LEONIE.

This here is a 3ft (36in) by 4ft (48in) mixed media painting on canvas entitled LEONIE.

Named so in dedication to her memory, she was the most awesomest grandmother ever. The skills she and my grandfather have taught me throughout the both of their existence is uncomparable to anything else in my time here on this planet. Grandparents are amazing and of course we wouldn’t be here without them.

LEONIE features an array of blue hues, in it the four fixed signs of the Zodiac Astrology which are Aquarius (Air), Leo (Fire), Taurus (Earth), and Scorpio (Water), along with The Twin Towers, The Empire State Building including the Zaha Hadid masterpiece the Scorpion Tower. It also features Black Mamba, some Angels above a very important discussion, some birds, the arduous New York City train ride, furthermore another angel in the center guiding a young man’s Mind and Heart together during the journey of ones ascension.

The moral of the painting what I was meaning to convey in it is, to follow your dreams and believe. The four birds represent a stability alongside the four fixed signs to master your elements and energy, when all added together it reaches a total of eight which brings a balance of the spiritual and material worlds.

It is this happiness I was hoping to bring in this piece of art, hoping that everyone can see this truth in all of its mystery, the seen and the unseen, the passionate fire, moreover the emotional tides that rumble inside of us all on this earthly 3Dimensional plane.

Took me just a little time to post this yet better late than never. I was looking at television the other night and it was The Kennedy Center Honors cover performance of Heart singing Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin, an amazing performance I might add the vocals were on point and honestly brought you there.

There was just something that resonated with me internally that helped me align my mind with my heart and made me think of this painting, possibly a paradigm shift or accoustic awakening either way Im guessing this is My Stairway to Heaven.

This one is for you Leonie Massop (and Grandfather) including all of the other great people we have lost in the physical that are so forth present today. View the Vimeo here.

Catch you all on the next one.

Art Basel 2018

If it was hard to find me the weekend of Friday, Dec. 07th to Sunday, Dec.09th I took a slight day-cation and headed to Art Basel 2018 located in Miami, Florida in the Wynwood section, along with South Beach also hosting some of the worlds best artists and designers. Rumor has it that it was a little weak in the past couple of years focusing on Music and Dance, yet this year they brought it back to The Graffiti, The Paintings, as well as the Murals giving total control back to the Artists, Creators, furthermore Designers.

I stayed a couple of days in the Wynwood contrella not far from Little Haiti and enjoyed the scenery, along with captivating artwork, beautiful faces, not to mention the amazing 80 degree weather which was reminiscent of Summer in NY in 95’. Why Summer of 95’? Not 100 percent sure but it definitely brought back a nostalgic childhood feel back to mind, somewhat careless, a feeling of paradise maybe, but it was great to get away and out of the box.

I bumped into a couple of heads from New York and met a bunch of other people from all over, one crew to definitely mention is the Cake team, using contemporary murals, sculpture, avant-garde sound design, CAKE created a multi-sensational experience in the heart of Wynwood. The Crown Collection was also showcased, a private jewelry lounge within the space that showcased intricate, one-of-a-kind works with rare gems and meticulously-engraved luxury timepieces. CAKE clearly created a truly immersive, interdisciplinary encounter for their guests to experience during the Basel 2018 weekend.

I stopped by a couple more places getting Lost in the Sauce having it being my first trip to Miami and the State of Florida EVER! My journey took me from about Miami Ave. and NW29th wrapped back around to 2nd and 22nd. by Wynwood Walls where I was able to check out Sue Tsai’s Exhibit, “Summary of my heART. It was a dope experience stopping by supporting the young New York native not to mention sticking around to recreate one of my favorite pieces by the artist. I always find a way to miss her exhibit when in the City although usually informed something ALWAYS comes up within that period.

I didn’t get a chance to migrate over to South Beach where all of the A-Listers such as KAWS were partying but I was hugely content being in the Wynwood district where the majority of the culture was based including the up and coming artists were . It felt much more original, and authentic, moreover genuine in these part on the mainland rather than on the beach.

I want to extend a HUGE SHOUT and Thank You, to The Sate of Florida, The City of Miami, not mention Dade County which hosted the event, including a Big Shoutout to the Big Homie Zabo for real on deck feeding the hood with the $7 Fish and Chips, also the little homies on the motor bikes tearing it up (tag me in your Gram wit dem Meek FREED Tees). Definitely a warm welcome and made me feel right at home. Hope to splash out again next December and do it all over again. Shout DECK, TEXER, and BLAZE. Peace King!

There are plenty more people to shout along with videos I planned to share yet keep an eye out to my other channels for that material while I get the chance to edit, 2018 has tooken me for a wild ride and I know it is only going to get better transitioning into The 2019 New Year. Stay Tuned everybody and Thanks to everyone for their undaunted support for Yoshi Industries/Phoneroma Brand. Peace.