Ian Johnson: May 9 @ White Walls, San Francisco

I have more of Ian Johnson’s artwork in my home than any other artist’s work. I’ve been an appreciator since the inception of his skateboard company, Western Edition ten years ago.

The first artshow at 3131 Clement was initialized and named by Ian and I’m honored to have that experience with him (he also designed the 3131 numeral-logo).

Coming up on May 9 at White Walls in San Francisco, the solo opening reception for Ian Johnson and his “New Works” will be presented.

Saturday, May 9
7-11PM at:

White Walls
835 Larkin Street
San Francisco, California
415.931.1500

Yesterday, I was generously gifted with the full, 5 piece deck series by Ian for Western Edition, inspired by the 50th Anniversary recording year for Miles Davis’, “Kind Of Blue.” Mahalo, Ian…

SLAP posted a short interview and discusses the deck project and lunch, in brief. Photographs and interview by our friend, Isaac McKay-Randozzi

3 Poster Prints from the Mollusk Poster Show

Stopped by Mollusk Surf Shop today on my way to the office and had lunch with Serena Mitnik-Miller and John McCambridge. Thanks guys…

Also picked-up these three prints this afternoon from the Poster Show opening this past Saturday. Of course, I was thrilled to have Serena customize the print and took a few shots. John’s waves are awesome as I’ve always wanted something from Mr. McCambridge. Had to get Geoff’s print too as it turned out superb… Mahalo’s to Mollusk for the prints and continuous support and generosity.

Limited run of 100 each at $50 per poster. I’m also thinking about getting the Kyle Field, Nat Russell, and Todd St. John prints too. They’re ALL good… go check the show.

Serena Mitnik-Miller

Customized Print

Top: Serena Mitnik-Miller
Below: Geoff McFetridge
Right: John McCambridge

Mollusk @ Gallery Space

Mollusk is the featured curator and retailer for the month of February down at Gallery Space in Los Angeles. They wanted to showcase a few brands for the duration of their tenure that coincides with the second opening of the Mollusk Poster Show.

Two Birds Fly and the Solitary Arts were asked in addition to the Mollusk brand of shirts as part of this months installation.

100% hand cut, hand drawn repurposed skateboards from Two Birds Fly and the Solitary Arts’ new shirts and complete Piano Pinner are available along with posters from the show.

Nat Russell painted the Mollusk logo on the wall

Two Birds Fly & The Solitary Arts

Jay Nelson’s autorickshaw surfboard traveler jammy

All photos courtesy of: Serena Mitnik-Miller

Whitest Boy Alive, In Paris

Whitest Boy Alive are on tour in Europe…

”...from our show in paris. tour was megabomb. sold out everywhere and people were dancing and singing along.”

love, erlend

Geoff McFetridge’s backdrop tour banner (photo shows 1/4 of the total banner)

European Tour Dates:
29.05.2009 DE-Neustrelitz
30.05.2009 AT-Linz
31.05.2009 DE-Passau
01.06.2009 DE-Essen
18.07.2009 DE-Gräfenhainichen
14.08.2009 DE-Köln
15.08.2009 DE-Hamburg
17.08.2009 DE-Dresden
18.08.2009 AT-Wien
20.08.2009 CH-Basel
22.08.2009 BE-Hasselt
23.08.2009 NL-Dronten
05.09.2009 IE-Stradbally

Danielle Rubi Photographs: Mollusk San Francisco

A selection of photographs from Danielle Rubi is currently installed at Mollusk Surf Shop in San Francisco. Very much worth the trip to the gallery space. Custom frames compliment these images perfectly.

On Monday, a few days after her opening, we find Danielle cutting the hair of the one and only, Kyle Field

Matt Irving x Delphi Collective x Hessenmob

The Matt Irving x Delphi Collective x Hessenmob set is available at Equal Dist.

Complimentary shipping.
50 of each deck made.
Small run of shirts and sweaters.

May 2 @ 2pm with Jimmy Dimarcellis

Glue with Porous Walker, aka Jimmy DiMarcellis at Receiver Gallery in San Francisco this Saturday, May 2 at 2PM.

You won’t be disappointed…

Receiver
1415 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Tel: 415.550.RCVR

Pocket Horn... Is Back In-Stock

The favored Pocket Horn is back in-stock.
23” complete and fully portable.

Complimentary shipping within the lower 48 states.

Trouble Coffee

I’ve been going to Trouble Coffee a bit recently outside of my normal, at-work, on-the-block caffeine refueling station.
I dig their sticker… plus, they have a coconut club.

The Crossroads: 2002 SLAP Tour

Click on the image below for the full SLAP feature on this 2002 tour that looks to have jump-started what became the BLKTOP Project.