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"This is China": Bast, SPQR, Pure Evil, Josh Keyes, by RedStarPress on Nov 9, 2008 19:28:01 GMT 1, We're pleased to announce that Red Star Press will open it's first group show entitled "This is China" at BLVD Art Gallery on December 12, 2008. This exhibit will showcase new pieces by Red Star Press artists focusing on various views of China's economy, environment, culture and government.
The show will also feature special collaboration pieces between Chinese and non-Chinese urban and graffiti artists. Check the news section of our site for updates.
We're pleased to announce that Red Star Press will open it's first group show entitled "This is China" at BLVD Art Gallery on December 12, 2008. This exhibit will showcase new pieces by Red Star Press artists focusing on various views of China's economy, environment, culture and government.
The show will also feature special collaboration pieces between Chinese and non-Chinese urban and graffiti artists. Check the news section of our site for updates.
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"This is China": Bast, SPQR, Pure Evil, Josh Keyes, by RedStarPress on Nov 14, 2008 5:12:42 GMT 1, PRESS RELEASE: Red Star Press
Red Star Press presents This is China at BLVD Gallery, Seattle, Washington
December 12, 2008 – December 20, 2008
Red Star Press proudly presents This is China, a group exhibition featuring China’s most exciting and cutting edge urban and graffiti artists. This is China is an exploration of key issues affecting China’s economy, environment, and culture through the eyes of the people. The exhibit will showcase new artwork by 0528, Steel Dan, Soos, Cui Nan, Ha Shiyou, Zhang Qitian, Popil, Shen Jingdong, and Yang Jun.
Graffiti is considered a serious crime in China, and violators incur harsh penalties from the government. Ironically, the Chinese government recently commissioned a number of public graffiti pieces during the 2008 Olympics to portray positive messages about China and the Olympic games. Local graffiti artists were outraged that their art form was used as a government propaganda tool and wanted to do something about it. This is China is a showcase of graffiti and urban art by Chinese artists without the influence of the Chinese government.
The show will also feature special collaboration pieces between Chinese and non-Chinese urban and graffiti artists. Confirmed artists include Presto (Brazil), Pure Evil (UK), Josh Keyes (USA), Bast (USA), and SPQR (UK.) UK Based graffiti artist Pure Evil is no stranger to the Chinese graffiti art scene as he held a solo show in Beijing in 2007. Pure Evil recently stated, "I visited Beijing in November and I was blown away…it completely surpassed all expectations I had. China is at a tipping point now, and it’s a fascinating place to be…the art reflects this paradigm shift." Pure Evil will be collaborating with Chinese artist, Zhang Qitian, to produce a piece that addresses China’s economy.
The exhibit will run from December 12, 2008 through December 20, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily.
About Red Star Press:
Founded in 2007, Red Star Press is a Chinese Contemporary art collective that promotes and sells Chinese urban and graffiti art. The main goal of Red Star Press is to bring Chinese urban art and Chinese graffiti art to the masses. Red Star Press’ offices are located in Beijing, China and Seattle, Washington.
Visitor Information:
BLVD Gallery
2316 Second Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
Opening Reception: December 12, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.
Dates: December 12, 2008 – December 20, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
General Information:
www.redstarpress.com
For further information, please contact Red Star Press at info@redstarpress.com
PRESS RELEASE: Red Star Press Red Star Press presents This is China at BLVD Gallery, Seattle, Washington December 12, 2008 – December 20, 2008 Red Star Press proudly presents This is China, a group exhibition featuring China’s most exciting and cutting edge urban and graffiti artists. This is China is an exploration of key issues affecting China’s economy, environment, and culture through the eyes of the people. The exhibit will showcase new artwork by 0528, Steel Dan, Soos, Cui Nan, Ha Shiyou, Zhang Qitian, Popil, Shen Jingdong, and Yang Jun. Graffiti is considered a serious crime in China, and violators incur harsh penalties from the government. Ironically, the Chinese government recently commissioned a number of public graffiti pieces during the 2008 Olympics to portray positive messages about China and the Olympic games. Local graffiti artists were outraged that their art form was used as a government propaganda tool and wanted to do something about it. This is China is a showcase of graffiti and urban art by Chinese artists without the influence of the Chinese government. The show will also feature special collaboration pieces between Chinese and non-Chinese urban and graffiti artists. Confirmed artists include Presto (Brazil), Pure Evil (UK), Josh Keyes (USA), Bast (USA), and SPQR (UK.) UK Based graffiti artist Pure Evil is no stranger to the Chinese graffiti art scene as he held a solo show in Beijing in 2007. Pure Evil recently stated, "I visited Beijing in November and I was blown away…it completely surpassed all expectations I had. China is at a tipping point now, and it’s a fascinating place to be…the art reflects this paradigm shift." Pure Evil will be collaborating with Chinese artist, Zhang Qitian, to produce a piece that addresses China’s economy. The exhibit will run from December 12, 2008 through December 20, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. About Red Star Press: Founded in 2007, Red Star Press is a Chinese Contemporary art collective that promotes and sells Chinese urban and graffiti art. The main goal of Red Star Press is to bring Chinese urban art and Chinese graffiti art to the masses. Red Star Press’ offices are located in Beijing, China and Seattle, Washington. Visitor Information: BLVD Gallery 2316 Second Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 Opening Reception: December 12, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. Dates: December 12, 2008 – December 20, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Admission: Free General Information: www.redstarpress.comFor further information, please contact Red Star Press at info@redstarpress.com |
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"This is China": Bast, SPQR, Pure Evil, Josh Keyes, by Heavyconsumer on Nov 14, 2008 7:00:01 GMT 1, Good luck with this project. Always cool to see original ideas and themes imo. Looking forward to seeing some online images of the work when the time comes.
Good luck with this project. Always cool to see original ideas and themes imo. Looking forward to seeing some online images of the work when the time comes.
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"This is China": Bast, SPQR, Pure Evil, Josh Keyes, by RedStarPress on Nov 14, 2008 7:02:48 GMT 1, Thanks HC. We should have some images in the next few days and we'll definitely post them. For anyone that's interested in the preview, please make sure you join our mailing list as that group will be one of the first ones to see it. Thanks again. Click here to sign up.
Thanks HC. We should have some images in the next few days and we'll definitely post them. For anyone that's interested in the preview, please make sure you join our mailing list as that group will be one of the first ones to see it. Thanks again. Click here to sign up. |
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"This is China": Bast, SPQR, Pure Evil, Josh Keyes, by Heavyconsumer on Nov 14, 2008 7:11:59 GMT 1, Just out of curiosity, will you be showing the works in Seattle only? Would the art itself be too contraversial in nature to exhibit in China? Would you wish to exhibit in China, if you could?
Just out of curiosity, will you be showing the works in Seattle only? Would the art itself be too contraversial in nature to exhibit in China? Would you wish to exhibit in China, if you could?
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"This is China": Bast, SPQR, Pure Evil, Josh Keyes, by Photoxtc on Nov 14, 2008 9:25:26 GMT 1, I can't wait to see what comes out of this show, I really like all the artist over at Red Star press and these collaborations sounds pretty exciting.... ;D
Plus the guys at Red Star Press are top notch and always a pleasure to deal with...
Best of luck and looking forward to seeing some picts
I can't wait to see what comes out of this show, I really like all the artist over at Red Star press and these collaborations sounds pretty exciting.... ;D
Plus the guys at Red Star Press are top notch and always a pleasure to deal with...
Best of luck and looking forward to seeing some picts
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"This is China": Bast, SPQR, Pure Evil, Josh Keyes, by RedStarPress on Nov 14, 2008 17:29:54 GMT 1, Thanks photoxtc,
We have a few more surprises that will be announced in the next few weeks. 
Thanks photoxtc, We have a few more surprises that will be announced in the next few weeks. |
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"This is China": Bast, SPQR, Pure Evil, Josh Keyes, by Bram on Nov 14, 2008 18:33:13 GMT 1, Wow - sounds like a good line up.
Wow - sounds like a good line up.
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"This is China": Bast, SPQR, Pure Evil, Josh Keyes, by jB on Nov 15, 2008 4:14:55 GMT 1, any other pictures? -- it'll be interesting seeing these collabs
any other pictures? -- it'll be interesting seeing these collabs
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"This is China": Bast, SPQR, Pure Evil, Josh Keyes, by Argiebaji on Nov 15, 2008 8:49:36 GMT 1, What a a fanatastic opportunity for these chinese, uk and usa artists! i was only wondering the other day if China had any street artists...and there you go this happens...I will watch what happens with interest...will be really interesting to see the uncensored take on chinese 'life' 'issues'...Good luck to MAtt with this too (It has been quite some year for SPQR!)...
What a a fanatastic opportunity for these chinese, uk and usa artists! i was only wondering the other day if China had any street artists...and there you go this happens...I will watch what happens with interest...will be really interesting to see the uncensored take on chinese 'life' 'issues'...Good luck to MAtt with this too (It has been quite some year for SPQR!)...
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"This is China": Bast, SPQR, Pure Evil, Josh Keyes, by RedStarPress on Nov 17, 2008 3:20:41 GMT 1, 
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"This is China": Bast, SPQR, Pure Evil, Josh Keyes, by melmoth on Nov 17, 2008 3:58:04 GMT 1, The Josh Keyes/Cui Nan one above is VERY cool.
The Josh Keyes/Cui Nan one above is VERY cool.
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"This is China": Bast, SPQR, Pure Evil, Josh Keyes, by joshkeyes on Nov 17, 2008 8:32:46 GMT 1, Thanks for the comments! ;D
This is a painting collaboration I recently finished working on. The other artist is Cui Nan. Here is a link to his work.
www.redstarpress.com/artists-32-Cui_Nan.html
This was a great challenge for me, when the painting arrived I kept turning it and trying to see what I could bring and add to the work. Finally, I visualized a giant raincloud and thought of a monsoon.
The obstacles were in the materials and preparation. Cui painted the entire canvas in oils, I use acrylic. For those of you who may not know the archival properties of painting, acrylic paint should never be applied over oil or spray paint. It will peel or crack away from the surface over time. You can however paint oils and spray paint over acrylic assuming that the oil paint is thick enough.
I decided where I was going to paint and then sanded down the area right down to the bare linen, and then sealed it, primed it, and mixed a green ground that would match the original green Cui used to paint the back ground.
I like the spotlight effect and feel that the colored back ground gives the colors a bit more punch. I have been toying with the idea of using colored back grounds in a few future paintings, for me the issue is the function of the color I want it to make sense in relation to the other contextual elements.
This painting was a blast to work on and I hope Cui enjoys seeing the result, I hope I have complimented his vision.
The dimensions of the painting are 47"x39.5".
I am not sure what the title of this painting will be, I suggested that I submit a word and Cui submits a word, the combination of words will create the title, my word is Monsoon.
Thanks for the comments! ;D This is a painting collaboration I recently finished working on. The other artist is Cui Nan. Here is a link to his work. www.redstarpress.com/artists-32-Cui_Nan.htmlThis was a great challenge for me, when the painting arrived I kept turning it and trying to see what I could bring and add to the work. Finally, I visualized a giant raincloud and thought of a monsoon. The obstacles were in the materials and preparation. Cui painted the entire canvas in oils, I use acrylic. For those of you who may not know the archival properties of painting, acrylic paint should never be applied over oil or spray paint. It will peel or crack away from the surface over time. You can however paint oils and spray paint over acrylic assuming that the oil paint is thick enough. I decided where I was going to paint and then sanded down the area right down to the bare linen, and then sealed it, primed it, and mixed a green ground that would match the original green Cui used to paint the back ground. I like the spotlight effect and feel that the colored back ground gives the colors a bit more punch. I have been toying with the idea of using colored back grounds in a few future paintings, for me the issue is the function of the color I want it to make sense in relation to the other contextual elements. This painting was a blast to work on and I hope Cui enjoys seeing the result, I hope I have complimented his vision. The dimensions of the painting are 47"x39.5". I am not sure what the title of this painting will be, I suggested that I submit a word and Cui submits a word, the combination of words will create the title, my word is Monsoon. |
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"This is China": Bast, SPQR, Pure Evil, Josh Keyes, by Heavyconsumer on Nov 17, 2008 8:59:10 GMT 1, Thanks for your insight Josh. It's always good to here how the concept takes shape in the mind/s of the creator/s and then how the work takes form through the media.
Thanks for your insight Josh. It's always good to here how the concept takes shape in the mind/s of the creator/s and then how the work takes form through the media.
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"This is China": Bast, SPQR, Pure Evil, Josh Keyes, by Photoxtc on Nov 17, 2008 10:07:59 GMT 1, Love this piece and as HC said, it's nice to hear the artist's point of view in conceptualizing a piece of art... Thanks for that Josh!!!
Love this piece and as HC said, it's nice to hear the artist's point of view in conceptualizing a piece of art... Thanks for that Josh!!!
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"This is China": Bast, SPQR, Pure Evil, Josh Keyes, by RedStarPress on Nov 28, 2008 20:58:08 GMT 1, 
"Sushi Gum"
Bast
33" x 44"
Acrylic, Spraypaint, and bits of Chinese art prints on wood
A clever comment on the Sino Japanese wars, or general stereotyping of Asian people? You decide...
Click here for details
"Sushi Gum" Bast 33" x 44" Acrylic, Spraypaint, and bits of Chinese art prints on wood A clever comment on the Sino Japanese wars, or general stereotyping of Asian people? You decide... Click here for details |
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"This is China": Bast, SPQR, Pure Evil, Josh Keyes, by bige on Nov 28, 2008 23:55:16 GMT 1,  I love this piece! It's very very very tastey! I was already a big fan of some of Cui Nan's work and this really works well imo. It's interesting to see JK's work take on a whole new dimension like this. I wonder what he thinks of it... I love this pic too :-) PS....I do wish you'd revive images of that deep blue abstract piece of his you had on your site, it disappeared around the time you went live. Was it sold/sent off for an exhibition/added to your personal treasure chest? Where did it go? 
I love this piece! It's very very very tastey! I was already a big fan of some of Cui Nan's work and this really works well imo. It's interesting to see JK's work take on a whole new dimension like this. I wonder what he thinks of it... I love this pic too :-) PS....I do wish you'd revive images of that deep blue abstract piece of his you had on your site, it disappeared around the time you went live. Was it sold/sent off for an exhibition/added to your personal treasure chest? Where did it go? |
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"This is China": Bast, SPQR, Pure Evil, Josh Keyes, by bige on Nov 28, 2008 23:58:44 GMT 1, The above pic is very nice :-). Somehow my message got mixed up above when i tried to quote to show the picture, all i put was : I love this pic too :-)
The above pic is very nice :-). Somehow my message got mixed up above when i tried to quote to show the picture, all i put was : I love this pic too :-)
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"This is China": Bast, SPQR, Pure Evil, Josh Keyes, by Pure Evil on Nov 29, 2008 2:14:56 GMT 1, Wow im really happy to be part of this show, Bast and Josh's collaborations look awesome..
When I was in Beijing i kept my eyes open for street art and there is quite a bit around. Theres one guy who paints cotton plants everywhere, and another who paints kidney shaped creatures with big goobly eyes... Street arts going to grow and grow out there I think, as people are really up for new art which is kind of an expression of the new freedom that people are feeling out there.
I exhibited an ink painting of a fat chairman mao panda out there and no government official came and banned it.
Phew.
Wow im really happy to be part of this show, Bast and Josh's collaborations look awesome..
When I was in Beijing i kept my eyes open for street art and there is quite a bit around. Theres one guy who paints cotton plants everywhere, and another who paints kidney shaped creatures with big goobly eyes... Street arts going to grow and grow out there I think, as people are really up for new art which is kind of an expression of the new freedom that people are feeling out there.
I exhibited an ink painting of a fat chairman mao panda out there and no government official came and banned it.
Phew.
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"This is China": Bast, SPQR, Pure Evil, Josh Keyes, by Grubster on Nov 29, 2008 3:04:55 GMT 1, sick news... thnx PE.. Look forward to previewing this showw.! Hopefully i can snag an OG or 2
sick news... thnx PE.. Look forward to previewing this showw.! Hopefully i can snag an OG or 2
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"This is China": Bast, SPQR, Pure Evil, Josh Keyes, by sfdoddsy on Nov 29, 2008 14:51:22 GMT 1, "Sushi Gum" Bast 33" x 44" Acrylic, Spraypaint, and bits of Chinese art prints on wood A clever comment on the Sino Japanese wars, or general stereotyping of Asian people? You decide... Click here for details
Neither, I would say. I can't see anything political or stereotypical at all.
It does stand out like dog's balls amongst the other twee pieces. I love it.
"Sushi Gum" Bast 33" x 44" Acrylic, Spraypaint, and bits of Chinese art prints on wood A clever comment on the Sino Japanese wars, or general stereotyping of Asian people? You decide... Click here for details Neither, I would say. I can't see anything political or stereotypical at all. It does stand out like dog's balls amongst the other twee pieces. I love it. |
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"This is China": Bast, SPQR, Pure Evil, Josh Keyes, by RedStarPress on Dec 9, 2008 3:59:04 GMT 1, Hi all,
We loved the image so much that SPQR created a special edition of 5 canvases for the upcoming show. Each one is unique and hand stenciled. We will sell 3 on our website over the next couple of days.
We will list them here at random times.
P.S. the Preview will be coming out in 2 parts. Part 1 will be going out tomorrow night. The reason for breaking up the preview is that some of the pieces for the show are being held by Chinese customs. Ah, Communism...
Hi all, We loved the image so much that SPQR created a special edition of 5 canvases for the upcoming show. Each one is unique and hand stenciled. We will sell 3 on our website over the next couple of days. We will list them here at random times. P.S. the Preview will be coming out in 2 parts. Part 1 will be going out tomorrow night. The reason for breaking up the preview is that some of the pieces for the show are being held by Chinese customs. Ah, Communism... |
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"This is China": Bast, SPQR, Pure Evil, Josh Keyes, by Deleted on Dec 9, 2008 16:54:50 GMT 1, I should also mention that this is the last show at BLVD Art gallery. This is the only urban/street art in Seattle so it's a shame that it's going away.
seattlest.com/2008/12/08/rip_blvd.php
I should also mention that this is the last show at BLVD Art gallery. This is the only urban/street art in Seattle so it's a shame that it's going away. seattlest.com/2008/12/08/rip_blvd.php |
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"This is China": Bast, SPQR, Pure Evil, Josh Keyes, by artso on Dec 9, 2008 18:49:51 GMT 1, really like the SPQR canvases...anyone know if this is also a print release? Look forward to seeing the rest of the pieces...
really like the SPQR canvases...anyone know if this is also a print release? Look forward to seeing the rest of the pieces...
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"This is China": Bast, SPQR, Pure Evil, Josh Keyes, by Deleted on Dec 10, 2008 17:27:53 GMT 1, The Preview is up by the way: thisischinapreview.blogspot.com/
Free shipping for Banksy.info members (about 5% off list prices)
Just send me an email at info@redstarpress.com on your requests. Thanks
The Preview is up by the way: thisischinapreview.blogspot.com/Free shipping for Banksy.info members (about 5% off list prices) Just send me an email at info@redstarpress.com on your requests. Thanks |
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"This is China": Bast, SPQR, Pure Evil, Josh Keyes, by meatbag on Dec 11, 2008 5:06:29 GMT 1, It does stand out like dog's balls amongst the other twee pieces. I love it.
love it to but not for 14K.
It does stand out like dog's balls amongst the other twee pieces. I love it. love it to but not for 14K. |
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"This is China": Bast, SPQR, Pure Evil, Josh Keyes, by Gentle Mental on Dec 11, 2008 6:17:54 GMT 1, just got meself a SPQR canvas!!!!!! crazy!!! woo hoo...
HEY AMIN! hope the credit card/google checkout thing work! do let me know (email or pm) if there's trouble with payment and wat not... seems to be a little snag during google checkout. but looks ok now... not sure...
just got meself a SPQR canvas!!!!!! crazy!!! woo hoo...
HEY AMIN! hope the credit card/google checkout thing work! do let me know (email or pm) if there's trouble with payment and wat not... seems to be a little snag during google checkout. but looks ok now... not sure...
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"This is China": Bast, SPQR, Pure Evil, Josh Keyes, by Grubster on Dec 11, 2008 6:31:26 GMT 1, What # did you get... cause Ive been waiting to hear back from him regarding # 5!!!! I was on the preview list for months on end and was hoping for a little graciousness here?
edit: I did get the link and passed a while back, but couldn't on #5/5, great to deal with RSP, great communication and top notch customer service. thanks again
What # did you get... cause Ive been waiting to hear back from him regarding # 5!!!! I was on the preview list for months on end and was hoping for a little graciousness here?
edit: I did get the link and passed a while back, but couldn't on #5/5, great to deal with RSP, great communication and top notch customer service. thanks again
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I love this piece! It's very very very tastey! I was already a big fan of some of Cui Nan's work and this really works well imo. It's interesting to see JK's work take on a whole new dimension like this. I wonder what he thinks of it...
