New Paintings by GHOST!!

Posted on August 8, 2009 by DirtyPilot

Ghost is One of New Yorks most celebrated, intriguing and respected New York City Graffiti artists who has taken the successful leap into the fine art world and always creating a buzz at Dirtypilot.com. A NYC subway era legend, Ghost developed his unique formal technique through his involvement with the NYC Graffiti movement where he became recognized for his original style and vibrant color combinations, along with his sense of satire. Check out the backroom Gallery.

http://www.dirtypilot.com/backroom/ghost_cousinfrank.html

and see Cousin Frank’s (Ghost) new paintings

DirtyPilot "Year One Rewind" Book w/S&N Print & Signed Bookplate

Posted on June 21, 2009 by DirtyPilot

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Hand Signed- Edition of 150

Available 24/7 @ www.dirtypilot.com

Dirty Pilot.com Just released our first hardcover book Titled “YEAR ONE REWIND” each Deluxe Edition Book will be Hand signed in marker by various artists 10 In all. (See Pic) and will also come with your choice of one of 3 Limited Edition Prints.

Ghost Print – 8″x10″, Archival Pigment Print, Hand Signed and Numbered. Edition size 50

Albert Reyes Print – 8″x10″, Archival Pigment Print, Hand Signed and Numbered. Edition size 50.

PaperMonster Print – 8″x10″, Archival Pigment Print, Hand Signed and Numbered. Edition size 50

“Year One Rewind” Featured artists include up and coming talents along with established artists such as Chris “Daze” Ellis, Kime Buzzelli, Bravo Jett, Albert reyes, PaperMonster, Chris Stain, Ghost, Cern YMI, Dennis McNett, Greg Gossell, Stephen Tompkins, Justin Bua, Michael Krueger, and Daniel Johnston.

A sturdy, 96 page hardcover compelation of shows, DirtyPilot.com “Year One Rewind” dedicates from two to six pages of illustrations of each showcased artist as well as the dates the artists showed their work on DirtyPilot.com. It also delivers biographical sketches on each contributor. The book’s introduction offers insightful background information on the origin and focal point of the DirtyPilot site. If you’re passionate about Urban Art and Artists and want to learn more, DirtyPilot.com “Year One Rewind” is a treasure trove for collectors that you won’t want to be without.

Deluxe Edition limited to 150 copies.

Available 24/7 @www.DirtyPilot.com

DirtyPilot.com-To release 5 prints by the Amazing Daniel Johnston

Posted on May 12, 2009 by DirtyPilot

Keep your eyes out at www.dirtypilot.com as we will be releasing a portfolio of archival pigment prints of rare work by Daniel Johnston from the 1980’s. The portfolio will include 5 prints 16.5×13. Printed on 300 gms Moab Fine Art Paper w/a hand deckled edge. Each print is signed and numbered by Daniel. Portfolio measures 15×20 on white bleached corrugated with label.

These portfolio’s will be limited to only 50 and a few will broken up so we can offer some individual prints. Single prints will be offered at $100 and the portfolio which includes all 5 prints and the corrugated portfolio will be offered at $400 for only a limited time.

Check out these images!!

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Ernie Barnes Dies at 70

Posted on April 28, 2009 by DirtyPilot

One of my favorite artists has past away today. We have collected his paintings for years which can be seen at www.hobbsgallery.com

Acclaimed artist Ernie Barnes, best known for his unique figurative style of painting and whose work was immortalized on classic television and album covers, died last night, according to reports. He was 70 years old.

According to his official biography, Barnes was born July 15, 1938 to Ernest Sr. and Fannie Mae Geer Barnes during the Jim Crow era in Durham, North Carolina. As a child, young Ernest would accompany her to work and was allowed to peruse the extensive collection of art books. One day in junior high school, a teacher found the self-admitted fat, introverted young Barnes drawing in a notebook while hiding from the bullies who taunted him daily.

For over 40 years, his art has been admired and collected internationally. His national traveling “Beauty of the Ghetto” exhibition in the 1970s featured some of his timeless works as “Storyteller,” “High Aspirations” and “The Graduate.” His famous 1971 “Sugar Shack” dance scene appeared on the “Good Times” television show and on the Marvin Gaye album, “I Want You.”

Enjoy these images of his work!

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Why Prosecuting Shepard Fairey is Bad for Boston

Posted on April 7, 2009 by DirtyPilot

For those of you who have never had the pleasure to experience the Contemporary and Urban artworld of Boston, here is a little insight. As collectors who frequent DirtyPilot well know we are located outside of Boston. In the mid 1990’s we had a beautiful gallery on Bostons prestigious Newbury Street across from the Ritz Carlton. We showed some fantastic artists like Crash, Daze, Basquiat, Haring, Kenny Scharf, Mark Kostabi and others. Though working with the artists and clients were a pure joy, others thought the art work we were bringing to Boston was not worthy of this prestigious address. After standing toe to toe with several other gallery owners in our building and absolutely no support from the local papers and press we decided the battle was too large for us to fight alone. Needless to say I have never visited a Boston art gallery since. Attached is a link written by writer and artist Caleb Neelon.

Please take a moment to read. Although Caleb is much younger and may not have been a part of the Boston art scene 15 years ago, it amazes me to see that nothing has changed and if anything it sounds worse. The case against Shepard is a travesty for not only Shepard, but for all of us that call Boston our home and have to live in what I term (at least for me) a Contemporary Cultural Desert!

Please read as Caleb explains the situation very well. A MUST READ!

http://www.theartwheredreamscometrue.com/

DirtyPilot Book Release-"Year One Rewind"

Posted on April 4, 2009 by DirtyPilot

DirtyPilot.com "Year One Rewind" Deluxe edition release

DirtyPilot.com is releasing their first hardcover book Titled “YEAR ONE REWIND” each Deluxe Edition Book will be signed by various artists (at random) and will also come with a choice of one of 3 limited edition prints.

GHOST – 8″x10″ archival Pigment print, hand signed and numbered. Ed: 50
ALBERT REYES – 8″x10″ one color silkscreen with hand embellishing. Ed: 50
PAPERMONSTER- 8″x10″ 2 color silkscreen, hand stencil embellishing. Ed: 50

Year One Rewind featured artists include up and coming talents along with established artists, such as Chris “Daze” Ellis, Kime Buzzelli, Bravo Jet, Albert Reyes, Papermonster, Chris Stain, Ghost, Ewok 5MH, Cern YMI, Dennis McNett, Greg Gossel, Stephen Tompkins, Enrique Martinez, Justin Bua, Michael Krueger and Daniel Johnston

A sturdy, 96 page hardcover compellation of shows, Dirtypilot.com Year One Rewind dedicates from two to six pages of illustrations of each showcased artist as well as the dates the artists showed their work on Dirtypilot.com. It also delivers biographical sketches on each contributor. The book’s introduction by offers insightful background information on the origin and focal point of the Dirtypilot site. If you’re passionate about urban art and urban artists and want to learn more, Dirtypilot.com Year One Rewind is a visual treasure trove for collectors that you won’t want to be without.

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Posted on March 31, 2009 by DirtyPilot

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JEFF McMILLAN & Graff Artist EZO at DirtyPilot

Posted on March 23, 2009 by DirtyPilot

California’s own Jeff McMillan (work above) and graffiti legend, EZO (work below) are the latest creators to grace the digital walls of www.DirtyPilot.com for a showing on view now through April 15, 2009.

McMillan’s Zuben Rat Salad and Friends features new acrylic paintings on paper along with a limited edition print, while EZO’s Work on Paper is just that: a collection of varied and beautiful drawings and paintings on paper.

EZO has been writing graffiti since 1979, and he began his first comic strip in the seminal Latino culture magazine, Latin New York, in 1984 called Graffiti Tales. He reenergized and reorganized the Graffiti Hall of Fame in Spanish Harlem to its former glory in painting the entire location at once by enlisting the top NYC train era artists from Stan 153, to Seen, to Tats Cru, and 30 other artists (which hadn’t been done since it’s inception in 1982.) EZO’s accomplishments contiunue, but you’ll have to check out the rest of his work and read all about him in checking out his latest work now online with Dirty Pilot at www.dirtypilot.com

NEW JEFF McMILLAN PRINT – 3/17/09

Posted on March 10, 2009 by DirtyPilot

To commemorate the DirtyPilot opening of artist jeff McMillan. Titled “Zuben Rat Salad and Friends”, DirtyPilot has published this amazing new print, titled “Zuben Minestrone”.Printed on 100% cotton rag, this archival pigment print measures 13×19 inches on 100% cotton rag. Each will be signed and numbered by the artist and will be an edition of only 25. here is a preview of the image. Enjoy!

Charles Glaubitz up next at DirtyPlot

Posted on March 10, 2009 by DirtyPilot

Tijuana-based artist Mr. Glaubitz will be showing his goods, and good is an understatement! – Come and check it out April 16 – May 26. Charles has created a new body of work for us featuring large and small Paintings and works on paper.

Here is a sneak preview. musicacuanticasmall