Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Ian McKaye is my hero.

awesome interview,,,



ive been to 82% of the USA.


visited 41 states

don't you (forget about me.)

it's amazing how you can be close to someone one day, and a stranger the next,,,

here's a video from the Breakfast Club, dont watch it unless you're an over-sensitive, emotional dork like myself;;;

Friday, October 24, 2008

The Bong Show: Pay $1,200 for a water pipe? Are you high?

2007 mainstream news article about pipe culture, its an interesting read:Phoenix Sun Times article

Thursday, October 23, 2008

SMOKED! Voume 1.

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Well, its official! The FIRST EVER OFFICIAL BOOK about glass pipe art is about to drop this December! Smoked! Vol. 1 is being put out by Grit City Inc, two good friends of mine in Philadelphia: notorious glass artist JAG and graphic design professional Brian Jacobson. I just got back from checking out the test pressings of the book, and i must say i was totally blown away. 30 glass pipe artists each made pieces specifically for this publication, the work has not been published anywhere else, including the internet. Included with each artist's work is a bio, artist statement, and short interview with the artist. My eyes lit up while i perused all 160 pages, there are over 100 professional photographs, and the layout is very classy, it was hard not to sit and read it cover to cover right on the spot. The front of the book includes a background about the project and the people involved, as well as a personal Introduction written by M. Slinger.

This book is about to change the face of glass pipe art collecting and culture. Never before has such a publication documenting a cross section of this subculture existed. Glass pipe-making is very similar to other subcultures like graffiti art, skateboarding, and tattoo art. It is photographs, books, and films of those cultures mentioned that has made them worldwide phenomenoms. The time has come for glass pipe art to come out from the shadows and get the exposure it deserves, and im happy to report that Smoked Vol1 does the scene justice. One day we will look back at this time as the beginning of something bigger, and this book is one of the documents that will be used to inform people about the history of this movement.

All of the pieces will be on display at a special book release exhibition at the Illadelph Gallery in Los Angeles on December 5, 2008. Smoked Vol.1 is being printed in a Limited 2500 copy run, each book will be hand numbered #/2500. You can order your copy now @www.smokedvolume1.com. There is no guarantee that a second edition of this book will be printed, so if you're a serious aficionado, you're gonna want to get on this. Your support for the project will enable a Smoked Volume 2 to be created, and helps all glass pipe artists to be recognized, and have a voice.

To order your copy today, and for more info including the list of artists involved, please check out www.smokedvolume1.com

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Tv on the Radio.

my current musical obssession.

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Amsterdam, 1995.


couple of Bob Marley wannabes.

Saturday, October 18, 2008

*available glass*





















people are always asking me if i have glass available for sale, and right now i happen to have a few bubblers, a couple sherlocks, and a goblet in stock, and for sale. for prices and/or more pics hit me up @ marble.slinger@gmail.com. serious inquiries only.

Friday, October 17, 2008

DONNY MILLER’S “GAS SIGNS: TRUTH IN ADVERTISING” CAMPAIGN

check out this video of this guerilla ad campaign artist Donny Miller did about gasloine companies... genius!

Gas Signs Truth in Advertising. from Donny Miller on Vimeo.

"??NUTHIN??"

yo Jimmy, gimme a cheese with nuthin!

Monday, October 13, 2008

punk rock.





PROB @ Pedestrian.

doshadelphia.



Dosher has invaded Philly.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

SNIC>FIRE HYDRANT> TAKE 2.

Snic and team bust out another hydrant and i caught it on film. 10-07-08. Video came out pretty clean for using a $200 sony digi cam, just over 3 mins long, i left out the 4 rounds of gathers..

there's something about a girl on a toilet.


artist: mode 2

Thursday, October 2, 2008

work in progress.



working on some large Assault Girl pieces, gonna do some on glass and on canvas,,,