Tyler wanted an escape from the world of “CMX”, and he needed to get his fix before his new track frame went off to paint… He stopped by on his way to work and let me take some pictures of him looking pro. I love the Columbus Life tubing I built this frame with, it was incredibly easy to work with, and it rides great, so great I think I will have to make make next bike with Life as well!

On a side note, you might not see me posting for a week or so due to some exciting news that I will share with you when I get back!

Love,
Taylor

One more reason to go visit my mom tomorrow… VS. (sorry mom)

“Cry Me a River…Then Go Drown in It”
Jay Clark a.k.a. FaNKULT
Collage, Zines, T-Shirts & More
June 18 – July 14
Opening Reception
Friday, June 18
8 p.m. – 12 a.m.

pun(c)tuation
705A East Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122
www.punctuatedlife.com

Here is a pretty good explanation of what to expect:

“Clark believes in the “silent violence of collage,” and this exhibit will showcase his talent in a variety of mediums, including mixed media collage, sculpture-esque pieces, zines, t-shirts, and a self-published book. His work deconstructs darker imagery – things people don’t necessarily want to see, whether political, sexual, societal, or racial in nature – then pieces them together in a way that changes and questions the original intent of the image. An artist who isn’t afraid to push buttons, he deals in the realm of the funny yet offensive, taking a tongue-in-cheek look at modern culture. His pseudonym, FaNKULT, stands for “fanatical culture” and reflects his interest in society’s obsessions.”

“Cry Me a River…” is an ode to society; an embodiment of frustration with the fighting, arguing, and complaining that seems to define much of today’s news and events. “It just sums up my feelings about culture and humans and where we’re at, in general. Enough crying already; it hasn’t gotten us anywhere.”

“A self-taught artist who moved to Seattle in 1993, Clark has a strong DIY ethos and has produced work in a variety of mediums for nearly ten years. He collects first-edition art and photography books and believes that technology and self-publishing as some of the most powerful tools artists have today. His work was recently featured on two record album covers for the band Trash Talk, was included in a group show at BoConcept that he also curated, and has previously shown at BLVD, No Space and GOODS.”

Keisha Davidson.