Our friend,  PaperMonster will be at the Brooklynite Gallery in New York this Saturday for an exhibit called “Go Get your Shinebox“.  Along with several other artists, PaperMonster will deliver his interpretation of the shinebox.  In the essence of setting up a shoe shine box, the artists are invited to show us how they’re toughing it out in this economy.  Expect to see amazing pieces by PaperMonster, Dain, Miss Bugs, Anthony Lister, Ben Eine, Jace, Thundercut, Skewville, Ben Frost, Jon Burgerman, Specter, Skewville, Know Hope, Kosbe, Gaia, Ben Frost, Hush and many others.

Image Source: PaperMonster

“GO GET YOUR SHINEBOX”
Featuring Over 100 Artists
Trying to Survive in This Economy
November 21 – December 19

OPENING RECEPTION: NOV. 21, 7-10 PM
334 MALCOLM X BLVD.
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11233
A or C Subway to UTICA AVE.

Coming this Friday, DirtyPilot.com which once hosted a web based exhibit for our friend, PaperMonster is at it again.  Friends with Knives is a month long exhibition featuring the work of talented stencil artists.  In two days, expect to see work from PaperMonster, LECKOmio, E.L.K., SOULE, Peat Wollaeger,L.E.T. , Nathan Phaneuf , A1One , Billy Mode, Ben Slow, Koleszar, Dave Lowell, Mefee, Roy Schreuder, and HAHA.

Image Source: PaperMonster

Our good friend, PaperMonster, is having an exhibit at the New York Times building Times Center Gallery.  “Give and Take” is a new endeavor where PaperMonster explores various parts of the city and incorporates his stencil art work.   Personally, I’m loving the direction PaperMonster is taking and the theme is very appropriate.  The event is this Wednesday, July 22nd.  If you make it out, you can score some stickers and quite possibly other goods from PaperMonster.

Image Source: PaperMonster

TimesCenter (New York Times Building) NYC Gallery
Location: http://thetimescenter.com/
Day: Wednesday July 22nd
Time: 10am to 6pm

Up for presale is Dirty Pilot’s first hardcover book featuring work from 15 artists throughout its first year of the virtual gallery.  Each 96 page book comes signed by various artists and will also arrive with an 8″x10″ print of choice by PaperMonster, Albert Reyes or Ghost.  Each print comes in an edition of 50 pieces signed and numbered accordingly.  Presale has begun and shipment will commence at the end of April.  Head over to Dirty Pilot if the PaperMonster print piques your interest, like it does mine.

Image Source: Dirty Pilot

The above piece, “True Identity” is simply jaw dropping and I would love to see it in person.  For those that have never seen PaperMonster’s work live, online imagery do not give them enough justice.  Now, for those that are familiar with PaperMonster, may notice more color and depth.  This along with two other pieces can be seen at LE Gallery in Toronto this coming Friday.

“Word Up?” Show & Tell Gallery’s (http://showandtellgallery.com/) Group Show featuring artists PaperMonster(http://papermonster.wordpress.com) , Ghost (http://www.cousinfrank.com/) , Dixon, Omen (http://www.omen514.com/) , Skam, and Case opens Friday Jan 9th in collaboration with LE Gallery (http://le-gallery.ca/) . The group show starts off 2009 in a great way showcasing new works from each artist. PaperMonster’s recent work has grown larger with bolder textures and detail. Each piece explores the harmony between chaos and beauty with titles such as “True Identity,” “The Beast Within,” and “If He Only Knew” that dive into the secrets and hidden mysteries within women.

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LE Gallery
1183 Dundas Street
West Toronto, ON
Canada M6J1X3
For pricing info contact:
info@showandtellgallery.com

2008 is definitely a good year for street artist, PaperMonster.  It’s been a bit since I’ve seen his work during J. Coleman’s solo show at Art Whino.  Ever since, he’s been in perpetual motion with shows, collabos with ADM Skateboards, Tagur sneakers and pushing his clothing brand, Vengeance Clothing.  For the upcoming month of October, Metropolis Gallery in Lancaster will be hosting the opening reception to PaperMonster’s solo show, “Feast” from 6 to 10pm.  The exhibit will last through October 30th.  So if you happen to be nearby Lancaster, PA, make sure to stop by Metropolis.

V, your artwork is great man, please keep progressing my dude.

Image Source: PaperMonster
Metropolis Gallery
154 N. Prince Street
Lancaster, PA  17603
717-572-9961

PaperMonster’s anticipated solo show titled “Main Course” for DirtyPilot.com recently opened and contains over twenty stencil art including pieces on canvas, wood, plexi, and rare original stencils mounted on wood blocks. Each of PaperMonster’s pieces bring together beautiful and complex stories told within the collage of paper and stencils. Be sure to catch the show over at: http://www.dirtypilot.com/lounge.html

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The above skate deck is a collaborative effort between PaperMonster and ADM Skateboards.  Based off of PaperMonster’s, “He’s Here” stencil painting, this deck should fly off shelves fairly quickly.  I’m particularly fond of ADM’s pay it forward ethos.  5% of all sales will go towards drug awareness programs, skate park development and other non profit organizations.  So if you’ve developed a liking towards PaperMonster’s work and want to aide in a good cause, purchase the deck here.  Also, make the leap to see a larger image of the original artwork.

Image Source: PaperMonster

Immediately when I came across this mixed medium piece, my first thought was where I have come across those eyes before.  It didn’t take too long to recall that PaperMonster had several pieces displayed at Art Whino some time ago.  The above stencil painting is an ode to Samus of Metroid appropriately named “The Return of Samus”.  Having seen PaperMonster’s previous work, I’m confident enough to say anyone must see this piece in person.  The I am 8-Bit show commences this Thursday and continues onward to Sunday, September 7th.  If you happen to be in LA, mark it on your calendar to attend this event.

Make the leap to see another submission by PaperMonster.

Image Source: Juxtapoz via PaperMonster
World of Wonder Storefront Gallery
6650 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, Cali.