INDIE 184: GO HARD!

Bronx based graffiti artist, Indie 184 is currently showing new works at Munky King on Melrose. I am a huge fan of her work. It’s colorful, exciting and always impressively executed. Her solo show, “Go Hard” consists of some super colorful, layered pieces with the underlying theme of female empowerment. These are some of the standout pieces currently on display.

This is one of my favorites-and it was the largest piece. All works are on display until May 26th. I may have to venture back down to see if anything is still available…

MY LITTLE PONY PROJECT: MISCHIEF ON MELROSE

The My Little Pony Project 2012 opened this past Saturday at the Toy Art Gallery on Melrose. Curated by Sweet Streets, the show exhibits 25 artist designed My Little Pony figures by an array of artists, designers and brands. Also on display is a collection of vintage MLP’s, which surely made the 5-year-old me squeal with delight. There were events at a total of four shops along Melrose and each had a Pony on display. We ventured to each spot throughout the night for all the Pony excitement.

The line to get into the Toy Art Gallery was so long and it never seemed to die down as the night progressed. Luckily, we showed up early.

Inside was just as crazy! There was a DJ, open bar and cake balls. CAKE BALLS!

Drinking a beer as I reminisced about the Ponies of my childhood….

I insisted that Horacio take a picture with designer Onch Movement because I knew it would be really funny…and it was! Onch insisted on doing something “sexy”. Thankfully, Ho’s awesome enough to play along. Haha!

Yume Ninja and Chubby Bunny tapping unicorn horns. They were amongst the best dressed of the evening, as they usually are.

Lil’ Rae Cake balls are as delicious as they are kawaii. Check out Chrissa‘s self-made MLP necklace!

Amy Phamous, Yume Ninja, myself, Shannon and Chubby Bunny Michelle. This picture is so colorful, I love it! Indie 184′s art is our backdrop.

The Indie 184 Pony at Munky King. There are also new works by Indie on display and a Kweenz Destroy mini shop. I’m really tempted to buy a piece…

HM Soundsystem‘s Amy and Minh also met up with us

The Spank! Pony at Japan LA

Lastly, we headed over to Joyrich, which is one of my all-time favorite retail spaces. Lights, mirrors, and color galore! Their pony was pretty sweeeet!

Minh and Ho talking about things NOT My Little Pony related

 

Pony by J-ryu

Pony by COPE2

This is Shannon. We met on Friday and were hugging and giggling by Saturday. She was in town for Michelle’s birthday…and is now back home in Portland.

Everyone had a such good time…friendship really is magic!

The show runs through May 26th, so go get your Pony on!

INSPIRATIONAL VIDEOS

Japanese artist Shojono Tomo has a crazy, colorful and youthful design aesthetic. This interview by Tokyo Fashion takes a look into her studio as she discusses her works and new found fandom in the United States.

THIS IS MY DREAM COME TRUE. Tilt’s “Panic Room” at the Au Vieux Panier Hotel.  The room is their canvas…so awesome and SUCH attention to detail for what, at first glance, appears to be a chaotic mess.

Check out what inspires Amy Phamous’ style in the latest episode of The Fashion Statement

RANDOM DTLA GRAFF

Ho and I are prepping for a new project and we found ourselves scoping the streets of the Downtown LA Arts District. Here are some shots of random street art.