-Under-Developed-

=Breakestra "Come On Over" Music video=

2010-03-25T12:48:00.000-07:00

Been awhile since I posted a blog and alot has happened in the last couple months, but one quick noteworthy things is. My friend Foodone and I have a quick cameo in the newest Breakestra video "Come On Over"....Pretty cool!

Enjoy*

=Rainy day MUSINGS*=

2010-01-26T14:45:00.000-08:00

=Heavy Surveillance Mural pics=

2010-01-25T11:24:00.000-08:00

here are the results of my time spent at Mid-city this weekend....enjoy*

+Saturday @ Mid-City Arts

2010-01-21T09:29:00.001-08:00

Heavy Surveillance Promo from viejas del mercado on Vimeo.

I am a last minute addition to this showing and live art event featuring the legendary T-Kid from NY and several other amazing artists:

Mid-City Arts Presents

"Heavy Surveillance"

A Live Painting Exhibition & Art Show By:

T-Kid (NYC)
Pose2 / Mr. Maxx Moses (NYC)
Duster (NYC - Style Wars)
Axis (Los Angeles)
Jim Darling (Los Angeles)
Dabs & Myla (Australia)
Vogue (Oakland)
Cache (Los Angeles)
Atlas (Los Angeles)
Codak (Los Angeles)

Free / Open To The Public

SPONSORED BY 33THIRD LOS ANGELES

Mid-City Arts
5111 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles Ca. 90019
(310) 694-3460

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T-Kid started in the 1970s, tagging the name "King 13." He was a short lived member of a gang called the Bronx Enchanters and The Renegades of Harlem, where he learned how to paint trains.

He later became the president of TNB (The Nasty Boyz) and ex-president of TVS (The Vamp Squad), one of the most notorious New York graffiti crews. T-KID is still active and his work can be seen in the Bronx as well as around the world. He is also a member of MAC crew from Paris. T-Kid was originally asked to be the narrator for the Hip-Hop documentary Style Wars but he declined.

T-Kid has appeared in Marc Ecko's 2006 video game, Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure. Also in the book "The Terrible Nasty T-Kid 170," which chronicles the artist's life from childhood to the present and features pictures of his work by graffiti photographer Henry Chalfant. He also appeared in the Graffiti Documentary 'Bomb it' - directed by Jon Reiss.

=New Works=

2010-01-06T11:55:00.001-08:00

Couple finals of some new Pieces I wrapped up this last weekend*

=Time-lapsed of Kofie w/ Me painting at Mid-city arts=

2009-12-22T17:44:00.000-08:00

http://www.fatcap.com/video/478.html

courtesy of:www.keepdrafting.com

+New Works+

2009-12-22T14:17:00.000-08:00

Posting up couple of newly completed pieces, had sort of a hiatus after my very busy summer and fall. Now the gears are kicking back in full force....

=Urban Confluence= CAVE Gallery January 9th, 2010=

2009-12-22T12:29:00.000-08:00

Saturday January 9 I will be showing some new pieces at the C*A*V*E Gallery in Venice along side some other talented artists, come check it out!

C*A*V*E Gallery
507 Rose Ave.
Venice, CA 90291
www.cavegallery.net

=Works in progress=

2009-12-22T12:26:00.001-08:00

really very happy with the lastest run of paintings I have been working on, so I wanted to post up tome progress shots of what's been going down*

+Commissions+

2009-12-22T12:22:00.000-08:00

Latest client commission for Bryan wandell

*Enjoy*

=Fab Deuce+Deuce Knuckle Design=

2009-12-07T12:34:00.001-08:00

Finished up the layout for Fab Deuce's "Deuce Knuckle"

album drops in a couple weeks, excited to help support my brothers dreams*

Werd*

=Get them fisticuffs up=

2009-12-04T15:40:00.000-08:00

Working on the Art for my Bro's Group Fab Deuce's album "Deuce Knuckle"....

Brass Knuckles came to mind...

Keep those Bars up*

twitter.com/FabDeuce
myspace.com/FabDeuce
Search Fab Deuce on facebook.com
www.routinefly.com

Task=Codak=Eyer=Grail Highland park 2009

2009-12-01T12:48:00.000-08:00

Pics from the last mural done on my wall in Highland park, with my old friends Task & Grail and the one and only Eyer....From a couple months back.

*Pics courtesy of Eyeone*

=Highland Park Mural Sneak Peek=

2009-11-30T11:45:00.000-08:00

I am currently working on a new mural in Highland park and excited for it to be done, a new dawn approaches....

=Print signing tomorrow at DesignerCon=

2009-11-20T13:45:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow
I will be doing a print signing at the Ronin Gallery Booth for
DesignerCon in Pasadena from 1-2pm. Come through and pick up some of my
newer print pieces and get them signed.

Info here:

http://www.designercon.com/

+Soft Spot Print+

2009-11-20T11:08:00.000-08:00

Releasing a new multi-media Print today, 2 Color Screen print, with a watercolor wash and splattered Aerosol. Edition of only 24, size 6.25" x 12.5, price $30 not including shipping.

contact me at: codak@under-developed.com if interested in purchasing

These will go fast....

-co-

+December 3rd: Group Exhibition TWOTHOUSANDTEN+

2009-11-16T12:06:00.000-08:00

December 3rd: Group Exhibition TWOTHOUSANDTEN

(Image: Chris Sheridan "A Future Called Perchance")

Artists provide a wide array of interpretations of what 2010 and beyond will hold or what it means to them. Two years from Armageddon, time of economic crisis or rebound, the year we make contact?
Artists are encouraged to stretch the boundaries in their fun and surprising interpretations.

The exhibition will run from December 3rd, 2009 through January 2nd 2010.

Dave MacDowell
Luke Kopycinski
Parskid
Deuce 7
Chris Crites
Chris Sheridan
Chip7
Troy Gua
Sohaila Adela
Solace
PGEE
Joe McSween (2H)
Swamp Donkey
Joe Vollan
Peekaboomonster
Codak
Jonathan Wakuda Fischer
Matt Kelly
Kinoko
Jeffrey Taylor
Joey Nix
Weirdo
Nick Beery
Mike Wagner
Amy Huddleston
JP Farquar

=Art box= Heal The Bay Benefit

2009-11-05T11:47:00.000-08:00

I will be showing some work and painting a small mural piece for this benefit on Nov.13

ARTBOX An Art Exhibition benefitting Heal The Bay Foundation at BOXeight Studios November 13, 2009 Taking part from Thinkspace: Allison Sommers, Brett Amory, Brian M. Viveros, Craig ‘Skibs’ Barker, Joao Ruas, Kelly Vivanco, Stella Im Hultberg, Tony Philippou, Tran Nguyen, Yosuke Ueno Join BOXeight Studios at ARTBOX, an art gallery opening featuring live music and painting demonstrations. A portion of all sales will be donated to Heal the Bay. A special event where artists, art lovers and those that just like to have fun converge to help out Heal the Bay. This is an art opening meets club night. ARTBOX features some of the most prolific artists of our time, alongside some very new talent. ARTBOX will be featuring work from some of LA's rising stars. Wait until you get a load of them! ARTBOX is very excited to have the gallery opening in 12,000 square feet of space. Entertainment, artists painting right in front of your eyes, a band, DJ, and 2 cash bars. Featured artists include David Flores, Crash, Mear One, Augustine Kofie, Stella Im Hultberg, Kelly Vivanco, Yosuke Ueno, Michael Pukac and many more! MC/DJ set by BIZ MARKIE 60+ GREAT artists & a GREAT downtown location.

=Un:Earth Preview=

2009-08-25T10:09:00.000-07:00

Codak

Will Dixon

Grail

Ben Moss

Enks

Illias Panayiotou

Quisp

Jim Mahfood

Dmise

Task

J.shea

Michael Carpenter

Shok1

=Un:Earth opening Saturday September 5, 2009=

2009-08-25T10:04:00.000-07:00

Proud to announce my first outing as a show curator, the result is as follows:

Un:Earth 14 Artists Cradled Uniquely Curated by Codak Saturday, September 5, 2009 Mid City Arts Gallery un⋅earth /ʌnˈɜrθ/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [uhn-urth] Show IPA To discover (Something hidden, lost, or kept secret) by investigation.

This definition perfectly describes the up coming show Un:earth located at the Mid-city Arts gallery. The show focuses on 14 artists from outside of California and from all over the United States and Abroad. In an effort to shed some light or rather “Unearth” their talents in the California art community while focusing on a common thread, in a background of ”Graffiti/Street Art”. Many have transitioned into other mediums from design/illustration to sculpture and print all the while maintaining a foothold in the street level ethics and approach that got them where they are today. So take a second and come discover a showcase of artists from a different vein, pushing boundaries in their respective communities and now getting some shine in Los Angeles. T

his show will also be the first Los Angeles Appearance of renowned UK Graffiti Artist Shok1. Who will be painting live and showcasing a large installation piece. Www.shok1.com

Shok1 (United Kingdom)
Michael (Carpenter (Tennessee)
J.Shea (Oregon)
Task (Louisiana)
Dmise (Texas)
Jim Mahfood (Missouri)
Quisp (Missouri)
Illias Panayiotou (Hong Kong)
Enks (Texas)
Jeva (Louisiana)
Ben Moss (Tennessee)
Grail (Louisiana)
Sixxx (Oregon)
Will Dixon (Tennessee)

=Metallum= Closing Reception Tonight

2009-06-26T11:21:00.000-07:00

Closing Reception tonight at the Ronin Gallery....

+Be there+

+Metallum+Opening night+

2009-06-10T10:40:00.000-07:00

Friday night was a huge success and a big shout out to all who came and supported. This show was the product of alot of blood, sweat and tears (Seriously), and to see so many smiling faces was a great feeling. Enough emo.......enjoy!

Also all pieces are posted for sale at:

http://www.theroningallery.com/

more soon!

-co-

+Metallum Print+

2009-06-02T17:24:00.001-07:00

A snippet of the Limited "Metallum" print Kofie and I collaborated on for the show.....

Only 20 of these badboys printed so make sure to pick one up This Friday at the Ronin Gallery

-co-

=Metallum Opening, Friday June 5, 2009=

2009-05-26T14:24:00.000-07:00

We are just over a week away from the two man collab opening of myself and Kofie. here is a quick preview of some pieces and the show info again.

June 5, 2009_2 Man Show: Echo Park, Calif

Kofie & Codak

Metallum: New Works On Found Metal

Ronin Gallery

1924 Echo Park Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90026

www.theroningallery.com

-co-

=Found Angles= Post show

2009-05-26T14:19:00.000-07:00

I would like to give a big "Thank you" to everyone that attended my opening a couple fridays ago. I know this post is late, but I have been re-couping and re-grouping afterwards...hah!

The show was a success, a couple hundred in attendance over the course of the night. As Well as some sales!!....

Here are some pices from the night and now it is on to the next venture......"Metallum"...

=Found Angles= Opening this Friday**

2009-05-04T17:24:00.000-07:00

Ok Boys and girls the time is here, the show is upon us and my lungs and mind are spent..... Here is a lil' preview of some of the work you can expect!

Hope to see some of you there...
Cheers! Co**

=Found Angles Opening Limited Print=

2009-04-22T13:35:00.000-07:00

In Two weeks it will be time for the "Found Angles" Opening. So in good form I will have a limited edition print available only at the opening. It comes in an edition of 50 and will cost $30....

=Metallum Show_Mural Preview=

2009-04-22T13:26:00.000-07:00

It's a busy time in the life of me.....

Directly following my solo showing next month I am proud to be collaborating on a two-man show with my esteemed colleague Augustine Kofie. For about the last year or so we have been kicking around the idea of presenting our work of found pieces of metal......so finally it is happening!

Friday June 5th at the Ronin Gallery in Echo Park we are proudly presenting "Metallum" a show dedicated to working with the metallic surface.

Last Sunday we painted a mural in the back of the Ronin Space to serve as a preview of what people can expect from the upcoming show....

Needless to say the outcome was very satisfying**

look for updates here and at :

www.keepdrafting.com
www.under-developed.com
www.roningallery.com

=Scion Art Tour Minneapolis=

2009-04-08T16:42:00.000-07:00

Blessed with good weather Eyeone, J.Shea and I took in the beautiful city of Minneapolis last weekend for the 4th installment of the 2009 Scion art tour. The show went down at the Rogue Buddha gallery and was very well recieved. The rest of the trip was spent in debauchery and walking.... Nuff said'

=Munky King Pusher Show PIece Pics=

2009-04-02T13:28:00.001-07:00

Here is a couple pics of the Thomas Han Pusher piece I painted for the Munky King Opening last Thursday. Never have painted a vinyl toy before so this was a new experiece for me, but a thoroughly enjoyable one....looking forward to the next one!

cheers!

Photos Courtesy of Munky King

=When RAP* Was Faustino=

2009-04-01T09:48:00.000-07:00

Couldn't resist, this is to entertaining! Apparently David Faustino from "Married With Children" once had a burgeoning rap career...go figure..."Keep it thug!"...I mean "Keep it Bundy!"

Thanks MeloMoney!

=Scion Installation 5=

2009-03-31T14:16:00.001-07:00

This Friday April 3rd I will be in Minneapolis, MN for the next installment of this years Scion Art Tour. The Weather report says it's gonna be 35 degrees and snowing...brrrrrrr Packing the cold weather gear and preparing to trudge through the snow...Mall of America here I come!

=Co=

=Found Angles= Solo Opening, May 8th, 2009

2009-03-25T16:33:00.000-07:00

Well here it is true believers! My first Solo Showing in Los Angeles and I am extremely excited. This is a bit early but I will be putting reminders up closer to the show. The homies over at Archrival (http://www.thearchrival.com/) are hooking up the space and tRUEradio MHZ will be throwing down the sounds(www.myspace.com/trueradiopodcast). I will be showcasing many new pieces and a small run of new prints and shirts will be available as well, hope you see you all there!

=B-boy Drew Looner=

2009-03-23T15:36:00.000-07:00

Got these cool pics of my homie B-boy Drew rocking my Leapfrog Shirt....

Photo Credit:Fatima Mojaddidy co

+Insecticide+ Silkscreen Print

2009-03-19T14:40:00.000-07:00

I only have about 15 of these bad boys left so get them while you can! It is a 5 color Silkscreen poster with a touch of aerosol on each. Dimensions are 12" x 19" and are signed and numbered in an edition of 50. Send me an email with purchase and shipping inquiries....

codak@under-developed.com

=Live From Memphis=shirt Design

2009-03-19T14:36:00.000-07:00

Just finished a new Shirt design for my friend Chris over at www.livefrommemphis.com. They will be in production soon and available through the site. He asked me to design the words "Live From Memphis" in my signature Graffiti style without regard to legibility...heheh**

=In The City= Progress shots...

2009-03-18T15:25:00.000-07:00

Here are some process shots from Friday nights event....

Photos Courtesy of Swank/ Seeking Heaven

=Souls Sessions "in The city"=

2009-03-17T16:24:00.000-07:00

Well to be blunt Foodone and I killed it Friday at Soul Sessions, we just really got into a zone and ran with it. It resulted in a new artistic direction for me.....more about this later.

=Enjoy=

=GRNAPPLETREE life drawing session=

2009-03-17T15:41:00.000-07:00

A couple weeks a go I was invited to participate in a life drawing event sponsored by Grnappletree clothing and hosted at Hot Rob boutique near Westwood. Needless to say it had been many moons since I had practiced life drawing, but after a couple warm ups I ran with it and just did my thing. Grnappletree is hosting a contest with the resulting drawings and you can vote for which one wins. The winning drawing will be printed on one of their upcoming designs.....So let's just say....Vote 4 me!! hah!

http://grnappletree.com/

=mine is Number 5=

Bholonath Gallery Highland Park Wall

2009-03-12T10:55:00.000-07:00

Recently my friends Spurn PDB and Eyeone SH collaborated with me mash-up style on my wall in HP. the results were fantastic and we all walked away satisfied...

Images courtesy of Eyeone/www.eyelost.com/eyeoneblog/

Live Art at Soul Sessions "Heart of the city" Outdoor Block party, Friday, March 13, 2009

2009-03-12T10:29:00.000-07:00

Directly after the Munky King event Myself, Foodone, Eye, Yem, Sano and others will be making live art at the Souls Sessions outdoor block party. I have done this several times and always seem to have fun. So please come out once again and support!!

Hush Hush Opening at Munky King Friday, March 13 2009

2009-03-12T10:24:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow i will be showing a couple of pieces from my personal collection at Munky King on Melrose with several of my friends and colleagues. Be sure to check it out!....

Official Under-Developed Blog Launch

2009-03-10T17:22:00.000-07:00

Today marks the day....yes that means I finally have succumbed to the world of blogs. No really, it took many, many moons and it finally is here!..

What will the people find here...umn...I am not really sure, but more than likely recent art updates, shenanigans and all the joy that comes with living in this crazy time!

The above is a sneak peek at things to come and yes this is the blog for the artist known as CODAK...

Cheers**