27: January theme is: Portraits

image by Steve Soloway, 27: December: Transport


Dear 27,

We began this project to make ourselves grow as artists, and to see and interact with what other artists are doing.
Our hopes are that 27 is more than just a picture-taking / picture-looking project.

If you are involved in 27, we want to hear your thoughtful, introspective, aesthetic, and intelligent comments on everyone's set.
Consider 27 your new way of talking photography.
Take 27 as your own, and contribute to your own international group project!

27 is now 5 months old.
We work to pick themes that are strong in their simplicity.
Themes that you can shoot on a busy weekday, but that you can also put some thought into.

In our opinions, the best thing to come out of 27 is how differently each artist approaches the same theme. We are excited and inspired to see what new sets appear each month!
Continue to be inspired with us.

Wednesday, January 27th, 2009
This Month's Theme: Portraits
Shoot with any lo-fi camera such as:
Disposable camera
Digital point and shoot (less than 3 Megapixels!)
Plastic toy camera
Camera Phone
Web camera

please email us if you have any questions, or if you would like to contribute to the satellite / traveling exhibition by hosting a show in your hometown.

Visit HERE to see the full project.


team 27
Rachelle, Molly, Steve

Plume Zine, Issue 3: Criminality: update deux

The birthing process has begun.

Copies of Criminality are being made January 18th, 2010.

That's Today.


stay tuned.



Sincerely yours,

JMercury and Molly
editors in crime

27:Transportation:December 2009

truck with Gavin painting
Originally uploaded by MAXED 27

Molly McClintock: "truck with Gavin painting" Gavin Hugh Troy's studio, inside and out.

27:Transportation:December 2009

27: December theme is Transport

Sunday, December 27th

This Month's Theme: Transport
Shoot with any lo-fi camera such as:
Disposable camera
Digital point and shoot (less than 3 Megapixels!)
Plastic toy camera
Camera phone
Web camera

27
International group art project
The 27th of every month. 2009.

We began this project to make ourselves grow as artists, and to see and interact with what other artists are doing.
27 is more than just a picture-taking/picture-looking project.

We pick themes that are strong in their simplicity. Themes that you can shoot on a busy weekday, but that you can also put some thought into.
We choose to use "lo-fi" cameras as a way of putting limits on our technical capabilities, thus making us stretch our imaginative capabilities.

We want to hear your thoughtful, introspective, aesthetic, and intelligent comments.

27 is how different artists approach the same theme.
27 is to be excited and inspired by photography.
Come be inspired with us.

email maxedart at gmail dot com with questions!

27: Reflections: November 27, 2009

Originally uploaded by MAXED 27

SSoloway: ...fairest of all?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/maxed27/sets/72157622769156771/

Friday, November 27

Alexgreen08
Originally uploaded by MAXED 27

image: Alex Nelson Green!

27
International group art project
The 27th of every month. 2009.

We began this project to make ourselves grow as artists, and to see and interact with what other artists are doing.
27 is more than just a picture-taking/picture-looking project.

We pick themes that are strong in their simplicity. Themes that you can shoot on a busy weekday, but that you can also put some thought into.

We want to hear your thoughtful, introspective, aesthetic, and intelligent comments about our photographs.

27 is how different artists approach the same theme.
27 is to be excited and inspired by photography.
Come be inspired with us.

Friday, November 27, We shoot: Reflections
Shoot with any lo-fi camera such as:
Disposable camera
Digital point and shoot (less than 3 Megapixels!)
Your plastic toy camera
Camera Phone

Criminality: Plume Zine update

we're making Criminality guerrilla style. like in the '90's when DIY first began.

this zine is our blacksheep3rdchildangstlovecriminaldemonbaby.
this zine's taking some time to come about. he's a little troublemaker.

we're terribly excited by all the wonderful contributions from our talented writers (you!) and artists (you!), and we continue to feed our baby.

soon. Soon! you will have your issue!

we thank you for your patience.

Sincerely,
the editors

Untitled-19

Untitled-19
Originally uploaded by MAXED 27

Jaxun Doten: Holga Fun in Portland
New 27 photo set from photographer in Portland, OR

Check-It-Out-&-Tell-Us-What-You-See

A Whiter Shade of Pale

Originally uploaded by MAXED 27

Newest 27 Shoot: Pick Your Color

27 is a nationwide group art project. The 27 of every month. 2009.
27 will soon materialize into a traveling exhibition and more.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/maxed27/

27. Image by Christian Ramirez

24
Originally uploaded by MAXED 27

27
A nationwide group art project
The 27 of every month. 2009.

Sunday, September 27. Our debut month.
27 exposures on disposable cameras.
We shoot: Home/Place
http://www.flickr.com/photos/maxed27/sets/

Monday, October 27
Shoot with any lo-fi camera such as:
Disposable camera
Digital point and shoot (less than 3 Megapixels!)
Your plastic toy camera
Camera Phone

We shoot: Pick Your Color

Interested? Ideas? Want to join?
Email maxedart@gmail.com

Organized by team 27
Brought to you by MAXED

*
Beware the Golden Fang.
We have now begun.

Plume Zine Issue 3, "Criminality"

Dear Writers and Artists,

Thank you for all your submissions.

The editing process for Plume Zine Issue 3, "Criminality" is finished, and production has now begun. You may expect a release date of late September. We will let you know where and how you may get a copy of the zine, once it is ready for reading.

Dear Readers,

Here follows, a teaser:

image by Christine Scheer

"That there is such a reminiscence, and that is hillsides. In climbing, hiking alongside ridge or ravine, on such days that the placing of a foot one after the other may suffice to bring the memory back. In the spotless horizon, or the remembered and oft-treasured holding of the hands. I have been called out by spouse and co. for remembering only in stark light, as if in the past no suns set. That such might be a game of catch, or while tackling the beloved object of one’s affections between sheets, or wooly bushes. On nights minus sleep I count stars, and place numbers to the grains of sand. Such are nights when I roll from the duvet and stalk the hallways with a sunken roar."

Excerpt from "Brambles" by Max Paradise

Call for Submissions: Plume Zine 3

Jmercury and MAXED ART present
Plume Zine 3
Writers! Artists! Allonse!

We invite you to submit your work to the National Plume Zine, 3rd edition.
DUE: JULY 29, 2009, 5pm EST
Summer Theme: CRIMINALITY

Entries may consist of prose or poetry, political tract or essay, philosophical treatise or microfiction,chess diagram or miniature, photograph or drawing (hires JPEGs), but they must abide by the theme. You may take this in any direction you like. Entries may be no longer than two pages, 8½ x 11,double-spaced, no less than 10point font, to be considered. Name sources if necessary. Editors reserve the right to edit grammatical errors (and we will try to contact you about it). Unpolished work will not be accepted. We will contact you no later than August 10, 2009.

If your work is accepted, we will then request a three-sentence bio, including your current city. We prefer your bio sentences to be more Hemingway than Foster Wallace when considering length. Thank you. Questions and submissions: madzetetic@gmail.com or maxedart@gmail.com

In honour of my Sweet Pit Bull Tyche’s Recent Passing

Sound Of Paint 2009 pix

Dear Friends, thank you for a great time. 

The Sound of Paint 2009 Live Paint & Music Sessions were "one of the most happening experiences going on in Tucson" according to a guest. Featured local music by Cathy Rivers, Leila Lopez, Steve Soloway, Sierra Norris and Helene, Sssss, Impossible Map, dj Critter, and Missing Parts. Participating Artists were the wonderful Ana-Elisa Arredondo, Megan Bailey, Carly Cutrone, Roberta Gentry, Jerry Jordan, Joe Marshall, Emily Phillips, and Donovan White, with many guests artists painting also! Please visit TuScene's Flickr and Steven Soloway's Flickr for pictures.

Creative directors Molly McClintock & Steve Soloway would like to Thank You for being there.

Please email MAXEDART@gmail.com with any inquiries about this project!

Many thanks to our host, Dinnerware Artspace.

Here are pix for you courtesy of some very awesome photographers.

images ©Andrew Brown

images ©MAXED ART

images ©Steve Soloway

images by Donovan White

images by MAXED ART

images ©Rachelle Diaz

SOUND OF PAINT Back by Popular Demand!!

SOUND OF PAINT: Live Paint & Music Sessions
Hosted by
Dinnerware Artspace
264 E Congress St, 792-4503

Saturday-Sunday, March 14-15, 2009
Begins at 6:30pm
$3 Door



Local Artists and Musicians interact in Live Paint Sessions before your very eyes. Presented by MAXED ART, the Sound Of Paint combines the artistry of musicians and visual artists. Watch a synergistic force of creativity as Music and Paint combine. Experience the creation. All sessions are open to the public. All are ages welcome.

Featured Artists: Ana Elisa Arredondo, Megan Bailey, Adan Banuelos, Carly Cutrone, Roberta Gentry, Jerry Jordan, Shloka Mangharam, Joe Marshall, Emily Phillips, Donovan White.
Featured Musicians: Cathy Rivers, Sierra Norris, Musica Obscura, Missing Parts, Steven Soloway, DJ Critter, Leila Lopez, Impossible Map, Ssssss, and more.


The Sound Of Paint project debuted in the Summer of 2008. Over 20 artists and musicians performed for 5 nights in a row, with a variety of styles and sounds. Drawing crowds that filled the gallery space every evening, the Sound Of Paint was a magical, spontaneous event. MAXED ART once again brings you Sound Of Paint with new artists and even more gallery space to fill. We'll see you there!

Time is Money Art Exhibit, March 7-31, 2009

The artwork for "Time is Money" reflects the current economic woes of the country, either in concept or in use of "cheap" materials, or both. All artworks are $25 or less.

Join us in a little get together to celebrate. March 7th, shortly after the gloaming time (twilight), in concurrence with Tucson's Downtown Art Walk.

Shot in the Dark Cafe
121 E Broadway, just East of 6th Ave.
882-5544



















image ©Steven Soloway

Downtown Tucson Scavenger Hunt, March 1st, 2009

Discover Downtown Tucson’s Potential in Interactive Scavenger Hunt on Sunday, March 1, 2009.

Visit PopUpSpaces.org or email info@PopUpSpaces.com for more


Walk through the streets of downtown Tucson and you will find multiple FOR RENT signs on every block. While that may be discouraging to some Tucsonans, a group of artists sees these spaces as blank canvases. In the Downtown Scavenger Hunt on March 1, participants will be given clues to find 10 locations, each one with a short activity that will encourage them to engage with the current environment, reflect upon the historic record, and imagine future possibilities for the space. The resulting photography and writings will be displayed in the future at a time and venue TBA.

Clues and instructions can be picked up at Shot in the Dark Café, 121 East Broadway Blvd. between 12pm and 2pm. Downtown Scavenger Hunt is free and appropriate for all ages.

Complete the Hunt and Enter to Win a Prize about the History of Downtown Tucson!

Downtown Scavenger Hunt is the inaugural project of POP UP SPACES, a collaboration between artists Rachelle Diaz of Tu Scene, Molly McClintock of MAXED ART and Julie Ray of The Burrito Files. POP UP SPACES seeks to produce temporary, interactive, site-specific installations in empty spaces in which the visitors are not just expected to be passive viewers, but asked to be active participants. The goal of these art-based experiences is to enhance economic vitality and public engagement in downtown Tucson through promotion of the area’s culture, history, architecture and business community.

PLAYTIME Art Exhibit at Lulubells, February 2009

all images ©Christine Scheer

Friday Night Zine Make, February 20th

Friday Night Zine Make Feb 20th!!
An ubiquitous fashion trend, Friday Night Zine Make is a time to gather all your collage and drawing skills and join other like minded artists at the round table of art making.

Friday Night Zine Make, Feb 20th, 7pm
At the Shane House
Call 245-2681 (for directions)

Making art zines and MAILING OUT ALL THE BOUND ZINES. Come see what we've made in the past several months!

FORMAT:
our format is different everytime so you better come and find out what it is this time...

BRING:
Scissors
all your awesome paper (found paper, etc.)
Art-making supplies (collage, pencils, you know)
Art-making stimulants (fruit, candy, etc etc)
Your ideas
Your LP's or 45's (no CD's or iPods here.)

And meet for a great Zine Make.
Please invite friends-- but only if they are willing to make art with us.

yours truly, MAXED ART

Playtime Art Exhibit, Feb 7-28, 2009

MAXED ART presents: A group exhibit of 25 visual artists, featuring a variety of mediums. Curated by Jaxun Doten.

Artist Reception is Saturday, February 7th, 6-9pm. Free and Open to the Public.

Playtime runs Feb 7-28, 2009. Gallery Hours are Tues-Sat, Noon-6pm. Lulubell Toy Bodega is located at 439 N. 6th Ave, 622-5858. Please visit MAXEDART.com or LulubellToys.com.


image detail by Anna Wedberg

Anything is a game if you play it right. Gender, religion, war and sex all have rules that we choose to play by or stand in opposition to. In this exhibit the artist calls into question their own conceptions, as well as those of others, regarding the idea of "Playtime".

Artworks by Ana-Elisa Arredondo, Adan Banuelos, Koko Bellows, Zach Bloom, Adam Cooper-Terán, Matthew Diggins, Jaxun Doten, Duane David Dugas, Roberta Gentry, Alex Gonzalez, Jerry Jordan, Nika Kaiser, Danny Martin, Molly McClintock, Kate McHugh, Emily Phillips, Sylvia Sewell, Christine Sheer, Steven Soloway, Alex Von Bergen, Ricky Washuk, Anna Wedberg, Alice Wilsey, and Craig Wilson.

Zine Make this Friday

January Zine Make, Friday January 16th, 7pm
Zine Make (is a monthly party)
Friday, January, 7pm
Call 245-2681 (for directions)

Making art zines.

FORMAT:
our format is different everytime so you better come and find out what it is this time...

BRING:
Scissors
all your awesome paper (found paper, etc.)
Art-making supplies (collage, pencils, you know)
Art-making stimulants (fruit, candy, etc etc)
Your ideas
Your LP's or 45's (no CD's or iPods here.)

And meet for a January 'Zine Make.
Please invite a friend or two-- but only if they are willing to make art with us.


once again, yours truly, MAXED ART

December Zine Make, Friday December 12th, 7pm

Zine Make (is a monthly party)
Friday, December 12th, 7pm
Call 245-2681 (for directions)

Making art zines. 

FORMAT:
One theme per 20 minutes, i.e. money; the color red; boll weevils; plastic fork; whatever theme you have... this is a variable. if you want to do your own thing, that's sweet.
Specific size and paper for each theme
Binding 'zines as we go

BRING:
Scissors
all your awesome paper (found paper, etc.)
Art-making supplies (collage, pencils, you know)
Art-making stimulants (fruit, candy, etc)
Your ideas
Your LP's or 45's (no CD's or iPods here.)

And meet for a December 'Zine Make.
Please invite a friend or two-- but only if they are willing to make art with us.


yours truly, MAXED ART

'Zine Make, Friday, November 21st, 7pm

'Zine Make (becomes a monthly party)
Friday, November 21st, 7pm
Dinnerware Artspace, 264 E. Congress St
Call 245-2681 (for directions, advice, comfort...)

Our last Zine Make was awesome, and a little chaotic. With a bit more structure we hope to make 'Zines that we can all be proud of. and those collages and drawings we made last time? They will be featured this time!

FORMAT:
One theme per 20 minutes, i.e. money; the color red; boll weevils; plastic fork; pumpkin pie; whatever theme you have...
Specific size and paper for each theme
Separate tables for 1)binding 2)collage 3)drawing 4)etc.
Binding 'zines as we go

BRING:
all your awesome paper (found paper, etc.)
Art-making supplies (collage, pencils, you know)
Art-making stimulants (fruit, candy, liquor)
Your ideas
Your LP's or 45's (there will be no iPods or CD's)

And meet at Dinnerware for a November 'Zine Make.
Please invite a friend or two-- but only if they are willing to make art with us.

yours truly, molly and bobbi

PLUME ZINE, "[bicycle] Conversations" Available now!

Issues now available at

Antigones, 411 N. 4th Ave
$6. BICAS, 44 W. 6th St, $5
Tooley's on Congress, 278 E. Congress, $4

The second edition of a local hand-bound zine, produced July 2008, this issue contains poetry and prose submissions from Charles Alexander, Colleen Runyan, J. Era Martin, Daniel Elliot Schaller, Ben Shapiro, Molly McClintock, and more. All submissions explore the topic of bicycles, conversations, or a combination of the two.
PLUME ZINE, "[bicycle] Conversations", Issue Number Two. Get your copy now!

excerpt from Untitled, by Daniel Elliot Schaller:

"but perhaps i am guilty of nurturing my tiny ruins
and shortcomings into an uphill with only one way.
terrified
while you are merely restless. we make music
but in different rooms, pulled apart by fists and
sleeplessness."

Bucket O' Gears ©Christina Ramirez


















Contributors, if you still need a copy, send your mailing address this way!
thanks to Ethan, Ben, James, and Dan for production help!
join the mailing list at MAXEDART@gmail.com

Sound Of Paint Pixx & Comments

(All but 2) Images by Jaxun Doten

Arts Incubator

Art Terrain

Arts Incubator

With over 10 painters each night, and over 15 'walk-in' painters, Sound Of Paint was jam-packed with artists. Every evening featured 2-3 solo musicians or bands, lots of food and beer, and oh so many people watching. It was great fun, if not amazing fun. Thanks for coming. Stay tuned for more...

Here's what people had to say:

"Great Minor Key Jam, Christine" -Stu

"Creative Concept!"

"Good Job Neighbor! You're A True Iconoclast."

"Great Event! Amazing Artists & Performers"

NICE ART AND EVENT- Y'ALL ROCK!

"very nice!"

"most impressive"

"Bitchin Place !"

I felt like I was in a dream. Beautiful unexpected

surprise, thanks a bunch.

"Koolness"

"Great Expressions"

FIRST time in Tucson and I must say this place

is truly the heart of this city. -Chris

"This was amazing!" -Ginny

"Beautiful"

GREAT ART MAGNIFICENT MUSIC -The West

"Zack's Music Rocks!"

"Tate's window is the best!"

Sound Of Paint, July 29-Aug 2, 2008

This is an art project of 'variation rather than destination'.  As passive audience members, we are familiar with music and painting as a finished product. The artist has spent his or her time in the studio, and the musician, time in the production room, to make the song or artwork that we now see and hear.  What might happen if we watch the process unfold in real time, right before our own eyes? Do we become a part of the art ourselves?  

Artists and musicians interact in 7 different live paint session while YOU watch. Classical, hip-hop, rock, ambient and jazz musicians interact with fine art painters, cartoonists', graffiti artists. You will want to come. There will be surprise invitations for audience participation. All ages are welcome and all sessions are free and open to the public. BYOB !! Thanks to our co-sponsors, Tucson Pima Arts Council, Ace Hardware, and Dinnerware Artspace.

* Watch us with Sooyeon Lee, channel 6 KUAT *

©Modernus

Artists include: Ana-Elisa Arredondo, Adan Banuelos, Carly Cutrone, Adam Cooper-Terán, Roberta Gentry, Rocky Martinez, Danny Martin, Matt Dobbyn Meko, Modernus, Pop Futura, Andrew Shuta, Andy Steinbeck, Shazar

Curated and organized by Molly McClintock, this project combines the artistry of both musicians and visual artists. Watch a synergistic force of creativity, as Music and Paint come together. Experience the creation with us. All sessions are free and open to the public. BYOB !!

SOUND OF PAINT

JULY 29-AUGUST 2, 2008

Arts Incubator Gallery

108 E. Congress St

July 29-Aug 2

Every evening Tues-Sat

Beginning 7:30pm

Musician Line-up:
Tuesday, July 29: Naim Amor, Chris Black, La Cerca
Wednesday, July 30: flautist Sierra Norris, violinist Christine Scheer
Thursday, July 31: guitar Nick Quiller, RCougar
Friday, Aug 1: Cathy Rivers, experimental guitar Steven Soloway
Saturday Aug 2: (6:30pm) l eye, ambient sounds Zach Bloom, West

and

ART TERRAIN

URBAN ARTS GALLERY & SUPPLY

276 E. Congress St

Friday & Saturday, Aug 1-2

Beginning 7:30pm

**ART TERRAIN's GRAND OPENING**

Musician Line-Up

Friday Aug 1: l eye, SAERONE, Art Terrain VJs
Saturday Aug 2: Flagrante Delicto, Art Terrain musicians

maxedart@gmail.com for e-mail list

Reading with the Authors

Featuring J. Era Martin, Molly McClintock, Trip Grass, Porter McDonald, and Shloka Mangharam of WRITE AND REACT.

Comments

Here's what they said about WRITE AND REACT:

"...Good Selections"
"Interesting Observations + Art" Monica + Leigh Spigelman

"I THINK I LIKE MONSTERS"

Peter + Becca -- "Thanx!!! You Cats...."
"You're a big girl Mols..." Max
"Great Showing"
"Fantastic & engaging show" Dale
"Hiiiii !!!!" Helene 33
ROCKY- Your piece is haunting and beautiful. -Lisette
"Yeah yay thanks"
"Thank you! Great event!" Mary Frances Fost
"GREAT SHOW"
"Excellent! Incredible Ideas!" Dan+Pat
"Enjoyed it very much. Great space!" Rachel Jeehye Thomas
"Thanks for putting it together. Where are the sweet peas?" Shloka
"Awesome Stuff Adam" -William Johnson "Sir Will"

MIND FUCK
BODY CANDLE
IM BURNT

"Enjoyed the #11, melting woman/giant candle. If I could melt, this is what I'd resemble, but I'm not ready for that." - KS
ZACHRULZ
"interesting & sometimes exhilarating." Roberts

Write and React Pixxx

WRITE AND REACT, May 14-31, 2008

WRITE AND REACT
28 Emerging Artists and Writers explore the connections
between Visual Art and the Written Word.
Presented by MAXED ART.




Presenting 14 local Tucson artists and 14 writers, WRITE AND REACT is an art exhibit which opens May 14, and runs until May 31, 2008 at the new Arts Incubator Gallery, 108 E. Congress St., Tucson, Arizona. Artist Reception happens Friday, May 16, with soul music by L EYE, and is free and open to the public. Gallery Hours are Mon-Sat, Noon-6pm. Presented by MAXED ART, a multi-disciplinary artist collective, WRITE AND REACT is a collaborative group exhibition featuring poetry, prose, painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed media artworks.

WRITE AND REACT investigates the inspiration, influence and information that arises between the separate mediums of the written word and visual art. Each writer was invited to submit a written work of their choice, either poetry, or prose. Then, each visual artist was randomly paired with a writer. The artist was then asked to create a new work of art that was inspired, influenced or informed by the writing they were given. The resulting art exhibit features each collaboration as a pair, the written work shown next to the visual artwork. Artworks are for sale, as well as individual broadsides of the written work, with proceeds going directly to the artists and MAXED ART funds. This exhibition is supported in part by a grant from Tucson Pima Arts Council.

WRITE AND REACT features writers from Houston, Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Several artists and writers are current University of Arizona students. All participants in this project are emerging talents.

Select artworks from the exhibit will be featured at University of Arizona's Conceptual Poetry Symposium, May 29-31st. Please visit the UA Poetry Center website for more information.

Contact MaxedArt@gmail.com for more info!

Exhibition Postcard Design © Rocky Ponce, 2008

Call for art/writing submissions- THE PLUME ZINE edition 2

Dear Writers & Artists,

It's time to get PUBLISHED.
J. Mercury & Maxed Art present:

The Plume Zine: [bicycle] Conversations
The new theme is : anything relating to Bicycles or Conversations.

The Plume Zine is : art for people.
Our debut zine, "God & Love", a hand-bound, double pamphlet stitch, in an edition of 50, was distributed at select locations in Tucson and just about flew of the shelves.
"God & Love" had 11 contributors and debuted with a reading at Dinnerware Artspace gallery.
"[bicycle] Conversations" will have a special debut party TBA-- don't miss out!

Sincerely,
J. Mercury & Maxed Art

WHITE FLASH

Reading Plume Zine

Plume Zine debuts, FRIDAY, JANUARY 25th, featuring new and emerging Tucson writers.
The first Plume Zine theme is “God & Love”. Plume Zine is an edition of 50, double pamphlet-stitch, hand-bound Zines, created by yours truly, MaxedArt and J. Mercury. Reading Plume Zine begins at 7pm and features J. Era Martin, Ben Korta, Kelley McClintock, and more. Open Mic available for the last 15 minutes. This event is free and open to the public. Reception to follow. Plume Zines will be available at the reading.

Friday, January 25th, 7pm
Dinnerware Artspace
264 E. Congress St. (just West of Hotel Congress)
792-4503
Dinnerware@DinnerwareArts.com


The next theme is "Bicycle Conversations".
Submit your words or art, and see your name in print!
Tell us about your conversations on bike, or anything bike related.
2 pages max.
Email MaxedArt@gmail.com with submissions or questions.
Work due March 15th, 2008

Pictures from the Reading of Plume Zine, Issue 1

Debut

Mural artists, Jaxun Doten, Roberta Gentry [AKA Bobbi], Joseph Robles, and Danny Martin, [with extra help from Kate McHugh, Molly McClintock and Rocky Ponce] got together and furiously painted over the course of two weekends to bring you this:








If you are in Tucson, you have no excuse not to come view the magic in person.

Jaxun had suggested that we paint zombies. His comments:

"We all want the truth. When you turn on the TV, any number of news stations claim to have it. so what keeps our attention on one rather than another?

Entertainment.

But the combination of news and entertainment has backfired. Rather than product evolution and corporate competition leading to a perfected news machine, it has left the general populace in a confused and media saturated, zombie-like state, still scrambling for truth."

Our first weekend was successful, but by Wednesday, 4 of the 6 panels had been tagged. Though a little disheartened, we got out there again, on the following weekend, and re-painted the mural.
When we finished painting, we coated the mural panels with an icky-slimy 'sacrificial anti-graffiti coating'. Bobbi and Molly are quite possibly suffering unknown toxic effects now, as a result of the snot-like substance that oozed onto their skin, numerous times...

MAXed Art thanks our sponsors:
Southwestern Paint and Supply
Dinnerware Artspace
Rialto Theatre

We also thank the wonderful friends who put aside all fear of public ridicule and distorted themselves to pose for a Jaxun zombie. We couldn't have done it without you.

Welcome Home

MAXED ART began in September of 2007 with no inaugural meeting. MAXED ART is a multi-disiplinary artist collective with a mind aimed towards visual arts, writing and music. MAXED ART’s focus is to create and present collaborative artist projects. Currently based in Tucson, Arizona, MAXed Art also collaborates with artists from various states around the U.S. MAXED ART is a reason to make things: these things are called engaging, they are called fun, they are called Art.

MAXED ART
: seeks quality production
: interacts with a public audience
: creates new opportunities for visual artists, writers and musicians

But mostly, MAXED ART just wants to share ideas and make new stuff.

***Please email MaxedArt@gmail.com with any questions.