i'm not insane i just can't find a vein...

i'm not insane i just can't find a vein..., originally uploaded by jerm IX.

Well, those are the words of Jerm IX, but the man's a poet. He's also the friend I've been working with the most since I've been over here. Skatepark collaboration today, one of Jerm's scrolls pasted next to the stencil I was cutting the other night.

A quick comment on the storage and use of our personal data, but maybe it'll get some people thinking about how free they are with it.

An before you ask, no, it's not my thumbprint!

Gas Child - W Hastings

Gas Child - W Hastings, originally uploaded by S.Vegas.

Stopped by Paint your Faith. again yesterday, an dropped this little guy on the corner on the way. Hastings Street is one of the most important east-west traffic corridors in the cities of Vancouver and Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. East of Woodward's, the street forms the heart of Vancouver's historic original downtown, once known as the Great White Way because of its neon displays, and which is today the troubled Downtown Eastside (DTES) and a notorious open-air drug market.

This piece is at the start of the DTES, and while a gas mask might be overkill, it's a pretty toxic environment for a child.

Thanks to jerm IX for both the help putting it up, and the photo.

Finally, I got down to cutting this last night. Can you tell what it is yet?

Day in the 'office'

Crazy beautiful weather outside, and where did I spend it?

Yup, indoors getting covered with paint! Doors open, fresh air flowing and still a great day. Lots done for V-TARP...

Charlotte:

Self (Burning up):

Last up to get finished was a piece for one of the MTB trails up on Fromme...

Air Supply:

Oh, and I got 36 photos published. Not bad all in, roll on tomorrow!

Exploring Richmond...

IMG_2360, originally uploaded by S.Vegas.

Headed off to Richmond to explore some derelict (always makes me think of Zoolander) buildings on friday. Mostly there to shoot, but I had a bit more fun dropping some razor lips while Kris was shooting.



Also, made a new friend! Meet the URBEX bunny...

Razor lips down at the ironworkers.

IMG_1865, originally uploaded by S.Vegas.

Bit of a photo mission today down at one of the big bridges connecting North Van with downtown, took a bit of paint along for the ride an dropped some of these.



Quite a few I suppose!

Bates motel?

Bates motel?, originally uploaded by S.Vegas.

A weekend off from painting, out playing with the camera instead. You cannot help but love this city.



Oh, an I got given flowers!

V-TARP The Vancouver Transit Ad Re-appropriation Project - Vegas

V-TARP The Vancouver Transit Ad Re-appropriation Project - Vegas, originally uploaded by S.Vegas.

So, the install never quite happened. I'm going to call it creative difference with the curator, some may call it attempted murder. Nearly the worst day ever, saved by V-TARP, and sneaking up onto a rooftop for...

V-TARP The Vancouver Transit Ad Re-appropriation Project - Installation 10 - Vegas & Starheadboy

V-TARP The Vancouver Transit Ad Re-appropriation Project - Installation 10 - Vegas & Starheadboy, originally uploaded by S.Vegas.

Tripple hit on the way in today, rocking some Easter colours. Great reaction on the train again, even had some children running 'cop watch' for us (totally unsolicited).

Installation day tomorrow...

Kris & Dead roses

Kris & Dead roses, originally uploaded by S.Vegas.

Off to hang out with jerm IX an finish off these boards. Small V-TARP hit on the way...

Easter flavoured V_TARP...

One for the morning on route to meet up with Jerm IX, easter has apparently affected my colour choice...

& if you've not yet looked at V-TARP, get your eyes here: http://v-tarp.blogspot.com/

New studio!

Well, 2 days of cleaning and it's already in use. No fussball table like Sueme's (though I do have cable and a sofa, fridge etc.), But no vermin (of assorted genus) like Indigo's either! An it sure does come with some history...

V-TARP got some more press today. Inspire Collective featuring us for the second time.


Happy easter all!

The Professor

The Professor, originally uploaded by S.Vegas.

Part of the 2nd of 2, 4x4ft. panels to be installed on the side of the cambie on tuesday. Collab with jerm IX.

Gas Child will also be on the panel:


Managed to complete the 1st board, paste is still wet in this shot though:


Thanks to Jim at Rainbow Art for the workspace.