So for all you fixie skeptics out there, check this out, I think it might change your mind…

Trailer for a forthcoming fixed gear bike film ‘BÖIKZMÖIND’.

BOIKZMOIND Trailer from Xynthetic on Vimeo.

Shot in Bristol with a near army of fixed gear and single speed cyclists, the film will focus on the culture and social aspects of the fixed gear scene.

This trailer which premiered at the second ‘No Gears’ night at Bristol’s Cube Cinema on Monday 31st August 2009, represents the first footage to be shown from hours of material gathered so far.

Shot on a JVC Everio HD3 with a Century Optics Wide Angle Lens and various mounts for on bike filming as well as a JVC Everio HD5 with JAG35E DOF adapter and 50mm f1.4 Canon Lens.

Shot and edited by Makinov and Gavin Strange.

Well the film is in full swing now and has gained a fair amount of critics and lovers at the same time.  It’s now showing at various locations across the country so if you get the opportunity to then make sure you go see it.  I’m sure you will not be disappointed.

Check the trailer out:

Watch the film at the following places:

Kev has managed to stay determined and on track and it has really paid off. With a constant string of live paintings and projects, Kev is constantly on the go and is gaining a much deserved respect in the street art world.

Kev has just released a nice new portfolio showing a few snippets of his new work.
>> check it out at www.kevmunday.com

Why not follow kev on twiiter @kevmunday

A few pics from the portfolio:

Make you sure you do your bit…

This print was made for www.artistsforpeaceandjustice.com. This is a collaboration with Studio Number One’s Cleon Peterson, Casey Ryder and Shepard Fairey. Photography by Tao Ruspoli. All proceeds of the sale of this print go to Haiti.

Released on the 5th February 2010

$50, Signed and Numbered

obeygiant.com

SO WHAT’S THIS EVENT THEN?
It’s the launch night of Gavin Strange aka JamFactory’s vinyl toy named ‘Droplet’. It’s the 2nd series of designs, with the launch night being the first place in the world for people to get their hands on the new toys!

For more info: http://www.jam-factory.com/droplet/

WHAT’S A DROPLET?
It’s 2.5″ vinyl toy, designed by JamFactory and produced by Hong Kong toy company ‘Crazy Label’.

It was the debut vinyl toy from JamFactory and Series 1 was released on 1st May 2008, which were available online and in toy stores all over the world, including Urban Outfitters in the US!

They’re on their 2nd series now, which encompasses 5 different designs, each having it’s own unique colourway and ‘little droplets’.

They are ‘blind boxed’ meaning all colours are packaged in the same style box, it’s a lucky dip which design you get!  Each colourway has a different ratio, with the purple & gold crown Droplet being the most sought after! (of course, he’s a king!)

After the launch they’ll be available online (JamFactory’s online store, Crazylabel online store plus other online retailers) and in stores!

WHO’S THIS ‘JAMFACTORY’ THEN?
Gavin Strange is a 27 year old jack of all trades; Senior Digital Designer at Aardman Animations by Day and a designer going under the alias JamFactory by night. Originally from the midlands but now firmly calling beautiful Bristol ‘home’

Working in the field of Web & Graphic Design primarily but also character design, illustration and photography. Gavin has created pretty things for the BBC, Channel 4, Howies and Hemingway Design aswell as giving talks at Apple Stores around the UK.

When he’s not doing all that Gavin is organising the Xynthetic creative collective (which he founded) or out on his fixed gear bike filming for his bike movie ‘BÖIKZMÖIND’ (http://www.boikzmoind.com/)

For more info: http://www.jam-factory.com/

It’s going to be a great event, so try your hardest to get down!
More to follow…

Addict have just released a little sneak peak of their first range of footwear. After months of ideas and sketches being laid out they’ve settled 6 new designs.

Comment from Addict:

“We wanted to bring out a line that would compliment the design language of our apparel and pay homage to some classic streetwear silhouettes but with our own twist, colour and style”

Addict have been a big name in UK street scene and have gone from strength to strength over the past few years.  This new addition to their already stylish clothing collection is sure to make a big buzz and have you sneaker freakers foaming at the mouth…

More information coming soon, make sure to check the Addict blog out for updates…

But nothing quite compares to this:

Kseniya Simonova is a Ukrainian artist who creates sand animations in front of audiences. This is taken from Ukraine’s Got Talent:

Germany conquering Ukraine in the second world war. She brings calm, then conflict. A couple on a bench become a woman’s face; a peaceful walkway becomes a conflagration; a weeping widow morphs into an obelisk for an unknown soldier. Simonova looks like some vengeful Old Testament deity as she destroys then recreates her scenes – with deft strokes, sprinkles and sweeps she keeps the narrative going. She moves the judges to tears as she subtitles the final scene “you are always near”.

(As usual, we will be covering each battle and trying our damned hardest to get interviews with all the artists)

SECRET WARS IS RE FORMATTING AND ROLLING INTO 2010 WITH A DIFFERENT KIND OF CHALLENGE

After 3 and a half years of single battle series locally in over 20 countries, we have decided to try something different and potentially more exciting for 2010… Introducing the European Warriors series!

“When we started Secret Wars 3 years ago, it was influenced heavily by various things from the Marvel comic, to Warriors and Fight Club. After experiencing the team battles around the World and seeing the benefits of this compared to the singles battles, we decided on trying it as a complete 6-8 month series!”

“I have noticed the crowds are more vocal and patriotic towards team battles – there seems to be more at stake and I love watching the artists free-styling alongside each other…. You never know what will come out the other end!” Terry Guy (Founder of Monorex and Secret Wars)

The rules are the same but the structure of the competition and dynamics of the battle are slightly different – see below for details.

How the competition will work & when

There will be 8-10 teams/cities involved in next years competition, and each city will select 6 artists to part of a squad. Each team will select 2-3 wildcard entries consisting of previous champs and general bad boys! The remaining members will be picked at the local qualifiers.

City selection events – November / December 09 (Check Secret Wars website for dates)