TRIBE HAND
CTA SKETCH SERIES
ILLUSTRATION | 2010
In 2010, I began studying subconscious/spontaneous sketching. The purpose was to explore problem solving of composition and purpose when presented with an unpredicted mark. It’s almost like chiseling at random until a perspective is found.
I would jump on the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), commute to school, and begin scribbling shapes and motion. Prisma markers were then used to bleed the pen and create more depth.
This is an illustration I did a couple months ago that I finally scanned. I’ve been pursuing a series of paintings and illustrations titled “headgear.” Unintentionally, my illustrations study the history of headdresses worn by woman of various cultures. As you can see, it may not directly be a replication, but rather hints of inspirations and question.
Check out my homie David Lai + support support.
This is my thousand words… and then some. It’s a collection of the fragments in the stream of my life.
Third Culture x Wild Man Design Tribe sticker collab. Gettin ready for California trip (Taken with instagram)
I had a nightmare. I had a tribe chasing me trying to shave my head. Today at work someone asked me when ima cut my hair. I said “when I can do this.” sorry yall. Long hair for my people. (Taken with instagram)
various illustrations from my ambidextrous sketch book
2011
Some sketching. Need a break from work (Taken with instagram)
Many of you seen these sketches from my ambidextrous sketchbook. I recently have been quite inspired by the geometric style that emerged from that year.
various illustrations from my ambidextrous sketch book
2011
Many of our comrades are graduating this year. This current semester, it seems as though everyone’s been stepping up their steez and going all out on their work. Expanding skills, pushing boundaries, experimenting various compositions, and going Tribe on the detail.
Check out Chris Dazzo (WMDT) and what he was working out…
Uh oh….Dazzo disappeared and came back with some steez. Tribe is stepping it up (Taken with instagram)
My paintings that showcased at “THUS I BECAME A WILD MAN” back in 2011 finally got back up on the wall. For all those questions, there was a 4th canvas that showed him holding a fork. There wasn’t enough room….
The paintings are back up. Looks crooked…. (Taken with instagram)
I was going through my archives and found a throw back picture of me back in 2008 shot by photographer Conor Wooten.
Time is a ridiculous thing. 2008 was when Wild Man Design Tribe was born. I look at my self in the picture and wonder what the hell was I doing. I seriously can’t understand what was going through my head those days…
Check out our homie 102. When we started bombing, we came across some punk that forced upon us a collaboration just like the photo. It’s funny how things work out. These days he’s kicking it with the Tribe.
WMDT & 102 @ Madrid
This is a sticker collab I did with my friends from Wild Mad Design Tribe over Christmas break while I was back in Madrid. The WMDT sticker is over Madrid’s emblem of the bear and madroño + 102 sticker.
“I conquer all” -Wild Man
By Jeremy Blake 102
On February 11th, my “HEADGEAR” series was featured at a showcase held by the Chicago Asian American Institute. The exhibition shared works from various Chicago Asian Americans. CHEEEEEEEE!!!
Much love and thanks to the Tribe’s homie, Kiyomi Negi-Tran and Katherine Rivera for the opportunity.
If you haven’t seen my paintings in person, they will be up the month of February at Heartland Cafe located in Roger’s Park.
PART 2 : BEAUTY BAR VIDEO!!!!
We know you probably wouldn’t have read what I wrote If I posted a video first. Well, even if you didn’t, here’s a video put together by Loosey Goosey Zine themselves.
We’re visual people - why read a recap when you can watch it.
On February 2nd Loosey Goosey and The Infusion Project collaborated to set up an art show at the Beauty Bar in Wicker Park, Chicago. The night was a complete success, with artists selling their work and the floor dancing all night long. Loosey Goosey presented volume II’s featured artist Kathleen Boudwin and showcased a sneak peek at the upcoming issue. If you didn’t make it, don’t worry, there will be plenty more to come! In the mean time we have some photos by Sergio Silva and a video put together by Chris Cook and Joseph Crawford.
ART STUDENTS!!!!! FREE RICE KRISPIE TREATS!!!!
If you’re on campus this Feb 21st &22nd, swing by Students in Design and show some support. We’ll be dropping free Krispies and other gifts!
Check out Here, to see work by Graphic Design Students at Columbia!
who doesn’t love FREE rice krispie treats? stop by February 21st & 22nd and support SID.
