Embrace the Flux

Mr. Tastees

// March 4th, 2010 // No Comments » // Fashion, Movies

We are pleased to introduce Mr. Tastees, a young artist based out of Chigago, IL. From rings, necklaces and t-shirts to pins and even bow ties, his hand-made, acrylic connection of jewelry and graphic tees is both stylish and different. With an energetic choice of color, his art has just enough flare to make eyes pop while still retaining the image and theme of the ice cream man himself. But beyond his distinct color palette and a profound style of craftmanship, Mr Tastees’ attention to detail is simply awesome.

Despite the youth of the brand, Mr. Tastees has definitely managed to make a name for himself. Among others, he’s produced jewelry for Ghostface Killah, The Cool Kids, Twista, and DONNIS. Perhaps the appeal of his toy-like art is its uniquely retro image and feel. Even his packaging bears resemblance to the classic action figure box. But Mr. Tastees’ innovation really shines by virtue of his mobile store…on wheels. That’s right, Mr. Tastees sells his products out of a 1953 restored Dodge ice cream truck. But do not fret, his online store is stocked to the roof with tasty (get it?) treats. We’ll keep you posted with more information from this one-of-a-kind artist. Until then, join him on a crazy trip – pun not intended – into Chicago.

Artist of the Week: Bruno Kenzo

// March 3rd, 2010 // 1 Comment » // Technology

Bruno Kenzo is a seventeen-year-old Brazilian with artistic sensibility well beyond his years. Stemming from an artistic community whose influence has no creative limit, Kenzo’s art has grown to display a remarkable sense of perspective, color and detail. “Designer’s Room,” shown below, is testament to this. The room has such a true-to-life character that one almost feels inclined to reach out and grab a drink.

A master of his craft, Kenzo renders his models in Cinema 4D and brings them to life, at which time his meticulous attention to detail truly shines, in Photoshop. But not all of his work is 3D rendered. Kenzo also displays exceptional talent in the area of abstract design.

One of his pieces, you might have noticed, embraces a mantra professing two simple words: “FUNK IT.” Mind you, there’s nothing wrong with being funky. But we encourage Kenzo to instead – wait for it – flux it. For a more in depth look at the work of Bruno Kenzo, check out his deviantART page. At only seventeen years old, this digital prodigee is no doubt just getting warmed up.