Blake's Artwork in LUCY'S

Last month, we mentioned that Blake was asked to provide a selection of his artwork for a new Swiss-based arts and cultural Magazine, Lucy's.

We now can share a link to the publication's recently launched website.  Click Here.  

The magazine is available both online, and in print.

cover of pilot issue of "Lucy's"

Happy Valentine's Day (MORE FABRIC!)

Guess what just came in - more fabric!  

This is a super soft, cotton / silk blend fabric that we are using for another project (in addition to the leggings) that we are making.

Zoe created the fabric pattern.  The design is based on her multi media work "I Love You Honey, But It'll Never Work Out."

Mana-TEASE!

Finally available on our Etsy Site!!!!

Mana-TEASE!

"Mana-TEASE" 100% Organic Silk Scarf by Zoe Phillips with Blake Peterson

Detail of "Mana-TEASE"

Johnna wearing "Mana-TEASE"

"Mana-TEASE"

"Mana-TEASE" by Zoe Phillips with Blake Peterson

(ch ch ch) Changes

Zoe completed two prints for an exchange / exhibition, Re-MKE.  The exhibition is a part of a series of shows for this year's SGC Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  We have already shared her original skype print, and here's part two of the project.  It's an interpretation of Jon Gourley's piece, Translation Issues. 

Zoe's version is called "Changes."  It is a two-color screen print:

Changes by Zoe Phillips (2013) screen-print, edition of 11

Updates, New Work, and Side-Projects

We have been quite busy for the past few days... and it's looking like it's only going to be busier as the month goes on!

Zoe is preparing for her group exhibition this May in San Francisco while completing her print series, FOAMLESS = HOMELESS, and the Naked Mole Rat projects

She is also working with a group of other printmakers for a MAPC show in Wisconsin.  

Additionally, we should be having a show (just Blake + Zoe) this Spring in San Francisco.  We haven't decided on the opening yet, but it will be listed on the blog when everything is confirmed.  

Blake added another piece to his Saatchi Portfolio.  It is quite different from his most recent works, while still maintaining his particular method of drawing only in independent layers of CMYK

Additionally, Blake has been updating his Mixcloud Page... 

Also, we realized that some of our videos, which have been posted onto Vimeo through the GSA have not been shared here.  These are higher quality streams than on Youtube (and do not have annoying commercials obstructing the pieces).


The two videos featured are:

Trans-Atlantic by Blake Peterson (2012) and Chit-Chat Tummy by Blake Peterson & Zoe Phillips (2012)

Blake Peterson: Trans-Atlantic from GSA MFA on Vimeo.


Blake Peterson: Chit-Chat Tummy [Collaboration with Zoe Phillips] from GSA MFA on Vimeo.

Photo's In Studio

Zoe was in the print studio today, adding another layer to her lithograph.  On Thursday, we only printed two of the four colors.

We decided to take some (low-rez) snapshots of the prints as they're being worked on.  

The full edition of the Work in Progress by Zoe Phillips (2013)

Close-Up Snapshot of a print by Zoe Phillips

School's out for summer...now I actually have time to work in my studio...

Triangle crown

View from outside my studio

Back to foam drawings...more warnings

Don't leave your baby alone with the foam.

Sheepish

the 'blotch face' prints keep coming... 


a small selection (somewhere between six and ten) of the series will be shown as a part of the Glasgow School of Art MFA Graduation Show in a few months at the Glue Factory (more info soon)

Sheepish [Iowa City] by Blake Peterson (2012)

More Work...

Here's an updated version of 'that second image' that I posted earlier.  I changed some of the coloring, adjusted the scale, and added more stuff to the background... amongst other things.

'Zoe (San Francisco)' by Blake Peterson (2012) 

New Prints...

I just finished a series of new (large) litho prints in Glasgow...


The image is just over two feet wide and three feet tall.  


There are two different versions of it: for one print, I 'fixed' some glitter by reprinting the blue layer (after finishing all the other colors) with just transparent base.  Immediately after printing that layer, I coated the paper with glitter - and it only stuck where the trans-base was.


Unfortunately - the lighting in the studio wasn't so hot (there's basically only those ceiling lights found in offices) and it was a particularly cloudy day.  They look incredible and vibrant in person, but on the wall, a spotlight is pretty much necessary.  Which is why I also included the original drawing at the bottom.


But anyways - I don't have a title yet, and I'm pretty sure that this image will be a part of the series relating to the "Saint Lucy" image

'And I Hope It Never Stops' [Glitter Version] (2011) by Blake Peterson

Detail of Litho Print with glitter by Blake Peterson (2011)

'And I Hope It Never Stops' (without glitter, in alt orientation) litho by Blake Peterson (2011)

Detail of Litho Print without glitter by Blake Peterson (2011)

'And I Hope It Never Stops' - Original Sketch (used as template) by Blake Peterson

RGB (San Francisco) and GPS (Glasgow)

Blake + Zoe have some good news:


The RGB Gallery in San Francisco is now selling our silk scarves


RGB is located at 3024 Fillmore Street, San Francisco - so if you're in the area, drop in!




ALSO


The Glasgow Print Studio just accepted six prints of Blake's (including a collaboration image with Zoe, "Glitter Polar Bear in Space") and are available for purchase.

Still from Blake + Zoe's short stop-motion film

New Project!

While Blake + Zoe have been house-sitting with Maggie and Priscilla near Iowa City, they've been working on a few different stop-motion projects 


Here's a preview picture!

Little Boy with a mouth for a stomach riding a snail, while Blake's hand adjusts the frog eating a hotdog

Lost Sheep In Glasgow

Here are the flyers that Blake & Zoe made for the "Lost Sheep in Glasgow" Project.

Blake will be showing the video piece and one photograph from the collaborative series at the Glasgow School of Art's MFA Interim Show.  The opening is this Friday, the 6th of May from 6 - 8 pm; and the show runs until the 14th of May.


Visitors to the exhibition will be able to pick up one of these flyers.

[Front] Zoe as Sheep, being engulfed by cotton; photo taken by Blake Peterson (2011)

[Back] Information about Sheep, and their Global Historical Impact; created by Zoe Phillips (2011)

Blake's New Prints

Blake has been meaning to post photos of these prints.  They are all from his 'Truckdriver Series' - which still doesn't have a proper, final title btw.  He finished them about two weeks ago in Glasgow before his big trip back to the States for vacation..

"Guard Dog" (Lithograph, Edition of 10) by Blake Peterson 2011

"Reach the Cabin" (Lithograph, Edition of 10) by Blake Peterson 2011 

"Birdman of Athens, OH" (Giclee Print, Edition of 10) by Blake Peterson 2011 

"Shit Just Got Real (Final Panel)" (Lithograph, Edition of 10) by Blake Peterson 2011

New Silk Scarf: Groceries!

Picture of the full scarf, printed on organic silk - it's 2 feet x 2 feet 

Close-Up of the center of the scarf

Corner of the new scarf

Close-Up of veggies, steak, and treats

After three years the Grocery has finally made a grocery-themed item!  Zoe provided the original drawings, and Blake & Zoe colored and arranged the items on the scarf.

Next week - we should have yet another scarf ready by Tuesday!

They will be available for sale in the next few weeks...