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The Butterfly Effect…POSE 2

mrmaxxmoses — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:49:51 +0000

Since moving to California, in 2006, my life and my art has constantly been changing and growing. Most of my growth as a painter has been seen on walls throughout the streets of America and across the world, within books movies and magazines.
Lately a lot of my appreciators have been asking me about my canvas work. The questions about the mediums I use and what my paintings look like are at the top of their list. So without a long drawn out explanation here goes… The Butterfly Effect… the complete series coming soon!!!
Mr. Maxx Moses

Art For the Homeless, Part 1

mrmaxxmoses — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:18:16 +0000

RESPONSE – ABILITY

Art For The HOMELESS

“Do not judge your neighbor until you walk two moons in his moccasins”. This Cheyenne proverb exemplifies my journey for the year 2009. June 7th was the date that I packed up my apartment put everything in storage and began traveling as a nomad from east to west coast while creating beautiful works of art. Throughout this journey I relied solely on friends and family for a place to sleep with the occasional hotel stay. Throughout my travels I experienced many feelings of displacement, uncertainty and loneliness. One day as I was driving and dealing with these emotions I stopped at a traffic light and gazed into the eyes of a homeless man, and my feelings related to what I seen. He was impoverished physically, mentally and spiritually every aspect of him was wretched. I felt his pain and despair, I was actually attracted to his pain but wanted to ignore him. I was drawn to his loneliness but wanted him to disappear. I just wanted this moment to end I wanted his presence to stop reminding me that I was alone just like him! He needed help and I wanted to RESPOND but not with money, this time if felt something deeper, a connection, yes his sign, all I could focus on was his sign and suddenly the Artist in me awakened and I said to myself, him and his sign are one. Just like any other business the sign is the representation of the business, RIGHT? I thought, what would happen if artists created signs for the homeless? Big, bright colorful, energetic signs with empowering words?
My mind started racing with quotes like, “ Look into my eyes then give” “ You and I are One… give to yourself” “ Help me to Help myself” “I am more than what you see” “Please don’t stop loving me”.

As these quotes for signs crossed my mind I began to think about how we as artists could have a huge impact upon the lives of the homeless and society. A thought of the homeless embodying these insightful words and bright colorful signs was inspiring. Visualizing these signs as having an aesthetic energy that empowered the homeless with a new sense of self-pride and enthusiasm was igniting. The idea of a new dialog springing forth, a new type of engagement between the general public and the homeless is the motivation for this new adventure in art exhibitions titled, RESPONSE-ABILITY ART for the HOMELESS.

My overall Goal for this project is to organize an army of Artist, world- wide to create and sell 144,000 signs for the homeless. The number 144000 is based on the 14th. Baktun, a period of time the Mayan’s see as a significant change upon the earth and the birth of a new cycle. In sync with this cycle of change is Response-Ability Art for the Homeless. The distribution and sales of these elaborately painted signs will take place on the walls of international Art Gallery’s. Each show will be a one night only engagement and each painted sign will sell for the maximum price of $50.00. Here’s where it gets interesting. Each person who purchases a piece of art is encouraged to give this gift of art to a homeless person!

This act of engagement is the fuel and intention behind this entire project. It begins with the homeless and their despair. the artists recognizes their condition and responds with these powerful signs. The Art Gallery’s provide the space to sell these signs. Then its up to us, we the people to purchase these works of art and ultimately offer them as gifts, to the homeless.

The vision is global but we must first start local. The first launching of this exhibition will take place on Saturday, Jan 16th, at Voz Alta Art Gallery, 1754 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92113, www. www.vozaltaproject.org

The overall organization of this show will take place in these stages:

1 The Call to Artists, the organizing and gathering of Artist to participate in this mass art movement.
A. Each contributing artist will be asked to do up to 3 signs for the exhibit. Each sign should be elaborate in color and content. The content should be short, to the point and inspirational.

2 Local and international media support of RESPONSE –ABILITY to propel the momentum and domino effect needed to move this exhibition from city to city throughout the world.

Contact info: Daniel.pose2fx@gmail.com / 619 278 1735

leon Rainbow and Pose 2 get 3rd Rail

mrmaxxmoses — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:30:27 +0000

The 3rd Rail Jam is back bigger and stronger than ever for 2010 last year Will Kasso blew up the spot at Mountain Creek with his portrait of Big Poppa that he painted in conjunction with Demer and Leon Rainbow whom also designed the official snow board for the 3rd rail jam in 2009. This New Year 2010 Pose 2 aka Mr. Maxx Moses has been invited to join the tour and awarded the honor of designing the snow board for the 3rd Rail Jam complements of Launch snowboard company.
“These 3rd Rail Jams are Dope its like a winter time version of the BBOY BBQ”. Check out the calendar of events for 3rd rail for 2010 and join the fun…watch me this year I’ll be snowboarding instead of just busting my butt!!!

http://eastcoastsnowboarding.com/v3/?p=1146

POSE 2 billboard Public or Private ?

mrmaxxmoses — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:33:19 +0000

In october 2009, a group of international Graffiti Artist embarked upon a project in Tijuana Mexico titled Public Private. Artists, Chor Boogie, Shente, Benuzz Heal, Libre, Yescka, Vyal , Jofras and Pose 2. The project’s main purpose is to claim graffiti as a contemporary art practice, in a context of tolerance, and to revalue its origins, evolution and contributions.
The project consists of graffiti interventions on billboards by invited artists, which will be located in strategic sites within the city of Tijuana, such as: Zona Rio, San Ysidro-Tijuana Border and Colonia, Hipodromo.
The work dynamics will be as follows: each billboard will have a printed canvas photographic image by Jorge Sanchez “JOFRAS”, as support. The images will be selected by each artist from an image bank in flickr, then will be printed and placed on the billboards beforehand. Each artist has two billboards to work with and the graffiti interventions will remain on display for 45 days.
Below are images from the two billboards done by Pose 2 . The project second phase is the filming of a documental video on DVD, that will give a testimony of the creative activities of the event. It will contain interviews with artists, viewers and general public.

article: http://entertainment.signonsandiego.com/events/private-public-art-urban-setting/

Yonkers Gets Love Painted

mrmaxxmoses — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:55:04 +0000

Yonkers, where it all began

I grew up in Yonkers NY, in this city I learned about Graffiti, from People like Sylvester YSS, Drifter, Trac II Earl, and many other writers who traveled into Yonkers and left remnants of style for me to grow upon.
Throughout the years I have been fortunate to return home to Yonkers visit family and create some beautiful works of art. Back in 1992 with the support of the Department of Parks and Recreation I was commissioned to design and paint 3 murals within the city which in fact help launch my painting career.
Back again 17 years later I returned home for a visit that turned into a mural project!
But this time I wasn’t alone… with the help of Delve, Luv, Asia, Leon Rainbow, Rolo and first time painter Danielle, (my newly adopted daughter) and myself Mr. Maxx Moses we completed a 200 ft mural titled “ a Brief Description of what love Creates”
What a wonderful creative experience this was and special thanks to Ken Davis for Buying food for all the artist, Wanda London for putting this project together and the department of parks and recreation for there continued support over the years.You are all appreciated

Washington DC… the Watcher

mrmaxxmoses — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 11:53:51 +0000

This mural was designed to reflect the history and future of the 14th and Girard Street Park. It takes into account the rich history and present reality of the space. For those that are unfamiliar, this park has for most of its recent history been a park for elders to congregate, play checkers and various card games.
With the renewal of the park, it has moved more in the direction of being a multi generational meeting ground where kids of all ages come out to play basketball. Those same elders however have not left; in fact they have remained the primary users of the park and some of its most staunch defenders and advocates.
We have developed this mural with the help of Pose, Aniekan Udofia, the Clolumbia Heights Youth Club, the Mary Center, Martha’s Table and the Word’s Beats &Life’s own DC Urban Arts Academy.
Personally i’d like to thank Cory and Mazi of Words Beats & and Life for including me on this outstanding project and also Peter Krsko, of Albus Cavus for his assistance as well. But a special Thanks goes of to Amack and Isiah for there huge painting assistance… without there help wow this project would have never gotten completed on schedule.

The Goodness pt2

mrmaxxmoses — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:09:53 +0000

2009 was equally divided between the east and west coast for sure and right after the sensational run of the play was over and the mural with the students at Kearny HS was completed it was back to the east coast, Washington DC, to work with Peter Krsko, and the Albus Cavus family.

But you no the phrase all work and no play carries a lot of weight so it was time spend some time with my kids. My first stop was to visit my daughter and attend her high school graduation… congratulations my princess, your future awaits you… This young lady finished high school while raising her one year old and being pregnant with her second child… amazing much success to you and your family…
Then off to visit My son at his school it was a pleasure to spend the day with him and his friend Stephen boy did we laugh… it was a great day

Back to the grizzle, it was time to begin the project of the year, 6 artist and 45 students were off to create the biggest mural in Washington DC. This project lasted about 8 weeks total and 6 weeks were dedicated to the preparation and education of mural making with our students. The last two weeks were just pure devotion, non- stop painting around the clock with Chor Boogie, Joshua Mays, Quest Skinner, Decoy and myself Mr. Maxx Moses. Although this mural was a lot of work it was also an extreme pleasure to collaborate and create with this unique group of artist and students. The ending dedication was attended with a huge turn out of artists, activist and politicians all celebrating and enjoying the completion of the mural. A big shout out to Mayor, Fenty and the entire DC Commission of Arts who supported this successful endeavor.

2009 The Goodness pt 1

mrmaxxmoses — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:18:42 +0000

The year 2009 has been filled with and onslaught of incredible projects and the meeting wonderful people. The 2008 year ended with the injury of my dad when he fell and broke his hip… so I returned to New York to spend some time with him during his healing process… As of today at 81 years old he’s back in full stride and pure style, that’s my dad.

During the month of January thru march I began my own healing process through writing. Graffiti Life the color of my sole was the end result. This script which was written for dance theater was performed in conjunction with Culture Shock Dance Company in May of 2009 and will be performed again in April and May of 2010, so stay alert to the specific dates and locations. Special thanks to Chris keeney, and Carlos for taking such great photos

Right after the completion of “Graffiti Life, the color of my sole” I was gifted the opportunity to teach and learn from a group of great students at Kerney High School in San Diego… This group of mature young people co-created a masterpiece mural on their school. It was such a pleasure to work with a bunch of students who are hungry to learn listen and create together… I look forward to working with this group again this winter… Yo, that time is coming soon I hope you guys are ready… ah yes and a special thanks to Gewels for hanging out and getting these great photos!

pose 2 presents Cope 2 and Chorboogie in Beauty and the Beast

mrmaxxmoses — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:01:29 +0000

¬¬Beauty and the Beast

The wise ones say, when duality is dissolved and what appears to be separate and in opposition is realized as being one, life will be a continues flowing stream of joy and natural highness …

But before this sense of balance is created…we must experience the extreme!

On September 26,2009, Mid City Art Gallery, in Los Angeles California, presents “BEAUTY and the BEAST”. The courageous Installation/Exhibition from two of the most dynamic and opposing forces within the world of Spray Can Art… COPE 2 and CHORBOOGIE.

COPE 2 is a king and a Graffiti legend from the Bronx whose reputation for bombing has earned him the title “God of Destruction”. CHORBOOGIE is the rising Sun of California who’s work is purely legal, spiritual and therapeutic.

Two diverse and powerful individuals who have traveled the world afar with two totally different approaches, philosophies and techniques Will come together to expand create build and destroy our expectations our beliefs and our limitations of what art is …

photos by Felix natal

Pose 2 and the MadCow WildStyle Graffiti Cow

mrmaxxmoses — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:45:54 +0000

Moo news

The “mad cow wild style” is one of many cows that were painted in April/May 2009 for the La Jolla street sculptures project and created by Pose 2 aka Mr. Maxx Moses. There were at least 20 various artists that participated in painting the cows, which was done specifically as a fundraiser for unfortunate kids.
Unfortunately there have been little efforts to get the cows auctioned off and sold so we (the artist) are looking for ways to get them sold and so any and all suggestions are welcome!!!
Anyhow here are a few photos off what was done by Vyal and myself!!!

the protective coating

vyal's cow