SLAP Magazine interviews Tobin Yelland.
“I would rather be broke doing creative work than making good money having no life” -Tobin Yelland
Nemo’s friend Tobin Yelland sat down with artist Kelly D. Williams and SLAP editor Mark Whiteley for an interesting chat covering Tobin’s past with Thrasher Magazine, his influences, where his career is heading and other little tid-bits that give insight as to what makes Tobin tick. Check out the convo HERE. I suggest you check his website out as well, classic shots from skateboarding’s past and the culture that surrounded it.
Artist of the Day…
One of my favorite contemporary painters Kehinde Wiley’s work is featured in Anthem. His work transgresses historical narratives of black men, as hyper masculine, violent and sexualized beings and actually inserts them into art history, from which they have been missing. He uses the work of 17th and 18th century painting masters as inspiration and places his contemporary subjects in similar poses with backgrounds that are traditionally considered feminine in motif.
And… as it relates to us in Portland and Nemo, he paints some of his subjects with Nike Sportswear and SB clothing and shoes!
LOVECITYLOVE by Lucien Pellegrin
LOVECITYLOVE By Lucien Pellegrin from Nemo Design on Vimeo.
StudioNemo was proud to present Lucien Pellegrins’ LOVECITYLOVE show on Dec. 5th. Nemo was spewing with creativity in many forms at the show. With Lucien talking to most all patrons and giving insight into his work and also gaining new perspectives from other people, it was a inspiring event for many. The creation station table was a big hit, more of an interactive group art project everyone was free to contribute a drawing or words on the table,or just hang out and chat. Music was provided by Amos Miller kicking all his original beats. Good times and great vibes had by all. Definitely stepped up to a new caliber of show here at StudioNemo. Thanks for everyone’s help.
Corey Arnold: Fish-Work Pt.2
As we promised, StudioNemo dropped by the artist opening reception at Hartman Fine Art Gallery for Corey Arnold’s Fish-Work series here in Portland,OR. Corey completed this series while spending a total of 3 moths at sea in the unforgiving Bering Straight off the coast of eastern Alaska. We caught up with Corey to ask him a few questions about his experiences at sea and what he plans to do in the future.
Corey Arnold: Fish-Work Pt.2 from Nemo Design on Vimeo.
LOVECITYLOVE By Lucien Pellegrin @ StudioNemo this Friday!
LOVECITYLOVE
By Lucien Pellegrin
I gain inspiration from the clean, dirty, gritty subcultures of humanity who have been torn and beaten by a social construct that is no longer conducive for their personal condition. Through this inspiration, I see the Beauty in all that we are. In essence, there is no one way to live life, no right way to make art, no perfect way to die.
Lucien Pellegrin lives and works in Seattle as a teaching artist for a non-profit organization by the name of Arts Corps. Come check the Lucians art out Friday Dec 5th 6-10 PM at StudioNemo 1875 SE Belmont st. Portland,OR.
Robbie Cooper - Immersion. *Update! Now with Video!*
Robbie Cooper set out on quite an interesting photo/video series this year. He set up a Red Cinema Camera up behind a screen to which children and teens played various video games. He captures something that we rarely see in people, raw character. In 2009 Robbie is teaming up with Bournemouth University to study the video footage, interviews and psychological profiles of new gamers and analyze their perceptions and reactions to playing war games. The project will appropriately be called: “War & Leisure” Make sure to check Robbie’s site for video of the kids playing. Robbie Cooper’s website.
Corey Arnold: Fish-Work @ Hartman Fine Art
Corey Arnold: Fish-Work from Nemo Design on Vimeo.
StudioNemo stopped by the Charles A. Hartman Fine Art Gallery this week to check out the work of Portland’s Corey Arnold. Make sure to stop by Dec. 4th for the opening ceremony and meet Corey in person. 134 NW 8th Avenue Portland, OR.
STATIC ELECTRICITY a short film by Steven kilzer
STATIC ELECTRICITY from Steven Kilzer on Vimeo.
Nemo’s Austin Will co-directed/produced a short film by Steven Kilzer this weekend. Give it a look see, hope to see more from you two in the future.