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VERB “MUSIC SAVED MY LIFE” SERIES
MUSIC SAVED MY LIFE (MSML) is a project started by Verb as a way of connecting creative people who are excited about making their art and supporting a good cause at the same time. It makes sense that a brand like Verb would be inspired by music; the innate and shared passion that is found so strongly in so many people – not just musicians. Verb is, after all, about creativity, with skateboarding as a metaphor for that.
The MSML series pairs up (mostly local) talent – musicians, artists, designers and illustrators, to create a limited edition series of skateboards, t-shirts and tote-bags. A portion of the money raised from the sale of the products will be donated to the Sign Language Education and Development (SLED); the idea being, as Verb explain, “We can now use the music that we love so much to aid those who aren’t able to hear it.”
The MSML collaboration features the following:
Die Antwoord – Ninja
Fokofpolisiekar – Louis Minnaar
Zebra & Giraffe – Alice Edy
The King Blues – Wes van Eeden
Fuzigish – Merwe Marchand Le Roux
The Verb x Music Saved My Life series launches nationwide at TOFFIE POP 2012, 30 March – 1 April.
Purchase the series online at www.revolutiononline.co.za, More on Verb at www.weareverb.com and more on Toffie at www.toffie.co.za
INTERVIEW WITH ALICE EDY
Alice Edy is a fine artist from Joburg, now living and working in London. Edy worked on a range of boards and clothing for Verb and recently finished the album artwork for Zebra & Giraffe. We caught up with her to talk about her inspirations for the Verb range and her art…
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VERB EXHIBITION IN AUSTRALIA
On Friday 24 September, Verb officially launched in Australia with the “Don’t Push Mong” exhibition at the City Walk Gallery in Canberra. The exhibition featured the Verb series of artworks by South African artists Alice Edy, Kronk, Bruce Mackay, Wesley van Eeden, Jordan Metcalf, Black Koki, Theory One, Bison, Chemistry101, Christian Mugnai, Louis Minaar and 351073. These works were shown alongside other Australian skateboarding photographers and artists. The show was a great success, with tons of people coming in to check of the fresh styles.
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VERB EXHIBITION AND AFTERPARTY TONIGHT
The Verb exhibition is going down tonight at THE STREET in Greenside, Joburg from 5pm – 8pm and the afterparty is at Gin. Artists include Louis Minnaar, Alice Edy, Jordan Metcalf, Black Koki, Christian Mugnai, Matt Edwards, Wesley van Eeden, Kronk, Theory One, Bison, 371073 and Bruce Mackay. Gonna be sick!
VERB EXHIBITION IN JOBURG THIS THURSDAY
Don’t forget this Thursday 8 July from 5pm at The Street in Greenside (Joburg), Verb will be exhibiting their full range of limited edition artist series skateboard artworks and screenprinted posters. Featured work by artists Alice Edy, Bison, Black Koki, 351073, Bruce Mackay, Wesley van Eeden, Kronk, Matt Edwards, Christian Mugnai, Theory One, Louis Minnaar and Jordan Metcalf. Come on down…
VERB EXHIBITION AT THE STREET IN GREENSIDE
Next Thursday 8 July from 5pm, Verb will be exhibiting their full range of limited edition artist series skateboard artworks and screenprinted posters. Featured work by artists Alice Edy, Bison, Black Koki, 351073, Bruce Mackay, Wesley van Eeden, Kronk, Matt Edwards, Christian Mugnai, Theory One, Louis Minnaar and Jordan Metcalf. Get down there to check out the biggest skate art project in SA and have some drinks on us!
VERB POSTER EXHIBITION
For those who weren’t in Cape Town for the Verb launch exhibition at City Slickers, the Verb hand screenprinted posters will be on exhibition from 5 June at Revolution stores in Menlyn Mall and Cresta. The exhibition features the work of prominent South African artists Bison, Jordan Metcalf, Theory One, Bruce Mackay, Black Koki, Wesley van Eeden, Alice Edy, Christian Mugnai, Matt Edwards, Louis Minnaar, 351073 and Kronk. All posters will be on sale.
VERB BOARDS, T’S AND HOODS INSTORE
The Verb artist-series range of decks, tshirts and hoodies by artists Alice Edy, Kronk, Wesley van Eeden, Black Koki, Bruce Mackay and Jordan Metcalf are available from Revolution Menlyn, Cresta, Pavillion and Gateway. Get down there and stock up on some fresh local gear!
VERB SETUP EXHIBITION AT CITY SLICKERS
Fun little animation of photographs from setting up the Verb exhibition at the City Slickers show last week, with a cameo by Jack Parow.
VERB x CITY SLICKERS OPENING PHOTOS
The Verb launch and exhibition at City Slickers last Friday was amazing! Over 500 people came down to the launch night of the show, took in the art, ate the cupcakes, drank the wine and had a damn good time. Many thanks to Bigwood, Wessel Snyman Creative and all the artists who took part and helped make this such a fun night and incredible collection of art. The show is still up at the Wessel Snyman Creative on 17 Bree Street in Cape Town until Friday 30 April, so if you missed the opening you can still get down there to check out the art.
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