Los Angeles-based tattoo artist Jun Cha in an in-depth feature for Hypebeast TV. Directed by Willie T.
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Los Angeles-based tattoo artist Jun Cha in an in-depth feature for Hypebeast TV. Directed by Willie T.
Previous: Portraits by Jun Cha
SA Studios was commissioned by 20th Century Fox to produce videos promoting the film “Machete” starring Danny Trejo. The first lifestyle video features Mister Cartoon and Danny Trejo lowriding through East LA. Directed by Estevan Oriol.
“P.J.S. Exhibitions (238 W. 14th between 7th & 8th Ave. NYC), presents Metanoia, a collection of twisted and visually captivating works.
Aptly titled Metanoia, the Greek word for a change of will and the reforming of one’s mind, the exhibit showcases the mind-bending, detailed, and somewhat dark artwork of Chris O’Donnell (New York Adorned), Jason June (Daredevil), Josh Egnew (Three Kings), Ryan Bonilla (Bellum Concepts), Stephanie Tamez (Brooklyn Adorned) and Thomas Hooper (New York Adorned). Bevin Robinson and Patrick Sullivan will be co-curating the show, which runs until August 29th.
Each artist has already left a very permanent mark on the art world. From highly acclaimed tattooing to laser etching, they have established amazing reputations for creating everlasting work. Pieces on display at P.J.S. Exhibitions will include drawings, paintings and etched metals, ranging from dark religious iconography to bright fantastical images.
Through textured media such as etching, painted wood panels and charcoal, the artists’ works stand out physically, visually and psychologically.
The exhibit aims to increase viewer introspection, and encourages a focus on the artists’ creative process.”
View photos from the exhibition after the jump.
Christopher Conn Askew was born in Hollywood, CA in 1970. He began drawing at an early age and never received any formal art training. Christopher was a tattooist from 1990 until 2006. These days Christopher lives in San Francisco and his art is done on paper. He uses primarily watercolor, ink, graphite, gouache and gold leaf.
“Compelled to examine this contemporary subculture, Bertucci traveled to various tattoo conventions in the United States and abroad, photographing women ages 19 to 59 both in her studio and on location. Here, Bertucci chooses to frame her subjects in simple, timeless poses that both formally accentuate the female figure and poetically delineate their illustrious tattoos. Bertucci’s imagery and execution can be referenced back to classical portrait paintings, yet contradicts the historical view of the ‘anonymous muse’ by including image titles that reveal a name, age and occupation. This incongruity renders a complex window through which the viewer’s perspective of time and era is blurred.”
Lina lives and works in New York City. She completed her M.F.A in photography at Pratt Institute in New York and received her B.F.A. from the University of Wisconsin. Her photos have appeared in Vogue, Life, Entertainment Weekly, and The Village Voice.
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Sandi was born in New Britain, Connecticut. After graduating in 1997 she made her way to Denver, Colorado. She is currently a tattoo artist at Kaze Gallery.
Women have always been the focus of most of her paintings. The beauty, flow and character of women have intrigued her for as long as she can remember. Sandi loves animals and incorporates them into her paintings on occasion.
Lina Stigsson is originally from Sweden. She studied at the Rietveld Art School. Lina currently lives in Amsterdam and works at Admiraal Tattoo.