Meeting with Collectors | Pablo Guayasamin

As a self-proclaimed introvert, I've spent many years holed up in my studio, pouring my heart and soul into my art. But I realized that if I wanted to take my passion to the next level, I needed to step out of my comfort zone and put myself out there.

It was during this time that I had the incredible opportunity to meet Pablo Guayasamin Monteverde, a man whose cultural background and artistic lineage left me in awe. As the son of the renowned South American artist Oswaldo Guayasamin, Pablo has a deep appreciation for the arts and an eye for talent.

Pablo Guayasamin
and Fidel Castro.
REUTERS

I'll admit, I was initially hesitant to share my work with someone of such stature. But I knew that if I didn't take this chance, I would regret it. So I went ahead with the meeting, feeling nervous but determined.

When I arrived at the museum, there was a flurry of activity as journalists and photographers buzzed around, vying for Pablo's attention. I wondered if I would even get a chance to meet with him, but much to my surprise, he made time for me.

As we sat in his office, Pablo carefully examined my artwork and asked me thoughtful questions about my creative process. His genuine interest in my work left me feeling grateful and elated.

Looking back on that day, I feel proud of myself for taking a chance and putting myself out there. And I'm grateful for the opportunity to have met such a remarkable person.

 

 Oswaldo Guayasamin

Oswaldo Guayasamin was an Ecuadorian eminent painter and sculptor whose heritage traces back to Quechua and Mestizo indigenous populations. Guayasamin dedicated his entire life to art and he was also a passionate supporter of the communist Cuban Revolution and Fidel Castro. 

His art works won awards and garnered the attention of Nelson Rockefeller, a well-known and successful American businessman and politician. Through this connection, Guayasamín sold many of his pieces to Americans and was able to travel the United States, visiting museum after museum to learn and experience the artwork of many masters. The money he earned while in the United States enabled him to travel to other nations, like Mexico, Peru, Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay where he met other famous artists of the era, like Diego Rivera and Pablo Neruda.

Source : WideWalls
Source : notyouraverageamerican

T4

Ink, Watercolor and acrylic on paper ,

2378 x 1680 ,

2015/2016

T4 is the first installment of a series of never-before-seen drawings that explore the complex and contradictory nature of human existence.

While some argue that humanity behaves like a virus, I see our species more akin to cancer cells - rapidly reproducing and consuming resources without regard for the well-being of our host, in this case, our planet Earth. The consequences of our unchecked population growth and voracious consumption of resources are dire, and now we are even contemplating colonizing other planets.

But this destructive behavior is not an inherent flaw of humanity; rather, it's a result of our lack of natural selection processes that could have limited our population growth and reproductive behavior. As an artist, I feel compelled to explore and depict these uncomfortable truths about our species, in hopes that we can recognize the harm we are causing and take steps to change course before it's too late. T4 is a powerful visual representation of this urgent message.

 

T4 from meyoko on Vimeo.

"Nephila"

"NEPHILA "

Ballpoint pen, graphite,

 

 "NEPHILA "

Ballpoint pen,graphite,acrylic.

"the blind series"

2016  

             

           

"Berlin What? feature

I am thrilled to have my drawings featured in the book "Berlin What? _ 102 Contemporary artists," produced by Neonchocolate Gallery. 

Many thanks to Uwe Neu and Oliver Thoben, the curators of the gallery in Berlin, for including my work in this fantastic compilation. The book offers a personal snapshot of artists that they feel represent the Berlin art scene, showcasing the work of both established and up-and-coming contemporary artists based in Berlin.

It's worth noting that "Berlin What? _ 102 Contemporary artist" has received high praise from various publications, including INTERVIEW and Vogue magazine Germany.

text by Berlinartlink

 

EXHIBITION | International Museum of Surgical Science | Chicago

Skull-A-Day and Street Anatomy have joined forces to bring together the greatest collection of skull art, to celebrate the 3rd Annual Skull Appreciation Day! The resulting exhibition of skull inspired art works co-curated by Noah Scalin and Vanessa Ruiz will be on view at the International Museum of Surgical Science, in Chicago May 31 – August 25, 2013.

"Simurgh" new drawing

SIMURGH
ACRYILIC AND  BALLPOINT PEN  ON PAPER
42x59 cm
2013

Persian Mythology: The Beneficial Simurgh

In the rich tapestry of Persian mythology, the Simurgh stands out as a creature of great benevolence. Unlike some of its trickster counterparts, such as Pazuzu and Imdugud/Anzu, the Simurgh is a bird-being that is highly regarded for its healing powers. While often compared to a phoenix, the Simurgh is also depicted as having the body of a lion, wings, and a bird's beak. According to legend, just a touch from the Simurgh or one of its feathers could heal a person instantly. In addition, the Simurgh is believed to have knowledge of a special restorative brew called houma.

Persian myth recounts that the Simurgh lived in the Tree of Knowledge, which connects it to the myth of the Anzu, a creature that made its nest in the Huluppu tree. It is said that when the Simurgh took flight, the power of its ascent shook the tree's branches so violently that seeds from every plant that had ever existed were scattered throughout the world, bringing a wealth of valuable plants to humanity.

DPI Magazine: Art Quarter vol 2 Meticulous Art II / Taiwan

I was pleasantly surprised when Ben brought me a package that I had been eagerly anticipating. Last year, I was approached by Fran Chen, the Editorial and Creative Director of DPI Magazine, to contribute to their latest publication, Meticulous Art Vol II. 

DPI Magazine is a well-known art publication based in Taiwan, featuring a diverse range of incredibly talented artists.

OK PERIODICALS issue no.6

 


I am thrilled to announce that my artwork, Vespertine, has been selected as the cover for the latest issue of OK Periodicals. 

This Dutch publication is dedicated to showcasing underground artists and is published twice a year with a focus on a different theme each time. I am honored to be included among the upcoming creative talents featured in this magazine. Thank you to the creators of OK Periodicals for providing a platform for artists to connect and share their work with the world.

O.K. Periodicals 6 / BORING Issue from William van Giessen on Vimeo.

Full preview of O.K. Periodicals #6 / BORING Issue.


More info/get it via:

http://www.dominiquedesign.nl
www.ok-periodicals.com

 

Meyoko in Gestalten

THE BEAUTIFUL ILLUSTRATIONS FOR FASHION AND STYLE
by Anneke Krull X GESTALTEN

"The Beautiful: Illustrations for Fashion and Style" is an illustration book edited by Anneke Krull and published by the international art publishing house Gestalten in 2010. The book showcases the works of 100 of the trendiest and most promising illustrators in the areas of fashion, lifestyle, editorial, and commercial art. My "hunters" drawings were selected to be a part of this collection, which features beautiful and striking illustrations that capture the essence of fashion and style.

LODOWN 73

It's incredible to reflect on how much my life has changed in the past year. I vividly recall flipping through a copy of Lodown Magazine in Berlin, thinking my work would never grace its pages. However, a few months ago, I stumbled upon a particular email I had previously ignored. To my surprise, it was from Lodown, expressing interest in publishing my work in their upcoming issue LODOWN 73 - the same issue I had been admiring just months before.

The shock was overwhelming, and I couldn't sleep. Eventually, I mustered the courage to respond, and I had the pleasure of speaking with Sven, one of the last individuals in the world with genuine manners and kindness. Thank you, Sven!

Lodown Magazine is a pioneer in mainstream culture, renowned for its progressive and layered content that delivers key influences with a timeless quality. It's pop, colorful, cool, coded, and fast - truly representing the future. I am humbled and thrilled to have the opportunity to be featured in such a remarkable publication, and I know that Lodown readers will adore the work I have created.

Gift by XL recordings

XL Recordings

A few months ago, I received an email from XL Recordings, the label that features bands like Radiohead, The Horrors, M.I.A., and a few others. Until now, I don't understand why they contacted me. They simply said that it was nice to see my MySpace profile playing with The Horrors' music and perhaps they would ask me for collaboration in the future. You can imagine my happiness when I read that, I thought I was dreaming! Whatever happens in the future, collaboration or not, this gift gave me and still gives me a lot of motivation :) Thanks a lot P.

DazedDigital 1971 T-shirt Design Competition

DAZED DIGITAL

Hey there, where's my mind, right? I always tell myself, "Okay, I'll tackle this tomorrow," only to completely forget amidst the whirlwind of new projects. But today, as I was tidying up my email inbox, and behold, I stumbled upon something unexpected: a message from " XL recordings".  Yeah, you know, the legendary label that's home to The White Stripes, Beck, Vampire Weekend... the list goes on. They reached out to express appreciation for my work. How cool is that?.... telling me that they apreciate my works .  

Now, about that DAZED competition... Didn't quite snag the win, but hey, it felt good to be in the mix. My design made it to the top 50 worldwide entries, which ain't too shabby considering there were over 600 submissions and a whopping 30,000 votes cast. It was quite the ride, and I'm proud to have been a part of it.

Description :

To celebrate Reiss's new capsule collection Dazed have launched a t-shirt design competition calling for illustrators to interpret the brief "1971".

For Reiss, launching their new capsule collection line of denim, 1971 Reiss, was not about being nostalgic about the seventies. We've taken inspiration from that and have partnered up with Reiss to launch a t-shirt design competition that is asking you to interpret the brief "1971" in the most original way possible. We're looking for illustrators that can take the idea of "1971" as a mere starting point, from which they can go in any direction you want. All illustrations submitted will immediately be put forward for public vote. The top ten designs with the most votes will be judged by a panel of experts from Reiss and Dazed. Two winners will be chosen to have their t-shirt designs produced as part of a limited collection that will be launched during London Fashion Week as well as winning £500 worth of Reiss vouchers.

Reiss Launch Party

Reiss and Dazed Digital joined forces to launch the new 1971 Reiss collection and what better way to do it than a party! Held in the flagship store Barrett Street, London, there was live music by 'We Have Band' and DJs including 'Golden Silvers' 'Lou Hayter (NYPC)' & 'Bip Ling', drinks, goodie bags ...there was even a hotdog van!

(click on the picture to watch the video )

 

I'm truly humbled and grateful to have my artworks featured in various online and offline publications, including TrendHunter Magazine. It's incredibly exciting to see my pieces gain recognition and to know that they're resonating with viewers.

Beautiful Decay book III / USA

I am thrilled to share a preview of the wonderful book that I contributed to a few weeks ago - it is truly an honor! The Beautiful/Decay book series is a limited edition, ad-free publication that is released three times a year, consisting of 164 full-color pages. 

It showcases the most exceptional and innovative artists from both the emerging and established creative scenes, producing original content, imagery, and collaborative special inserts. Please take a look at more pictures below

 

Meyoko featured on FILE Issue 3

The 3rd issue of  FILE  Magazine is now available online and from selected shops and galleries. FILE Magazine is a bi-annual publication featuring a broad selection of visual communication in the fields of graphic design, art, photography, fashion and moving image. Beautifully presented in a 30 x 39 cm hard cover with a full colour 52 gsm newsprint stitched inside. Each issue is accompanied by a DVD featuring short films, music videos and documentaries.  

FILE Issue 3 Content
Two Sides of Ladislav Sutnar, Inside, Jelly Fishers, Codswallop, Antonio Santin, Bjarke Ingels, Wouter Dolk, Mixtape, Memotech,
Efterklang, Meyoko, Pollphail, These New Puritans, Wolves, What Light, Rob Carter.
–
96 pages in total

FILE DVD 3 Content
Inside – Short Film
Jelly Fishers – Animated Short Film
Codswallop – Animated Short Film
Bjarke Ingels – Documentary
Mixtape – Short Film
Memotech – Short Film
Efterklang – Music Video
Pollphail – Documentary
These New Puritans – Music Video
Wolves – Animated Short Film
What Light – Short Film
Rob Carter – Video Art
–
Running Time – 88 Minutes
Region Free DVD

"conspiration au roi"

meyoko on kurv magazine

I was recently interviewed and featured in KURV magazine, an Australian publication, alongside Brooke Shields, John Galliano, and many other prominent personalities.

 KURV magazine, known for its cutting-edge graphic design and typography by Art Director Andrew Godfrey, showcases world-class images from the best photographers, including their 'de-facto' photographer, Tony Duran. 

KURV provides a discerning, independent look at global fashion, beauty, culture, art, and style happenings, making it a hefty 1.2Kg read that's good for both your health and soul.

 Yen Magazine, an Australian publication, emailed me to let me know that my artwork was selected for Curvy, their annual all-female art book. I was totally surprised because it was my first time submitting my work to them, and I knew that many girls had been trying for years. I was happy and thrilled to make it into this year's book.

If you're not familiar with Curvy, it's a showcase of some of the best female artists from around the world. It's where I've found some of my favourite artists, and this year looks to be another treasure trove of artistic finds, including Fumi Nakamura, Kelly Thompson, and many more.

Description by Yen magazine:

SYDNEY DETAILS:
Mori Gallery 168 Day Street Sydney
Launch: Thursday, April 2nd 8-11pm
RSVP: Via email here.



 

 

Created by the team behind YEN MAGAZINE, Curvy has been kicking up a creative storm since 2004. Each year, the book features 100-120 of the most exciting female graphic designers and illustrators from over 35 countries around the world. CURVY is a must for anyone passionate about graphic design and illustration that wants to be inspired by a new generation of outstanding female creative talent.

Additionally, the book was featured in a national event tour and is a limited edition publication.

Featuring:

Alana Corra - Aus / Alana Skyring - Aus / Alex Tebb - Aus / Alice Jean Mckellar - Aus / Alicia Thomas - Us / Alison Richards - Aus / Amanda Mendiant - Sweden / Ameesha Earnshaw - Canada / Amy Alexander - Aus / Angela Bassichetti - Brazil / Ann Do - Aus / Anna Manolatos - Spain - Aus / Anna Pogossova - Aus / Ant Marie - Aus / Aramas Ridge - Aus / Bec Winnel - Aus / Bei Badgirl - Aus / Bel Johnstone - Aus / Caitlin Rigby - Aus / Candybird - France / Carla Zamora - Philippines / Caroline Mudge - Aus / Catherine Campbell - Aus / Catia Chien - Usa / Chelsey Freyta - Canada / Clarissa Monteiro - Brazil / Claire Cimbora - Aus / Courtney Brims - Aus / Cruz - Spain / D.U.R.A. - Malaysia / Dashenka Prochazka- Cz - Aus / Davina Purnama - Aus / Dianita - Mexico / Dominique Merven - Aus / Dora-Diamant Doury - France / Ellen Stapleton - Aus / Ellen Weinstein - Usa / Erika Coello - Ecuador / Evi O - Aus / Fanney Antonsdóttir - Norway / Fee Harding (Burntfeather) - Aus / Fernanda Guedes - Brazil / Flossy-P - Aus / Fumi Mini Nakamura - Usa / Gina Kiel - New Zealand / Giulia Balladore - Italy / Hendrika Stekhoven-Smith - Aus / Irene Feleo - Aus / Jennifer Thompson - Aus / Jenna Tink - Aus / Julia Gfrörer - Usa / Kaitlin Beckett - New Zealand / Kareena Zerefos - Aus / Karlee Mackie - Aus / Kassi Isaac - Aus / Kate Aimee Conrick - Aus / Kate Lightfoot - Aus / Katelyn James - Aus / Kelly Mckernan - Usa / Kelly Thompson - New Zealand / Kirbee Lawler - Aus / Kirsten Ewens - Aus / Kristin Fialko - Usa / Lara Allport - Aus / Lara Schubert - Aus / Laura Etheredge - Usa / Lauren Hernandez - Aus / Lila Theodoros - Aus / Lilly Piri - Germany / Lisa Falzon - Malta / Lisa Li - Nz / Lucy Wood - Aus / Maja Veselinovic - Serbia / Maria Eugenia Plate - Argentina / Maria Rapoport - Israel / Maria Vittoria Benatti - Italy / Maureen Gubia - Ecuador / Megan Yeo - Aus / Mel Baxter - Aus / Melani Olivia - Indonesia / Melissa Haslam - Aus / Melissa Murillo - France / Melyssa Anishnabie - Canada / Meredith Earls - Aus / Miao Long - Aus / Nancy Duong - Usa / The Angry Hedonist - Singapore / Natasha Serci - Aus / Nicole Tattersall - Aus / Nina Maskiell - Aus / Noferin - Aus / Patience Hodgson - Aus / Peemonster - Usa / Phresha Le Vandale - Aus / Pomme Chan - Uk / Pyhai - Netherlands / Rebecca Chalmers - Aus / Reem Khurshid - Pakistan / Roxanna Vizcarra - Usa / Ruth Wang - Canada / Sara Blake - Usa / Sarah Larnach - New Zealand / Sear - Aus / Shannon Graham - Aus / Shira Sela - Israel / Sofia Varano - Aus / Stephanie Laberis - Usa / Susan Burghart - Uk / Susannah Garden (Strafe)- Russia / Tanja Szekessy - Germany / Tiffany Muñoz - Canada / Tiffany Toland - Usa / Tuan Nini - Malaysia / Viet-My Bui - Aus / Yulia Yakushova - Russia / Yuki Nakano - Aus / Yvonne Zago - Aus / Zena Santos - Aus / Zoe Keogh - Aus / Zou Qing - China.

Special thanks to: Our media partners Semi Permanent, MTV, Design is Kinky, Lifelounge, Empty, Pedestrian. Drinks provided by Peroni Leggera.


Stay tuned to the CURVY section on the YEN website for more information including details on the Melbourne & Auckland events coming soon.

Lindstrom & Prins Thomas II cover

Listen 

In March 2009, I collaborated with GLOSSYTV, a Belgium-based agency, on a project for the album "Lindstrom and Prins Thomas 2" by Hans-Peter Lindstrøm, also known as "Lindstrom," and Prins Thomas.

They asked to use my drawings, specifically "Conspiration a la Reine," for the project. The album was released on Eskimo Recordings and was featured in The Guardian, a British newspaper.

http://www.glossy.tv

MEYOKO IN PEOPLE | Sweden