First up…
Upendo Taylor is a graphic designer /painter with roots in street art and
skate culture. Using hand drawn skills along with current computer design
applications, Upendo has developed an original design aesthetic. Pulling
inspiration from his lifestyle, street culture, fashion, music and dialogue with
close friends he continues to explore his endless passion for art and design.
His work has opened opportunities to work with some of the top consumer
brands like World Industries Skateboards, Akademics, Burton and Guess to
industry icons like Gatorade, Columbia/ Sony Records,VH1 and Raphael Saadiq.
While cultivating his passion for art and design, Upendo has also kept busy with
developing and co-owning an apparel brand “Leroy Jenkins”. Established in 2005
Leroy Jenkins has built a global audience and a cache of taste makers that allow
the brand to be recognized for its avant garde fashion design.
Upendo continues to build his network as a skilled artist in the art/ design industry
and urban renewal.
Niche.LA Video Art
453 S. Spring St. #443
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Shout out to Mel D. Cole from Village Slum.com who will be snapping flicks at the show
Mikal Hameed aka M11X is one of those guys who know what it is to see a world that is ignorant and unaware of the dangers of not utilizing what is already available. he uses discarded office chairs and stereo equipment in order to create some really amazing sound system that not just tree huggers would appreciate but just about anybody with a brain would His workshop resembles that of an artist’s and you can’t help but wonder how anyone could transform rubbish into such amazing pieces of audio equipment. There is something magical about his speakers and especially when you know where these speakers are coming from, you would not have the option of ignoring them as junk. If only other designers took notice of guys like Mikal Hameed, one could turn every bit of trash into something useful. In fact, people must endorse and encourage people like Mikal as that would allow them to not only to appreciate what is assumed to be trash, but also convert that trash into something useful.
And the night cap…
