Demo Gets Busy @ Love, NYC!

Rain, rain, go away...

Man, listen...you just never know!
NYC Headz! Remember that massive rainstorm earlier this August? Thursday August 10th that is. My ass was stuck in traffic forever that night. I was ready to get down with my painterly self at LOVE (www.musicislove.net) which located in the Greenwich Village area of Manhattan.
"Cinephilia" was a benefit for Moot Productions (independent film sect) which let loose body rocking D&B, Jungle, Hip Hop, House, Funk and Live Art! I was the only live painter in the joint and was given a lot of freedom to work the 7 foot wide canvas. Thank you Nick and Hired G for the opportunity! A film theme was the idea, so I unleashed the creative juices. and came up with...




That night turned out to be one of the most memorable events this summer so far. So what if the rain kept many tucked inside their homes?Those who came out had a good time @ LOVE . The performances were bangin' (Macedeonia, Been Jammin, Black Opz, and Chaos Frame). I love to work with music on so I was in heaven that night. Plus I met some really dope people. Ya know who you all are! From Banana Cream Pie to Kango Hats to New School University Alumni...Thanks for kicking it with me through my process. The staff @ LOVE is great too! Made me feel right at home. I have to say...it's all about the experience man.

So when I left the spot late that night, it had stopped raining and the temperature dropped drastically. Needless to say a head cold was begining to brew...But I still decided to get a bite to eat with a friend before I called it a night!

Think and LOVE Deeply!
-Demo

Later That Night on 7/14/06...

Keep your eye on the elephant dammit!

Okay so I know it was way back in July...but DAYUM what a DOPE night that was! I know some of you remember the FALL DOWN event @ Asterisk in Brookyln (NYC) on friday 7/14 /06. It was a night of independent Hip Hop and Visual Art. They complement each other so well. My senses were overloaded man! The artwork was FIRE. One hot artist to watch out for is Crystal Clarity, who's work was surreal and captivating. You're a badass mama! I'm glad we met (thanks to Alex of course...thank u homie!) The one and only Meres One - graff artist supreme (ha ha!) did his thing too! I'm not even gonna touch Meres on this one ya'll. The man is working on all sorts of hot projects! Then Emcees like Tah Phrum Duh Bush, Bisc One, and Sentence ROCKED the crowd to pieces man! Yo... These cats are dangerous on the mic! Plus when you have a DJ like my man Milk Money doing the cuts....IT"S OVER! Check out Tah's official site @ www.filthyclean.com. You've seen nothing unitil you see him go to work on stage! So yeah, I had to gather myself after all that jamming I did. We turned that dance floor into a hip hop sauna SHUN!!! So much fun. So chill and free no static, like Hip hop ought to be. One of the highlights of my night was meeting you wonderful FD peeps that joined my e-mail list. I had a great time building with ya'll about all sorts of shyt. I hope you enjoyed the night as well. I left the joint ready to bang out 10 pieces (art) in one shot. Thank you FALL DOWN CRU!





Like I said... Tah (above) and Sentence ROCKED the crowd!




I swear it was night when I first arrived...

Bless Up!
-Demo

Demo's Art @ the City Worker's Show 7/14/06

Damn right, I'm recapping it all ...I have to fill you in the wonderful evening that transpired @ The Salmagundi Art Club (NYC) on Friday July 14. It's only fair! But let's go back for a moment as we journey back in time with Demo...

This past June, I received notice about a juried art show that would take place at SAC. A fellow colleague hooked me up with this info. He was said "Here, you might be interested in this." While trying to make sense of the handout he gave me I replied " Where did you get this from? it's right up my alley man!" He's like " All I saw was 'art' so I passed it down to you. It's all you"
Damn right, it was all me - artist who also works for the city of New York.

That's right ya'll, Demo made moves and was fortunate to have been selected as one of the exhibiting artists! This has to be one of the dopest exhibition themes I've seen in a while. The "City Workers Show" as it was appropriately called, was packed with people on opening night!. There were so many art pieces and I was thrilled to have been a part of that experience. Met a lot of nice folks who were digging my painting titled "El Plan" (if you haven't seen it yet, peep it in the fine arts section of my site.) AND my wonderful friends and colleagues came to show me support and enjoy the vibe. It was a pleasure to see them!As if things weren't already fabulous, a very special fan came out and brought me a red rose. DAYUM...surprises, got to love them. Even my boy Jose came through at the end. You're the shyt man! Thank you guys! It meant so much...always.

A moment of contemplation between my sister and I! It's amazing to me how a painting can travel so much. "El Plan" made it's debut @ Woman Made Gallery in Chicago last year. Soon I will give you the back ground to this piece!


Yeah, that evening had just gotten started. So make sure you read the next entry called "Later On That Night..." for part deux of my happenings that friday.

Stay hot in the mind!
-Demo

Enter the Demo...

Peace Beautiful People!

Tonite I've officially added a blog spot to my site! Welcome to The Demo Filez! Get ready for some real insight into my world kidd! No bullshit meng! Here, I'll keep you updated about my latest art events, pending thoughts and concerns as well as flix. An artist's path is often a twisted one and I'm no exception. Hopefully you will enjoy the trip with me...through thick and thin ya'll. I truly appreciate your continued support in which ever shape it has taken place.

And speaking of thin....

I'm currently trying to shake off a cold which I have to say... is messing with my creative juice flow! It's hard to think clearly when your head feels like the pits of hell. Not that I've been there. Or...have I? Muhaha ha ha...

OK....seriously though, the sudden drop in temperature in NYC has me bugging!

Drop a comment if you feel me on this one!


This was taken while on the interstate in Brooklyn during the wee hours of the night. I love the laws of chance! Here's to Dadaism!


Stay up high...


-Demo