Copebrand

Sorry For The Wait

copebrand — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 03:02:05 +0000

It has been a while since i have put up any sort of post on the blog, i am very sorry folks been busy with LIFE. Working on the new design studio “BESH 717″ more on that coming soon, also working on the new line we have has to push back the date time after time because of some unforeseen problem but its OK folk everything is slowly getting back on track, the new line is looking SUPER DOPE to say the least and i am not just saying that to hype it up or because its my work, well maybe i am but putting my ego aside the line is REALLY looking nice and last but certainly not least we are also putting out some print work something i am SURE you folks have NEVER seen before. BUT for the main reason i decided to put everything aside and drop this quick post for you guys. i just recently discovered this artist DJ Johnson from a good friend of mine Saba who by the way is a fairly decent photographer but back to the point i did not know what to expect when i heard this tape but after being 4 song deep, head banging trying my best to rap along i found out this is actually a VERY good tape i dont usaually post about artist i leave that to the illroots and nahright’s but i could not end the day with out droping a quick little post about this artist you all will be hearing about pretty soon. so let me stop talking/typing and let you guys enjoy this MUSIC.

http://www.mediafire.com/?r0qlaol7wrnlgu6

follow on twitter @MartyMC_Fly

follow @Saabsaab8 because with out her this post would have probably never been written

flick-er

copebrand — Tue, 11 May 2010 21:54:27 +0000

So as most of you dont know i also take pictures on my free time here are some pics that where backed up in my camera from the past month.

well thats it for now.

leave comments and let me know what yall think

more pics coming, might make this a daily thing.

can you guys guess what kind of camera i am currently using.

Kush And Orange Juice

copebrand — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:33:08 +0000

download the new Wiz khalifa mixtape right HERE

chicago love

copebrand — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 02:24:27 +0000

new video from the homie rockie fresh, big homie doe, and yp

PHOTO ADVENTURES #2

copebrand — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:25:13 +0000

a few shots i took on my way to another invasion of the basketball courts, it was really a beautiful day in Austin Texas.

PROMO TEES

copebrand — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:11:46 +0000

well after months of talking about it here it is out first run of tee are now out for you go to the site link on the (look on the sidebar) and oder your self one before the are GONE we only have about 6 left so act fast

photos adventures.

copebrand — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:28:34 +0000

So as most of you dont know i also take pictures on my free time here are some pics that where backed up in my camera from the past month.

well thats it for now.

leave comments and let me know what yall think

more pics coming, might make this a daily thing.

can you guys guess what kind of camera i am currently using.

Justin Giarla Reflects on 7 Years with The Shooting Gallery

copebrand — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:26:51 +0000

Doing anything for seven years is a while, but running one of the top contemporary art galleries in san Francisco—no, make that the country—is no small feat. But then again, not many people we know are quite like Justin Giarla.

“Seven years ago, Justin Giarla cut the ribbon on The Shooting Gallery in San Francisco,” states the Gallery’s Kirstin Incorvaia. “He has since witnessed a transformation of the neighborhood and even of the contemporary art market, keeping pace with the most cutting edge artists of our times.

“In the last seven years he has curated an exhibition for the 2009 Grammy Awards, co-curated Shepard Fairey’s ICA Boston exhibition, and even contributed works from his personal collection to Through Future Eyes at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

“If there’s one thing you need to know about Justin: he tells it how it is. From nightclubs to Gucci to Shepard Fairey, he has stories to boot. Our owner and curator offered a few words of wisdom on this special occasion, so listen up.

Why did you open The Shooting Gallery?

Justin Giarla: I opened The Shooting Gallery in San Francisco back in 2003 because there weren’t really any galleries that showed the art I liked. Back then it was really only The Luggage Store and 111 Minna and a couple of small start up spaces that never lasted. It always frustrated me that there were so many talented artists in SF that weren’t really getting any shows in San Francisco and I really felt that we were missing out on something special. And to make matters worse, a lot of the galleries in downtown SF were really stuffy and uninviting. I always felt like I was being sized up at the door and it bummed me out. I never understood why art galleries were always so stuffy and unwelcoming. It was something I wasn’t accustomed to and it was uncomfortable to say the least. So I decided I would open my own art gallery in SF and showcase the kind of artwork I loved and appreciated, and to provide a comfortable un-intimidating space for people to see art.

Talk about the meaning behind your gallery’s name.

Well there was never any real true meaning behind the name of the gallery however it is pretty catchy. But there are 2 reasons for the name that are real easy to define: 1) when I first opened, I displayed a fair amount of Photography hence The Shooting Gallery, 2) it’s located in the Tenderloin area of SF which at the time was pretty dodgy with crack dealers, tranny hookers, shootings, stabbings and junkies. So it was kind of a wild neighborhood. That’s all changed now and things have mellowed out quite a bit. I guess I’m the only dealer (art) left on the block now.

What was the hardest part about starting your own gallery?

Really it was just the courage to do it. I had raised the money easy enough, I had an idea of what needed to be done and I found a space I could afford right off the bat. But it really was hard just to make the decision to do it. Once I did, it was easy from there.

Read the rest of this interview with Justin atwww.shootinggallerysf.com

To celebrate 7 years of awesomeness, The Shooting Gallery will be hosting a special show and reception this Saturday, March 6 from 7-11pm with works by Aaron Nagel, Kevin Cyr, and Jessica Hess.

Open to all, the night is sure to be a place to see and be seen.

Gering & Lopez at The Armory Show 2010 – Kaws and Todd James

copebrand — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:13:40 +0000

The Armory Show started off yesterday, bringing together the art world in New York City. Gering & Lopez Gallery has some interesting pieces hanging in their booth, including a Kaws piece and a painting by Todd James, that we can preview today. Should you make it out there, the Gering & Lopez booth is at Pier 94 at Booth 1216. so if you are in the big apple i highly suggest you go check out this exhibit.

Music Monday

copebrand — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:34:11 +0000

so i dont really do music mondays but, i flet i had to today. this is a very good track the flow is nice and the beat is insane, these guys are on the come up you better watch out for em . you will just have to listen to get what i am saying

you can download it here

follow them on twitter here