MISS-Adventures of Indian Pussy (Solo Exhibition)

Artistically Exclusive and Artistically Custom.

Imani K Brown (in.fa.mousIKB) is an emerging name in the urban arts industry. She is a Washington, DC native and 926a very well-rounded artist. Establishing herself as a tattoo artist in 2006, IKB created Artistic-Sole , an artistic entity committed to & inspired by wearable art. Though it encompasses everything from tattoos, to live art, customized toys and much more, Artistic Sole has gained a name best known for its custom hand painted kicks with a graffiti twist.

Since conception,IKB and Artistic Sole have released a limited edition line of custom sneakers, Art & Sole(ism), and celebrated its success with a public launch in 2008 with special guest, Bobbito Garcia. IKB has appeared on behalf of Artistic Sole in numerous editorials and projects including The DEFintion of Hip Hip, Acclaim Magazine, Highsnobette, Female Sneaker Fiend, Art Whino, SolSource, One Versus Many, The City of Ink, and DEKKA. The resume of exhibitions, event appearances, and upcoming projects are endless but if you’re local to the DMV, the team is sure you’ve been acquainted.

Currently, IKB is undergoing re-branding of the image of Artistic Sole which has led way to many projects. Of which involve group and solo exhibits, live sneaker exhibits, trunk shows, and much more. More importantly, the new spokeskitty and face of IKB and Artistic Sole, Indian Pussy, will be making special appearance today at Spaghetti Project.

DSC_0398Indian Pussy is the alter ego of IKB and is committed to providing some of the best imagery in street art inspired pieces, customized goodies, propaganda, AND tattoos! She, like IKB, is dedicating her livelihood to creating and artistically serving the people.

Music Provided by:  DJ RAGZ

Location:
Spaghetti Project
1025 Caroline Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Time: 7:00pm - 12:00am
Admission FREE
Refreshments Provided.

"Urban Decay" A Carnival of Custom Vinyl and Lowbrow Art

An exhibition presented by the Workhouse Arts Center and Spaghetti Project of Downtown Fredericksburg.

Featured Artist:
Drew Storm Graham
Shawn Huddleston
Peter Chang
Brandon Hill
Rejuvenile
Gabriel Pons (Demonstrating)
Kenny Brown (Demonstrating)
Imani K. Brown (Demonstrating)
Jack Labadie (Demonstrating)
Jeremy Gann (Demonstrating)
Sean Donlon (Demonstrating)
James Walker (Demonstrating)
Jorge Guillen (Demonstrating)

Showcasing -- April 28th, 2010- May 9th, 2010

OPEN Reception Saturday May 1st from 7:00pm- 12:00am - with Refreshments Provided.

Location of reception:
9601 Ox Road
Lorton, VA 22079
Reception in Building W-16 Second Floor
Phone 703-584-2900

Live Music Provided by:
Akris
John Kaplan

What is Urban Decay?
Urban Decay is an exhibition that will feature 14 contemporary artists showcasing work in the form of skate decks, custom vinyl toys, sculpture, fine portraiture and beyond.
Five of these artists will be customizing vinyl art toys live at the event!
Urban Decay focuses on the aesthetic of urban low-brow art; an underground visual art movement that arose in the Los Angeles, California, area in the late 1970s. Lowbrow is a widespread populist art movement with origins in the underground comic world, punk music, hot-rod street culture, graffiti and other subcultures.
This type of art is also referred to as subculture art, pop- surrealism and often has an impish, sarcastic, and gleeful sense of humor attached to it.
So what is a Vinyl Art Toy?
Vinyl Art toys or “Designer toys” are terms used to describe toys and other collectibles that are produced in limited editions, (as few as 10 or as many as 2000 pieces) and created by artists and designers.
Designer toys are made of a variety of materials; ABS plastic and vinyl are most common, although wood, metal, and resin are occasionally used.
The term also encompasses plush, cloth and latex dolls. Creators of designer toys usually have backgrounds in graphic design, illustration or self-described low brow art.
Designer toys appeared in the 1990s by artist Michael Lau, who first created urban vinyl figures in Hong Kong, and are still in production today.

"Beautify the Burg"

Announcing Fredericksburg's First Public Art Project

“Beautify the Burg”

Call for Entries

Open to all artists, working in acrylic, oil or mixed media.

The Fredericksburg Arts Commission, in conjunction with the Department of Economic Development, has initiated a Public Art Program.  Grants are offered through JumpstArt. Funds provided by the Economic Development Authority (EDA) will help underwrite art projects that can be enjoyed by the public in the City of Fredericksburg .

The first grant under this program has been awarded to the Downtown Retail Marketing (DRMI) for a painted fence project.  The fence, located on the 800 block of Caroline Street between Bangkok Cafe’ and Wally’s Ice Cream Shop, is owned by James Nikitakis.

This project seeks to showcase the fine art of Fredericksburg .  Six artists will be selected to paint the fence panels.  A $1000 honorarium will be paid to each artist chosen.

The application deadline is May 10, 2010

Completion deadline is June 21, 2010

Applications and prospectus may be found:

                               www.OldTownFredericksburgVA.com/beautify

                                              The Richard Johnston Inn

                                                    711 Caroline Street

                                               Fredericksburg , VA 22401

                                                     Art First Gallery

                                                   824 Caroline Street

                                               Fredericksburg , VA 22401

Contact person: Pat Thalman

(540)710-0161

 pthalman@aol.com

"DECKALICIOUS" Skateboard Art Show - Featured Artist - Boards are for SALE!!!

Featured Artists:
Imani K. Brown of Artistic Sole; Creator of Indian Pussy - Washington, DC

Bryan Collins of Downtown Fort Collins, CO Studio at the Gallery Underground
Scott Sketo of Zephyr Tattoo Company- Richmond, VA
Charles Berger Artist from Washington, DC
Herberth Romero aka OneEightyOne-Artist from Northern VA
Slic Nutz - Artist, Addicted to Ink from White Plains, NY
Nelson Seda aka Chief69 - Graffiti Artist from Bronx, NY
Adam Henske aka Burn353-Graphic Designer from Litchfield, IL
Mike Die - Artist, Space Ship Builder from Staten Island, NY
Chris B. Murray - Artist, from Philadelphia, PA
Hamilton Glass - Illustration & Design from Philadelphia, PA
Melody Llewellyn aka melodreama - Artist from Toronto, Ontario, CA
Kelly Vetter - Artist from Jersey City, NJ
Sean Donlon - Artist from Lorton Arts Foundation
Drew Storm Graham - Artist from Washington, DC

"Installation and works by Peter Chang, Brandon Hill, Francisco Esteban of No Kings Collective" - Washington, DC

Call-To-Artists!!!

Call-To-Artists!!!

For the first time ever, the Workhouse Arts Center will be partnering with the Spaghetti Project of Fredericksburg in an exhibition of Vinyl Art toys. Artists, this is your chance to showcase your talent! For a $25 entry fee per entry (enter as many times as you like) your customized toy can be a part of Urban Decay: A Carnival of Custom Vinyl and Low-brow Art, an upcoming exhibition at the Workhouse to be held in Gallery W-16 from April 28th to May 9th . Opening reception with live music and more on May 1st from 7:00 pm – 12:00 am.

There is no jury process for this show, which means your design is sure to get noticed!

Just what is a Vinyl Art Toy? Vinyl Art toys or “Designer toys” are terms used to describe toys and other collectibles that are produced in limited editions, (as few as 10 or as many as 2000 pieces) and created by artists and designers. Designer toys are made of a variety of materials; ABS plastic and vinyl are most common, although wood, metal, and resin are occasionally used. The term also encompasses plush, cloth and latex dolls. Creators of designer toys usually have backgrounds in graphic design, illustration or self-described low brow art. Some designers are classically trained in art and design, while others are self-taught. Designer toys appeared in the 1990s by artist Michael Lau, who first created urban vinyl figures in Hong Kong, and are still in production today.

Please submit your customized toy, your name, title, price (if for sale) and the $25 entry fee to the Workhouse Arts Center between 12-5 pm on April 24th and April 25th to Gallery W-16, first floor, at 9601 Ox Road, Lorton, VA, 22079. Please note that the Workhouse Arts Center will take a 40% commission on all art sales.
Questions? Please call Debra Yarrington at 703-584-2909 or email at debrayarrington@lortonarts .org

You can find D-I-Y toys (Design-it-yourself) at: The Spaghetti Project of Downtown Fredericksburg, located at 1025 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. For more information on the Spaghetti Project please call 540-371-8697. Spring/Summer/Fall -  Hours of operation: Tuesday – Thursday from 12pm-6pm, Friday-Saturday from 12pm-7pm and  Sundays from 12pm -4pm. 
Winter Hours of operation: Tuesday-Thursday from 12pm-5pm, Friday-Saturday from 12pm-6pm, Closed on Sunday and Monday.

Or Websites to find D-I-Y toys: Kidrobot.com, myplasticheart.com, rotofugi.com & strangekiss.com. 

"DECKALICIOUS" Skateboard Art Show

Date:	Saturday, March 20, 2010
Time:	5:00pm - 10:00pm
Location:	Spaghetti Project
Street:	1025 Caroline Street
City/Town:	Fredericksburg, VA

Calling All Artist
Purchase your Blank Decks from Spaghetti at $30 which includes your registration fee.
Registration starts on January 30th.
All entries must be submitted by deadline of March 17.
There is a $15 per deck entry fee for any decks not purchased at Spaghetti Project.
There are no limits on the number of decks you can submit.
Any medium goes: paint it, collage it, cut it, carve it, color & create it, deconstruct it, reconstruct it, you name it - as long as there is a skateboard involved!
Grand Prize $100
Any Questions? If so contact Spaghetti Project in person or via email: spaghettiproject@verizon.net

Open Reception will be held at Spaghetti Project on Saturday March 20th, 5pm - 10pm.

Featured artists:
-->Imani K. Brown of Artistic Sole; Creator of Indian Pussy - www.artisticsole.com

-->"Installation and works by Peter Chang and Brandon Hill of No Kings Collective" - www.nokingscollective.com
-->Bryan Collins of Downtown Fort Collins, CO Studio at the Gallery Underground - www.bryandrinkscoffee.com
-->Scott Sketo of Zephyr Tattoo Company - http://www.myspace.com/yellatrash

-->oneeightyone - Artist - http://twitter.com/oneeightyone

-->Slic Nutz - Artist, Addicted to Ink from White Plains, NY - 
http://www.facebook.com/inbox/?ref=mb#/profile.php?id=1199407641&ref=search&sid=1308552191.BR.765403266.1

-->burn353 - Artist, Graphic Designer from Litchfield, IL - www.burn353.com
-->Mike Die - Artist, Space Ship Builder from Staten Island, NY-  http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/mike.die?v=info&ref=ts
-->Chris B. Murray - Artist, from Philadelphia, PA - www.chrisbmurray.com
-->Hamilton Glass - Illustration & Design from Philadelphia, PA -  www.WhosHam.com
-->Melody Llewellyn (melodreama) - Artist from Toronto, Ontario, CA -  http://melodreama.blogspot.com/

All featured artists decks will be for SALE!!! 

Urban Decay Exhibition is-a-comin'!!!

For more information, please check out the link below...
This is going to be the event of the year...'
http://juxtsaposing.blogspot.com/
http://juxtsaposing.blogspot.com/2009_12_01_archive.html

Custom Vinyl's in Fredericksburg

Our new friend REJUVENILE. - "Deb Yarrington"

Check out her blog about our Custom Munny Show that we did on October 30, 2009.

http://juxtsaposing.blogspot.com/2009/11/custom-vinyls-in-fredericksburg-call-to.html

SHOW ME THE MUNNY$$$

We are proud to announce that our first event "Attack of the Munny", helped raise $630 for the Fredericksburg Food Bank http://www.fredfood.org/. Thanks to all the featured artists who participated in the event, for those that came through, and especially those who partook in the silent auction.(Thanks!) More events to come, and we hope to see you there.

Custom Munny Show

NEW Lifestyle Boutique "Spaghetti Project" located in Historic Downtown Fredericksburg is hosting a Custom Munny Show.

Friday October 30, 2009
9:00pm - 2:30am
FREE ADMISSION
University Cafe
409 William Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401

KidRobot 6" Munny's will be painted live in Theme of Holloween by the following artist:
Gabriel Pons of Ponshop Studio
Sean Kelly of Spark Plug's Tattoo Shop
Kenny Brown of Jack Brown's Tattoo Revival
Grady Spades of Jack Brown's Tattoo Revival
Imani K. Brown of Artistic Sole
Jeremy Gann of Liquid Air Company
Jack Labadie Upcoming Talent from VCU
Wes Moore of Sorry Mom Tattoo

Munny's will then be sold at Spaghetti Project with all proceeds going to Fredericksburg Food Bank.

Once completed they will all participate in a 18" Munny Colaboration Piece.

Music will be provided by: DJ Cuzzin B of True School Corporation.

There will also be a Munny Customization Contest:

Deadline for all submissions is 10/27/09.

Please call or email for registration information.
Tel (540) 371-8697
Email: spaghettiproject@verizon.net

If you are not familiar with kidrobot check out this link: www.kidrobot.com/munny