I was just scowering through the internet when I got a flashback of my elementary school assembly. What triggered my sudden burst of nostalgia was a pendant of a boy with a balloon on one of the blogs I frequent. The recollection was of a short film they used to play for us called “The Red Ballon.” It’s one of those things that I don’t forget. I always wondered why they used to show this film to a bunch 1st born generation Dominican kids.
What I remember about the film was that it didn’t have much dialogue and this boy finds a helium filled red balloon that has a mind of it’s own. The balloon use to follow the boy around and even followed him into his classroom drawing attention to himself and getting in trouble with his teacher. At some point a gang of neighborhood bully kids who were envious of the boy’s balloon throw rocks at the balloon and kill it. If I remember correctly, a bunch of other helium filled balloons appear out of the blue and take him for a ride around the city. What’s the message behind the movie? I have now clue. The conspiracy theorist in me thinks the “MAN” was trying to brainwash our young minds or maybe not. What I do know is I was excited every-time this film was showed in assembly. Did they show this film in other elementary schools in the city? Cause only some of my Uptown people’s know what I’m talking about when it comes to this film, specifically the ones that attend P.S. 189.
As all of you and the world know by now, the unthinkable happen on November 4th 2008 when Barack Obama became the 1st Black President of the United States of America. A couple of months ago to commemorate the historical event of Obama becoming the Democratic nominee for President, I was inspired to create a t-shirt to show my support. The tee is called “1st Black President” and a few months ago the tittle was just wishful thinking but today it is a reality.
THERE’S ONLY A FEW LEFT SO GET YOURS NOW BEFORE THEY ARE GONE.
Today is a beautiful, literaly. The weather is a perfect fall weather, not to hot and not to cold. The sun is shining and everyone I know is in goods spirits. My Blackberry was busy this morning from the random text messages and emails I was recieving from friends at the voting polls. I was up at 6:30 am energized and charged to do my part in this historic event taking place today. Let’s see what happens tonight! FINGERS CROSSED!
SNIPPET OF THE VIDEO I WAS RECORDING THIS MORNING DOCUMENTING THIS DAY IN HISTORY
(REPOST FROM REPÚBLICA WEBSITE) On Sunday October 19th, República Eyewear, The Peralta Project and Sound Of Art held a special preview of their forthcoming eye wear collaboration for 150 guests presented byAntenna Magazine. The open-house, afternoon style brunch event was held at the Coolture Showroom Space in New York City where folks enjoyed bangin’ Belgian Waffles, much needed mimosa’s and too much Toma Vodka. Check out some of the flix courtesy ofR2 Studios, Justo at Deezshirts and Jose at Syllabuzz. [ Click below to launch album ]:
When The Peralta Project Fall 08′Series hit stores about a month ago and a half ago I wasn’t sure if I was going to do some sort of photo shoot to showcase the shirts. I was building with M.Ten from Missfit Styles about my small dilemma and she suggested shooting my shirts on female models. She came up with a great concept and I just let her pretty much Art Direct the entire shoot. The end result came out very dope. Big shout and huge thanks to Damian Castro, Will Rawls & Wajana Vallecillo. To check out the new Fall 08′ Look book click here.
Like I stated before, this is a very exciting time in America. 2008 is gonna go down as a pivotal time in history. Our economy is crumbling by the day and we are 12 days away to possibly electing the 1st Black President of the United States of America. In my 34 years on this earth I have never witnessed so many people behind on man, it seems like the whole world is behind Obama. You have actors, hipsters, rappers, dj’s and even street artist posting up there Obama inspired artwork in streets. I was bugging the other night while down in the Lower East side and I saw posters of Obama in a Superman outfit. It felt a bit surreal for me. I’m really thankful that I get to experience this. Now let’s hope that everyone makes the right choice on November 4th. With all that said, check out this mixtape that DJ Z-TRIP put out from a fundraiser him and Shepard Fairy held for the Obama campaign. Click here to download.
And speaking of Shepard Fairey, check out his new Obama artwork entitled “VOTE.” He premiered it at our Nation’s Capital during a wheat pasting expedition. Hopefully, it will be available to purchase soon. Go to Arrested Motion to see more pics of Fairey in DC.
A couple of weeks ago I posted about being high of fumes cause I was working on a new art piece. I finished about a week ago but I was waiting for this art event that I was part of to pass so I can post it. Check it out!
They’re finally here, The Limited Edition Collaboration between, República Eyewear and The Peralta Project. Last year República Eyewear approached me to designed a pair of Limited Edition sunglasses for the brand. Of course I jumped at the opportunity to design my own pair or sunglasses. Anyone who knows me personally knows that Sunny’s are a staple item of my everyday wardrobe. After a year in the making the sunglasses are finally dropping.
The L.E.C. are a selection of sunglass frames designed by Sound Of Art visual artist M.Tony Peralta for República. The frame styles, D. Brasco, Mr. Hayes and S.O.A. will be available in limited quantities of 150-225 sequentially numbered pieces per style. Available store listing to be announced soon. Peep the 3 style below.
I know I’ve been a little lax lately on the blog but it’s not entirely cause of laziness. I’ve actually been pretty busy these days trying to finish up a bunch of different projects. Including finishing a new piece for the Sound of Art’s “Art of Seduction” show coming up in a couple of weeks. I truly need a vacation, it’s not easy juggling a 9-5, a t-shirt line and creating new artwork. But I’m not complaining, just venting a little. Anyway, I’m going to try and update this blog as frequently as possible. I still have some pics and video to post from last saturday’s Common and N.E.R.D concert. That was off the chain by the way!!! Peep the work in progress, it’s for the Art of Seduction show, I call it “Pussy Power.” Should be finish by the end of the week.
