Jennifer Korsen Sets Our Hearts Aflame

We’re feeling the feminine energy today, and thrilled to welcome another amazing woman to the line up for the upcoming Hello World exhibit at The Service Station this Saturday, April 20th. Jennifer Korsen, an LA native and self-taught mixed media artist and painter, shares her vibrant fascination with anatomy through an ever-evolving body of work (yes, that pun was intended). :)

Most of Korsen’s recent work is centered around the heart, a symbol that is universal, relatable and emotional. As she explains, “The heart represents love, strength, vitality, and connection, and is an endless source of inspiration for me.” We can’t wait to reveal the piece Jennifer has provided for this show. You are going to be blown away.

Hello World, I'm a Writer - DEMER

Demer embodies the original essence of graffiti, passing up the title of "artist," in favor the street-borne category "writer" in homage to the roots of his craft. In a world where so many writers seem to be scrambling to leave their vandalistic origins behind on the way into the art world, this east coast piecer has remained true to his beliefs about graff. 

Meres, Shiro and Demer - NYC

Having started as a writer on NYC subway cars in the early days, Demer has enjoyed success piecing all over the world from France to Greece and all over the United States. His work was included in last year's Whitney Biennial, and he continues to enjoy commercial acclaim for projects with such clients as Raekwon, Donald Trump (for the Apprentice), Coors Light and more. 

Despite having been hired as an artist and included in art world institutions, Defer insists on remaining a "writer." After all, that vandal spirit is still at the heart of this artform. 

See new work from Demer at this month's opening of Hello World at the Service Station, and experience real graffiti.  

"Hello World' Art Exhibit Official Flyer

Coming to LA, SEN2

SEN2 - Bushwick - Brooklyn

Sandro Figueroa Garcia “Sen2”, was born in Canteras in 1969, a town in Santurce Puerto Rico. He lived here for most of his childhood and it was here that he was first introduced to art and naturally found a love for colors and artistic forms of expression. From the beginning Sen2 was introduced to graffiti and inspired through what he saw in graffiti magazines, art from artists in L.A, such as Slick & Hex, but it wasn’t until later in the mid 80s during his travels to N.Y.C. that catapulted his passions further. While in N.Y.C he started seeing many different art styles, this is what inspired him to come up with his own flow & style. Returning to Puerto Rico Sen2 began practicing “aerosol art”, the term given for graffiti and street art in Puerto Rico in the early 1980’s. Following his passion for art, commissioned work soon followed in which he performed with other artists such as Rek, Ske, Soze. Relocating to New York City in the mid 1980’s and continuing to see graffiti on the walls and trains throughout the 5 boroughs furthered his fascination to the arts and lead him deeper into the art world.

The borough of “The Bronx” is where Sen2 decided to reside and it was here that he partnered up with the legendary TATS-CRU. Growth progressed naturally and honing his skills throughout the years has brought along many opportunities to create art internationally. This undying love for the arts has allowed him to express himself artistically to other parts of world such as Europe, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Spain, France and Russia. Sen2’s work has been exhibited internationally and has been described as eccentric and captivating. Working primarily with acrylics, his mixed media works combine loud vivid colors and textures creating a highly unique style and energy on canvas. Traveling has opened his eyes and creating art has been and continues to be a blessing.

Multi-talented and very artistically inclined, in 1998 Sen2 started designing for clothing companies such as Tribal, FJ560, Wildstyle Technicians and Miss Sixty. Sen2 loved working with the fashion industry so much that in 2004 he decided to start his own clothing collection called Sen2 Collection, Inc 1986. His clothing still continues to be manufactured in the South Bronx with his partner Leo Marte. His mission through clothing is to pass along his unique vision of the roots and history of graffiti to the next generation through fashion and design.

Sandro “Sen2” Figueroa still continues to reside in the city that never sleeps, Bronx, NY. Here Sen2 still continues to draw inspiration from his surroundings, which happens to be one of the most vibrant cities in the world. Inspiration comes from everywhere but most importantly from his family... Lisa, Nick and Senlee.

We are very proud to be showing artwork by SEN2 for the Hello World exhibit opening on April 20, 2013 at The Service Station. #HelloWorld

SEN2

Invading the Streets of LA, Petal One

We proudly introduce:  

Petal \pe-təl\: (v) to spread out; (n) one of the modified often brightly colored leaves of the corolla of a flower. New Latin petalum, from Greek petalon; akin to Greek petannynai. First known use: circa 1726

Petal1 \pe-təl won\: (n) Graffiti Artist, Designer, Iconographer, Beekeeper. New English peddler, petalpusher, petalistic. First known use: Los Angeles CA, circa 1993


Petal is known for the iconic "peligro abejas", or "danger bees", that began invading the streets of LA in the 1990's and continue to appear on walls worldwide, as well as in movies, music videos, and publications. She persists in carrying on the ancient tradition of graffiti/hieroglyphics, currently studying Arabic calligraphy, as well as Sumerian Cuneiform script and we are so happy to have Petal as one of the exhibiting artists of Hello World which opens April 20 at The Service Station.

Please stay tuned for more iconic artwork by Petal and further info...

Skid Row Wall on 7th and Julian in Los Angeles

Skid Row Wall on 7th and Julian in Los Angeles