Book:Phoenix Canvas

There are many people in the valley who have an appreciation for public art. Im finding out lately that there are quite a few people who genuinely like and appreciate graffiti on the streets as well. There seems to be a fascination and even an obsession with documenting new and current works including graffiti art, community mural art, etc. and not just by the artists themselves or local authorities(in illegal graffiti cases).


Local gallery owner Weston Henry, recently opened up a funky boutique style gallery just off of roosevelt row called Cade Gallery.
Weston is also a photographer, and as he puts it, "A trip back from Albuquerque motivated me to start shooting" and now Weston has documented and published portions of Phoenix's local public wall art, mural and graffiti movements in this new book titled "Phoenix Canvas".








(Left-Lalo and Myself/ Right-El Mac and Kofie)


It features some of the most recognizable local works of outdoor art, painted by some of Phoenix's finest Artists, Muralists and Graffiti Writers such as El Mac, Sinek, Pablo Luna, El Moises, Dose, Rank, Kel along with crews TAF, CON,EMT and more . It even shows the progression of Lalo and I's mural behind Jobot(formerly HoodRide) and the Lost Leaf, where at some point some dickless fuck wrote over a small part of the mural, which Lalo fixed later by changing the Jesus face to Arizona's most notorious village idiots, Jan Brewer and Joe Arpaio.

Big thanks to Weston for publishing the 5th street alley mural. If you notice in the background of Lalo's cover piece, you can see of small piece of the Skate Bowl at Desert West Skate Park before we painted the entire bowl back in April.

Installation July 2011

A new installation added inside the downstairs of Barsmith in downtown Phoenix.

Im pretty happy with the way it came out. I think it would make for a good backdrop for a body art photo shoot.
Any takers?

=Hoodride X Breeze X Lalo X Pacifico=

A quick little piece at HoodRide Bike Shop in Central Phx. Sponsored by Pacifico Beer and Creature Ad Agency. These are pics from a small private BBQ we had with the sponsors and a few close downtown friends. Lalo and I did this piece live during the BBQ after sunset. Good times, especially on a Monday night.
Ill post more details about the project later, after Pacifico and Creature's road trip ends in Seattle at the end of the month.

THANKS Derrick and Cindy @ Hoodride, and to Pacifico and Creature Ad Agency.

Nitty Gritty/ 5 & 6 opening

Friday May 20th marked another milestone in the legacy of the Nitty Gritty art shows.
If I remember correctly the first "Nitty Gritty" was back in the winter of 98', which was hosted by the Tonatierra community center off of 7th St and Mckinley. It was my first experience in being apart of any art exhibit back then. Fast forward 13years later, I am thankful and happy to be apart of the 2011 exhibit which we hosted at 5 & 6 artspace in old town Scottsdale.

Many of the original members showed up as well as original artists from the very 1st show back in the 90s. Armando Rascon, Miles "El Mac" MacGregor, Pablo Luna, Lalo Cota, Keith Knight, Matt Dickson and more all showed support as well as new current works.
Crazy to see guys you grew up and evolved with over the course of a decade and a half, show up and practically pick up right where they left off. A bit nostalgic? Maybe. A little more tamed than original Nitty Gritty shows? Perhaps. But the presence of high caliber art work and the maturity of style certainly illuminated the stark and boring strip of art galleries in old town Scottsdale.

Maybe its because of all the Naturally Gifted, Never Guilty, graffiti influenced, and school of hard knocks "soul" that went into all the work inside 5 & 6 for the Nitty Gritty?






Good people, good art, good times.......

(top: El Mac 01' bottom: "Fyse" 01'?)

(Classic Lalo spray can)






stuntman 21 RAK LOL!


Group shot of some random bums

V.III.I.VII.

"V.III.I.VII"
The new design just released is based on the idea of taking back and taking over sacred symbols, geometry, and knowledge. For centuries, corrupt organizations have been stealing sacred symbols. One example being the "All seeing eye" or Pyramid with the eye, which is often associated with Conspiracy, Free Masons, NWO etc.
Ancient human ancestors such as the Egyptians, used the symbol to represent the Eye of Horus, which represented protection, power, and health. The Symbol is also found in Buddhism as Buddha's "Eye of the world".

This… is the take over. V.III.I.VII. (5317) Has the pyramid(triangle) with a complex sun(circle) design around it, with a record for an eye.
The wings right below represent the divinity of us as spiritual beings, and the importance of complex thought and creativity. It is also a symbol to represent "inspiration to take flight", meaning we are infinite and boundless, so let us live to our fullest potential.
Last but not least is the "coded language" scripture at the bottom. It represents all ancient scriptures of knowledge and wisdom throughout human history.

bboy Remind/SEC



Bonnie Yuen



Tondra Dene











For those who already know what 5317 is, you know the rabbit hole goes even further. For those who do not, keep your eyes, ears and minds open for more to come.

Many thanks to Bboy Remind, Bonnie Yuen, Tondra Dene, Sam Gomez and Mike Cause.

For shirt info: email breezephx@gmail.com

=DESERT WEST SKATE PARK= LALO x BREEZE

Heart and Phoenix Bird by Lalo Cota



2 Weeks later. Crazy Weather both hot and cold....



1 giant competition, and clear coat....Finally done.



the deep end







We were only able to complete about 75 percent of the piece before the PHX AM...
These were some shots of the skaters testing out the bowl




During the PHX AM




Air














Boombox by Lalo. Wings by Breeze





Even this little section of concrete got some love at the park.






The last week during March, Lalo and I started the "BOWL" at Desert West Skate Park in the Maryvale section of West Phoenix. That following weekend of April 2nd and 3rd was Cowtown Skateboards annual competition, The PHX AM. We were only able to complete about 3/4 of the bowl and had to take the weekend off for the Comp. I cant believe how hot it was ( 100 degrees +) during the event.

After the jam was over, we went back to work doing final touch ups and painting some additional art around the park. Funny that the following Sat, 1 week after the PHX AM, it was 50degrees and raining.

Overall, a very long couple weeks, but a good couple weeks as well. We got to know some of the local skaters and they couldn't have been more supportive, respectful, and thankful for the new addition that we not only did, but what the City of Phoenix and Cowtown added to the park as far as obstacles.

The skaters' names' who we got to know very well was a young man named Marcus, and an intense brother named Austin, who went by "Monkey".
Monkey had passed away a couple years back, and his ashes were poured inside the bowl's concrete while it was being built.
"Monkey loved skateboarding, it was his whole life" ...."Monkey was a BEAST! And very few could hang" -Desert West Locals x D.a.s.c
After hearing stories from some of the local crew, I could tell the park and Phx skate community lost someone special. I thought about him and the tales I heard while I was painting. SKATE IN PEACE "MONKEY" D.A.S.C.!!!

In the end it was nice to be back on the good ol WEST SIDE.

Special Thanks to Cowtown Skateboards, the City of Phoenix, Desert West Park, the PHX AM and all the local skaters at the "Dirty West"

-Breeze

In between

Quick Flicks and update.
Here are some photos of recent markings Ive left behind.



First off, a couple weeks ago Bboy Remind of Style Elements Crew along with Closer, put together an all style all creative event which took place at Just Blaze.



Inside J.Blaze/ Installation with painting and boombox.



A fun night in Tempe behind Wet Paint and Cartel. This was apart of the show Sticker Phiends. Vehicle was painted by several artists. Good Times.


And finally, a follow up on the Pravus Gallery indoor mural from the show Indian Ink II last month. Finished product and will be up through the summer. Breeze, Lalo Cota and Doug Miles.

Ok. Cutting it short. Be back with =Desert West Skate Park=