Googly eyes invade Portland

Good friends of ours, the Googly Eye Cru from New York, recently paid a visit to moonlight in Portland and hit up the town.

www.googlyeyecru.com
Syd, one half of the Googly Eyes, here with Zach.




Aren't these just awesome pretty much anywhere they go!

eRoi Fashion Party

Eroi, an online marketing agency, based in Portland Oregon threw a big ol' fashion party and bash to celebrate the opening of their new space in downtown Portland last friday. I (Zach) have good friends who work there (I did this project with them if you remember.. www.powerofthepens.com). I was given the invite by my good friend Chris who just moved to NY (he's the DJ w/ the plaid fedora) to come through and party with them and that's what I did! 1500 people showed up, endless vodka flowed, 60+ models from 8 fashion designers strutted their stuff. It was a good time.

Some of the pics below are mine and some come courtesty of photographer, Steve Lenz.

You can get more info on the event here too.

Tank Theory Artist Section Update

We have just updated our Artist Section with in-depth profiles for the artists on our site. We have worked with many of these talented people and others are represented because we are huge fans of their work. Check out new additions such as Nishi, Marion Bolognesi and Alberto Seveso.. or just revisit some of your favorites. Enjoy!

Un Named Rottens Show

Some good friends of ours will be showing new work in Brooklyn at the newly opened Factory Fresh gallery on June 28th! Go!

UN NAMED ROTTENS
New works by Beau Velasco, Daniel St. George, and Jeremiah Maddock
June 28 – July 21, 2008
Reception: Saturday, June 28th from 6-11pm

Un Named Rottens is a collaborative exhibition featuring new works from New York-based artists Beau Velasco, Daniel St. George 2nd, and Jeremiah Maddock. Un Named Rottens will showcase works that look at the primal side of the human psyche and its relation to us in the modern society. The three artists share similar views on how they view the world, as well as a dark, humorous, and, at times, cryptic visual narrative.

Factory Fresh, located at 1053 Flushing Avenue (corner of Vandervoort Place)
Via subway: Take the “L” train to the “Morgan” stop.

Grooveeffect Interview

The kind folks at the urban style, streetwear, and music forum, Grooveeffect.com, interviewed Tank Theory recently and the end product is up on their site. Go check it out and get a glimpse at the new new Tank Theory will soon be dropping!

www.grooveeffect.com




photos courtesy Grooveeffect

Fractal Edge images

We had a chance to spend some time at the Compound Gallery last thursday night for the Fractal Edge opening featuring Mahk and Oeil, 2 Tokyo based artists. The work was really great and the artists were working on a live collaboration throughout the night which was kickin. And the artwork was so affordable, that we picked up some for our office. Plus, our good friend Metalwing pointed us in the direction of his friend Norm from Suspereal Clothing, also out of Japan, and we made plans to get up and work together in the future.. Check out a few images from the opening.

Fractal Edge Show at Compound Gallery

Any bodies in the Portland, Oregon area should make a point to come out this thursday night. As any local knows, every first Thursday in Portland is a jumping night, full of open galleries, parties, and beer. One opening not to miss is Fractal Edge at Compound Gallery. Featuring the work of 2 Tokyo based artists, Mahk and Oeil, Fractal Edge will witness the combining of these 2 unique artists and their style of graffiti influenced fine art.

More info at www.compoundgallery.com.



And shiiit.. while you are in the area, you should stroll right next door and visit Upper Playground's gallery for another exciting show.. Seven. Featuring seven prominent Portland area artists, this show shines a spotlight on some of the areas' finest.



See ya there!

May 2008 Update

We updated May with some killer new graphics.. The May Tshirt of the Month, Stained Skull, is an intricate homage to the flipside of life and birth. Plus, check out some awesome new Artist Society tees by James Roper, Skinner and Si Scott. Lots of awesome stuff this month, so enjoy!

Good Lord!

This one is just too close not to call out. Not that we are trying to make claims here, but our Armed design by Rika Shamada came out in the fall of 2005 and ever since created quite the stir.. mostly in the form of similar designs, placements, and uncomfortably close knock offs.. This one here, by Smoke & Mirrors, is just too damn close not to point the finger. Cheaters.

Fellow Travelers Show

There looks to be a wonderful upcoming show featuring some of Brooklyn's finest: Justin Fines, Dan Funderburgh, and Kevin Devine. You might remember the work that Dan Funderburgh did for Tank Theory with the High Noon, Kabuto, and Holy War tshirts. And keep an eye out for the work of Kevin Devine in the ranks of the Artist Society very soon.

Here's the skinny on the show:

Fellow Traveler. New work by Justin Fines, Dan Funderburgh, and Kevin Devine
Riviera Gallery | Williamsburg Brooklyn | May 8 - May 31, 2008

Opening Reception. Opening Thursday May 8, 2008 from 7-10 pm.

Fellow Traveler is new work by three Brooklyn artists originally from the American midwest. Like many immigrants, they celebrate their shared origins, but are also interested in where their individual paths diverge. Fellow Travelers are not adherents to a school or aesthetic, they are sympathetic allies with a shared perspective that refuse to be limited or defined by geography.

Justin Fines, Dan Funderburgh, and Kevin Devine employ rubbing, serigraphy, and laser etching to create a trilateral conversation on poetry, conspiracy theories, ergonomics, and mortality.


Get more info about the show here.