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<!--Generated by Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.158 (http://www.squarespace.com) on Wed, 22 May 2013 07:27:38 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>The Ethyr</title><link>http://www.carbon-fibre.me/the_ethyr/</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:26:38 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright>Copyright by Carbon-Fibre Media</copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.158 (http://www.squarespace.com)</generator><itunes:author>Carbon-Fibre Media</itunes:author><itunes:keywords>Sequential,Art,Graphic,Novels,Comics,Collectibles,Toys</itunes:keywords><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Visual Arts"/></itunes:category><item><title>EVENT: MoCCA Fest: NYC: April 6th-7th, 2013</title><category>Collectibles</category><category>Event</category><category>baby robots</category><category>collectibles</category><category>cute robots</category><category>goldmane</category><category>mocca</category><category>mocca fest</category><category>obabybots</category><category>obots</category><category>onjena</category><category>robots</category><category>toy robots</category><category>toys</category><dc:creator>Onjena</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:10:31 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.carbon-fibre.me/the_ethyr/event-mocca-fest-nyc-april-6th-7th-2013.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">379316:4088028:33157410</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><img style="width: 600px;" src="http://www.carbon-fibre.me/storage/moccafestlogo_2013_april_6_and_7_nyc.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1364407898539" alt="" /></span></p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 600px;" src="http://www.carbon-fibre.me/storage/moccafestlogo_2013_april_6_and_7_nyc_obots_goldmane_carbonfibreme_robots.jpg.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1364417176120" alt="" /></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 600px;">Herd Art by Michael DeForge, O'BOT by Onjena</span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Society of Illustrators and the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art Present the</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>MoCCA ARTS FESTIVAL 2013</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span>Saturday &amp; Sunday, April 6th &amp; 7th 2013, 11 AM - 6 PM</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span><span>Comics, toys, panels, table talks and more!&nbsp;</span></span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>The 69th Regiment Armory</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span>68 Lexington Avenue, btw E. 25th &amp; E. 26th Street, New York, New York 10010</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.societyillustrators.org/Mocca_Event.aspx?id=8605" target="_blank">www.societyofillustrators.org</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;For anyone who missed the <a href="http://www.carbon-fibre.me/obots">O'BOTs</a> at Toy Fair, we'll be making an appearance with <a href="http://www.goldmane.net" target="_blank">Goldmane Entertainment</a>/<a href="http://argonautsresin.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Argonaut Resins</a>&nbsp;and the amazing <a href="http://www.thejellyempire.com/" target="_blank">Jelly Empire</a>&nbsp;at table C90!&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.carbon-fibre.me/obots"><img style="width: 250px;" src="http://www.carbon-fibre.me/storage/carbonfibreme_obots_spread_love_logo_black_background.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1364419674550" alt="" /></a></span></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.carbon-fibre.me/the_ethyr/rss-comments-entry-33157410.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>EVENT: Panel to Panel: One Thing Leads to Another Comic and Cartoon Art Exhibit by Medialia Gallery: February - March 2013</title><category>Collectibles</category><category>Event</category><category>Words and Pictures</category><category>chuck collins</category><category>collectibles</category><category>comics</category><category>exhibit</category><category>graphic novel</category><category>grey williamson</category><category>literacy drive</category><category>medialia</category><category>new approach</category><category>sequential art</category><category>tara nakashima donahue</category><category>toys</category><dc:creator>Onjena</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 03 Feb 2013 22:58:00 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.carbon-fibre.me/the_ethyr/event-panel-to-panel-one-thing-leads-to-another-comic-and-ca.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">379316:4088028:32745249</guid><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">Medialia ... Rack and Hamper Gallery presents:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>PANEL TO PANEL: One Thing Leads to Another Comic and Cartoon Art</strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Curated by Tara Nakashima Donahue featuring the work of:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Grey Williamson | Chuck Collins | Nelson Asencio | Manuel Jesus | Rodney Jackson<strong>&nbsp;|<strong>&nbsp;Lara Antal | Nusha Ashjaee | Brumsic Brandon | Barbara Brandon-Croft | Christa Cassano | Jacob Chabot | Julie Condon | Theresa Coulter | Jennifer Crute | Brummett Echohawk | Jen Ferguson | George Folz | Chris Giarusso | Dean Haspiel | John Jennings | Dave Kelly | Seth Kushner | Jesse Lonergan | Shawna Mills | Stacy Robinson | Jess Ruliffson | Brian Smith ... and more...</strong></strong></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 90%;">Opening Reception: Saturday, February 9th 2013, 4 PM - 7 PM</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 90%;">Exhibit: February 9th - March 23rd, 2013</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 90%;">Medialia ... Rack and Hamper Gallery</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 90%;">335 West 38th Street, 4th Foor, New York, New York 10018</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.medialiagallery.com/" target="_blank">www.medialiagallery.com</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>A Drive for Adult Literacy:</strong> Medialia Gallery is collecting donations of comics and art books for the in-house library and adult literacy initiative of the Washington Heights based Dorothy McGowan Residence. For further details, please email tara(at)medialiagallery.com</p>
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<p><strong>About Medialia ... Rack and Hamper Gallery</strong></p>
<p>Established in 1992,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.medialiagallery.com/" target="_blank">Medialia ... Rack and Hamper Gallery</a>&nbsp;specializes in small, affordable works by international artists, including: book art, medallic sculpture, small sculpture, transformable sculpture, wearable sculpture and wall hangings. Work of gallery artists is exhibited on a continual basis, along with special one-person and group exhibitions by international artists.</p>
<p>Founder and artistic director Mashiko Nakashima, has also established the not-for-profit,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.medialiagallery.com/newapproach.html" target="_blank">New Approach Inc.</a>&nbsp;to promote emerging artists and curators, as well as to encourage public awareness and exposure to unconventional medallic art.&nbsp;</p>
<div style="border-bottom: 1px dotted GREY;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></div>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.carbon-fibre.me/the_ethyr/rss-comments-entry-32745249.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>EVENT: PARADOX Exhibition Art Basel Week :: ArtLink Gallery :: December 2012</title><category>Event</category><category>art</category><category>art basel</category><category>art district</category><category>artlink</category><category>design district</category><category>exhibition</category><category>paradox</category><category>rjacksonart</category><category>rodney jackson</category><category>wynwood</category><dc:creator>Onjena</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 21:49:27 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.carbon-fibre.me/the_ethyr/event-paradox-exhibition-art-basel-week-artlink-gallery-dece.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">379316:4088028:31694923</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 600px;" src="http://www.carbon-fibre.me/storage/Paradox_exhibition_art_basel_miami_rjacksonart_artlink_wynwood_2012.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1363551369864" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The ArtLink Gallery presents:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong style="font-size: 120%;">PARADOX :: The Closest Point to Reality</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">A group exhibition featuring the art of Rodney Jackson</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Opening reception: Thursday December 6 from 7-9PM Theatrical performance by Ibetti Perez and live music by Midiala Rosales</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Art Basel Week Exhibition hours: Friday Dec 7 and Saturday Dec 8, from 1 to 7PM :: Sunday Dec 9, from 1 to 6PM :: Dec 10- 19, from 12 to 6PM</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">130 NW 36 Street Miami, FL 33127</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=26f083e028c968f47c948ada7&amp;id=bfa9d3eaf1" target="_blank">www.theartlinkgallery.com</a></p>
<p>Would someone go to see art with the eyes covered? Find out in &ldquo;Paradox&rdquo; art exhibition at The ArtLink Gallery, a fun and thoughtful show featuring a juried group of artists who have gone beyond the approved ways of producing art, creating aesthetically and conceptually powerful pieces, enhancing the Miami&rsquo;s art scene during Art Basel week 2012.</p>
<p>The artworks depict statements, propositions, and situations that seem to be absurd or contradictory, but in fact are or may be true.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.carbon-fibre.me/the_ethyr/rss-comments-entry-31694923.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>EVENT: Annual Collectible Toy Drive by JPMorgan Chase, Storybox Ink, Carbon-Fibre Media, Hispanic Federation and Other Partners :: Dec 13th @ Copa</title><category>Collectibles</category><category>Event</category><category>argonaut resins</category><category>christmas</category><category>gold mane entertainment</category><category>hispanic federation</category><category>holiday</category><category>jpmorgan chase</category><category>kkilroys attic</category><category>medialia</category><category>rrocko rocket</category><category>storybox ink</category><category>toy drive</category><category>toys</category><dc:creator>Onjena</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:28:43 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.carbon-fibre.me/the_ethyr/event-annual-collectible-toy-drive-by-jpmorgan-chase-storybo.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">379316:4088028:31682209</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Storybox Ink and Carbon-Fibre Media invite you to join us in an annual Collectible Toy Drive in partnership with JPMorgan Chase, the Latino Networks Coalition and the Hispanic Federation.&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 600px;" src="http://www.carbon-fibre.me/storage/annual_collectible_toy_drive_holiday_christmas_storyboxink_carbonfibremedia_jpmorganchase_obots_chuki_2012.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1363981837227" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The Hispanic Federation and Partners present:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>2012 Cross-ENG Holiday Toy Drive &amp; Networking Event&nbsp;<br /></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Thursday, December 13th, 2012, 6 PM - Midnight</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Copacabana :: VIP Main Room</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>268 West 47th Street, New York, New York 10036</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Entrance Fee: Toy or book for ages 0 to 15 years</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hispanicfederation.org/" target="_blank">www.hispanicfederation.com</a></p>
<p>The Latino Networks Coalition will partner with the Hispanic Federation, to touch the lives of underprivileged children residing in the Tri-state area.  This year, Storybox Ink Studios and Carbon-Fibre Media will partner with the Latino Networks to contribute collectible and designer toys.</p>
<p>All toys and books donated through the 1-day Toy Drive will be distributed by the Hispanic Federation to children among Latino health and human services agencies.</p>
<p>If you have any questions about the Cross-BRG Holiday Toy Drive, contact:          Adelante:  Alejandra.De.la.Cruz@jpmchase.com or Hernan.D.Celis@chase.com</p>
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<p><strong> About Hispanic Federation </strong></p>
<p>The Hispanic Federation is a non-profit organization sponsored by the JPMorgan Chase Foundation.  The Hispanic Federation via its annual toy drive, "Un Milagro de Navidad," aims to distribute over 10,000 toys through its network of nearly 100 health and human service agencies. To learn more about HF, please visit www.hispanicfederation.org.</p>
<p><strong>Participating Toy Designers &amp; Event Partners</strong></p>
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<li><a href="http://storyboxink.com/" target="_blank">Storybox Ink</a>&nbsp;:: "Chuki"</li>
<li><a href="http://www.store.carbon-fibre.me">Carbon-Fibre Media</a>&nbsp;:: "O'bot"</li>
<li><a href="http://medialiagallery.com/" target="_blank">Medialia Gallery</a></li>
<li><a href="http://esctoy.limitedrun.com/store" target="_blank">ESC Toys</a>&nbsp;:: "Micci"</li>
<li><a href="http://goldmane.net/" target="_blank">GoldMane Entertainment</a> / <a href="http://argonautsresin.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Argonaut Resins</a>&nbsp;:: "Tuttz"</li>
<li><a href="http://www.pugzee.com/aboutthecreator.html" target="_blank">Inua Art</a> :: "Pugzee"</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thejellyempire.com/" target="_blank">The Jelly Empire</a>&nbsp;:: "Jellybot"</li>
<li><a href="http://www.kilroysattic.com">Kilroy's Attic</a>&nbsp;:: "Hungry Hungry Hippo Ring"</li>
<li><a href="http://www.rockorocket.com" target="_blank">Rocko Rocket</a>&nbsp;:: "Rocko'bots"</li>
<li><a href="http://zukie_art.storenvy.com/" target="_blank">Zukie</a> :: "Zukie"</li>
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<p>Thanks for reading!</p>
<p>~ Onjena</p>
<p>#<a href="https://twitter.com/i/#!/search/?q=spreadLOVE&amp;src=typd" target="_blank">spreadLOVE</a></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.carbon-fibre.me/the_ethyr/rss-comments-entry-31682209.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>EXHIBITION: PLANET ROCK: DonuPop3: New Works by R. Jackson at The Artlink Gallery, Wynwood, Miami: November 2012</title><category>Event</category><category>art</category><category>donu</category><category>donupop</category><category>donuts</category><category>hip pop</category><category>miami</category><category>planetrock</category><category>pop art</category><category>rjacksonart</category><category>robots</category><category>rockets</category><category>rocko rocket</category><dc:creator>Onjena</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 04:23:14 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.carbon-fibre.me/the_ethyr/exhibition-planet-rock-donupop3-new-works-by-r-jackson-at-th.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">379316:4088028:30344238</guid><description><![CDATA[<table bgcolor="#262626">
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<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The Artlink Gallery Presents</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>PLANET ROCK:  DONUPOP3 <br />New Works by R. Jackson</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Opening Reception: Saturday, November 10th, 2012, 7 PM - 9 PM</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Exhibition: November 10th - 24th, 2012</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">130 NW 36th Street, Miami, Florida 33127</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/298614556906937/" target="_blank">www.theartlinkgallery.com</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong>About the Artist</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/R-Jackson-Art/174527325942298" target="_blank">R. JACKSON</a> is a pop artist, designer and educator. For over ten years he has been exhibiting art internationally with the Miami Design District&rsquo;s Diaspora Vibe Gallery. As a New World School of the Arts student, R. Jackson became a YoungArts finalist and won level one. This made him a presidential scholar nominee in 1990. He graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art, at the top of his class<a>Cancel</a>, with a full merit scholarship in 1994. Jackson currently illustrates a children's book, written by his wife Yolande, entitled <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rockorocket1" target="_blank">Rocko Rocket</a>.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.carbon-fibre.me/the_ethyr/rss-comments-entry-30344238.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>EVENT: Tutti i colori di Obama Book Signing with Author Matteo Ceschi :: Milan, Italy :: Nov 6th</title><category>Barack Obama</category><category>Event</category><category>Franco Angeli</category><category>Matteo Ceschi</category><category>President Obama</category><category>Written Word</category><category>book</category><category>grey williamson</category><category>italy</category><category>renegade</category><category>rodney jackson</category><category>shirley chisolm</category><category>signing</category><category>tutti i colori di obama</category><dc:creator>Onjena</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 07:39:00 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.carbon-fibre.me/the_ethyr/event-tutti-i-colori-di-obama-book-signing-with-author-matte.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">379316:4088028:30320990</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.carbon-fibre.me/storage/the-ethyr/carbonfibreme_matteo_ceschi_book_president_obama_american_presidency_book_signing_november_6_sixth_election_day.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1363551459746" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>For our Italian people, who unlike some Presidential hopefuls, we adore, Matteo Ceschi will be hosting a signing of his book, "Tutti i colori di Obama:&nbsp;L&rsquo;altra storia delle elezioni americane&nbsp;(All the Colors of Obama. The Other History of American Elections)"&nbsp;on election day, November 6th.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>"The rise of Senator Barack Obama and the affirmation of a post-racial and post-ethnic approach to society led me to investigate the roots of this position, discovering exceptional figures like the comedian and political activist Dick Gregory and the Democratic Representative, Shirley Chisholm, who had campaigned in the Democratic primaries for the presidency back in the late &lsquo;60s and the &lsquo;70s. I discovered the Rev. Jesse Jackson...<span>his story grabbed me, just as Spike Lee, Malcom X and the Black Panthers had done...<span>I followed their human and political adventures step by step...</span></span>"</p>
<p style="text-align: right;">~ Matteo Ceschi</p>
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<p>In honor of this very special day, artists Rodney Jackson and Grey Williamson produced a poster for Mr. Ceschi's event.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><span style="line-height: 2em;"> </span></p>
<p>Both the cover of Mr. Ceschi's book and Mr. Jackson's poster feature the <a href="http://www.carbon-fibre.me/showcase">Renegade Obama bust</a> by Grey Willamson and <a href="http://www.kilroysattic.com">Kilroy III</a>. The poster was featured on <a href="http://designforobama.org/image/796?" target="_blank">Design for Obama</a>.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Although we'd love to be at Mr. Ceschi's book signing, we have an important <a href="http://www.canivote.org/">task</a> to do today.&nbsp;We will be posting pictures of his event soon. Tutti i colori di Obama is available from the publisher, Franco Angeli Editore (<a href="http://www.francoangeli.it/" target="_blank">www.francoangeli.it</a>).</p>
<p>Read more of our fascinating <a href="http://www.carbon-fibre.me/the_ethyr/written-word-tutti-i-colori-di-obama-by-matteo-ceschi-all-th.html">interview</a> of Matteo... he shares shares his inspiration, highlights and challenges while researching and writing "Tutti i colori di Obama."</p>
<p>Thanks for reading!</p>
<p>~ Onjena</p>
<p>#<a href="https://twitter.com/i/#!/search/?q=spreadLOVE&amp;src=typd" target="_blank">spreadLOVE</a></p>
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<p><strong>About the Author</strong></p>
<p>MATTEO CESCHI is a historian of African-American culture and U.S. counterculture. He writes for a music magazine and teaches History of journalism and music journalism at the University eCampus in Italy. He has worked with the chair of North American History and Contemporary History at the faculty of Political Sciences of the University of Milan. In 2000 he joined the comparative history project Milan-Montpellier Group, founded in 1980 by Italian, American and French academics. He is author of Musica Nera/Black Music (Milan: 2005) and Green Rock. Music and Ecology in the United States from Bob Dylan to Bruce Springsteen (Milan: 2008) and numerous essays in Italian and English.</p>
<p><strong>About the Artists</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/R-Jackson-Art/174527325942298" target="_blank">R. JACKSON</a>&nbsp;is a pop artist, designer and educator. For over ten years he has been exhibiting art internationally with the Miami Design District&rsquo;s Diaspora Vibe Gallery. As a New World School of the Arts student, R. Jackson became a YoungArts finalist and won level one. This made him a presidential scholar nominee in 1990. He graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art, at the top of his class<a>Cancel</a>, with a full merit scholarship in 1994. Jackson currently illustrates a children's book, written by his wife Yolande, entitled&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/rockorocket1" target="_blank">Rocko Rocket</a>.&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.carbon-fibre.me/">GREY WILLIAMSON</a>, born and raised in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York, &nbsp;has worked as a writer, artist and designer for almost every major comic publisher in the comic industry. He formed <a href="http://www.carbon-fibre.me">Carbon-Fibre Media</a> as a home for his entertainment properties and productions</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.carbon-fibre.me/the_ethyr/rss-comments-entry-30320990.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>EVENT: Medialia Gallery presents The Art of Neon Son :: Saturday, October 27th, 2012, 3 PM - 6 PM</title><category>DSX</category><category>Event</category><category>chuck collins</category><category>crossover</category><category>exhibition</category><category>galtow</category><category>goldmane</category><category>grey williamson</category><category>medialia</category><category>neon son</category><category>r jackson art</category><category>robert garrett</category><category>storybox ink</category><dc:creator>Onjena</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:29:23 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.carbon-fibre.me/the_ethyr/event-medialia-gallery-presents-the-art-of-neon-son-saturday.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">379316:4088028:30120064</guid><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 600px;" src="http://www.carbon-fibre.me/storage/NeonSon_MedialiaGallery_2012_INVITE_150.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1363872650379" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Curated by Tara Nakashima Donahue featuring the work of:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Grey Williamson | Chuck Collins | Eric Nocella Diaz | Nelson Asencio | Manuel Jesus | Rodney Jackson | Kilroy III<strong>&nbsp;|<strong>&nbsp;Robert Garrett |</strong></strong>&nbsp;Onjena</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Final Day of Exhibition: Saturday, October 27th 2012, 3 PM - 6 PM</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Medialia ... Rack and Hamper Gallery</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">335 West 38th Street, 4th Foor, New York, New York 10018</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.medialiagallery.com/" target="_blank">www.medialiagallery.com</a>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Further information on the creators can be found on their websites. For Grey Williamson:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carbon-fibre.me/">www.carbon-fibre.me</a>; Chuck Collins:&nbsp;<a href="http://dreadsocietyx.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">dreadsocietyx.blogspot.com</a>; Robert Garrett:&nbsp;<a href="http://xmoorstudios.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">xmoorstudios.blogspot.com</a>.</p>
<p>About the Artists:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carbon-fibre.me/">Grey Williamson</a>: creator, writer, illustrator;&nbsp;<a href="http://dreadsocietyx.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Chuck Collins</a>: creator, illustrator, animator;&nbsp;<a href="http://xmoorstudios.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Robert Garrett</a>: creator, writer;&nbsp;<a href="http://storyboxink.com/" target="_blank">Nelson Asencio &amp; Manuel Jesus</a>: designer toy producers;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.goldmane.net/" target="_blank">Eric Nocella Diaz</a>: creator, sculptor, illustrator;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/R-Jackson-Art/174527325942298" target="_blank">Rodney Jackson</a>: artist;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kilroysattic.com/" target="_blank">Kilroy III</a>: sculptor, designer; Onjena: creator, writer, designer.</p>
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<p>Learn more about NEON SON&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carbon-fibre.me/neon-son">here</a>.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong>About Medialia ... Rack and Hamper Gallery</strong></p>
<p>Established in 1992,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.medialiagallery.com/" target="_blank">Medialia ... Rack and Hamper Gallery</a>&nbsp;specializes in small, affordable works by international artists, including: book art, medallic sculpture, small sculpture, transformable sculpture, wearable sculpture and wall hangings. Work of gallery artists is exhibited on a continual basis, along with special one-person and group exhibitions by international artists.</p>
<p>Founder and artistic director Mashiko Nakashima, has also established the not-for-profit,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.medialiagallery.com/newapproach.html" target="_blank">New Approach Inc.</a>&nbsp;to promote emerging artists and curators, as well as to encourage public awareness and exposure to unconventional medallic art.&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.carbon-fibre.me/the_ethyr/rss-comments-entry-30120064.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>EVENT: Design Power Panelist: Grey Williamson at DesigNation 8 in Cincinnati, Ohio: Oct 25th - 28th</title><category>Event</category><category>OBD</category><category>cincinnati</category><category>comics</category><category>conference</category><category>desigNation</category><category>design</category><category>design power</category><category>grey williamson</category><category>movies</category><category>ohio</category><category>organization of black designers</category><category>panelist</category><dc:creator>Onjena</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:29:34 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.carbon-fibre.me/the_ethyr/event-design-power-panelist-grey-williamson-at-designation-8.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">379316:4088028:30119765</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;<img style="text-align: center; width: 600px;" src="http://www.carbon-fibre.me/storage/organization_of_black_designers_OBD_designation_conference_8_cincinnati_ohio_october_2012.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1363981880833" alt="" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The Organization of Black Designers presents:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 120%;">DesigNation 8</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Bringing together some of the world's top design talent in:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Graphic Design | Web | Multimedia | Interior | Fashion | Industrial and Product Design | Advertising<strong>&nbsp;|<strong>&nbsp;Animation |</strong></strong>&nbsp;Comics&nbsp;<strong><strong><strong>|</strong></strong>&nbsp;Architecture</strong></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">October 25th - 28th, 2012</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Hyatt Regency Cincinnati<br />151 West 5th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.obd.org" target="_blank">www.obd.org</a>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>MEET</strong>&nbsp;the design leaders and decision makers from all segments of the global design industry marketing, and promotion in one place at one time.</p>
<p><strong>DEVELOP</strong>&nbsp;new relationships and reinforce existing partnerships.&nbsp;<br /><br /><strong>SEE</strong>&nbsp;hands-on demonstrations of new technologies, products and services that define today's competitive marketplace.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>EXPLORE</strong>&nbsp;new technology, ideas, information and creative resources for a more profitable year ahead. DesigNation&reg; offers great value in exhibition space, equipment and additional services.</p>
<p>Carbon-Fibre Media's founder, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/carbonfibreme">Grey Williamson</a> is a featured speaker on the following panels at DesigNation 8:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>SUPER DESIGN POWER (COMICS, FANTASY, TOYS)</strong>&nbsp;[Specialty Panel 2: Saturday, October 27th, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM) :: Bam! Bop! Clunk! Splat! Spiderman, Harry Potter, Batman, Captain America, Thor and many more comic book&nbsp;superheroes and fantasy characters are blasting theater screens and home video centers with action-packed&nbsp;exploits. These characters of make-believe are reaping billions at the box office. Technology has given us the&nbsp;power to create our wildest fantasies on screen and beyond. The line between reality and fictional fantasy&nbsp;continues to fade. Some of the pioneers in the comic book and fantasy trade will discuss how design plays a crucial role in the crossover potential of comics into movies, movies into toys and games and how this whole mix is driving the $18.5 billion video game and accessories market.</li>
<li><strong>WHAT &nbsp;IS POWERING THE FUTURE OF DESIGN? WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?</strong> [Closing Panel: Saturday, October 27th, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM] :: Examing the effect and future of design with stalwart design visionaries. Where are we going from here? What is the future of design practice? How do you use power as a designer?</li>
</ul>
<p>Download the DesigNation 8 conference schedule <a href="http://www.obd.org/DesignNation8.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>About the Organization of Black Designers</strong></p>
<p>The Organization of Black Designers (OBD) is a non-profit international professional association dedicated to promoting the visibility, empowerment and interaction of its membership and the understanding and value that diverse design perspectives contribute to world culture and commerce.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.carbon-fibre.me/the_ethyr/rss-comments-entry-30119765.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>COLLECTIBLES: Kilroy III of Kilroy's Attic: A Prince Among Resin Kings</title><category>Collectibles</category><category>Event</category><category>Spotlight</category><category>argonaut resins</category><category>benny kline</category><category>eric nocella diaz</category><category>kilroy III</category><category>kilroys attic</category><category>mech ring</category><category>medialia</category><category>resin</category><category>resin is king</category><category>resin jewelry</category><category>sculpture</category><category>tenacious toys</category><dc:creator>tjwilkes</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2012 01:34:10 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.carbon-fibre.me/the_ethyr/collectibles-kilroy-iii-of-kilroys-attic-a-prince-among-resi.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">379316:4088028:29393530</guid><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 225px;" src="http://www.carbon-fibre.me/storage/kilroys-attic/kilroysattic_kilroyIII_kilroy_was_here_logo_resin_sculptures.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1348857388589" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>Following is an interview of Kilroy III of Kilroy's Attic by guest blogger, Teressa J. Wilkes. She asks about his inspiration, his guidance and his introduction as a newbie into the designer toy world.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p><span id="internal-source-marker_0.5780907608568668"><span style="font-weight: bold;">TJW: SO KILROY III, PLEASE TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF AS AN ARTIST. A PRINCE AMONG RESIN KINGS? WHO IS KILROY III?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">KILROY III</span><strong>: </strong>Hmmm, who &nbsp;am I? Perhaps somewhere between a jester and a courtier among kings... Lately I&rsquo;m a very ADD tinkerer of sorts. So I&rsquo;d say I&rsquo;m an artist in my exploration phase. I have many ideas that seem connected only by that theme. I&rsquo;m working with a lot of creators who seem to have more of a concentration &amp; polished execution, so I&rsquo;m wondering if that&rsquo;s where I need to get.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TJW: SO, YOU&rsquo;RE AN ARTIST IN HIS EXPLORATORY PHASE...I DON&rsquo;T THINK YOU ARE ALONE IN THAT... WHAT MEDIUMS ARE YOU WORKING IN AND HAVE YOU DISCOVERED ANYTHING INTERESTING? </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">KILROY III</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">: </span>I started off as a resourceful sculptor... working in any medium that was lying around my house..cardboard, foam, paper... I eventually graduated to working in metals and now resin. I have recently been introduced to the designer toy world... but I wouldn&rsquo;t describe my pieces as toys... I am still trying to figure that out...&nbsp;<br /><br /><span id="internal-source-marker_0.5780907608568668">The designer toy world has been a welcome contrast to the standard patterns of expression pervasive in today&rsquo;s watered-down, formulaic refuse. I don&rsquo;t know if it&rsquo;s fatigue, standardized compliance, or just souls dying, but I&rsquo;m finding it more and more difficult to appreciate the execution of many efforts. I guess nothing is new other than our ever growing awareness of the void.</span><br /><br />I&rsquo;d like to contribute to filling that void somehow...<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TJW: VOID?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">KILROY III: </span><span id="internal-source-marker_0.5780907608568668">Yes. Void. Not long ago, I watched a particularly bad film that utilized an extraordinary gimmick. Lasers were bounced off the surface of a rotating Ming vase, in order to resonate the invisible surface textures. These sounds represented the overlapping mandarin conversations of the artisans that crafted the vase some 400 years ago. <br /><br />If we took those lasers &amp; bounced them off the mass-produced items around the home, would we hear factory workers complaining of carpel tunnel or the clack &amp; clatter of machinery. Who can say that we don't hear &amp; feel that now regardless of recognizing the source or their daily impact. <br /><br />Without the constant reminders of human touch delivered in the handmade, I believe that resonance we hear &amp; feel in the mass-produced is called one thing; loneliness.</span></span></p>
<p><span id="internal-source-marker_0.5780907608568668">We don't need lasers to detect that...<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TJW: WELL, HOW HAVE YOU TRIED TO FILL THAT VOID &amp; ARE YOU FINDING SUCCESS?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.kilroysattic.com/" target="_blank"><img style="width: 600px;" src="http://www.carbon-fibre.me/storage/kilroys-attic/kilroysattic_beetlepipe_knuckleduster_lockets_sm_framed.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1363551564736" alt="" /></a></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 600px;">Turtle Locket, Beetle Pipe, Dragon Turtle Locket, Knuckle Duster by Kilroy III</span></span>KILROY III</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">: </span>Two of my first pieces were puzzle locks... a turtle and a dragon turtle locket. I also developed a working beetle pipe, Sir John, and a hippo mech ring for my sister who loves hippos. My latest solo creations have been my dragon, pirate ship and skull rings... I am all over the place and deliberately so... hence the name <a href="http://www.kilroysattic.com">Kilroy&rsquo;s Attic</a>... a home for all my random creations... </span></p>
<p><span id="internal-source-marker_0.5780907608568668"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 600px;" src="http://www.carbon-fibre.me/storage/kilroys-attic/kilroysattic_resin_mech_rings_dragons_pirate_ship_kraken_black_pearl_crossbow_skulls_skeletons.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1363551573025" alt="" /></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 600px;">Chewy the Dead Ringer, Two-Claw, Dragon Crossbow, Black Pearl &amp; Kraken Pirate Ship by Kilroy III</span></span>Lately I&rsquo;ve been collaborating with other creators &amp; their influences have raised so many questions for me. I use to just steamroll through executing an idea without pause. When you collaborate that sh#t doesn&rsquo;t fly. Whether it was waiting for input, or handing over a part of the project, I&rsquo;d find these forced moments for reflection, that I initially devalued as wasted time &amp; effort. However, slowly but surely those moments have had huge impacts on the work &amp; on myself.&nbsp;<br /><br />Whether I&rsquo;m succeeding, I&rsquo;ll let my mom be the judge of that.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TJW: SO WITH WHOM ARE YOU COLLABORATING NOW?</span><br /><br /><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.carbon-fibre.me/showcase/"><img style="width: 300px;" src="http://www.carbon-fibre.me/storage/Carbon_Fibre_Media_Collectibles_Collage.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1363981979155" alt="" /></a></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 300px;">Collectible Busts by CFM &amp; Kilroy III</span></span>Well, I&rsquo;ve collaborated with Master creator, Grey Williamson, president of <a href="http://www.carbon-fibre.me">Carbon-Fibre Media</a> on his Apollo &amp; Val-Mar resin sculpts as well as the Renegade Obama bust. That was a couple years back, but truth be told, that was my first real collaboration. And I really gleaned an incomparable mass of ah-ha&rsquo;s from those projects. <br /><br />Currently though I&rsquo;m working with both Grey &amp; Carbon-Fibre Media&rsquo;s newest designer Onjena. We&rsquo;re merging Onjena&rsquo;s toy robot design, the <a href="http://www.carbon-fibre.me/obots">O'bot</a> with the intergalactic epic graphic novel, <a href="http://www.carbon-fibre.me/neon-son">Neon Son</a>. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TJW: NEON SON O&rsquo;BOTS? WHAAA...?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 600px;" src="http://www.carbon-fibre.me/storage/cosbots/carbonfibreme_cosbots_neon_son_crossover_dsx_galtow_aza_khan_neon_keylon_jakes_jiya_obots_robots_toys_collectibles_art2.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1363551581637" alt="" /></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 600px;">Neon Son O'bots designed by Grey Williamson, Chuck Collins &amp; Onjena</span></span>KILROY III: </span>Yes. We are taking the main characters from the Neon Son crossover and turning them into O&rsquo;bots... These characters are warriors in a post-apocalyptic battle-weary world... so the transformation to a cute robot has been interesting in that it works... cute and tough... a new combination like the sixth savory taste... umami... <br /><br /><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 300px;" src="http://www.carbon-fibre.me/storage/cosbots/carbonfibreme_obots_ghost_in_the_bot_skeleton_resin_goldmane_kilroysattic_down_shot.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1363981997214" alt="" /></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 300px;">Ghost in the Bot</span></span>I&rsquo;m also working on our <a href="http://youtu.be/AsMwVEgYEmU">Ghost in the Bot</a>... an O&rsquo;bot with an actual skeleton... It's part of our Halloween series...<br /><br />It&rsquo;s been a whirlwind of discovery &amp; fun. I&rsquo;m quite proud of the results &amp; revelations so far.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TJW: WHAT ARE THESE REVELATIONS TO WHICH YOU&rsquo;RE REFERRING?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">KILROY III</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">: </span>Well, Grey&rsquo;s work is always inspiring and innovative and really just impeccable. But those aware of Grey, expect that perhaps a little too nonchalantly. But the ability to adapt his concepts &amp; apply them to diverse expressions really opened my eyes. <br /><br />And then there&rsquo;s Onjena. She came out of nowhere with her <a href="http://www.carbon-fibre.me/obots">O&rsquo;bots</a>. I say nowhere because it took a few moments before I got it. She has written a few children&rsquo;s books starring four sibling &ldquo;<a href="http://www.carbon-fibre.me/obots/category/obabybots">O&rsquo;babybots</a>.&rdquo; Now I clearly see that it comes from somewhere and that somewhere reflects our shared upbringing &amp; beliefs. <br /><br />I&rsquo;m proud &amp; honored to bring these collaborations into the tangibly shared realm. &nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TJW: CAN YOU SHARE DETAILS OF THIS TRI-COLLABORATION?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 300px;" src="http://www.carbon-fibre.me/storage/argonaut-resins/argonaut_resins_tuttz_red_cat_resin_eric_nocella_diaz_goldmane_entertainment_cold_chisel.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1363981987748" alt="" /></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 300px;">Tuttz by Eric Nocella Diaz</span></span>KILROY III: </span>Actually it&rsquo;s more like an octo-collaboration. Eric Nocella Diaz, founder of <a href="http://goldmane.net/" target="_blank">GoldMane Entertainment</a>, has his fingerprints &amp; invaluable guidance in this. His body of work &amp; knowledge is another treasure trove that I&rsquo;ve been blessed to reference, both artistically and technically... from his Tuttz, to his monster pieces to his skulls... His guidance goes back to the first three busts I worked on with Grey. I remember trying to cast air-bubble-free busts in the middle of a rainstorm in August in my cellar/studio... Yeah...that was a painful lesson... I had a lot to learn and still do... &nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><br /><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 600px;" src="http://www.carbon-fibre.me/storage/r-jackson-art/carbonfibreme_rodney_jackson_art_collage_robots_rockets_obots_rocko_donuts_hip_pop.jpg.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1363551593034" alt="" /></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 600px;">DonuPOP: Rocko, Rockets &amp; Rocko'bots by R. Jackson ART</span></span>There&rsquo;s also <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/R-Jackson-Art/174527325942298" target="_blank">Rodney Jackson</a>, artist and architect of the DONŪ Art Movement.. a kind of a mash up of hip hop, anime, comics and cinema. I worked with him on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rockorocket1" target="_blank">Rocko Rocket</a> resin sculpts for his children&rsquo;s book series he co-created with his wife, Yolande. His resourcefulness &amp; execution impress. He introduced me to this concept of &ldquo;digi-realism&rdquo; where he paints what looks like graphics done in a vector program. We&rsquo;ll get to experience his influence on the Neon Son O&rsquo;bots as well. <br /><br />The list continues with animator <a href="https://www.facebook.com/artofchuckcollins" target="_blank">Chuck Collins</a> and toy producers Nelson Asencio &amp; Manuel Jesus of <a href="http://storyboxink.com/" target="_blank">Storybox Ink</a> &amp; maybe more? Chuck just announced his movie deal based on his graphic novel, <a href="http://dreadsocietyx.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dread Society X</a> with director <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shadow-Multimedia-Productions/145700335507362" target="_blank">R.L. Scott</a>.&nbsp;<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TJW: WOW. SO MUCH TALENT. HOW DO YOU ENSURE YOU DON&rsquo;T DROWN IN SUCH A DEEP POOL?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">KILROY III: </span>I think we&rsquo;ve all felt &amp; addressed that crabs-in-a-barrel phenomenon and we&rsquo;re just poised to not only rise above, but together. These artists, really impress with their skills, so they&rsquo;ve put in the work to cultivate their talents. Regardless of results though, I&rsquo;m thrilled with the exposure to their influences.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TJW: SPEAKING OF RESULTS, WHEN CAN WE SEE THE FRUITS OF THESE COLLABORATIONS?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">KILROY III:</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> &nbsp;</span>Well, the result featuring all the artists I just mentioned will be an exhibition of <a href="http://www.carbon-fibre.me/the_ethyr/event-medialia-gallery-hosts-exhibition-of-neon-son-a-new-gr.html">Neon Son: A New Graphic Novel Crossover</a> @ the <a href="http://medialiagallery.com/" target="_blank">Medialia Gallery</a> in New York. The exact address is 335 W. 38th St. 4th Floor, zip code 10018. The exhibition runs from October 10th thru the 27th. Whew! Inhale! Tara Nakashima Donahue is the awesome curator of this great gallery. </span></p>
<p><span id="internal-source-marker_0.5780907608568668"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://medialiagallery.com/" target="_blank"><img style="width: 600px;" src="http://www.carbon-fibre.me/storage/medialia-gallery/medialia_gallery_exhibit_invitation_NeonSon_2012_framed.jpg.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1363551605695" alt="" /></a></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 600px;">Oct 10th - 27th: Neon Son Exhibition @ Medialia Gallery</span></span>I was introduced to Tara through Grey who has had his art featured in her comics-related exhibitions that she hosts at least annually. It was her gallery that reintroduced me to the notion of medallic art and wearable sculpture... Although my creations are not medallions, they have manifested as pieces to be rocked on your hands... encouraging interactivity... <br /><br /><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/529834397031117/" target="_blank"><img style="width: 300px;" src="http://www.carbon-fibre.me/storage/kilroys-attic/tenacious_dead_hand_toys_resin_is_king_teaser_kilroyIII_kilroysattic_black_pearl_pirate_ship_kraken_framed.jpg.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1363982008510" alt="" /></a></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 300px;">Oct 4th: Resin is King Release Party @ Kid Robot NY</span></span>Another result is my surprise inclusion in the second installment of the designer toy show, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/529834397031117/" target="_blank">&ldquo;Resin is King&rdquo;</a>&nbsp;this October 4th. Eric Nocella Diaz shared a few of my resin pieces with Benny Kline of the fantasmal <a href="http://www.tenacioustoys.com/" target="_blank">Tenacious Toys</a>. Benny liked what he saw &amp; invited me to contribute 10 pieces. These 10 pieces will be blind-boxed with a handful of resin artisans who also contribute 10 pieces respectively. <br /><br />It'll be like peeking into a teacher's box of confiscated toys, so the contents are guaranteed to be schizophrenic, stimulating &amp; surprising.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TJW: SO A SHOW ON THE 4TH OF OCTOBER AND A GALLERY EXHIBIT OCTOBER 10TH THROUGH THE 27TH. THAT&rsquo;S PRETTY FANTASTIC, BUT WHY IS THE FORMER RESULT SURPRISING TO YOU?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">KILROY III:</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">&nbsp;</span>Wait a minute, why is the result of showing surprising or why is the blind-box surprising?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TJW: BOTH ACTUALLY.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">KILROY III:</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>Alright, first, I&rsquo;m very young in this game and I&rsquo;ve peeped the work of my fellow contributors. They&rsquo;re great, refined, polished and have more committed point of views; qualities that I&rsquo;ve yet to consistently employ. I was confused at my inclusion, but the show includes artists that represent a variety of resin platforms.That relieved most of my misgivings, but my fellow artists are really stellar, so though I&rsquo;m weary of the contrast, I&rsquo;m absolutely thrilled with the opportunity &amp; the exposure. <br /><br />Thank you Eric Nocella Diaz of <a href="http://goldmane.net/" target="_blank">Goldmane Entertainment</a>, Benny Kline of <a href="http://www.tenacioustoys.com/" target="_blank">Tenacious Toys</a> and Brian Ahlbeck of <a href="http://www.deadhandtoys.com" target="_blank">Dead Hand Toys</a>. Oh I did mention that Eric is also in the Resin is King show. <br /><br />Oh and the blind box! Their appeal is their mystery. They await discovery by seekers of the unique and unexpected. And that&rsquo;s a real exciting surprise for some lucky collector.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TJW: KILROY III, THANK YOU FOR EXPLAINING AND SHARING YOUR TIME AND INSIGHTS. WE WISH YOU SUCCESSES ON YOUR UPCOMING SHOWS &amp; FUTURE. DO YOU HAVE ANY PARTING WORDS FOR ANYONE WHO MIGHT BE READING THIS?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">KILROY III</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">: &nbsp;</span>No. Hold up, I do. Anticipate the debut of our collaborations at NYCC 2012! &nbsp;And that&rsquo;s it really. Peace.</span></p>
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<p>Thanks for reading! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts! Please share with me on twitter <a href="http://www.twitter.com/tjeanwilkes" target="_blank">@tjeanwilkes</a>!</p>
<p><span>~ TJ&nbsp;</span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.carbon-fibre.me/the_ethyr/rss-comments-entry-29393530.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>EVENT: Medialia Gallery Hosts Exhibition of NEON SON: A New Graphic Novel Crossover</title><category>Collectibles</category><category>DSX</category><category>Event</category><category>Words and Pictures</category><category>chuck collins</category><category>comics</category><category>crossover</category><category>dread society x</category><category>galtow</category><category>goldmane</category><category>graphic novel</category><category>grey williamson</category><category>medialia</category><category>neon son</category><category>storybox ink</category><dc:creator>Onjena</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 01:28:41 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.carbon-fibre.me/the_ethyr/event-medialia-gallery-hosts-exhibition-of-neon-son-a-new-gr.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">379316:4088028:29274178</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 600px;" src="http://www.carbon-fibre.me/storage/carbonfibreme_esky_neon_son_header_grey_williamson.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1363826734842" alt="" /></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 600px;">Illustrated by Grey Williamson</span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Medialia ... Rack and Hamper Gallery presents:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span>NEON SON: A New Graphic Novel Crossover</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Curated by Tara Nakashima Donahue featuring the work of:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Grey Williamson | Chuck Collins | Eric Nocella Diaz | Nelson Asencio | Manuel Jesus | Rodney Jackson | Kilroy III<strong>&nbsp;|<strong>&nbsp;Robert Garrett |</strong></strong>&nbsp;Onjena</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Opening Reception: Saturday, October 13th 2012, 7 PM - 9 PM</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Exhibition: October 10th - 27th, 2012</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Medialia ... Rack and Hamper Gallery<br />335 West 38th Street, 4th Foor, New York, New York 10018</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.medialiagallery.com/" target="_blank">www.medialiagallery.com</a>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Leading right into the 2012 edition of New York Comic Con, the largest pop culture event on the East Coast, Medialia &hellip; Rack and Hamper Gallery will host an exhibition from October 10th - 27th of NEON SON, the highly anticipated, new graphic novel crossover property featuring a partnership between some of the most prominent and experienced artists in the comic business. NEON SON is a merging of three compelling tales...</p>
<p>DREAD SOCIETY X by Chuck Collins, GALTOW by Robert Garrett of Xmoor Studios, and NEON by Grey Williamson of Carbon-Fibre Media, will be merged and interlaced to form a dynamic new property.</p>
<p>An obsessed man-child moves inexorably on a path toward revenge against the monster that destroyed his world&hellip; a haunting vision inspires a woman and her son to start an intergalactic revolution... and two legendary heroes must confront their inner demons when drawn into the greatest challenge of their lives.</p>
<p>Warriors from three different universes on a deadly collision course on the ultimate battlefield&hellip;Earth.</p>
<p>NEON SON is the  story of the human potential for greatness&hellip; and destruction.</p>
<p>The exhibited works will feature exclusive art from the NEON SON Crossover including original slates, concept art, prints and graphics featured in NEON SON, the graphic novel by Grey Williamson, Chuck Collins &amp; Rob Garrett as well as Neon Son sculpture art from Rodney Jackson, Kilroy III, Onjena, Nelson Asencio and Manuel Jesus.</p>
<p>The creators of Neon Son will also be on hand to discuss their work and experience in the industry, as well as the future of comics and graphic novels  in this time of incredible change, challenges and opportunities.</p>
<p>Medialia Gallery is located at 335 West 38th Street, 4th Floor, New York, New York 10018. The opening reception will take place on October 13th, 2012, from 7:00PM to 10:00PM. <a href="http://www.medialiagallery.com" target="_blank">www.medialiagallery.com</a></p>
<p>Further information on the creators can be found on their websites. For Grey Williamson: <a href="http://www.carbon-fibre.me">www.carbon-fibre.me</a>; Chuck Collins:&nbsp;<a href="http://dreadsocietyx.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">dreadsocietyx.blogspot.com</a>; Robert Garrett:&nbsp;<a href="http://xmoorstudios.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">xmoorstudios.blogspot.com</a>.</p>
<p>About the Artists: <a href="http://www.carbon-fibre.me">Grey Williamson</a>: creator, writer, illustrator; <a href="http://dreadsocietyx.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Chuck Collins</a>: creator, illustrator, animator; <a href="http://xmoorstudios.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Robert Garrett</a>: creator, writer; <a href="http://storyboxink.com/" target="_blank">Nelson Asencio &amp; Manuel Jesus</a>: designer toy producers; <a href="http://www.goldmane.net" target="_blank">Eric Nocella Diaz</a>: creator, sculptor, illustrator;  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/R-Jackson-Art/174527325942298" target="_blank">Rodney Jackson</a>: artist; <a href="http://www.kilroysattic.com" target="_blank">Kilroy III</a>: sculptor, designer; Onjena: creator, writer, designer.</p>
<p>Learn more about NEON SON <a href="http://www.carbon-fibre.me/neon-son">here</a>.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Andre Robinson <br />e: andre(at)carbon-fibre.me<br />m: 917.250.1530</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.carbon-fibre.me/the_ethyr/rss-comments-entry-29274178.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>