Stay Horny for Art

We’re looking for our next Checkthisinker - someone who’s good for the role, good for Checkthisink and good at lots of things.

Things move quickly around here. At e-commerce speed and so, we need someone who can stay on their toes with us. Google calls it googleyness we just call it Kanye's work out plan. We like to succeed together and hold onto the belief that good vibes brings good business. So will you tango with us? 

Job title:

Social Media Manager 

Job description:

Manage three accounts, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Would post up to eight posts per day (mostly on Twitter).

The social media manager would also respond to any inquiries by customers, media, etc. within a max of 12 hours (excluding holidays and weekends -- then it may be a max of 48 hours). This person would also make a point of engaging with the online community each day; so if it's a community for artists, then the social media manager would interact with artist bloggers at least 1-2x/day. So there is a large marketing component of this service as well.

Overall we're talking about roughly 5-6 hours of work each week, with a max of 8.

Location: 

Position does not require a physical location, but ask that you be located within the larger Los Angeles area. 

Type of employment: 

Part time position. 

Making a shopping list for the holiday season can be daunting, but before you feel overwhelmed with hanging that mistletoe over the doorway and making that first holiday move, stop and think: WHO WOULDN'T BE HAPPY WITH A COOL PIECE OF ART!!?? Whether it's the first Christmas at the shiny new apartment or the final finishing touch to Home, a print from us not only exudes culture and appreciation of the fine arts but is a long-lasting inspirational gift. 

So keep your shopping list simple this year and give the gift of art. 

             If you have a tendency to check up on the street-art scene, chances are you’ve heard the name Skyler Grey. The 13-year-old street artist is rising to the top as one of the freshest faces of street art. His first solo art show, held at Lab Art LA on September 19th, was a tremendous success. Hosted by Daphne Wayans, the show brought in many art-loving individuals including celebrities such as: The Game, Chad Muska, Paloma Mariaella and many prominent artists including; Ash Hudson, Annie Preece, and Sand One.

            We caught up with the young artist after the show to talk about his rising star, his inspirations, and his future.

  So this was your first solo art show. How does it feel being thirteen and already having had your first show?

Skyler Grey: It feels good, I feel honored. I’m thankful to the gallery owner for believing in a kid that had a dream. It feels good being thirteen and having an art show, people keep telling me ‘it all starts now,’ and I’m very excited. I’m also very thankful for my dad; none of this would have been possible if it wasn’t for him. Has your dad been a big influence in your career?

  SG: Yes. When I was about nine years old we went to a Kehinde Wiley art show together. I remember seeing big and beautiful backgrounds and bright colors and I told him that’s what I wanted to do. He’s also the one who told me if I want to be the best I have to learn from the best. Kehinde Wiley is now my favorite artist.

  Who are some of your other inspirations and role models?  SG: Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol, and Keith Haring. I’m also inspired by the world; the clothes on your back, and even the gum on the street inspire me. I look up to my father a lot, and my assistant Andre. As you become more successful at a young age, do you feel that you will be doing this for the rest of your life?

  SG: I see myself going to Yale to study art as well as expanding my art and learning new things. For example, I want to learn how to do fine oil paintings.

              Skyler says his art contains cultural messages about fame and appearances. His Mickey Mouse paintings, he explains, portray Mickey Mouse as a struggling actor, being “beat up by the streets,” before becoming famous with Disney. Another piece called “Night After the Grammy’s” shows a Barbie doll that doesn’t look so perfect. “You see celebrities going to the Grammys, for example, all dressed up looking beautiful and made-up but you never see the day after,” he continues to say that Barbie’s makeup is not done right and one of her eyes is blocked as to portray the true realities of fame. Listening to him talk about his art in terms of cultural messages makes one forget his age. Even with all of his incredible accomplishment, Skyler says he definitely is a regular kid, who loves to play basketball, play video games, and of course- paint.

              When asked what’s next for him, he laughs and says, “I’m in high school. The sky is the limit. Anything is next for me.”

Text by Ani Tatintsyan

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Check This Ink presents the second exclusive limited edition print from our latest series with Chaz Bojorquez and ConArt. 

The "ConArt" prints are based on original artwork which Chaz created for Ash Hudson in the early 90s.

This Thursday Ash Hudson of Conart fame will be hosting a photography and art exhibition during Downtown Los Angeles’s Art Walk. The event is to be held inside the Banks Huntley building and will feature work both old and new. Sponsored by the Los Angeles Times, it is sure to draw a crowd and early arrival is suggested.

We will also be celebrating Los Angeles's very own Sand Oner's birthday. 

Check This Ink team members will be around so stop by and say hello. 

Banks Huntley Building

634 SPRING St. Los Angeles. CA. 90014 

Next week, we will be sponsoring “The Fresh Prince of Street Art” Skyler Grey’s first solo art exhibition show at LAB Art in Los Angeles. Definitely an event you don’t want to miss because Skyler will be showing works both new and old.

To RSVP simply email [email protected]

http://www.labartgallery.com