whino's Stencil show. Pretty flipping cool. Graffiti + Paper= I'm so friggin jealous. I'll let his work talk itself because I'm still speechless (and my mouth is stuck singing Worlds Apart right now).

All the images are from Art Whino and the pieces are available there too.

Word.

Mortal Plush

I think the DC area is so fortunate to finally have a "cool" art gallery, Art Whino. I mean, I am very fortunate to be able to enjoy all the free Smithsonian/National Gallery of Arts, but come on, sometimes I dig other kinds of arts that speaks more to me. Yesterday was the opening of Mortal Plush, the big revelation of a Plushy art contest.

Show runs till August 7, 2009. Website here, Facebook info here.

T-Shirt Competition

My friends at Art Whino sent me this T-shirt Design contest request for submissions. I haven’t decided if I want to enter or not, but I will surely spread the word for them. click here.

Art Whino is holding it’s first ever design competition! The competition will be open to anyone and everyone who wants to participate. The twenty winning designs will be showcased in a fashion show and exhibition at Crystal Couture on February 24th, 2009.Crystal Couture, a two week extravaganza of fun and fashion. The event will feature sample sales, runway and trunk shows from designers, local boutiques, and area salons. Each night will feature a theme with unique drinks, food tastes, and exciting fashions and music. The event is free and open to the public.

WHERE: Crystal City, The New Century Center at 2450 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA

WHEN: February 13th, 2009
Opening Gala for 2 week event.All submissions will be on display in a projected slide show.February 24th, 2009 Design exhibit and reception. 20 Selected designs on exhibit and runway show. Winner will be announced.

WHO: This competition is open to everyone. Submissions cost only $5 per submission, and the winning designs will be printed as posters for exhibition and as tee shirts for an Art Whino T-Shirt fashion show and also be available for sale.

AWARD:Did someone say prize? The best design will receive the “Best in Show” award in the amount of $300.The 20 featured designs will be chosen by Art Whino, and best in show award will be awarded at the event on Feb 24, 2009.

HOW TO SUBMIT:Send an email to tshirtcomp@artwhino.com to receive submission instructions

DEADLINE: Submissions are due by 5pm, Feb 12th, 2009.