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Skaffs Ester Giclee Pre-Order

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Luke Feldman sent us a note to spread the word that he’s got a new giclee print up for pre-order at the SKAFFS site. Luke’s body of work comprises ten years of graphic design, including: prints, animation, ad campaigns, toys and gadget skins. His latest print, Ester, is limited to an edition of 30. UPDATE: SKAFFS [...]

Blank Suburbs Present SKAFFS

Monday, August 4, 2008

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Luke Feldman (SKAFFS) had a solo exhibition titled “Perpetual Kagemi” in April ‘08. Blank Suburbs taped the installation and show, and Feldman shared the video on his blog. It’s not the same as being there, but the video is really cool. I wish I knew which music they picked for the background. It’s really nice. [...]

Villains & More Villains Art Show

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

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Villains…we love to hate them. Every story needs a proper villain, and sometimes the villain can outshine the hero. An upcoming group show at Pink Ghost Gallery explores our fascination with villains. Villians & More Villians opens on June 21, and the reception starts at 7pm. The gallery will provide free cupcakes and music by [...]

Maiko by Skaffs

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

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Luke Feldman posted a few pictures from his Split Obsession show in Hawaii. Now we have a closer look at the prototype for his “Maiko” toy [blogged here]. His website has a picture of the clay sculpt, and this appears to be made of clear resin. I like the shape, and I especially like the [...]

Skaffs: Upcoming Shows

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

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Luke Feldman has a new blog with the latest SKAFFS news. If you’re in Hawaii tonight, you can catch him at a special live painting. You’ll also be able to see the prototype for his upcoming Maiko toy. His blog also shows previews of his future group shows. Luke Feldman is one of 12 artists [...]

BEYOND TOYS: SKAFFS Giant Vinyl Adhesives

Monday, May 12, 2008

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Photographs are courtesy of Ben Swinnerton. Click to see full-sized images. Luke Feldman of SKAFFS sent me pictures of his newest project: life-sized SKAFFS vinyl adhesives. The reusuable vinyl adhesives were launched last month at his solo sell-out show at Paper Shadow gallery in Melbourne, Australia. The giant adhesives are currently at the prototype stage, [...]

BEYOND TOYS: Skaffs iPod skins

Friday, April 25, 2008

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If you’re looking for a new skin for your iPod or iPhone, check out these SKAFFS skins available from Skinizi. The SKAFFS skins come in two designs, and they are available for the iPhone, iTouch, iPod Video, iPod Nano, and of course the classic iPod. I like both, but Mizuko (picture at top) appeals [...]