HANDMADE TRADE AT TIN CAN DEC. 10!

Super duper excited about this big holiday craft trade coming up at Tin Can. Tuesday December 10, at 9 pm, bring something you've crafted for a chance to sell or trade with other artists! And while you're there be sure to grab yourself some Doods Foods and catch Shiva Trash, performing at 10 pm.

Magic Brotherhood presents Survivors of Rape Art Benefit

I am so excited to announce that Magic Brotherhood is curating a benefit (our very first!) next week for the Center for Community Solutions (CCS). The show will feature seven artists, all who are donating a portion of their art profits to the center, and additionally there will be an opportunity to make direct donations to CCS.

CCS was established in 1969, and every year are able to help over 30,000 people heal from and prevent relationship and sexual violence. They operate San Diego's only rape crisis center as well as a countywide 24-hour bilingual crisis helpline. They host emergency domestic violence shelters and provide legal and counseling services for people affected by rape, domestic violence, and elder abuse. They continually strive to be "a catalyst for caring communities and social justice" and to prevent relationship and sexual violence. CCS is an amazing organization, and though we all hope to never be in situations where we may need to call on them, it is an invaluable resource to know is out there.




We hope that you will come out and support CCS on Tuesday November 12 at the Tin Can!

The event begins at 9 pm and there will be live music provided by San Diego bands California 666 and Artifact.

Artwork in the show provided by Jenna Bogorad, Sean Burdeaux, Tessa Cady, Valerie Hall, Ashlona Hinjosa, Sarah Jane, Robert Khasho, and Danica Molenaar. See you there!



For more information on the Center for Community Solutions, visit their website.

Artist Spotlight: JT RHOADES

JT Rhoades is a photographer from North County San Diego. I've seen him at just about every show I've been to in the past year, always in the middle of the crowd, always with camera in hand. JT doesn't just take pictures of bands. JT has the ability to capture live action shots that convey the energy and intensity of the moment they were taken.

 

The opening of his solo exhibition, DOUBLE EXPOSURE, will be a chance for viewers to experience a collection of some of these incredible photos. The opening night will be at Tin Can, Tuesday October 8 at 9 pm, accompanied by DJ Mikey Ratt spinning heavy jams and live music by The Lumps, the funnest, coolest punk band in San Diego.
Magic Brotherhood sat down to chat with JT about his artwork, and well, here it is----

 MAGIC BROTHERHOOD: JT, I'm stoked you're having an art show at the Tin Can coming up on Tuesday, October 8th! 
You're going to be showing photographs as well as some cut-out wood photos in this show. What is your background with your medium? 

JT RHOADES: I've only had a small background with wood as a medium, making small 8x10 resined photos. This was a idea that formed from some pieces I've seen before, and some ideas being tested out with my friend Riley.MB: Your work is so reminiscent of psychedelic rock and roll, and also skate culture. Do you think it would be possible for your work to be made outside of Southern California?  

JT: For sure. I believe it's being done everywhere. I've traveled on trips in the US skateboarding with friends and have seen a lot of stuff that inspires me to do different things.


MB: What inspired you to start making the cut-out wood pieces? 

JT: I've been trying to come up with ways of how to present my photos. Framing is just too normal. Resin photos on wood have always caught my eye, and after making a few square ones I wanted to see something different, so I started shaping the wood to the subject in the photo. It was an idea that seemed epic.MB: It does seem epic, can't wait to see it in person! What can we expect to see next from you, JT?   

JT: I have tons of ideas and a ton of stuff going on.  A music book could be cool if I could get on a few tours with rad bands and also go to some epic festivals. I really wanna make a coffee table book also, just interesting photos of my friends and stuff. As long as I keep moving, shooting some film, hanging with my friends, I'll have something getting planned out.

MB: Who are some of your favorite artists/musicians?

 JT: I'm a huge fan of all types of music. Sleep, Earthless, BB King , John Lee Hooker, Ghetto Boys, Scott H Biram. My favorite bands though are my friends, local bands like Harsh Toke, Sacri Monti, Joy, Arctic.
JT Rhoades' solo exhibition DOUBLE EXPOSURE opens at the Tin Can on Tuesday, October 8th at 9 pm.
No cover, 21+ 
DOODS FOODS
DJ Mikey Ratt 
&
THE LUMPS

LIVE / WORK

Magic Brotherhood's sister start-up LIVE / WORK is now up and running!

Magic Brotherhood's new decor and organizing identity LIVE/WORK is now available for booking -- whether it be your home, office, garage, or studio spaces that need some T.L.C. (or maybe even a huge overhaul!), contact LIVE/WORK to help make your space functional, efficient, and somewhere you will WANT to spend your time. Why wait?

LIVE/WORK Facebook
website coming soon!
LIVE/WORK email

Artist Spotlight: IEN LEVIN

Ien Levin is one of my new favorite artists, check him out here.

Artist Spotlight: BROKEN HEART TATTOO

The insanely talented artists of Broken Heart Tattoo (Sky, Chowdah Bowl, and Soda Pop) are showcasing some of their drawings and paintings this coming Tuesday night at the Tin Can.

Please join us at The League of Gentlemen opening, 9 pm, Tuesday, August 13th.

Art, music, cocktails, and of course Doods Foods.

21+  |  no cover.

I just got an amazing tattoo from Sky a couple of days ago, so be sure to get a peak at the opening! He did an amazing job, thank you Sky!!

What's Op?

During the early 1960's a fateful convergence between mod fashion and the Op art movement happened. The explosion of this style was so fast and so popular that often times, people don't realize that the artists creating the original work were never recognized. In fact most of them were completely against the commercial exploitation of their work.

Bridget Riley, the op artist who created the image above, tried to sue a well-known designer for infringement after seeing one of her designs on his dresses, but was sadly, unsuccessful.

textile designed by Barbara Brown for Heals

There were however, a few textile companies during the 1960's such as Heal's, Edinburgh Weavers and Hull Traders that commissioned and credited artists who designed textile prints. These fabrics were used in furniture as well as fashion.

Op Art-inspired fashion did not stay en vogue long, it was preceded by the late 60's psychedelic, organic patterns. And while I firmly believe credit should be given to artists when it is due, suffice to say I have been really inspired by this Op fashion lately:

André Courrèges

For more info on Op Art