RONIN/SS Site Update
Posted by RONIN/SS | Filed under Talk
I’ve had a simple blog as my homepage for quite awhile. It was time to upgrade to a full portfolio site that was clear and concise. Too many folks mistook me for just a blogger. They didn’t realize I actually create for a living. Check it out my new site at www.ronin-ss.com, fully compatible anywhere you go.
GoodWood X GFCnewyork – “The Black Apple” Piece
Posted by RONIN/SS | Filed under Art & Design, Fashion, Talk
Listen up hustlers if you still living, still grinding, still on the pursuit of being on top shining. The Black Apple represents you, the grind, the ambition that keeps dollar signs on your mind. From Hollywood to Harlem, B+ students working on A’s, rappers trying to sell their tape to cabbies riding around for days. From freelancer’s trying to get paid to barbers up early giving the whole block fades. The Black Apple is you, it’s us, it’s the past, present & future. GFCnewyork’s Kwasi & Ronin/SS designed it in collaboration with GoodWood. The Black Apple piece embody’s all of us, so that we dream bigger & become legendary. For inquires contact Rico at pb.rico.ny@gmail.com. Hit the jump for more images.
Photography By LabelxLove
[via GFCnewyork]
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Tags: GFCnewyork, GoodWood, The Black Apple
KARIN + RAOUL & DAMON DASH celebrate “Pulchri’TUDE” Exhibit @ The Dash Gallery
Posted by RONIN/SS | Filed under Art & Design, Print, Talk
RONIN/SS
Last week Thursday, We hosted our first Gallery Exhibit with Dame here at the Dash Gallery @ DD172. The turnout was incredible (video to come soon). The show is open for public viewing everyday from 1pm – 6pm until Jun 13th so come check it out.
Hassan Kinley
PRESS RELEASE
KARIN + RAOUL & DAMON DASH Celebrate
Pulchri’TUDE: where sexy arrogance thrives.
AN EXCLUSIVE AND UNIQUE ART EXHIBITION THAT ENCOMPASSES BOLD AND SEXY IMAGES FROM ARTISTS WHO BLEND TALENT AND ELITE PAS- SION IN ORDER TO DO COMMON THINGS IN UNCOMMON WAYS.
{Pulchri’tude} marks the FIRST of a series of gallery exhibitions hosted by KARIN + RAOUL and it’s featured artists.
NEW YORK, N.Y. (May 17, 2010 – June 13, 2010) KARIN + RAOUL will host a col- lective art and photography exhibition featuring an array of talented and pas- sionate artists from across the globe. Alongside the curating talents of artist Peter Weiss, {Pulchri’TUDE} is sure to be THE exhibition to set off the season.
From Monday to Friday, 1:00 p.m– 6:00 p.m, The Dash Gallery will be open to gallerists, art enthusiasts, tastemakers, and photography buffs alike. Visitors are invited to enjoy these powerful images that have been designed to stimu- late viewers both visually and sensually.
This event marks the first collective exhibition of the all the photographers featured in the premiere edition of KARIN + RAOUL Magazine. These art- ists are breaking the boundaries of passionate photography and are giving a common subject matter an exquisite aesthetic. Whether it is in photographic or digital art, they find the female form to be one of earth’s finest gifts and shatter the traditional portrayal of sensuality, giving it an essence of sophisti- cation.
The works of art include a series of pictorials by the immensely gifted KARIN + RAOUL, whose talents behind the lens accurately capture raw human beauty and sexually charged emotion. Karin will be displaying her provoca- tive self-portraits and personal works along with Raoul’s pictorials that reveal that powerful force which is the female form. Andrew Matusik and RONIN/SS provide a futuristic feast as they intertwine photography with graphic design techniques. Chip Willis, George Pitts, and Aeric Meredith-Goujon all showcase their powerful pictorials that invigorate the skin and the soul with sharp contrasts, exposed flesh, strong faces, and eye enticing color schemes. Painter Efroim Snyder reveals his pieces which fuse wood surfaces, paint, and Hebrew calligraphy / typography thereby exemplify that simplicity and beauty are most times, one in the same.
{Pulchri’TUDE} is the perfect balance of art, lifestyle, sensuality. The exhibi- tion also incorporates a groundbreaking element that allows the guests to travel to the virtual world via the snap of a photo. With strategically placed in- teractive tags, guests will be able to get a behind the scenes glimpse into the enlivening world of KARIN + RAOUL. All of the artists in {Pulchri’TUDE} share the same purpose, reminding people of the exquisiteness that lies in the bold and the sexy.
CONTACT:
Hassan Kinley
Editor in Chief
KARIN + RAOUL MAGAZINE
172 Duane Street
NYC NY 10013
hassankinley@gmail.com
RONIN/SS
Creative Director
KARIN + RAOUL MAGAZINE
172 Duane Street
NYC NY 10013
daroninss@gmail.com
Cynthia K. Cortes
Deputy Editor
KARIN + RAOUL MAGAZINE
172 Duane Street
NYC NY 10013
cynco121@gmail.com
Tags: DAMON DASH, DD172, Karin + Raoul, The Dash Gallery
Mickey Factz Signs to Battery/Jive Records
Posted by RONIN/SS | Filed under Music, Talk
Rising Hip-Hop artist Mickey Factz has found a home at Battery Records, the label revealed to AllHipHop.com today (May 13th).
After releasing six mixtapes independently and landing spots in advertising campaigns with Honda, the 24-year-old New Yorker signed with Battery because of the label’s “creative vision.”
“My career as an artist has been a grand journey up to this point for my team GFCnewyork, and myself,“ Mickey Factz told AllHipHop.com. “Battery is the greatest compromise as they understand my vision and where we will be taking it. I’m glad to welcome them as a part of my team and The Black Apple experience. Truthfully, let the games begin.”
Mickey Factz was one of the most sought after unsigned artists before inking his deal with Battery.
According to Neil Levine, GM and Senior Vice President of Battery Records, Mickey Factz is a complete artist.
“He’s really put the work in to be a real star and Battery is very pleased to welcome him as our newest signing,” Neil Levine said of Factz’ independent hustle.
Mickey Factz left NYU Law School in order to pursue his career as a rapper.
According to Jeff Sledge, Battery’s VP of A&R, the rapper has developed his skills considerably while honing a unique sound.
“I have been working with Mickey for four years now. He has grown as an artist and developed a sound that separates him from other artists,” Sledge said. “I am excited to sign Mickey and have the opportunity to show the world the amazing artist that he has become.”
[via GFCnewyork]
Tags: Battery, GFCnewyork, Jive, Mickey Factz
Photography by Jordan Doner.
Posted by James | Filed under Talk
Jordan Doner uses the human body to create subtle images in a very sexy way. Giving flow to tangled bodies. eat up.
Fly Fly Flygirrl.
Posted by James | Filed under Art & Design, Talk
STACEY WILSON.
Philadelphia has always been known for it’s epic murals that grace it’s neighborhoods. Faces of all colors, imagery of all kinds, bringing life to the brick canvas upon which they were created. Philadelphia has always been known for it’s influence on music, birthing all types of poets… from The Fresh Prince himself to Freeway, The Roots, and Jill Scott (to only mention a few). Music and art have built the foundation for Philly’s eclectic style. After spending 6 years in Philadelphia, I stumbled across one artist that I believe to have also influenced that style. Wishing I had come across her work sooner, Stacey “Flygirrl” Wilson is Philly’s best triple threat.
Tags: Flygirrl, Philadelphia Artists, Stacey Flygirrl Wilson, Stacey Wilson
IndustryPlug Named As Finalist In 2009 Black Weblog Awards!
Posted by RONIN/SS | Filed under Talk, Web Design
In just a few short months, industryplug.com went from being a brand new entertainment blog to a Black Weblog nominee for best business, best design, and best to watch blog. Now it is an official finalist for the Black Weblog “Best Business Blog” award. Please take time out and submit your vote for it here: http://vote.blackweblogawards.com. I’m certainly proud of myself for delivering a solid website to the people at IndustryPlug but I’d like to congratulate the founder, Erica V, for all her hard work on this project and for sticking with it to make it happen. Best wishes and much more success to you. Congrats!
Tags: IndustryPlug
Urban Outfitters / Customize your own Fixed-Gear Bike
Posted by RONIN/SS | Filed under Art & Design, Fashion, Talk
Not many people know this but I’m a cycling enthusiast. So I think it’s dope to hear that Urban Outfitters is now doing a “style your own fixed gear” bike shop. I guess the trend will explode now. I’m not a fixed gear rider myself, I prefer a Trek 1.5, but as an artist and a consumer, I love personal customization. Apparently, you can get your own customized fixed gear for $399. Madd Cheap but perfect for casual riders who want something cool.
[via The Pipeline]
Tags: Fixed-gear bike, UO Bike Shop, Urban Outfitters
R.I.P. Michael Jackson
Posted by RONIN/SS | Filed under Music, Talk
My favorite artist of all time, the King of Pop, the biggest musical influence of the last few generations, has passed away. He leaves behind an unfathomable legacy and will forever be close to our hearts. Rest in peace Michael and greatest sympathy’s and condolences to the Jackson family.
[via CNN]
Tags: Michael Jackson
“FUQ POP” Movie Posters
Posted by RONIN/SS | Filed under Graphic Design, Talk
Felt like sharing a new concept I’ve been thinking about. Lately, I’ve been reflecting heavily on pop culture, the media, and sexuality. I wanted to try and express that in the form of some fake movie posters for a film I call “Fuq Pop”. It’s a 5 -part set with the last image in the series being the full poster. Enjoy!
Here are some detail shots:
I really wanted to nail that vintage, 60s & 70s Print texture while keeping the colors to my tastes. All illustrations were done in Illustrator and then taken into Photoshop for compositing.
