The Run Up 2DVD
Brand new DVD from Upper Playground. Yeah, I remember these guys from San Francisco. My friend Dave Choe has worked on a lot of projects with them,(the previous "Dithers" DVD)and as a company, they give a lot support the contemporary art scene. They recruit artists from all over, sending them to other countries, (mainly Europe and Japan) to do intense murals, live painting shows, and gallery exhibits. I used to paint a lot in the bay area myself, and if there' s one lesson I learned about art "professionalism" is that you've have got to be in it to win it, 110%. No one gives a fuck what collaborative art show you were in. No one cares if you got printed up in a mag or did a skateboard/t-shirt. The ones that have a solid foothold, basically sacrificed everything to be there. This DVD showcases all who follow that description: Futura, Ryan Mcguiness, WK Interact, RoStarr, Heavyweight Crew, Mister Cartoon, Kofie One, Mark Bode, Herbert Baglione, David Ellis, Swoon, and many more. This roster is no joke. It's like the frickin' Dream Team of art right now. All these cats have definitely payed their dues and have been mastering their talents for over ten years, minimum. Directors, Shaun Roberts and Joey Garfield, take you for an inside look at the artists, studios, their philosophies, and rare footage you want get anywhere else. Definitely a must-see for any fan, and a great updater who's been out the loop. 2 disc set.
reviewed by C'mish
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dvds - art + comedy + other / all
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