Lyrois
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I put together this questionary based on conversations, discussions, and the occasional rant from my Twitter stream of the last couple of months, kind of straight from the shop.
18 questions: Topics include inspiration, the ongoing art vs. design debate, business, and obsessions --
It is the guilt of contemporary superficiality, the struggle with lightness, and the conflict of art and design, which fuels the notoriety of LYROIS.Whatever.
I think, at the time, I started repeating the same image because I liked the way the repetition changed the same image.Repetition changes.
doesn't work,they either have no clue or no motivation.
For more information, read the Lyrois Story, see a list of selected works, and follow Lyrois on Twitter.
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This is the story of John T. Unger --
I need your help. My original art has been copied by a manufacturer who is now suing me in federal court to overturn my existing copyrights and continue making knockoffs. I have a strong case, a great lawyer and believe that if I can continue to defend myself, the case will be resolved in my favor. If I run out of funds before we reach trial, a default judgment would be issued against me and could put me out of business. I don't believe my opponent can win this case in court and I don't believe he really intends to try. I believe his goal is to use strong-arm litigation tactics to force me to keep spending money or risk losing my copyrights — not by true adjudication, but by default if he is able to outspend me.
Read all about how an imitator sues an artist to overturn copyrights.
The idea is to have art donated from artists all over the world to feed the Legal Defense Fund --
Two special editions made as series of 10, with #000 and #001 being retained as artist's proof and the remaining #002 through #009 donated to support John T. Unger's Legal Defense Fund in his quest to defend himself and art in general.
The pieces are scratch-signed and numbered on the back, and accompanied by a printed and signed certificate documenting its story and origin. No more pieces of these editions will ever be made.
The Aluminum Series come in 140 × 55mm, are executed in matte black (upper part) and glossy black (lower part) vinyl on 2mm aluminum --
See the sales page to buy this work and other great art donated to the fund.
The Vinyl Series come in 140 × 70mm, are executed in matte black and glossy Lyrois signature-purple vinyl on 2mm foam-board --
See the sales page to buy this work and other great art donated to the fund.
Support John T. Unger's Legal Defense Fund.
Labels: 2009, announcement, art, lyrois, special+edition
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It's tiny, it's affordable, and best of all, it's specifically made for a good cause --
This special miniature edition is executed in matte black and glossy Lyrois signature-purple vinyl on 2mm foam-board. It is the sibling of much bigger works, sampling and remixing the silhouettes shapeset painted on walls, etched as well as decaled on glass, even printed on a collection of snowboards.
The Lyrois Silhouettes Mural Limited Edition Vinyl Series come in 140 × 70mm, it is a series of 10, with #000 and #001 being retained as artist's proof and the remaining #002 through #009 donated to support John T. Unger's Legal Defense Fund in his quest to defend himself and art in general.
The pieces are scratch-signed and numbered on the back, and accompanied by a printed and signed certificate documenting its story and origin. No more pieces of this edition will ever be made.
Buy them as long as they last, for your pleasure and for a good cause, at John T. Unger's Artist's Legal Defense Sale.
See also, the companion piece to the Vinyl Series, the Aluminum Series, in black/black.
Labels: 2009, art, lyrois, miniatures, murals, silhouette, tableaux, vinyl
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It's tiny, it's affordable, and best of all, it's specifically made for a good cause --
This special miniature edition is executed in matte black (upper part) and glossy black (lower part) vinyl on 2mm aluminum. It is the sibling of much bigger works, sampling and remixing the silhouettes shapeset painted on walls, etched as well as decaled on glass, even printed on a collection of snowboards.
The Lyrois Silhouettes Mural Limited Edition Aluminum Series come in 140 × 55mm, it is a series of 10, with #000 and #001 being retained as artist's proof and the remaining #002 through #009 donated to support John T. Unger's Legal Defense Fund in his quest to defend himself and art in general.
The pieces are scratch-signed and numbered on the back, and accompanied by a printed and signed certificate documenting its story and origin. No more pieces of this edition will ever be made.
Buy them as long as they last, for your pleasure and for a good cause, at John T. Unger's Artist's Legal Defense Sale.
See also, the companion piece to the Aluminum Series, the Vinyl Series, in black/purple.
Labels: 2009, aluminum, art, black, lyrois, miniatures, murals, silhouette, tableaux, vinyl
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After playing with repetitive shapes on skatedecks, here are the electric patterns again -- they're repetitive, after all --
How it is done: Printed on water-resistant billboard paper or on self-adhesive, non water-resistant standard paper, for outdoor walls, it is possible to produce wallpapers on glossy or matte vinyl.
What you get: Rolls, 2ft wide or sheets, up to 5ft wide.
Please note that the artwork is clean and clear vector data, here is a close-up detail --
See also: Wallpaper: Purple Shapes
Labels: 2009, art, interior+design, lyrois, monogram, murals, patterns, print, store+furniture, vinyl, wallpaper
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Who doesn't need skatedecks these days?
The Lyrois High Voltage Series glows with electricity and makes a great collector's wall tiling.
After releasing two snowboard series from the 2009/10 menu (Spectators and Twins) here is the latest drop of powerful colors --
#1A, #1B, #1C
#2A, #2B, #2C
#3A, #3B, #3C
Made from "7-ply Canadian maple." Available in 4 sizes and 3 styles × 3 colorways --
You can buy any one or two or the whole series at the Lyrois Board Store.
As always, I'm accepting corporate and private commissions on your brand of decks or custom designs on your favorite deck from next year.
Labels: 2009, boards, decoration, fashion, graffiti, lyrois, special+edition
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I'm a big fan of pop culture and graffiti, I like papercutting and transparent vs. opaque, then again, I like light and shadows, particularly shadows. What better representation of light and shadows than dancing and dying?
I keep seeing Pablo Picasso's Guernica in the original shape-set for the mural. With the connection already and always there, here is the resulting mashup; web only, no prints --
Check out the details that mix nicely with shapes #1, #2, and #5.
One more thing, it is said that Le Corbusier once called tapestries -- like the Guernica copy at the United Nations in New York -- "nomadic murals". (Note to self: Make nomadic murals, for the name and for the concept.)
UPDATE: I added the very hi-res version of the mashup for your download and print-it-yourself pleasure. You may even send it to me or fly me in to sign it and make it very, very special. (Hazel Dooney's idea?) Also, I've heard that there's a big empty wall at the UN Security Council...
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Two more boards from the 2009/10 Lyrois Snowboards collection.
After the introduction of the Spectators Series, here is the Twins package.
Two fresh boards --
Made of "coreflex fiberglass, wood cores, and Durasurf 2001." Available in 7 sizes and in 2 styles --
And..., I'm accepting corporate and private commissions on your brand of boards or custom designs on your favorite board from last year.
Labels: 2009, boards, decoration, fashion, graffiti, lyrois, special+edition
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A preview of the 2009 Gobos. What you see is the acrylic plate with the updated shapes for some shadow-work --
Photos are in progress. Small prints will be made, signed and numbered.
Check out the original 2002 gobos and the gobos strips, also from 2002.
Labels: 2009, acrylic, announcement, art, black, decals, gobos, lyrois, preview, vinyl
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With the Architectural Essays all spread out, it's time to recollect them and put them together in a small catalogue for the screen, or, if you want to, for printing.
The print-edition catalogue with all 14 works is available as a PDF-file now and here --
Also, please note that selected works are available as limited-edition, high-quality, signed and numbered, prints.
Labels: 2009, architecture, art, lyrois, mies+series, mies+van+der+rohe, pdf, print, stylebook, vinyl
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Introducing the 2009/10 Lyrois Snowboards collection.
With winter coming slowly but surely, here is the first batch in the new lineup of snowboards, the Spectators Series --
Made of "coreflex fiberglass, wood cores, and Durasurf 2001." Available in 7 sizes and in 5 styles --
With the Lyrois Spectators Series, you bring your own spectators everywhere you rock and roll. All in all, five colorways for the exact feeling of the day or to collect them and combine...
And yes, it's Spectators, plural, because you've got more than one spectator.
As always, I'm accepting corporate and private commissions on your brand of boards or custom designs on your favorite board from last year.
Labels: 2009, boards, decoration, fashion, graffiti, lyrois, special+edition
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Chicago Crownhall, interior window --
Number #14 in the Mies Series.
Production notes --
Black and pink, translucent vinyl (#14). Fully reversible and scalable.
Please see the project introduction with more information on Lyrois' Architectural Essays and on owning an original Lyrois.
Labels: 2009, architecture, art, black, decals, graffiti, lyrois, mies+series, mies+van+der+rohe, vinyl
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Chicago Crownhall, facade --
Number #13 in the Mies Series.
Production notes --
White, transparent vinyl (#13). Fully reversible and scalable.
Please see the project introduction with more information on Lyrois' Architectural Essays and on owning an original Lyrois.
Labels: 2009, architecture, art, decals, etched+glas, facade, graffiti, lyrois, mies+series, mies+van+der+rohe, vinyl
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New York Seagram Building, facade --
Number #12 in the Mies Series.
Production notes --
White, black, and pink opaque vinyl (#12). Fully reversible and scalable.
Please see the project introduction with more information on Lyrois' Architectural Essays and on owning an original Lyrois.
Labels: 2009, architecture, art, decals, facade, graffiti, lyrois, mies+series, mies+van+der+rohe, pixel+art, vinyl
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Chicago IBM Building, facade --
Number #11 in the Mies Series.
Production notes --
White opaque vinyl (#11). Fully reversible and scalable.
Please see the project introduction with more information on Lyrois' Architectural Essays and on owning an original Lyrois.
Labels: 2009, architecture, art, decals, facade, graffiti, lyrois, mies+series, mies+van+der+rohe, pixel+art, vinyl
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Introducing... LYROIS BIKES...
Take a look at the pics: Everybody loves chrome on cars and on bikes these days... delicious.
This one could just as well be a vacuum cleaner, though --
See also: The Silver Circus tee and Mohawk-Logo stickers.
Labels: 2009, chrome, decals, goofs, graffiti, logotypes, lyrois, script+logo, stickers, vinyl
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Berlin Nationalgalerie, window front --
Number #10 in the Mies Series.
Production notes --
White translucent vinyl (#10). Fully reversible and scalable.
Please see the project introduction with more information on Lyrois' Architectural Essays and on owning an original Lyrois.
Labels: 2009, architecture, art, decals, etched+glas, facade, graffiti, lyrois, mies+series, mies+van+der+rohe, vinyl
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Looking at this, I had to make this, immediately, asap, freezing the shadow --
Matte black on matte, almost smooth, white aluminum. Ten by ten inches.
Sometimes, often, creation is compulsive. Works almost manifest themselves. They just want to exist.
See also: Lyrois: Etched Glass.
Labels: 2009, aluminum, black, lyrois, miniatures, silhouette, tableaux
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Toronto Dominion Centre, facade --
Number #8 in the Mies Series.
Number #9 in the Mies Series.
Production notes --
White translucent vinyl (#8), white and black translucent vinyl (#9). Fully reversible and scalable.
Please see the project introduction with more information on Lyrois' Architectural Essays and on owning an original Lyrois.
Labels: 2009, architecture, art, black, decals, facade, lyrois, mies+series, mies+van+der+rohe
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Horreur! Graffiti! on the German Pavillon in Barcelona --
Number #3 in the Mies Series.
Number #4 in the Mies Series.
Number #5 in the Mies Series.
Number #6 in the Mies Series.
Number #7 in the Mies Series.
Production notes --
Digital print on white vinyl (#3), black-matte opaque vinyl (#4 - #7). Fully reversible and scalable.
Please see the project introduction with more information on Lyrois' Architectural Essays and on owning an original Lyrois.
Labels: 2009, architecture, art, decals, graffiti, lyrois, mies+series, mies+van+der+rohe, murals, script+logo, vinyl
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Chicago Lake Shore Drive Apartments --
Number #1 in the Mies Series.
Number #2 in the Mies Series.
Production notes --
Silver-matte translucent vinyl (#1), black-matte opaque vinyl (#2). Fully reversible and scalable.
Please see the project introduction with more information on Lyrois' Architectural Essays and on owning an original Lyrois.
Labels: 2009, architecture, art, decals, lyrois, mies+series, mies+van+der+rohe, vinyl
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Introducing Lyrois' architectural essays, conversations between architecture and art --
The vision: Lyrois shapes in public spaces. (Backstory)
The plan: Using our beloved glass, steel, and concrete as the perfect canvas to create a dialogue between static architecture and dynamic art.
Looking for and at glass, steel, and concrete; there is one artist -- architect -- who provides iconic, clean, and clear structures and patterns to pick up and play with: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
Granite or concrete?
Mies planned to use granite for an element of the entrance for the IIT. The president of the Institute suggested using less expensive concrete stating that the granite was barely visible anyway. Mies retorted: Concrete instead of granite you would see and asked the president to raise more money instead -- eventually he built with granite.(Related by Swiss architect Otto Kolb)
The inspiration: Linear divisions, spatial proportions, as well as details like huge pieces of marble cut in symmetrical patterns.
Like graffiti, the public landscape is the canvas to work on.
Unlike graffiti, the Lyrois pieces pick up the pattern of the underlying architecture and highlight both canvas and artwork.
The print-edition catalogue with all 14 works is available either as a PDF-file or in actual, real paper.
Selected works are available as limited-edition, high-quality prints.
Artwork may be ordered as-is or privately commissioned and custom-tailored to your environmental structure, color-scale, and local setting.
Labels: 2009, announcement, architecture, art, decals, etched+glas, graffiti, lyrois, mies+series, mies+van+der+rohe, murals, vinyl
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The Script-Logo in a Circus guise, in the spirit of summer and action sports. Silver on black.
It doesn't glow in the dark, but it shines and glares just as well, check out the S riding the wave --
Lyrois Tees: The Silver Circus Shirt.
By the way, after some fun with the sketches, we came up with the what would Ed Hardy and Christian Audigier have done version. Since you now know what's coming, here goes...
See also: Nike 6.0: The Ill-Mobile.
Labels: 2009, art, black, couture, fashion, graffiti, logotypes, lyrois, script+logo, tees
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An appetizer for stuff to come --
Lyrois' architectural essays, conversations between architecture and art.
Labels: 2009, announcement, architecture, art, decals, etched+glas, graffiti, interior+design, lyrois, mies+series, mies+van+der+rohe, murals, pixel+art, preview
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We have lots of transparencies, glass, and see-through elements in store this year. Silver-matte etching on, well, glass --
Also, celebrating the return of crude photography capturing beautiful artwork.
Click on the pic above for double the fun and shadow play.
If you happen to enjoy the window, you might also like the previously documented Door Decals.
Labels: 2009, art, decoration, etched+glas, interior+design, lyrois, silhouette
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A mixture of glossy and matte vinyl, all black, all magic, and just as hard to capture.
This work predates the white on white and the tongue-in-cheek purple on purple edition. It was made in 2004.
You may recognize it; it's the one in the kitchen.
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