Posted on 06.10.09
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.”
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Posted on 04.29.09
“It’s All About ©” Final Exhibit @ CPOP Gallery Detroit – Sat May 2nd 2009 6pm-11pm
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
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Posted on 03.12.09
Thanks to everyone that came out to the Hunt & Gather exhibit last Friday. Photos of the exhibition will soon be posted and available work is now listed on the Artchitecture Gallery website.
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!
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Posted on 02.02.09
Artchitecture Gallery is proud to present: Hunt & Gather
A solo art exhibition by Leon “Tes One” Bedore | March 6 – April 5, 2009
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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Posted on 01.19.09
As part of the Manifest Hope exhibition in Washington, DC – “Change We Made” was created to commemorate the inauguration of our 44th president, Barack Obama.
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.
