The Chicago Skyline

The moring after the Grand Opening Party for RSVP Gallery. Views of the Chicago Skyline from Grant Park.

Sprite Green x RSVP Gallery x Satellite Installation One x G.O.O.D. Music

On the evening of September 18, 2009 I was invited to and attended the grand opening party for RSVP Gallery in Chicago, IL. The event was held on the Harris Theater's Rooftop Terrace and featured performances from G.O.O.D. Music artists Consequence, GLC, Big Sean, Mr. Hudson, Kid Cudi, and Common. Here are some of the photographs that I took with my Blackberry. Sorry about the poor picture quality.

Getting Out Our Dreams Logo


Common and Kid Cudi performing "Make Her Say"

GLC and I... before the show.

The DJ Booth

Big Sean preforming.

This was UK recording artist Mr. Hudson's first show in Chicago. I would like to thank LoGumbo Potter, for the introduction.

Consequence... trying to talk to me over the music.

Virgil Abloh, co-owner of RSVP Galley and a self described "ARCHITECT... of design and culture."

Don C, co-owner of RSVP Gallery and Kanye West's Tour Manager.

Sorry for my absence...

Over the past year I have been extremely busy... Over the next few days I hope to share some highlights.

Fresh New Artists

"Untitled" by Natalie Strussione is lovely acrylic painting on canvas.

"Skull" by Kris Schaeding reminded my of some of Damien Hirst earlier work. This piece is consists of mixed media, and includes the use of cut up oil paintings, gouache, and charcoal leading to some rather interesting effects. In my opinion the choice of color by the artist was very well thought out and executed with a great amount of skill.

"Abuse of Power" by Chad L. Davis uses mixed media on wood. The natural effects of the knotted wood leave what appear to be bullet holes in the Kings head. To me this symbolises the mortality of all men and reminds us the with power comes the responsibility of restraining its use. Those who abuse power always seem to suffer an untimely demise.

"Mirrored" a series in Lithograph with watercolor by Alesha Beistline. I especially like the version which made use of pastel watercolors adding a pop art feel to this Lithograph series.

Eric Heatly's "Portrait #2" depicts six different images in Lithograph and watercolor. I enjoy the transitions between light and dark. The use of positive and negative space in these Lithographs is extraordinary.

Furniture: "Pop Art" Chair by Jamie Donoghue

Made of aluminum, silicon, and cardboard this chair by Jamie Donoghue amazed me at a recent gallery opening. The chair is made almost entirely out of recylced materials and brings new meaning to the term "Pop Art". I love the fact that although this is an art piece it is also a functional piece of furniture.

L.L. Bean Ballistic Day Pack

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I Know I'm Late But Check This Out... Spaceship - Kanye West ft. GLC and Consequence

A never before release video from the classic album The College Dropout by Kanye West. Shout out to Cons and GLC for always showing me love when they come to Detroit.

Consequence (Cons) and I at the Fox Theater a few years ago.

GLC and I at The Palce of Auburn Hills for The Glow In The Dark Tour (May 22, 2008).