Pose2 gets around » public artist

mrmaxxmoses — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 01:48:33 +0000

For Immediate Press Release
“STREET TALK”
Catherine Koch
Wed, October 5th – Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 8th from 6-11PM
(During Ray at Night Art Walk – second Saturday every month)
CIRELLO GALLERYMis pleased to announce our upcoming featured artist for the month of October, Catherine Koch, she will be showcasing her magnificent prints of Mural artist Pose Two. This is a collection of his Murals throughout the San Diego area, Pose Two can be found on buildings all over the globe. Join us for an opening reception with the artists, in conjunction with Ray at Night Art Walk, on Saturday, October 8th from 6 to 11pm. Which is the same day as “A Taste of North Park”; so stop by Cirello Gallery will be serving an amazing local beer, “Manzanita” a small-batch Craft Brewery in Santee, Ca. They are passionate about quality and have 5 year round beers and many seasonal beers available throughout the year, October 8, 10am – 4pm.
Catherine discovered her passion for photography 30 years ago and has been shooting professionally for twenty years. She started her professional work in 1994 as a lab assistant at Grossmont College. There she met her first mentor Jim Noel who taught her large format, platinum printing, and darkroom printing.
In 1997 she started working as assistant to Magnum Photographer Tomas Sennett; their work included projects for Rockefeller Foundation as well as several Conde Naste publications. From here she branched out on her own as a freelance photographer. Working primarily with Arts organizations and nonprofits, Catherine enjoys working on projects with a deeper underlining positive outlook on life as a whole.
In the spring of 2009, she started noticing these amazing murals all throughout San Diego and began taking pictures of as many as she could. There was one mural buried deep in Barrio Logan that stood out to her and began an obsession to find more and the person behind these masterpieces. Noticing them all around town it was not long before she got his number and called him out of the blue and told him about her photos of his work; a soft friendly voice on the other end of the phone said, “I’d love to see, come over we’re making tacos.” And so there began the friendship with Maxx Moses and Catherine Koch.
The artwork of Mr. Maxx Moses promotes an environment of longevity, growth, wholeness, and spiritual well-being. The viewer is instilled with an overall feeling of peace and serenity as they derive the value of his paintings. Awareness centers, therapeutic facilities, and spas embellished with this artist’s work have received awards for beautification, experienced increased enrollment, and inspired several published articles. As a professor, his curriculum is innovative, engaging, and geared toward student success. Mr. Maxx Moses’s insightfulness inspires young minds to express in positive outlets that allow their higher self to flourish.
http://www.catherinekoch.com/ and http://www.posetwo.com
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Pose 2 is Making It Better!

mrmaxxmoses — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:56:27 +0000

MAKING IT BETTER: FOLK ARTS IN PENNSYLVANIA TODAY

Making It Better: Folk Arts in Pennsylvania Today opens for its limited engagement at Millersville University September 12^th through October 23^rd. In conjunction with this exhibition, On October 12th, Pose 2, Mr. Maxx Moses will present a 1 hour lecture titled “IDENTITY, The power of writing your Name”. This new exhibition is designed to educate visitors about the vitality of living folk art traditions found in Pennsylvania today. It will feature learning opportunities for all ages and asks visitors to consider the question, “How do your artistic traditions make a difference?”

The exhibition features over 30 master artists from every corner of the state, and represents a wide array of traditions. The art and programs demonstrate that although many traditional arts are rooted in century old practices, they are meeting the needs of those living in very modern times. To see a full schedule of scheduled events visit www.folkartPAtoday.org

For more information please contact:

The Institute for Cultural Partnerships

Amy Skillman

Lisa Rathje

3211 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-1342
phone: 717.238.1770
fax: 717.238.3336

http://www.culturalpartnerships.org/

Pose two colors Kansas!

mrmaxxmoses — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 21:27:01 +0000

Kanrocksas

This summer I was invited to click my heels three times and Say there’s no place like home as I was chosen to paint at the Kanrocksas Concert! This 2-day festival was jam packed with amazing musicians like the flaming lips, Kid Cudi, the black keys, Muse, Eminen and many more.

The visual artist consisted of a host of 25 painters from around the country who collaborated on a awesome mural and painted live with the bands throughout the night… it was amazing I got a chance to meet and paint with cats I’ve seen in magazines from the 90’s Kansas City … Ill be back!

the BBOY BBQ… A NU REALITY

mrmaxxmoses — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 11:11:31 +0000

The BBOY BBQ is an annual Hip Hop Art festival that centers on Aerosol Art while celebrating and partaking in all the elements of Hip Hop. This event was not created but developed naturally in the backyard of Aerosol Artist Pose 2 and Designer, Ella Isaac’s home in 1997. At the time they just wanted to create an atmosphere for all their creative friends where they could eat some good food, listen to good music and share their dreams… “ But in the midst of us just having a good time something magical happened and it was all so unexpected.“ Someone went into the basement pulled out some cardboard and began doing windmills; the D-jay had everyone bouncing while others began to kick lyrics it was awesome. People arrived and fell in sync to the rhythm of the beats and the smell of corn, fish and barbeque chicken on the grill. There was art painted on the walls while black books and photo albums were being viewed. It was an exchange of creative ideas, good people and the promise of a creative future… It was so powerful I knew it had to continue.
By word of mouth, the following year 200 people were stuffed into our back yard celebrating what we now call the “BBOY BBQ”. Amongst the crowd were some of the best D-Jays, Emcees, Breakers and Writers within Philadelphia. It was like a Hip Hop Family reunion so it had to continue, but not in my back yard!
Three years later the BBOY BBQ remerged directly across the street from my house at the Hawthorne Recreation Center and Park, equipped with swings and slides for kids and a big basketball court for B-boys to dance and plenty of outdoor space for live painting.
With the assistance of Stef Tah Taz, of Beat Society, D-Jay Botany 500, Meca Isa and Ella, we transformed a backyard barbeque into an Hip Hop festival that hosts nearly 1000 attendee’s annually attracting people from New York, Washington DC and Boston.
Since its inception the BBOY BBQ has operated as a self- sustaining event. However over the year’s corporations and non- profit organizations such as Wholefoods, Sunkist, Red bull, Critical Massive and the Philadelphia Mural Arts department have contributed greatly to our growth and development. These organizations covered nearly all of our costs helping us to maintain a free community event that caters to all.
The beauty of the BBOY BBQ is that it is free for friends and families to celebrate the traditions of Hip Hop while local businesses are encouraged to sell and promote their products that relate to the culture.
Throughout the years our event has expanded to three cities and this year to four, as we are proud to announce that we are expanding the event overseas to Copenhagen Denmark. For 8 Years the FUA Crew has hosted the BBOY BBQ in Rochester NY, and this year plans to do it in the abandoned subway tunnels which will hold space for nearly 200 artists! For two years a collective of artists have hosted the event in San Diego CA, and this year it will be hosted at the “Space For Art” which has an awesome outdoor/indoor facility with a built in stage and gallery. In 2010 and 2011 the 84 Crew hosts the BBOYBBQ in west Philadelphia and this year we will be celebrating its 10th year which promises to be one of the best yet!
Our strong sense of community, collective cooperation and pure love for what we do is the reason why the BBOY BBQ stays alive. Always celebrating the essence of Hip Hop in its natural state… free!

Graffiti Gets Schooled

mrmaxxmoses — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 20:21:15 +0000

The Art of Love

mrmaxxmoses — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:47:33 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MAXX MOSES/ POSE 2 – ‘Self Love’ – Artist Reception

December 11TH at Alexander Salazar Fine Art

Maxx Moses brings new life to Alexander Salazar Fine Art this December. Evolving on the graffiti and street works of Pose 2, Maxx Moses focuses on transformation and growth, boldly portrayed in his paintings.

Hailing from the Bronx, New York, Maxx Moses has evolved from an urban street artist to a Concrete Alchemist, building new experiences and conveying them through his paintings. The viewer is able to witness the growth and longevity of an Artist consistently learning and developing.

This powerful exhibit will display the transformation of Pose 2 to Maxx Moses and the process of ‘egotistical’ to ‘self love’. His personal favorites that were inspired by his recent travels to Mexico will also be on display at this exhibit. ‘Self Realization’ and ‘Tree of Life’ highlight the emotional journey that Maxx Moses has experienced and is now generously sharing with his audience.

“My works show the emotional journey I have been through, all the way from New York, to where I am today. I am able to appeal to a wider audience now and show them my personal experiences”.

The artist reception will begin at 6pm and run till 9pm. Attendees will have the chance to meet with Maxx Moses and enjoy old and new pieces that have brought this inspirational artist to Alexander Salazar Fine Art.

Contact:

Alexander Salazar: alexandersalazarfineart@gmail.com
Tel: 619-531-8996

Maxx Moses Lands in Brooklyn

mrmaxxmoses — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:52:54 +0000

Maxx Moses adds beauty in Williamsburg Brooklyn

Was it pose 2 or Maxx Moses that invaded Williamsburg Brooklyn this may?
Well it all started in 2008 with the concrete alchemy tour… with
Albus Cavus when we invaded BK for the first time in years… and I believe we made a huge impact. Well since that glorious time My now friend Jonathon has been want a mural painted in his courtyard/ newly groomed garden area in the heart of Williamsburg.
I guess you can call it Timing because when he contacted me to create some art I was in route to New York.
This was another great opportunity to create from spirit, with the freedom to do what comes through at the time. Also a great time to meet new friends and invite old friends to come and hang out in Brooklyn. Special thanks to gentrified for filming and the grand opportunity to see my Brother soul on one day and on the next spend time with his beautiful daughter, his Queen and Mother in law. What a fantastic time of creation and fun…
Ps. after painting Williamsburg it was off to Flatbush for the African street festival… amazing… sorry no pictures of this event… you had to be there.

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 Two goes to Dubai (press release)

admin — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:08:47 +0000

Press release: Local graffiti artists going to Dubai.

Public Artists to Explore and Transform Public Spaces in Dubai

Pose2 creating art

(Washington, DC / Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 4 -18, 2008) – American public artists will visit Dubai this week to create innovative public art projects that promote community engagement, civic pride and artistic creativity of local residents. Albus Cavus is an artist collective that reinvents and revitalizes public spaces for better service to community. The scale of the planned Dubai projects range from small murals and sculptures to large parks that are designed to foster imagination and playfulness.

Albus Cavus representatives Peter Krsko, Jason “Chor Boogie” Hailey and Daniel “Pose 2″ Hopkins will travel to Dubai in the first two weeks of October to meet with community members, artists, students and innovative professionals to learn about demand for public spaces. Dubai’s fast-growing metropolis offers an opportunity to be on the cutting edge of community art projects. The three will present their artwork and initiate art ventures that will have positive effect on neighborhood life. This model follows Albus Cavus’s celebrated art projects in New Brunswick, NJ and their recent tour of the East Coast, called the Concrete Alchemy Tour.

The artists grew up in America’s urban centers, surrounded by ill-designed public spaces that alienated the young residents. Their art of graffiti has become a direct response to grey and decaying landscape. Though illegal, graffiti became successful in improving visual state of many neighborhoods ; and, more importantly, graffiti art had a positive impact on community development. Today, the artists Pose 2 and Chor Boogie represent a novel approach to public arts with their advanced technique of painting with aerosol. Their award-winning work is featured in every major city around the United States. Albus Cavus manages Raritan River Art Walk in New Brunswick NJ and is in process of opening additional art parks in Newark, NJ, San Diego, CA and Washington, DC.

In Dubai, a fast growing modern city, public spaces play an important role. What was neglected in American urban development during their boom in early 1950’s must be brought to light, emphasized and embraced in this cosmopolitan and culturally-rich metropolis. “As the city grows, Dubai has a tremendous potential to become an inspiration for global public art and user-friendly urban design that avoids negative public spaces,” said Peter Krsko. The group’s schedule of this two-week trip is packed with workshops and art demonstrations. A series of art happenings organized in collaboration with The Jam Jar, a Dubai-based gallery and community arts center, will explore the arts in public sphere through discussions in creative settings that will involve interactive mural and multimedia presentation with Dubai artists.

Albus Cavus, a non-profit organization utilizes arts to:

Promote development of strong and healthy communities by involving the residents in projects that result in improved public, gathering and common spaces.
Design and develop novel interactive and participatory art projects in public space.
Reinvent existing public spaces that are underutilized, neglected and abandoned.
Cultivate healthy development of young residents through practical experience in complex projects that encourage team work and democratic process.
Support artistic excellence by providing necessary consulting services, supplies and mentorship to emerging artists.