Bird

bird, originally uploaded by eL hue V.

Lank on the stencil and Luv on the collage and handiworks.  Thinking about running a set of prints of this one, will keep you posted...

Inheritance

Tributes fit for a KING

Portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Produced by LUV-ONE...Winter, 2011

Portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Produced by WILL KASSO...Summer, 2005


These two portraits of Dr. King were both produced under extreme conditions. One was created in intense heat at the peek of summer...and the other was created in extreme cold at the height of winter. Both works of art were not only driven by the artists love for their craft, but by the spirit of a man who dedicated his life to social, economical and racial change.

Dr. King was a man who challegend and changed America. He was the epitome of diligents, character and integrity. These paintings were produced in honor of a gentlemen, who faced a nation, with the intent on creating a world where color was not the bases of judging a persons worth nor character. He was more than just a religious leader and civil rights activist. He was the living manifestation of inspiration.

The process of producing these portraits was not easy. It was very trying and difficult for both artist to work under such extreme conditions. In knowing what Dr. King had to endure to achieve his place in history, it was a small price to pay. A few numb fingers and minor sun burn are miniscule in comparison to someone that sacrificed his life for the well being of others. The physical pain endured while creating these works was more than worth it in order to pay homage to a man who made it possible for S.A.G.E. Collective to do the type of work we are known for today. REST IN POWER Dr. King and Happy Birthday....Peace.

-Will Kasso

KASSO discussing S.A.G.E. Collective

S.A.G.E. COLLECTIVE

The faces behind the collective...

Big Blue

Press for the BIG BLUE Mural...LANK above holding the original outline for the wall
www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2010/11/art_lover_and_landlord_work_to_1.html


SAGE Collective paid a visit to Newark Ave. in Jersey City this last weekend and left behind a life size 90 ft. blue whale.  Many thanks to Dylan Evans and the Jersey City Mural Arts Program for having us out!  Big props to Lanky Lank for cutting a stencil that size!  Thanks to the community for showing us love all weekend long!  Hope to see more murals going up in the area soon, if anyone has a location they think would work please hit us up.  Below is a video and some flicks from the weekend.  Enjoy.  one love - LUV1

THE CITY IS KASSO's CANVAS

Here is some recent press I received for the mural work around the city of Trenton, NJ:

www.mercerspace.com/article/83741-city+kasso039s+canvas

peace.