BRILLIANT WORLD BLOG

60 Years On Innovation

kev — Thu, 03 May 2012 11:09:36 +0000

I got a call from a friend who works for O`Neill Australia asking to share some resources for one night only art event coming to Tokyo. The exhibiton was celebrating 60 years of the O`Neill brand, with the focus being various artists (some professional/some amateurs) to make their own unique, self styled portrait on the legendary Jack O`Neill.

The artwork was really amazing and lucky for me also I managed to negotiate a good price with a Japanese artist (not the one in the photo).

You can see the two previous events and follow the progress as it travels around the globe here

Thanks for coming

kev — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 04:55:34 +0000

It`s FREE

kev — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:24:22 +0000

Getting lots of mails asking the price of admission for the Spring/Summer launch party tomorrow night. Well, it costs nothing. Here is Artminds business card flyer they have been distributing which proves it……..

Portrait by dis

kev — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:52:35 +0000

Painting in Tokyo Now

kev — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:16:44 +0000

Portrait

kev — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:12:14 +0000

kev — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:24:54 +0000

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Insane

kev — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 09:25:13 +0000

Old skate graphics not only fill me with nostalgia, but also makes me think how individual and inspiring the skate industry was in the 80`s/90`s. Each team had it`s own style of artwork and skateboard magazines were the only resource to see your world and to belong to the worldwide scene (and a location hunter for where skateshops and spots were outside your town)

Many UK companies came and went due to low funding, unable to gain market share and generally nearly all “big” pro skaters were from the US hence the market share and money went to those companies. One of my favourite labels during the early 90`s was a brand from Camden, London called Insane. Featuring the artwork of Ged Wells this label had really original artwork for it`s time and a really different feel to it. I used to love their adverts, have a look for yourself.

Sound Advice

kev — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 09:45:57 +0000

Having shot ourselves in the foot many times due to design stagnation, quality imperfections, money and our constant drive for new inspiration, it sometimes feels like we should have made these mistakes already and moved on. It is almost like we want it to take longer, just for us and the anticipation of the unknown.

Well, the launch is coming so you see on the 24th March.

Spring/ Summer 2012

kev — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:24:25 +0000

BW are proudly having a launch party to showcase our first full season for the Spring & Summer 2012. Come on down and show your support.