The 2010 ANDY Awards is holding a unique art auction event to benefit Brad Pitt’s Make It Right Foundation in New Orleans.

Coinciding with ANDY’s judging week, on February 26, you will be able to make online bids on donated works by premier artists and photographers represented by Bernstein & Andriulli including Shepard Fairey, Tes One, Tristan Eaton, Gary Baseman, Sir Peter Blake and others – with 100% of the proceeds going to Make It Right’s efforts to rebuild NOLA’s Lower 9th Ward, an area devastated by Hurricane Katrina.

“Mother Earth” by Tes One is available in the auction. 42”x 42” spray paint and acrylic on wood panel. The auction will run from February 26^th, to March 7^th. Bid on artwork here. http://www.ebay.com/makeitright

To learn more about the Make It Right Foundation and other ways that you can contribute, visit http://www.makeitrightnola.org/

Manifest Equality issues an inspiring, visual call-to-action, with hundreds of artists motivating public energy toward true reform on a local, state and national level.
Below is a preview on the painting created specifically for the exhibition, along with the questions answered for the Meet The Artist portion of the website:

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Why have you chosen to participate in Manifest Equality?

I feel that discrimination is a product of ignorance, misinformation and fear. While there are plenty of legitimate challenges that we face as a society, inequality should not be one of them.

Describe a bit about your submission to the gallery or the creative process you are putting into it.

I had a number of different concepts that I was working with for Manifest Equality. Some addressing the current state of our armed forces, and the ridiculous policy of lying about their sexuality in order to defend our country. Others focused on the contradiction of proclaiming “liberty and justice for all”, while denying millions of people from marrying the ones they love.

While all of these particular issues (along with any other form of discrimination) are deeply troubling to me, I felt that it’s more important for me as an artist to focus on the heart of the matter, unity – rather then to visually spur any opposing view.

“One Love” is my simplified depiction of what love and unity looks like to me, minus any race or any gender.  To love and to be loved, is one of the most amazing and important gifts a person can experience within their lifetime. It should not be denied to anyone – especially by anyone else.

What else would you like to manifest?

Education / Creativity / Conservation / Humanity / Health… Sign me up for all of them.

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Manifest Equality will be open to the public, Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 through Sunday, March 7th, 2010 between the hours of 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, with extended hours Friday – Sunday.

For more information, please visit: http://manifestequality.com

Primary Flight is a curatorial organization dedicated to the production of site-specific, street level, mural installations. This year, Primary Flight broadens its reach with the addition of Blue Print For Space, a collection of contemporary Street Artists and Graffiti Writers, hosted by ArtCenter/South Florida. The art exhibition that complements the Wynwood installation will showcase over 25 of today’s most active and unique street artists.

Artist Include: Augor, Bask, Blackbooks, C215, Chris Stain, Cruz, Jim And Tina Darling, D*Face, Dolla, El Mac, Ron English, Shepard Fairey, Logan Hicks, The London Police, Meggs, Mike Defeo, Kenton Parker, Pisa 73, Push, Santiago Rubino, Retna, Reyes, Revok, She Kills He, Jeff Soto, Stormie Mills, Tes One, Typoe, Agustina Woodgate And Zevs.

ARTCENTER/ SOUTH FLORIDA GALLERY
PRIMARY FLIGHT | ART BASEL 2009
On view: December 1, 2009 – January 2, 2010
Opening Reception: Wednesday, December 2, 8 – 10pm

Tes One x Primary Flight | “Holla” Poster

New poster made exclusively for Primary Flight. Look out for these during the Blue Print For Space opening reception on December 2nd.

Focusing on street art and urban culture, the Cityscape group show previews on November 5th 2009 in a section of the Old Truman Brewery on Dray Walk.  The group show includes works by: Peru Ana Ana Peru / Ricky Powell / Bask / Swoon / Tes One / Shepard Fairey / Dalek / Ashes57 / Neck Face / Skullphone / Buff Monster / TAKI 183 / Blek La Rat / Mike Giant / Ernesto Yerena and many more.

Exhibition runs until the 15th of November.

DRAY WALK GALLERY | The Old Truman Brewery off 91 Brick Lane
London, E1 6QL | UK

For more information, visit LAVA Collective | RSVP on Facebook

Tes One returns to Tampa with his first solo exhibition there in over 5 years. RedLetter1 will be hosting Repeat Offender this October, featuring new work and prints by Tes One. Be sure to mark you calendars for October 3rd and check out tesone.com/repeatoffender for more information on the exhibition, available paintings and after-party!

Opening Reception: October 3rd 2009 from 7-11 pm.
Admission: Free & open to the public

MORE INFORMATION:
http://www.tesone.com/repeatoffender/
http://redletter1.com/

White Walls is proud to present The Stencil Art Show, with new works from Adam 5100, David Soukup, Chris Stain, Ernesto Yerena, Tes One, and Casey Gray this October. The exhibit features contemporary stencil art representing hundreds of hours of meticulous work and fine detail. Utilizing up to 12 layers of paint, these artist create depth, color dimension and complex textures that are visually inspiring while upholding traditional stencil roots. Please join us for the opening reception on October 10th 2009 from 7-11 pm.

Opening Reception: October 10th 2009 from 7-11 pm.
Show runs through: November 7th 2009 and is open to the public.

MORE INFORMATION:
http://whitewallsnews.com/

St. Petersburg, FL Friday, June 26th 2009–On Friday July 10th at NOVA 535.

Artists include Bask, Tes One, Andrew Spear, Terribly Odd Frank, Strunk Ill, Davey Montooth, Chris Parks, Hydro 74, Sarah Gail Hutcherson, John Hutcherson, Chad Mize, Phillip Clark, T.W. Curtis, Dolla Bill, Melia White, Mark Michaels, Smilemaker Krystal Ralph, Hug Smugglers, Ron Pieniak, Ever, Cody Meagham, Ricardo Hernandez Marquez, Heinz Hinrighs, Andrea Pawlisz, Joey Vitale, Paul Vitale, and John Vitale.

$5 admission. Doors open at 9 PM. Music by DJ Mega and Una Slim and fashion by Wear to the Tear.

http://www.nova535.com

Naïve is 176 pages of art, drawings, paintings, cut outs and illustrations that have been inspired by minimalist designers like Saul Bass, Charley Harper and Alexander Girard. I’m honored to have a few of my paintings and illustrations included in this book – alongside some extremely talented designers and artists.

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“A minimalist design vocabulary is currently being reinvented by a troop of young graphic designers who are rediscovering the stylistic elements reminiscent of classic graphic design such as silkscreen printing, classical typography, hand lettering, woodcutting and folk art and integrating them into their work. Naïve documents this extraordinary renaissance of Classic Modernism, from the 1940s to 1960s, in contemporary graphic design.

Inspired by 20th Century American legends such as Saul Bass, the undisputed master of film title design and iconic logos as well as modernist graphic artist Charley Harper and textile designer Alexander Girard, these burgeoning designers are creating new and striking imagery using palettes of earthy and pastel shades, reduced strokes, patterns and shapes with a strong folkloristic element.

Naïve illustrates this new development in graphic design, assembling a multitude of vivid and inspiring examples ranging from illustrations, poster art, editorials, book covers and record sleeves to stationary and textiles.”

C-Pop Gallery, the Detroit artspace that earned national and international acclaim for its commitment to new styles of expression and its unstinting support of new artists, will be closing after a May 2nd, final exhibition. It’s All About ©: A Farewell Opening will feature works by individuals who have been closely identified with C-Pop since the beginning.

Artists include:

Anthony Ausgang / Glenn Barr / Bask / Davin Brainard / Greg Brotherton / Christian Correra / Topher Crowder / Mark Dancey / Chris Dean / Matt Eaton / Tristan Eaton / Shepard Fairey / Matt Gordon / H.R. Giger / Tyree Guyton / Stephanie Henderson / Derek Hess / Rick Jacobi / Kevin T. Kelly / Dan Kennedy /Amy Kollar-Anderson /Kymm! / Gary Lee / Liz McGrath / Tara McPherson / Camilo Pardo / Lisa Petrucci / The Pizz / Alex Porbe / Niagara / Isabel Samaras / Mijn Schatje / Jose Manuel Schmill /Winston Smith / Jeff Soto / Tes One / Tom Thewes / The Thunderdog Collective / Jerry Vile / Charles White / Eric White / Robert Williams / Ron Zakrin

“It’s All About ©” runs through mid-June.

©POP Gallery
4160 Woodward
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 833-9901
www.myspace.com/cpopgallery

Special thanks to Bill Rupnik, Jakprints, Malorie Freedman, Michael Gill, Douglas Max Utter, Brandon Juhas,  Pink Eye Magazine & Spike for the support with the show.

Online reviews & photos:
Cleveland Scene | 2
Hello My Name is Art | Opening Night
Pink Eye Magazine

Grain Edit Stimulus Package – Danny Print Giveaway

I am pleased to be participating in the Grain Edit  – Design Stimulus Package Giveaway. Follow the link to find out how you can win a limited edition “Danny” print for free!

Opening reception 7-10 pm Friday, March 6, 2009

Artchitecture Gallery
1667 East 40th Street, Unit 1A
Cleveland, Ohio 44103 [map]
Hours: Mon. – Fri. by appointment only, Sat. – Sun. 12pm – 4 pm
Admission: Free
Information: Call (216) 533-5575 or email info@artchitecturegallery.com

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Each print is hand pulled and painted, making no two prints alike.
2 color silkscreen print each signed and numbered.
Limited edition run of 44.
Measures 18 x 24 inches on 80 lb French Paper.

Special thanks to Brandon Dunlap for assisting in the production of this print.
“Change We Made” will become available on Inauguration Day (Jan. 20th) in the Online Store.

I wanted to create something that reflected the hope and inspiration I feel in the election of Barack Obama – and the workforce, technology and determination that will lead us to progress. “Change We Made” is my tribute to Barack Obama and to the grass roots movement of the people who support our new President.

Tes One | “Change We Made” | 45″x60″ | Acrylic on wood | 2008
Click Here for detailed images of “Change We Made”

ABOUT MANIFEST HOPE

Art plays a pivotal role in creating cultural momentum. The MANIFEST HOPE: DC Gallery celebrates that role and shines a spotlight on artists who use their voices to amplify and motivate the grassroots movement that carried President-Elect Barack Obama to victory.

MANIFEST HOPE: DC gathers together a diverse array of the nation’s most talented visual artists under one roof to mark this monumental achievement in our nation’s history and encourages artists and activists to maintain the momentum to bring about true change in the United States.

MANIFEST HOPE: DC
January 17th-19th, 2009
10:00am – 6:00pm 3333 M Street NW, Washington DC 20007

http://www.manifesthope.com/

CHANGE WE MADE – LIMITED EDITION PRINTS

With the help of my good friend and fellow artist Brandon Dunlap, I will be creating a very limited edition of screen printed art prints of CHANGE WE MADE. Each print will be one-of-kind with spray painted accents in the print, signed and numbered. The art print is 18”x24”, in an edition of 44 and will be made available on Inauguration Day (Jan. 20th), exclusively in the Tes One Online Store:

http://www.merchline.com/tesone/

The ASPCA mobile clinic offers free spay/neuter and rabies vaccinations to pet owners on public assistance, including those living in public housing in New York City’s five boroughs. The program encourages New York City residents to spay or neuter ALL the cats and dogs in your household. I was invited to help increase awarness for cause by donating artwork to the campaign. This artwork will be auctioned off (details coming soon) with all proceeds going to helping these animals. Spay/Neuter Information | NYC Mobile Clinic Calendar

SPOILER ALERT – A 4 Person Group Show curated by Dustin Orlando

Featuring New Works by:
BASK | TES-ONE | PARSKID | STEAK MTN

Saturday August 16th 2008 from 7pm-1am
City Arts Factory: 29 South Orange Ave | Downtown Orlando 32801 | 407-648-7060

COST: $10.00 (A portion of the proceeds will go to The Parramore Kids Zone)

©POP Gallery is proud to present: Persons of Interest: A 2-person exhibition of paintings, prints and installations by Bask and Tes One. The exhibition opens with a reception on the evening of June 28th, 2008 with the artists in attendance, and will continue through mid August.

Persons of Interest is a carefully intersecting body of work that is both autobiographical in meaning and collective in purpose. Please join the artists at the opening reception on June 28th, 7pm until 11pm.

©POP is located at: 4160 Woodward – Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 833-9901

www.cpop.com
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