#BHZLife BLOG: Sculptor

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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

AFROPUNK | Wangechi Mutu | The Triptych | Video

Wangechi Mutu born in Nairobi, Kenya is an artist and sculptor who lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. Mutu is considered by many to be one of the most important contemporary African artists of recent years, and her work has achieved much global acclaim.

Currenlty Wangechi Mutus Exhibitions: A Fantastic Journey is running at the Brooklyn Museum from October 11, 2013–March 9, 2014.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Mixing Photography and Sculpture w/ Osang Gwon

Osang Gwon is a Korean sculptor/photographer who is sick of arguing with his countrymen about which label best suits his medium. Avoiding traditional materials like wood, clay, and metal, Osang created his own genre -- Deodorant style -- that makes use of photo-covered foam.

Originally released in 2010 on http://VICE.com

Shon Roka

Shon Roka (pronounced Shaun Roca) the DJ also known as Shaun Ortega was born on the west-side of Chicago. He started gaining fame as a bboy in 1991 and later became a member of a well known crew called the BRICKHEADZ. He would perform for such artist and events such as The Roots, KRS One, Immortal Technique, Dougie Fresh, Common, Rhymefest, Cypress Hill, Pharoah Monch, Nas, Diddy, Mariah Carey, Taste of Chicago, Lollapolooza, Looptopia, B96 Summer Bash just to name a few. The BRICKHEADZ also won many breakin' competition nationally and internationally. While Shon Roka was being active as a bboy he was working on his craft of being a DJ. DJing for w/ Nike, Jordan, Under Armour, Adidas, Vans, Uprise (Chicago) Skateshop for numerous in-stores, sporting events, galleries and corporate outings. Also Shon Roka is a resident DJ post Covid in Chicago at McGee's, Tantrum, Imbibe and Harbee's. While being a DJ, he has been teaching music production and the Art of Skateboarding through Maggie Daley's After School Matters. Also known as Gallery 37. For more information contact via email.