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Local women's leagues across the nation wish they had someone like Sarah Applebaum to head their weekly stitch n' bitch. Of course while the ladies are busy constructing a nice quilt for Ms. Delacroix's poor disfigured nephew Melvin, Applebaum's crochetting him a hypercolor onezie and balaclava to cover all the boils, plus a cozy bedroom cave where he can hide out when the neighborhood bully inevitably rips off the disguise. That's ok though because instead of a condolence card like all the other gossiping harpies, Ms. Appelbaum sent Melvin a troupe of conjoined yeti's and a giant felt gun to teach that calous heckler the meaning of the word deformed.         &nb]]> http://beta2.illiteratemagazine.com/blog/view/347 http://beta2.illiteratemagazine.com/blog/view/347 Sat, 06 Mar 10 11:48:51 -0800
Good woodworking is defined by craft but also in part by the object or design that is being made and how it functions or what it says. Ricky Swallow executes his work with the skill and attention to detail of a true craftsmen while also possessing the unique vision of an artist.     Swallow recreates and contrasts the natural and the man-made in a way that comments on what tools and materials are necessities and how they will interact with the planet once abandoned. His sculptures, though still, become one connected object with accurate depictions of both inanimate and living things.      When so carefully working with this kind of subject matter, of course]]> http://beta2.illiteratemagazine.com/blog/view/346 http://beta2.illiteratemagazine.com/blog/view/346 Mon, 01 Mar 10 17:10:40 -0800
  Victor Rodriguez is a hyperrealist from Mexico who uses primarily acrylics to portray his photorealistic snapshot subjects. His paintings of people, iPhones, collage, and magazine pages remind us of our contemporary landscape while emphasizing our transitory nature.  His painstakingly reproduced paintings of images -- often  involving vulgar and impulsive subjects-- re-contextualize and giving new profundity to these of simple modern moments.                      ]]> http://beta2.illiteratemagazine.com/blog/view/345 http://beta2.illiteratemagazine.com/blog/view/345 Fri, 26 Feb 10 18:25:13 -0800
  Parisian street artist Ludo puts out some seriously wicked stuff—even on an international level. He has toured to several places including Italy and the UK to put up his work in a new theme he calls “Nature’s Revenge”.     His works are very bold and high in contrast, “boxed” almost like a 3D Playstation graphic. I love the simplicity of the monochromatic schemes combined with clever themes.     Nature meets the darker side of human nature. Incongruity seems to rain supreme when it comes to showing others a clever, and beautiful, paradigm.     his website has even more: http://www.thisisludo.com/]]> http://beta2.illiteratemagazine.com/blog/view/344 http://beta2.illiteratemagazine.com/blog/view/344 Thu, 25 Feb 10 04:54:23 -0800
Illiterate Presents "The Illustrated" collaborative and individual illustrations and animations by John Grigsby and Kristopher Hutson. The show runs from March 05 - March 26. The Opening Reception is on March 5 at 6PM at Illiterate.   About The ArtistsChildhood friends and creative collaborators, John Grigsby and Kristophor Hutson met at the age of twelve. Both captivated by stop motion animations using clay models, drawing became the necessary language by which they exchanged visual ideas. As their individual abilities with illustrating increased so did their abilities to realize more and more complex animations. The two continued to develop their mutual interest in moving images alo]]> http://beta2.illiteratemagazine.com/blog/view/342 http://beta2.illiteratemagazine.com/blog/view/342 Tue, 23 Feb 10 00:01:11 -0800
Considering Mario Zoots' prolific digital presence, it's no wonder this Denver artist keeps getting international attention. In addidition to his recent contribution to the international design publication, Rojo's Chaos Continuum book, he was also interviewed last week by the San Francisco based contemporary art blog, Daily Serving. Check out this intriguing dialog between Zoots and Daily Serving's co-founder, Seth Curcio.          ]]> http://beta2.illiteratemagazine.com/blog/view/341 http://beta2.illiteratemagazine.com/blog/view/341 Mon, 22 Feb 10 19:07:41 -0800
  She is my new american idol. She is the photographer Alex Prager.  Raised by her grandparents, Prager lived part time in Los Angeles, Florida, and Switzerland, which made her grammer school career understandably difficult. Deciding to skip art school (praise her), she taught herself the craft of photography through trial and error. Prager's juicy depictions of lovely ladies, ladies dressed in vintage clothing, portray an eerie Hitchcockian nostalgia that bleeds with color and vibrance. My favorite images are these iconic styled photographs with traces of contemporary Americana. She has already been compared to Diane Arbus and Annie Leibovitz (I smell success). Like Arbus and L]]> http://beta2.illiteratemagazine.com/blog/view/339 http://beta2.illiteratemagazine.com/blog/view/339 Wed, 17 Feb 10 20:29:00 -0800
Playing with food; photographing glittery things; creating “rhythm maps”—these are some the things that the diverse London photographer Owen Silverwood pursues in his creative time. I found the rhythm maps particularly interesting. They are basically an open-shutter that captures some seriously vivid motion—all in observation of music. Some of his subject matter is truly original and very creative. He has some really cool model shots on his website that are definitely atypical. I wanted to show off his bathtub photo because it one of those wicked shots that never really gets old.       Here is the link to his website: http://www.owens]]> http://beta2.illiteratemagazine.com/blog/view/338 http://beta2.illiteratemagazine.com/blog/view/338 Mon, 15 Feb 10 14:37:32 -0800
& As late as this is, who isn't late these days. Plus, Denver gets influenced from the west coast, and they're always late too, that's why they speed and cut you off in traffic. but anyway, better late then never, or so i've heard. first off, Thank You to all who have given me a platform to comment and share ideas, those who also have given one certain Mario Zoots a platform to comment and share ideas. being that this is the first of my series of blog associated with illiterate magazine, i feel it necessary to clarify my objectives while also giving praise where praise is due. thank you to the members of the illiterate community, as well as all who were in attendence at the exhibit open]]> http://beta2.illiteratemagazine.com/blog/view/336 http://beta2.illiteratemagazine.com/blog/view/336 Sun, 14 Feb 10 23:45:15 -0800
Unknown Dancing Boots  If you didn't go out Saturday night because you partied too hard Friday - or -  If you didn't go out to the Rock Bar Saturday night because you wouldn't be caught dead there on a Saturday night - or -  You didn't know about the awesome party that was happening on the Super Block on Saturday night, then, you're in luck: I did. Here is the fashion you missed out on:   Dee of Plastic Chapel knits in her free time. She made this skirt, and she makes super cute knitted earrings of skull and crossbones that are sold right next door at Big Hairy Monster.   My lovely Emily Griffith Schoolmate, Amber, dons a new hairdo by Suzanne Magnuson of ]]> http://beta2.illiteratemagazine.com/blog/view/334 http://beta2.illiteratemagazine.com/blog/view/334 Fri, 12 Feb 10 10:51:34 -0800
Lisa Kowalski Gallery opens tonight with "SUPER-RELATIVE," featuring work of prolific gatherers Samuel Schimek and Andrew Novick. After last years impressively overwhelming collection of collections show, "The Astounding Problem of Andrew Novick," Novick releases yet another example of fascination and depth in numbers. Tonight Novick teams up with Schimek to display work in patterns, something overtly present in any and all collections, especially that of his own. This time Novick releases a stash of consumption memories, all celebratory cakes which he helped eat in the past 20 years. I heard about how many of these cake photos were included but I think it will be best to witness the abundan]]> http://beta2.illiteratemagazine.com/blog/view/333 http://beta2.illiteratemagazine.com/blog/view/333 Thu, 11 Feb 10 17:44:35 -0800
With an opening tonight from 6PM-9PM at Redline, the Valentine's appropriate Love Lines exhibit plays matchmaker between Denver and the art world at large. The group show does what many in Colorado attempt and rarely achieve: pairing local, national and international artists together cohesively. Curated by one of Denver's preeminent contemporary art heavyweights, Robischon Gallery, three distinct interests become apparent in this assembled lineup. A selected group of artists (Halim Alkarim, Jack Balas, Xiong Lijun, Xing Danwen, Yu Fan, Ann Hamilton, Wes Hemperel, Jerry Kunkel, He Jian) represents the gallery's stable of talent. Another clique (Jeff Page, Jonathan Saiz, Ian Fisher, Terry Camp]]> http://beta2.illiteratemagazine.com/blog/view/332 http://beta2.illiteratemagazine.com/blog/view/332 Sat, 06 Feb 10 17:07:41 -0800
Mario Zoots and David Coccagna performing in Illiterate Gallery  Chris Jones, Elena & Zach.    The artist Alex Skazat   David Coccagna wears his grandmothers necklace, which is a picture of himself. Miss Chrissy Espinoza, one of the artists of Pink Collar Glam   Two Crazies dapperly dressed walked in off the street.  Drew the Beer Boy Justin.  !?!!!!!?!?!?!?!?!?  Adam Sikorski in Adam Sikorski   just plain cute   a Firby used in making noise music!     Denver's Darling Fashion Designer, Fallene Wells at Fancy Tiger at her opening trunk show. Jata, Shotgun & Kevin  ]]> http://beta2.illiteratemagazine.com/blog/view/331 http://beta2.illiteratemagazine.com/blog/view/331 Thu, 04 Feb 10 19:06:44 -0800
Brazilian designer Andre Azevedo creates images that look almost as if he takes snippets of popular culture fashion photography, sketches them, and combines them with vibrant underground design. Simple patterns and a splash of multimedia generate pieces that speak in a modern pop/expressionistic manner. He also loves a dash of the surreal—which is always a plus in my eyes. I love his homespun brand of artwork; he seems to be endlessly creating. Although his work is similar to a few others that I know of, my heart goes out to all who work in this manner. Rock it, Andre.   Here is a link to his website, an almost endless scroll of design material:   http://www.a]]> http://beta2.illiteratemagazine.com/blog/view/330 http://beta2.illiteratemagazine.com/blog/view/330 Thu, 04 Feb 10 18:57:03 -0800
    Who: Everyone's InvitedWhat: Naropa Supports Haiti Benefit ShowWhen: Friday, February 5th from 7-10Where: 2130 Arapahoe Ave, BoulderWhy: Support relief efforts in Haitip.s.I'll be reading some stuff here on Friday, along with a whole bunch of insanely talented musicians/dancers/writers. It's going to be a fun night, for a really good cause. Show up and hang out, support your local artists, and support Haiti: all at the same time!more info pasted below from the Naropa Supports Haiti Facebook page.until next time, iloveyou,Rob Friday, February 5th from 7-10, come out and listen/watch lots of talented artists and musicians from the Naropa community and beyond. We are g]]>