“First The Pixie, Then The Dust” Desire Obtain Cherish

“First The Pixie, Then The Dust” Desire Obtain Cherish

As if showing up with Jesus himself covered in chocolate and carrying around a chocolate cross with the word “HERESY” in place of HERSHEY wasn’t bad ass enough, Desire Obtain Cherish made this insane installation of Pixie Stix for the LAB ART one year anniversary show.

The piece is titled “First The Pixie, Then The Dust” and is made of custom fabricated PVC tubing with high gloss paint. The Powder is made of hand carved foam and resin.
I took a tone of photos of this piece but was sent this video by DOC and decided to use it instead. The Video captures the tedious work that was put into creating such and amazing piece of art.

Having had a few long conversations with the artist, I know first hand, he never does anything half assed. He is always thinking of of new and inventive ways to express himself through his art and challenge himself to continue to progress and bring his work to the next level.

From the minute I’ve seen DOC’s work I’ve been hooked and always feel like I am seeing a part of future art history.

“First The Pixie, Then The Dust” is currently on display at the LAB ART location on La Brea.

MJF

Behind the Scenes: The Making of Desire Obtain Cherish’s “First The Pixie, Then The Dust”

Watch this video to see how LA street artist Desire Obtain Cherish created his latest pop art sculpture, “First The Pixie, Then The Dust”. To buy this original work, visit the Lab Art Gallery Online Shop: http://shop.labartgallery.com/shop/first-pixie-dust-desire-obtain-cherish/

 

Septerhed: A Year With LAB ART

Septerhed: A Year With LAB ART

 

In honor of the Lab Art one year anniversary, They’ve asked me to do a few spots on their blog about some of the artists on their roster. My first one is on a guy who’s been in the game for a while and with LAB ART since day one. Septerhed has been hitting the streets with his images for around three years now and is no stranger to the game. He gets up with a relaxed casual approach comparable to Bill Cosby walking on stage to do stand up. He has a great respect for the art and his fellow street artists. While pasting he even re-pasted an other artists work that was starting to peal off. Pretty cool of him considering it’s getting harder and harder to find space to get up in LA, it also is an example of the competitive support that, in my opinion, is a big reason why street art thrives so well in Los Angeles. Septerhed devotes his life to his art on and off the street. An artist in every sense of the word, he is constantly creating and finding inspiration everywhere.While we were out I got the opportunity to ask the artist a few questions and find out a little bit about him.

 

Q: What is Septerhed and why did you chose that as your street name?

A: A scepter is an ornamental context of power. My art is also an ornamental visual context of power.

Q: What, if anything,from the meaning of the name do you try to convey in your work?

A: Everything we see or say can be described in a different shape, color, expression or description. I try to convey the bittersweet struggle of existence in a form that screams truth and humor over the drone of normalcy.

Q: Are there any recurring messages in the majority of your work that are not obvious?

A: Love, hate, life, death.

Q: When did you begin doing street art?

A: 3 years ago.

Q: Who are your influences and/or what influences you?

A: I take pieces from everywhere. Lately though I have been trying to establish many different techniques as one. My biggest influence is life. There is enough emotion and experience in the average day of anyone’s life to create art for a lifetime.

Q: How did you get involved with Lab Art?

A: I was approached by Iskander to show in his gallery. At the time I was being represented by someone and I was actually considering not being in LAB ART due to some contractual disagreements. I sorted things out and have never looked back. I am honored to be included in such a wonderful gallery. I love LAB ART.

You can see Septerhed’s work along with pieces from the other original 17 LAB ART artists at their 1st Anniversary Show “The Usual Suspects” opening May 19th 2012 from 7pm to 10pm. RSVP at rsvp@labartgallery.com.

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CANVAS CITY at LAB ART “Teaser” Video!

CANVAS CITY’s “Teaser” Video at LAB ART- featuring resident street artists Annie Preece, Septerhed, Destroy All Design, Felix, Loudlabs and Random Act!
Stay tuned for the show coming soon!

LAB ART presents “The Usual Suspects”- LAB ART’s ONE Year Anniversary Celebration!

LAB ART presents “THE USUAL SUSPECTS”- LAB ART’s ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION! on Saturday May 19th from 7 to 10pm!

RSVP to rsvp@LabArtGallery.com

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XCIA’s LAB ART EDITION available EXCLUSIVELY at LAB ART La Brea and LAB ART at The Mondrian LA

XCIA LAB ART EDITION now available EXCLUSIVELY at LAB ART La Brea and LAB ART at The Mondrian LA!!!!

XCIA’s Street Art Project: LAB ART EDITION by Hank O’Neal aka XCIA, published by Siman Media Works. It contains a copy of XCIA’s Street Art Project signed by Hank O’Neal aka XCIA and street artists Army of One/jc2 and Fumero.

No two copies of the book are identical. In addition to the signatures, the cover of the book features Army of One’s handmade handprint (in red paint), and the back of the book features a sticker from Fumero’s Table Series.

Also:

*The book is housed in a stand-up case.

*Included is a collaborative art piece by Army of One/jc2 and Fumero, signed by both. This piece is available exclusively in the Lab Art Edition.

We hope you enjoy the LAB ART/Siman Media Works Artist Edition as much as we enjoyed creating it.

$ 295.00 + TAX

Also available at: www.LabArtGallery.com

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“I Caught Him Wearing My Underwear Again” by Desire Obtain Cherish at LAB ART

The nails are titled

“OMG, I Caught Him Wearing My Underwear Again” cast resin fingernails. Each nail is approx 12 x 6inches. Entire display is about 6ft x 5ft.
$ 15,000 including installation

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Carl “Screwtape” Paoli’s “Will Work for Clothes” at LAB ART at The Mondrian LA

Carl “Screwtape” Paoli.
“Will Work for Clothes”
40″ x 30″
Mixed Media on Canvas
$ 2,500
http://shop.labartgallery.com/shop/will-work-for-clothes-by-carl-paoli/

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