Meggs – Art / Aerosol / Design

So its finally dropped, the 256 page ‘Everfresh: Blackbook‘ that we’ve all been working hard on over the last 6 months.

Illustrated with striking, candid photography, EVERFRESH: BLACKBOOK provides a rare and exclusive insight into the life of the studio, the artists behind the work and the culture of the elusive underground art world—a world usually cloaked in anonymity.

The ‘Everfresh: Blackbook’ is published through Miegunyah press and will be released as an open edition soft cover as well as a limited edition of 500 hardcovers. Official Luanch parties planned for early September, pre-release orders will be available from the 1st of July. All info below:
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EVERFRESH: BLACKBOOK
By Everfresh Studio
The Miegunyah Press
978-0-522-85745-0
RRP $39.99
254 x 204 mm illustrated paperback
In all good bookstores September 2010

THE LIMITED EDITION BOOK
500 Hard Cover Limited Edition copies of the book.
Only available at: Everfreshstudio.com
EVERFRESH: BLACKBOOK Limited Edtion
By Everfresh Studio
$80.00
254 x 204 mm illustrated hard cover.

Only available online.
Pre-orders available from 1 July 2010. Shipping first week of September.
Limited Edition includes:
- Hand finished cover
- Duplex printed dust jacket
- 1 Everfresh Print
- 1 Photographic print signed and numbered by Josh Robenstone
(assorted photos, editions of 100)

Occasionally a gem pops up on the internet and you know when because immediately after you’ve seen it, you want to tell someone about it. This is one of those times. If this fingerboarding is for real, then i am amazed – only in Japan!

Backwoods Gallery debuts with my third Melbourne solo exhibition, King for a day.

King for a Day is a brand new collection of paintings, screenprints and installations that examine society’s celebrity obsession through the prism of our own mortality and inner duality. An energetic depiction of those who crave power, wealth and fame in both life and death, King for a Day looks at how contemporary media and social networking has accelerated stardom and increased the pitfalls that come with celebrity attention.

Please join us for the opening reception of ‘King for a Day’ on Friday 25th June 2010, from 6-9pm.
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After several months of planning and hard work the new Backwoods Gallery space in Collingwood is now up and running. The space will be curated by myself, Alex Mitchell (Floating World arts), Ghostpatrol & Rone with the management of Izzy Callagorie and PR expertise of Edwina Hanneysee (Diamond Dozen).

The Gallery will launch on the 25th June with my third Melbourne solo exhibition
‘King for a day‘. More information to come VERY shortly.

Backwoods Gallery was founded to help Australia’s flourishing street and fine art movement gain international exposure. The gallery features artists who challenge the boundaries between ‘urban’ and ‘fine’ art through their innovative styles and ideas.
Backwoods Gallery is committed to bringing the highest caliber artists to Melbourne and forging lasting relationships with international and interstate galleries in order to further the careers of local emerging talent. http://www.backwoodsgallery.com/
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So it was a good night on friday for the Street/Studio book launch. Big turnout, good fun, thanks to all involved in the book for making it happen. Personally happy to see guys (and dope artists) like Al Stark and Mic Porter get a section! Some photos from the opening that i pinched from Niceproduce here.
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Preview images of the Street/Studio book launch this friday, courtesy of Ghostpatrol and TwoOne. More info on book and lunch party details below.
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STREET/STUDIO By Alison Young, Ghostpatrol, Miso & Timba Smits

Featuring work by Niels Oeltjen / Tom Civil / Tai Snaith / Ghostpatrol / Ash Keating /
Al Stark / Miso / Twoone / Mic Porter and the Everfresh Crew.
“Through a series of intimate conversations, Street/Studio offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how street art has entered the mainstream and become one of the most collectable new art forms. It offers an unparalleled insight into the work of ten of Australia’s most influential, dynamic and creative artists living in Melbourne.” More images and details about the book can be found at the website: http://www.streetstudiobook.com/

Join us for the official launch of Street/Studio.
4th of June at 7pm, No Vacancy Project Space, Federation Square Atrium, Melbourne
This will be the first chance to get your hands on this book and have it signed by the
artists and authors.
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So I haven’t updated my blog for a while. The last few months have flown by in a blur of being chained to my desk working on the Everfresh: Blackbook (Soon to come!), drinking, painting, Sydney and now preparing for my next solo show – opening June 25th – at Backwoods Gallery (More info about Backwoods to come very shortly!). Anyway heres a small selection of pics to sum things up (sort of), some old (we’ve gone through a shit-load of images for the book), some new. And I’m obliged to say that all the good photos are by Josh Robenstone of course.
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Capsule is a limited edition series of archival books and prints showcasing a diverse selection of contemporary artists and illustrators. Volume one in this collectible catalogue of ideas and inspiration features the work of ten international contributors:
ALEX YOUNG / DUSTER / ERIK KNIVE SKODVIN / GREGORY EUCLIDE/ IMAONE
/ MEGGS / OPENMIND / PANDAYOGHURT / SOUGWEN / ZACH JOHNSEN.

I was stoked to be invited as a contributer for the first issue. Capsule is a quality production with some rad content, so I look forward to seeing future issues unfold. You can grab yourself a copy online here:
www.capsulebook.co.uk
www.multilinkmagazine.com/magazine/
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So the Letterheads show opens this friday in Sydney. If your in the hood, then come on down.
I’m flying up for the event coz I miss schooners and pokie machines, should be a great night!
See flyer below for all the exhibition details: