Continuing their exploration of graffiti as fine art, REAS, TWIST, and AMAZE released a limited edition print that is somewhat reminiscent of the infamous tag-smashed piece they* did on Houston Street. Produced by Edition Copenhagen, each of the (65) prints features original spray painted tags and comes signed/numbered by the artists. They’re also a lot of money. *REAS didn’t partake.
Next week, Todd James, the artist formerly known as graffiti writer REAS, opens a New York solo show focused on “the sinful truths of American Life.” With anthropomorphic killing machines, busty blondes and bloody burgers cavorting among coffins, James’ surreal scenes appear overtly political at first glance, but are intended only as a visual exploration of the tactical rhetoric employed by the media and government. Hopefully, the exhibition, “Make My Burden Lighter,” will offer the artist some mental release as thesee “celebratory scenes of massive global chaos” are unveiled at Gering & López Gallery.
“Make My Burden Lighter,” January 15 – February 20, Gering & López Gallery, 730 5th Avenue, between 56th and 57th Streets
Notorious for quickly selling out his artwork, Todd James—REAS to you graffiti heads—has 4 prints available on his website. From an edition of 50, there’s only 5 of each print available. ($250) |12oz/ToddJames|
After years of painting graffiti as REAS, then earning recognition for his canvases, graphic design, curating as well as cartoons and puppets on TV, it’s clear that artist Todd James is comfortable experimenting with new mediums. That’s why it wasn’t all that surprising to see this earlier piece planted in the backyard of Ortine Café in Prospect Heights: a mosaic bench, featuring the New York-bred artist’s name and signature naked lady in tile. Read more »
This past Friday, “The New Yorkers,” an exhibition of several dozen five borough based-artists opened at V1 Gallery in Copenhagen. Curated by Todd James, also known as REAS, the show is self-admittedly difficult to categorize: “A common denominator for the city, the artists and the works is defiance against generalizations and predictability.” In this vain, James brings together everything from paintings to installations by artists such as FUTURA, KAWS, Barbara Kruger, Steve Powers, Aurel Schmidt, and Dash Snow. Click the images above for a selection from the online preview.
Graffiti rooted artist Todd James aka REAS has a new print for sale and it’s going fast, with the signed editions already sold out. The six color screenprint, “The Friendly Skys” were produced in editions of 40 and measure 21.7×29 inches. A few unsigned versions are still available with either a yellow or white background. They’re being offered through Pictures On Walls and are selling for $296.97 (based on today’s currency rate).
Artisan-vandal REAS pays homage to original Thrash Metal band Slayer and lesbians? Art swiped directly from his site. |REAS|
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