Vital ones: the illuminatus trilogy, 777, the book of pleasure, the I-ching, and the Tao Te Ching.
Fiction: William Gibson, HP Lovecraft, and Cory Dotorow are 3 of my faves.
About me: I am currently looking for a weekly residency in Baltimore, MD. I prefer to do visuals for D&B, Electro, etc.
I'm a Live Visualist (VJ), Graphic Artist, connoisseur of fine eccentricities, and overall wired geek. This space will be 'my' home on myspace. I also have the following projects/profiles:
Baltitronic Failed Utopia Glassknife
New video for Baltimore based IDM artist: Profolyx
Stay tuned here for info on gigs, and life in general.
Here's a VJ reel the buffering makes it a little less exciting
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If you are interested in booking me for your event, please contact:
EightyEightDC
Hey Craig...hope you and Jackie are well! Come out soon and see us.
This is a free event and we are doing another free one at the Depot 4/12 featuring Atom Child(one of my fav. electronic musicians), Sheephead of the Megadrives, fire dancing, and more tba. We are also spreading awareness on the live entertainment bill that they are trying to pass in Baltimore City. Cheers and hope to see ya!
Art Whino’s newest exhibition, BAM BAM DILLA: TRAVELING RIDDIMS will feature multi-media portraits on Vintage Samsonite Luggage by Rhode Island artist Ben Floeter. The work includes several portraits inspired by the 1970’s Reggae movement from Jamaica, and exhibits Be sure to join us for the preview event and the opening reception!
Friday November 21 7-11pm Preview Event at the Adidas store in Georgetown Location: 1251 Wisconsin Ave NW Washington, DC 20007
Saturday, November 22, from 6pm - Midnight
OPENING RECEPTION BAM BAM DILLA: TRAVELING RIDDIMS The solo show of Ben Floeter
The event is FREE and open to the public.
With special performance by JEREMY SOLE: Elements of Afrobeat, Cumbia, Highlife, Jaz, Dub, and experimental beats.
The gallery walls will be transformed as a 15 artists come out from all over the world for a huge install collaboration. Thirty artists will be showcased. Each artist will showcase 20 pieces created on found objects that will be integrated into and inspire the overall installation, bringing the gallery back into the realm of street art. These found object works will retail for $20 - $40, keeping the art accessible and true to its roots.
Music by DJ Face and Special Performance by VODKA AND DONUTS
Sunday. November 23rd, from Noon – 6pm
At Art Whino gallery Stencil Nation book signing by Russell Howze.
Presentation by Russell Howze on the Art of Stencil 2 - 3pm
Panel discussion from 3 – 4pm focused on the popularity and growth of stencil art and it’s transition into fine art galleries.
Art Whino joins forces with Tagür Footwear to present Inked Souls, an exhibition featuring customized sneakers and fine art by 35 local, national and international leaders in the Pop Surrealism/Urban Contemporary art movement. Each featured artist will customize one pair of AKA Blank Tagür sneakers along with one painting on canvas.
Black Cats Resident DJ Lil'e will be spinning the night away.
Mark your Calendar! Jan 18th is the solo show for J. Coleman. DJ Mikel Panda will be spinning from 6-9pm and a Live Band Perfomace by Object and Live Painting performance by J. Coleman begins at 9pm. 20 New artistist added to the Art Whino Collabortive as well!
A night you don't want to miss. Live IDM with The Last of Us, Profolyx, and
Nordic Soul
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April, 21 2007 at Live (Art+Electronica+Projections+Fashion+Graphic Design) + You = X
BeBar: 1318 9th St., Washington DC,
Cost : $5
A 21st Century Live-Art Happening. One of the hottest events in the city. Featuring: Nordic Soul:The Last of Us: Profolyx: 3Graphic Designers: Belly Dancing by Asharah: Projections by Metaphreaq
remember folks if you want to get all of the awesome live idm into your night the show starts at
6:00PM!!!
We know it's early but it's a great way to start your Sat. night and the fun will go on long into the night, so it's well worth it.
check the 88 myspace here to see pics and hear music from previous events.
http://www.myspace.com/eightyeightdc
