In preparation for his upcoming solo show this Thursday, January 8th, entitled “Letters From Digested Children,” our good friend Alex Pardee had the guys over at Juxtapoz pay him a visit to get a sneak peek at some of the pieces he’s been working on, as well as a rare look into his studio. As most of you remember we hosted “Scratches & Abrasions” back in July at SURU, where the show was pretty much a sell out as expected. So this Thursday, make sure to call in sick, lie to your loved ones and make it to the show early, because I promise this will be a sell out as well. Good luck Alex! Photos courtesy of: Juxtapoz.
You’ve known about it, asked about it, waited for it and now, it’s FINALLY here! Check out the Play Cloths shirts and sweaters available in store at SURU and soon on SURU-LA.COM
This weekend we took a drive down to SA Studios, and The Last Laugh in Downtown Los Angeles, to fine tune arrangements for Estevan Oriol’s upcoming show. It’s been some time now since Estevan’s last solo exhibition and all of us involved are ecstatic to be a part of this event. As the show rapidly approaches we will keep you updated on all new developments, including the collaboration piece and an interview with Estevan.
Now that the fireworks have ended and the smoke has cleared, it’s time to look forward to what 2009 has instore. The New Year for many has served as a reset button; this time around perhaps the one most looked forward to.
This February Estevan Oriol brings his photographic retrospective to SURU entitled, “This is Los Angeles.” Along with limited edition photographic prints of some of his most recognizable works, a collaboration T-shirt will be released with SURU. A sneak peak of the T-shirt and interview with Estevan will be released mid January.
With just four days left in 2008 and plans already underway for 2009, I wanted to take a look back at the events we hosted this past year. I also wanted to thank everyone that made these events possible including the artists, our sponsors, and everyone at AGENDA. Those of you who came out and showed support for both these artists and SURU, we thank you as well and look forward to seeing you in 2009.
In Istanbul Turkey, 100 new jobs created thanks to President Bush. Ramazan Baydan owner of Baydan Shoe Company insists that the shoe thrown at George was none other than his Model 271. Since the shoe dodging incident Baydan claims they have been swamped with order for the “Bush Shoe.”
Finally, the G-Shock DW6900 series will be available next week along with a few limited edition pieces. They are available online for pre-orders and will be shipped out on arrival. Should be at SURU Friday January 2nd.
Check out the old and new from Two In The Shirt. More colorways for the Good/Bad Karma shirts and we know how much everyone loved the Wifey 2, now its back and available at SURU!
This past weekend The Little Diver piece by Banksy was vandalized in Melbourne Australia. Although the piece was protected by a plastic covering, the vandals still managed to pour silver paint onto the art and write “Banksy woz ere.”
Check out the “Bailout” artist profile interview with Joe on Slamxhype.
SLAMXHYPE – Please introduce yourself and what is your background?
JOE HAHN – My name is Joe Hahn. I’m a professional musician. However, my background is in art. I attended Art Center College Of Design studying illustration. Shortly after dropping out I began a career as a character designer in the film/ special fx industry. That is where I received film training and eventually became a director. Recently, I got bored and started a small clothing label called SURU and opened our flagship store in Hollywood on Melrose Ave.
It’s seems like eight years of dodging countless issues has lead George Bush to gain cat like reflexes. Check out George dodge a pair of size ten’s from an Iraqi Journalist. Got to love this!
Saturday night we hosted the Imaginary Foundation, “I Dream, Therefore I Become” art show at SURU. The show lived up to and exceeded expectations. On display were several original oil paintings as well as a series of skate decks and sculptures. To top off the show, there was a special performance by the cosmic drummer. The Imaginary Foundation exhibit will be on display through January 15th. Limited edition prints of all the art will be available online shortly.
In conjunction with The Imaginary Foundation art show set for this Saturday, SURU will be the first to release the Cosmic Escalator T-shirt. Limited quantities are available now for pre-sale online and the remaining will be released during the show.
You’ve seen it all over the blogs, NOW, you can finally get them at SURU. The Fall/Winter RoyaleFam “Dead Generals” Collection. A great follow-up to last season’s Black Saigon Collection. Check it out! The shoes sold out in five minutes on royalefam.com! Here’s your chance to catch the shirt that dropped as a members only purchase but, it is now available at SURU in a limited quantity. DON’T SLEEP! *Available in black and white.
Here is an exclusive look at what the Director of The Imaginary Foundation, Nick Phillip, has been working on for the past several weeks. All pieces are original oil paintings, the masterpieces of T-shirt designs found in The Imaginary Foundation Collection. These and other original pieces will be up for grabs this Saturday at SURU. The Imaginary Foundation, truly a line that is wearable art.
In preparation for this Saturday’s art exhibition featuring the Imaginary Foundation, the Drumming Astronaut practices for his live performance at SURU. Original oil paintings and sculptures will be showcased and DJ Nitedog will provide the Music; show will begin at 7 p.m. at SURU.
You’ve probably seen the flyers and posters all over the city but now, the time has come closer to the premier of the ICONoclast Photo Exhibit by VANS and well known photographer Estevan Oriol. Details for the event is as follows:
This past evening I hit the train and headed downtown for the Bailout show. Here are a few pictures of the evenings art. Bailout will be held again on the 11th if you did not get a chance to check it out last night. Ekundayo Joe Hahn Misery Steven Daily Jeff Mcmillan
Our friends at SLAMXHYPE are presenting an art show tonight and on the 11th called BAILOUT. Check out this event and don’t miss out. Keep reading for more info on the event from SLAMXHYPE….
We took a stroll through the hotel this morning and snapped a few shots of some amazing art that is found throughout the hotel lobby, Rose Bar, and Private Roof Club and Garden. There were several original pieces by some guys named Andy Warhol and Damien Hirst, might have heard of them.
Last night we stopped by Nort, Stash and Futura’s retail spot in New York, to take part in Stash’s shoe collaboration and release with Lacoste. This was the first of two releases, the second Saturday night at Concepts in Boston. The turn out was great and it was nice to hang out with the guys in New York for a change. I’m sure Stash will be in LA by the time we get back…he usually is.
Damn it’s cold out here! While in New York we had the rare opportunity to grab dinner with Marc Ecko and take a little walk through his massive operation known as Marc Ecko Enterprises. Have to admit the entire operation is very impressive, including the two hours it took just to visit all the divisions of this empire.
