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Preview of David Choe Special Edition Laser Etched Boxes

Artist David Choe is working on releasing limited edition books that are related to his last major installation and show in Mexico City  titled ‘Snowman, Monkey, BBQ’.  Each book will come with a print and an etched wooden box. Some of these boxes will be hand embellished and even hand painted by the artist. No announcement of when these books will be available have been made yet but they are planned to be released within this year.

 

 

Upper Playground is proud to release new designs by SANER

Famed Mexican illustrator and muralist SANER just released two beautiful designs exclusively for Upper Playground (See Saner’s UP collection here). We asked him a few questions about his illustrations and its inspirations:

 Q1: Tell me about the titles of the 2 art works and why you named them that way.

The first (Kiwi Spirit)  is inspired by the trip we took to New Zealand earlier this year as I tried to find the relationship between the our two countries. Like creating a bridge that united these cultures and create a whole new culture inspired by icons representing each location.

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The second (The Storm) is inspired by the battles we fight every day, to always know that we must be firm in our decisions and assume the consequences that these decisions bring into our lives.

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Q2: Do you have an all time favorite tshirt?

Not yet, I have my favorite stages of life. For instance as a child I loved a San Francisco 49ers shirt and the Raiders logo has always captivated me. Now I enjoy making designs on shirts and imagine that some people have the same emotion I feel when I wear the shirt.

Q3: If you were a color which color would you be and why?

I think subconsciously the color red comes up because it has been one of the tones that has marked all my work and that is a fundamental part of my palette. It reminds me of the  passion and commitment that I must have every day.

‘El Cenit del Venado’ SANER’s latest exhibition at Fifty24MX Mexico

Celebrated Mexican illustrator and artist Saner is currently showing his solo show at Fifty24MX Gallery in Mexico City, Mexico.  The show focused on Mexican folklore in Saner’s recognized style of interpretation closes December 1st, 2013.  Check out the latest photos from his opening including some of his featured paintings:

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Final week to see ‘Snowman Monkey BBQ’ solo exhibition by David Choe at Museo Universitario del Chopo

This is the Final week to go see David Choe’s solo exhibition at Museo Universitario del Chopo in Mexico City, Mexico.  Titled, ‘Snowman Monkey BBQ’, David Choe displays a giant mural, latest watercolor works, paintings, sculptures and more. Show is closing Sunday October 27th!

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