I’m going to be releasing a mixtape in the coming weeks of songs that have inspired and motivated me over the course of the last five years. These songs are/were essentially the soundtrack to my life and are still staples in my weekly musical rotation. Whether it was working late nights at a shitty retail job, waking up early to create art before work, or just daydreaming of making it big these songs pushed me to work harder, dream bigger, and make things happen. I’ll also be dropping artwork to accompany this mixtape. At the very least I hope that these songs will inspire and motivate you guys as much as they did me. Keep dreaming and go get the world and everything in it.
New artwork coming this week
I'm going to be dropping some new artwork this week. Also, the video for the mural I painted at the iSlide HQ is set to drop in the coming month. #StayUpStayTuned
Yeezus is not College Dropout
I think Yeezus is brilliant. Complex beat compositions, progressive forward thinking music, and the perfect anti-radio album. For anyone looking for College Dropout, this isn't it. That album is 10 years old and Ye' is 10 years older. Yeezus was made to push the limits of hip-hop. If you're not progressing as an artist and doing the same thing you were doing 10 years ago people have already forgotten about you. Kanye has already ruled the air waves, 20 million records sold and ruled the Grammys, 21 of them to be exact including 4 for College Dropout alone. More Grammys then any other rapper. He's been there and he's done that. If you're looking to "pop bottles" and "ball out" with your cronies this isn't the album for you. You can find those songs on just about any rapper's resume now-a-days, but Ye' isn't every rapper. He's Yeezus. It's no secret how influenced by Kanye I am both personally and artistically. I listen to his full catalog on repeat weekly. With that being said.....
My one complaint is he should've kept the old album artwork. It was brilliant. Minimalism at its best. Marcel Duchamp and Dadaism at its best. Peep the old artwork below. The new artwork now features an orange square where the duck tape once was and nothing written. Also, if you haven't seen it yet peep my Kanye portrait below.
Mural at iSlide HQ
This past Saturday I had the opportunity to create a mural at the iSlide HQ using my signature vintage newspapers. iSlide allows users to upload their own artwork/text and create customs "slides" or flip-flops. Located outside of Boston, MA in an old refinished mill the iSlide HQ features beautiful exposed bricks, hardwood floors, and beams which is a perfect marriage with my vintage style. The wall is 12 ft x 12 ft and I utilized vintage Boston newspapers as well as more recent headlines including papers from when the Celtics and Red Sox won their championships. Here's a little teaser to hold you over before I drop the new video for this. #StayUpStayTuned
New Analog Piece, "Stay Up",
Here's the newest piece to my analog collection, "Stay Up." Was influenced by abstract geometric paintings and minimalism more specifically paintings by Kandinsky, Mondrian, and Matisse. I find this particular shape so fascinating and beautiful that it's actually tattooed on my arm. It's 36" x 40" x 2" with acrylic paint over vintage New York Times Newspaper and finished with 3 coats of matte varnish. You can cop' this beast on my Shop Page here.
Mural coming soon
Excited to announce that I'll be doing an indoor mural utilizing newspaper and cut-paper. The entire process is going to be documented and made into a really rad video. More details on this project coming soon. #StayUpStayTuned
New print, "Macklemore"
Here's my newest print, "Macklemore." When selecting a person to create a portrait of I look for someone that not only captivates an audience with their music, but also with their style and personality. I think Macklemore is a really unique and interesting cat. He embraces who he is and you can hear that in his music. I think his style is really interesting and super rad and it's an extension of his personality. Musically, his lyrical prowess speaks for itself. Everything I preach and believe in can be summed up by what makes Macklemore, well, Macklemore. Peep the print below and enjoy. You can pick it up on the Shop Page here.
The Jazz Series
The Jazz Series was created for the company that licenses my artwork, Galaxy of Graphics LTD. The series includes two open edition lithograph prints, "Jazz Cafe" and "Cafe St. Jean". Both prints, seen below, are available on my Shop Page.
The Bridge Series
The Bridge Series was created for the company that licenses my artwork, Galaxy of Graphics LTD. The series includes two open edition lithograph prints, "Brooklyn Bridge" and "City Bridge". Both prints, seen below, are available on my Shop Page.
New Piece, "Stalley"
Here's the new finished Stalley piece from my promo video. The piece is 30" x 24" Vintage 1940-1960 New York Times Newspaper and Acrylic paint on durable canvas. Finished with 3 coats of matte varnish to ensure protection against moisture and fading due to accidental UV exposure. Available on my Shop page.
New Piece, "Headed to the Bank"
New piece available in the "Straight Up" series. The culture, history, color of the naturally aged paper, and varying type/images are what make these pieces so unique and rad looking. "Headed to the Bank" 24" x 36" x 2" Vintage 1940-1960 New York Times Newspaper on durable canvas. Finished with 3 coats of matte varnish to ensure protection against moisture and fading due to accidental UV exposure. For sale on the Shop page.
Feature and Interview in MechanicalDummy.com
Check out my interview and feature in MechanicalDummy.com as part of their "Young G'z" series.
New Promo Video, "The Process of Creation"
Unreleased and Uncut promo video audio
Here's the uncut unedited audio for my promo video that I never ended up using. WARNING: a lot of fuckery. Video dropping soon! #StayUpStayTuned
New Promo Video dropping any day now!
My new promo video is dropping this week! #StayUpStayTuned
"Pharrell" Analog Portrait now available
The "Pharrell" original is now available for sale. I'll continue to drop a new/previously unreleased portrait every week up until my promo video drops. Some of these are almost 2 years old and were previously unavailable until now. Pick one up here: http://kylemosher.com/shop/
SHOP page is now live!
The SHOP page is now fully integrated and live. Browse around and get your shop on here: http://kylemosher.com/shop/
Prints Available Exclusively at Curioos.com
Three of my prints, Stalley, Kanye, and Pharrell, are now available exclusively at Curioos.com. They were also included in the Top Personalities 2012 Gallery. If you're interested in picking one up check out Curioos.com.
The new Promo video
Finished filming the promo video this weekend. This will be dropping in the coming weeks. #StayUpStayTuned for this!
Kanye T'da Analog Portrait
I've never photographed this before. Here's
the analog Kanye T'da portrait. 36" x 24" vintage New York Times
newspaper and acrylic paint on durable canvas. I'll be dropping pictures
of a new analog portrait every week up until my video is released.
This piece is for sale on my Big Cartel Page here.