This new press release just landed in my inbox from the hard working Anderson family down in Carpinteria. You really have to give it to these guys for coming up with interesting and clever ideas. Complete with canvas, stencils, brushes and even glitter this new street art kit seems like a nice gift an young art-loving friend or family member.
I’ve posted the press release below. The opening reception is this Friday the 25th of September at 5pm. Make sure to stop by the Andersons’ beautiful gallery the next time you are in Carpinteria.
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New Art Kit makes artists out of EVERYONE.
Ever fancied yourself an Artist? Now is your time to shine. Brothers and accomplished contemporary artists Benjamin Anderson and Sean Anderson have collaborated to create the first ever d-i-y “Street ART Kit”. Now this is no blank canvas. They give you all the tools and more to create a true masterpiece of urban art.
M-E-Y-K {made to – express – your – kinetics} is a creative platform empowering individuals to find their own creativity. {Kinetics – your energy or movement}. “It is our belief that through encouragement and guidance anyone can create a masterpiece…” claim the Anderson Brothers.
M-E-Y-K, born a year ago as a simple concept on the 405 hwy in traffic has been through the rigors of design to ensure that the idea of enabling all individuals to become artists and to be proud enough of their creation to hang it in their own home, has become a reality. A year later the brothers are releasing the all-inclusive “Street Art Kit”. A choice of 3 custom canvases, paintbrushes, paint, glitter, pens, and 15 stencils (sexy skulls, crowns, filigree and zebras to name a few) are certain to bring the Artist out in you. If you are looking for a more personal flare M-E-Y-K also offers custom stencils from their website store.
‘Because of the nature of street art and it’s many layered compositions, we felt a kit oriented toward urban art would allow for self-proclaimed ‘non-artists’ to create something that has no boundaries or limits’ states co-founder Benjamin Anderson
M-E-Y-K’s Street ART Kit will be released on Friday 25th September at the Anderson ART Collective. With their father, veteran fine artist Ron Anderson, the trio opened Anderson ART Collective, a contemporary gallery located in the historic Henry Fish Seed Company in Carpinteria, CA [http://www.andersonARTcollective.com]. The show involves not only respected artists but also doctors, lawyers, teachers, students and other self-proclaimed ‘non-artists’ in an attempt to dispel the notion that if you’re not left handed you’re not an artist.
The show M-E-Y-K opens on Friday 25th September at the Anderson ART Collective, 410 Palm Avenue, Carpinteria, with a celebratory launch party from 5:00pm onwards. The brothers are committed to giving back and are donating 5% of sales to children becoming involved in positive art projects. “Our aim is to provide these children a canvas and tools with which to create positive street art that gets kids OFF of the street and into a creative and safe environment.,” said Sean Anderson.
The kits can be purchased online through M-E-Y-K.com and through the Anderson ART Collective beginning the 25th September. For more information and inquiries please contact the gallery at 805 684 8783 or drop a line to info@m-e-y-k.com.