Vimby post their interview with ELBOW-TOE & ARMSROCK...

VIMBY - Armsrock & Elbow-Toe

The good folks over at Vimby.com posted their interview with ELBOW-TOE & ARMSROCK today. They swung through during the set up and on the opening night of our big 'Mostly Memory' exhibit last month. The short feature came out just great - thanks Vimby!

View more about 'Mostly Memory' here

View works from the show here

Tons of love for thinkspace in new issue of Juxtapoz...

A full-page of opening night shots from 'Mostly Memory' with ELBOW-TOE and ARMSROCK and 'Life Sentence' with Jon Todd are included in the 'Pop Life' section...

Plus a 'Showstoppers' feature for our current exhibition 'From the Streets of Brooklyn'...

Pick up the new issue of Juxtapoz on stands now with cover art from the one and only Mars-1

Happy New Year - tomorrow's the last day to view "Mostly Memory" + "Life Sentence"...

We're closed today, but please know that tomorrow, Fri, Jan. 2nd from 1-6PM will be your last chance to view 'Mostly Memory' from ELBOW-TOE and ARMSROCK + 'Life Sentence' from Jon Todd @ Thinkspace

"Armsrock and Elbow-Toe exceeded expectations with their two person show and made their mark on Los Angeles by 'getting up' all over the city. Armsrock pushed the bounds with his unrelenting portrayal of atrocity victims. The works were a gripping depiction of not so distant events which prompted viewers to pause for a moment of reflection. Elbow-Toe took his fine-art work to another level in this show. His characters were intricately rendered and flawlessly executed. The combination of his street work and fine art background were reflective in the emotional embodiment exhibited by his characters." - Arrested Motion

Thinkspace - 4210 Santa Monica Blvd in the Silver Lake section of Los Angeles

Citizen LA interviews ELBOW-TOE / Holiday Hours...

The new issue of CITIZEN LA features a nice interview with Brooklyn based artist ELBOW-TOE who just opened his stellar new show with German based artist ARMSROCK a couple weeks back at Thinkspace.

The interview is now posted on line for those not in the LA area, you can check it out here.

Last days to view "Mostly Memory" + "Life Sentence" at Thinkspace:

Sat, Dec. 27th 1-6PM
Sun, Dec. 28th 1-6PM
Fri, Jan. 2nd 1-6PM

'Mostly Memory' + 'Life Sentence' opening night shots posted...

View the opening night shots we took during 'Mostly Memory' and 'Life Sentence' at thinkspace here: http://flickr.com/photos/thinkspace/sets/72157611198032408

(L-R) Jon Todd, Sam Horine (ELBOW-TOE's photographer/friend), ARMSROCK, ELBOW-TOE, Martin Wittfooth (in town assisting Jon Todd with his install/mural)

Some beautiful works from Mostly Memory still on hand, view here:
http://flickr.com/photos/thinkspace/sets/72157611198032408

As well as absolute gems all the way from Canada courtesy of Jon Todd here:

http://www.sourharvest.com/thinkspace/2008/project/lifesentence/works.php

Some great shots from the opening have also been posted at the below links:

http://arrestedmotion.com/2008/12/openings-mostly-memory-thinkspace-gallery/

http://dailydujour.com/2008/12/13/seen-mostly-memory/

Book signing + Q&A with ARMSROCK & ELBOW-TOE today @ Thinkspace...

Please join us for a live Q&A with ARMSROCK & ELBOW-TOE today, Sat, December 13th, from 4-5pm with a book signing to follow at 5-6pm with ARMSROCK for "All My Friends Are Made Of Paper"

ARMSROCK's book features a special introduction by Swoon, a hand screen-printed cover, 96 pages with lots of color images, is limited to 2,000 copies and was printed by the fine folks over at Wooster Collective.

Q&A with ARMSROCK & ELBOW: Saturday, Dec. 13th 4-5PM

ARMSROCK Book Signing: Saturday, Dec. 13th 5-6PM

Thank you to all that came out to the opening last night, it was an amazing evening!!!

More opening night shots posted soon on our flickr...

For now check out some great shots from the folks at Arrested Motion here.

Be sure to keep an eye out about town too... they've been busy.

Show previews now live / don't miss Thinkspace this Fri...

Thinkspace has been a hub of activity for the past week - all three artists have been putting forth their all to make our last show of 2008 one to remember. We're really proud with how the show has come together and hope you all can make it out to view in person...

Mostly Memory preview from ARMSROCK and ELBOW-TOE: http://www.sourharvest.com/thinkspace/2008/mostlymemory/works.php

Life Sentence preview from Jon Todd:

http://www.sourharvest.com/thinkspace/2008/project/lifesentence/works.php

Watch the streets of Los Angeles this week/weekend for sightings from both ELBOW-TOE (shown above) and ARMSROCK... more to follow soon, including a nice recap of the week to be posted by the amazing folks over at www.vimby.com

For more pics from behind the scenes of install week, check out AM here.

Mostly Memory + Life Sentence - both open this Fri, Dec. 12th @ Thinkspace

ELBOW-TOE's massive masterpiece...

ELBOW-TOE

"Brother, Can you Spare A Dime?"
122" x 80"
310cm x 203cm

Massive. Well over 250 pounds. Created in three separate parts. Over 10 feet tall total. This was an undertaking to get hung, but so worth it. Just over powering to stand in front of.

More 'sneak peeks' posted later today on our Flickr and here on the blog.

Digital collector preview going out this evening - hit us up at contact@sourharvest.com if you haven't already to request the preview.

Mostly Memory
Fri, Dec. 12th 7-11PM
Thinkspace

Book signing + Q&A with ARMSROCK & ELBOW-TOE this Sat @ Thinkspace...

ELBOW-TOE has arrived...

ELBOW-TOE has now arrived into LA as well... and the gallery is a hub of creativity. We'll be posting up some great shots tomorrow night of both in action, as well as Jon Todd (showing in our project room during 'Mostly Memory') working on his massive mural...

Look for sightings about town soon...

Mostly Memory

This Friday 7-11PM @ Thinkspace

Don't miss it!!!

ELBOW-TOE: first look at finished work from 'Mostly Memory'...

ELBOW-TOE

Chalice Begonia
Charcoal and acrylic paint mounted on reclaimed lumber on birch support
35 x 46 inches

WOW. Just killin' it.

Get ready everyone...

Mostly Memory

ARMSROCK + ELBOW-TOE

Opening: Fri, Dec. 12th 7-11PM

A special talk with both artists and a book-signing with ARMSROCK will also take place on Sat, Dec. 13th - full details announced soon, mark your calendars now.

PLUS there will be a special print release from each artist courtesy of the fine folks over at Jet Set Graffiti - more details will be posted on this soon.

ELBOW-TOE interviewed by the BBC...

ELBOW-TOE just checked in with some amazing news:
"As an avid listener of NPR and the BBC World Service I am beyond honored to have been chosen as a subject for a documentary on street art in New York (that will air on the BBC). A wonderful reporter spent the better part of a week hanging out with me discussing art and life."

For more information on the BBC program and how to subscribe to the podcast click below:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/documentaries/2008/11/081103_street_art_one.shtml

First air date is Fri, November 21st - all details are available at the link posted above.

The BBC, Juxtapoz.com, FecalFace.com, JetSetGraffiti, My Love For You... coverage is coming from all corners... and much more to come, that's for sure, including a feature in an upcoming issue of Juxtapoz.

"We couldn’t be happier Elbow-Toe is getting his due props, as well as the entire genre of contemporary street and gallery artwork that this talented fellow embodies." - Juxtapoz

http://www.elbow-toe.com/

http://street-fodder.blogspot.com/

Mostly Memory
ARMSROCK & ELBOW-TOE
Opening Reception: Fri, Dec. 12th 7-11PM

ARMSROCK featured in the new Juxtapoz...

ARMSROCK is featured in the new issue of Juxtapoz (Sam Flores on cover / see below) that hits stands next week. An in-depth 14-page interview can be found inside and offers an amazing look inside the psyche of a very special person. The new issue also includes a show preview of 'Mostly Memory' in the 'Events' section along with an image from ELBOW-TOE. Nice.

Be sure to pick up your copy and get acquainted with ARMSROCK. Watch for a feature with ELBOW-TOE in a future issue as well... more on that soon.

Mostly Memory

ARMSROCK & ELBOW-TOE

Opening Reception: Fri, Dec. 12th 7-11PM

ELBOW-TOE debuts his "every-man" on the streets of Brooklyn...

"My current body of work is an allegory about memory's power to hold us back or move us forward. The central character in this parable is a 6 x 10 foot linocut of an Everyman (shown above making his debut on the streets of Brooklyn this past weekend), who has lost it all and wanders the plains with all his belongings strapped to his back. He navigates a world in crisis by learning from his past. The remainder of the characters that he encounters are individuals lost in regret. I have developed these paintings and prints during the American housing and credit crisis of the past year. In contemplating where we are and where we might be, I have found myself looking back at history, remembering the Great Depression, and considering what effects it had on the American psyche. The uncertainty that existed then is present now, and I am addressing the kind of escapism through nostalgia that can occur in the midst of calamity. Every character that the Everyman sees is gripped by this need to escape their present circumstance. They are people lost in a memory at the very point when they should be paying attention to what lies ahead. Many different artists have inspired the flavor of this world including the photography of Walker Evans, the films of the Cohen brothers, the music of Tom Waits and the theatre of Robert Wilson." - ELBOW-TOE

Peep the 'sneak peek' via the link below for more from ELBOW-TOE. Many new shots have been uploaded and more still to be loaded as we near the opening of Mostly Memory:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/thinkspace/sets/72157606341876562/

Mostly Memory
ELBOW-TOE & ARMSROCK
Opening Reception: Fri, Dec. 12th 7-11PM

Both artists will be on hand doing an install, street work, and a talk the afternoon following the show (details announced soon).

Plans are in place to have Jet Set Graffiti flim both artists doing a mural somewhere in downtown LA area as well as portions of the install process at our gallery hopefully. If you haven't checked out Jet Set's site, be sure to do so. They just posted a great in the studio report with ELBOW-TOE and have a couple older videos up as well from ARMSROCK and many others, including Ron English and Invader.

ARMSROCK continues to kill it...

ARMSROCK is getting busy over in Germany (studio shot above)...

Peep the 'sneak peek' via the link below - many new shots uploaded and more as we get closer to the opening of Mostly Memory:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/thinkspace/sets/72157606341876562/

Mostly Memory

ARMSROCK & ELBOW-TOE

Opening Reception: Fri, Dec. 12th 7-11PM

Both artists will be on hand doing an install, street work, and a possible talk the afternoon following the show, complete with a book-signing from ARMSROCK... more on that soon.

If that wasn't enough, Jon Todd will be coming down from Canada and presenting Life Sentence in our project room. His work is amazing and we can't wait to profile a large body of his work. This will be his first major showing in the States and we're super stoked to be hosting it.

'Sneak Peek' for Life Sentence here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/thinkspace/sets/72157606482334419/

Juxtapoz.com is already heating up the show as well, check the links below:

http://www.juxtapoz.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4706&Itemid=1

AND: http://www.juxtapoz.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4659&Itemid=1

So excited for this, get ready everyone!!!

Jet Set Graffiti post interview with ELBOW-TOE...

ELBOW-TOE has been at this street art game for a long time, and Jet Set Graffiti recently joined him as he discusses his perceptions of street art, studio art, and the way that both aspects of his work relate to each other. From his raw paste-ups on the street, to his intricate and highly detailed collage work inside, his work is unsurpassed in both talent and emotion.

Look for ELBOW-TOE with ARMSROCK (also interviewed recently by the Jet Set folks) at his upcoming show at Thinkspace opening on December 12th... more soon.

View the interview here:

http://www.jetsetgraffiti.com/2008/11/03/elbowtoe-street-art-and-studio-work/

Words of wisdom from the streets of Brooklyn courtesy of ELBOW-TOE...