IronLak Video for Art Basel | Miami 2012: Alynn Mags.

From the desk of IronLak.com

"Each year in alignment with the Art Basel show, graffiti and street artists from around America and the world descend upon Miami’s Wynwood district to rejuvenate the area with a fresh coat of paint. Following a tradition started by Primary Flight, Wynwood has evolved from a bleak industrial environment into one full of life and culture. In December 2012 Lea Bruno photography travelled to Miami to capture the festivities and find out what it’s all about."

Shot/ cut: Lea Bruno Photography. leabrunophotography.squarespace.com
Music:
Phantogram ‘As far As I Can See.’
James Brown ‘The Boss’.
The Chemical Brothers ‘Swoon’ (Boys Noize Summer Remix).
More info: www.primaryprojectspace.com

By Ironlak on February 21, 2013 in ArtBasel, Ironlak Films, Miami

Alynn Mags in the tunnels: first pieces of 2013

2013 is starting off well.  Alynn-Mags finished a mural production in Oakland at a bus stop off of 2nd Ave. The duo were fortunate to be accompanied by the very talented, Lindsey Millikan, aka. Milli.  The three of them completed a new years mural in no time.
A week later, Lady Mags took Amandalynn (ALynn) down to the tunnels for Amanda's first spray piece.  She killed it! Mags sketched out some 'ALynn' letters, but Amandalynn filled and outlined herself.  Amazing work for a first time, the duo is getting stronger each day.  But the experience was not without some obstacles... Climbing into the creek proved to be a crisis, as the water was much higher than Mags remembered.  As soon as the ladies hopped in, water poured into their boots, freezing their feet. After hiking half a mile in a pitch black tunnel the two of them spent the rest of the time in waterlogged socks, pants, and boots.... makings of a very chilly experience, but all worth it in the end!  Here are a few pictures from their adventures.

Mural on 2nd Avenue in Oakland

Close Up Alynn

Alynn Helping Mags get water out of her shoe, and cutting off her wet tights.

Alynn posing in front of a Mags throwie

The scene

Alynn's first spray piece

Backwards Mags (Sgam)

The scene

Night time

MadC at 1AMSF Gallery: Over The Edge

1AM has a new show featuring world-renowned mural and aerosol artist MadC- this is just the beginning of her art career taking root in the US. Here is a note from 1AM Gallery:

1AM is pleased to present, “Over The Edge”, a solo exhibition featuring new works from German artist, MadC aka Claudia Walde. With the constant evolution and argument of graffiti as an art form, 1AM's upcoming show aims to keep the energy of this form alive on canvas without taking it directly from the street. MadC is not only challenging the line between graffiti and fine art, but is also charging forth as a female artist in an art form that is primarily male-dominated. Arguably the top aerosol artist in the world, she is renowned for her talent, tenacity, and ambition. Opening December 7th, 6:30-9:30pm, “Over The Edge” will showcase a collection of mixed media paintings on canvas and paper that will highlight her 1AM Gallery inspired installation.

MadC’s work is influenced by graffiti and the perfect connection of letters, foreground, and background. Claudia Walde aka ”MadC”, was born in 1980 in Germany and studied at the University of Art and Design Burg Giebichenstein in Halle, Germany, as well as the world-renowned Central Saint Martins College in London. In 1998, Claudia started spray-painting the walls of her hometown and in a few short years, her murals have spanned Lebanon, Mexico, Colombia, Russia, USA, Hawaii, South Africa and most of Europe. This video montage of her Jurassic Park themed mural in Berlin, one of her most recent murals to go viral, showcases her immaculate skills. Already one of the best mural artists and successful with her recently sold-out Paris show, MadC's burgeoning art career now begins in the west. GO TO: 1000 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 861-5089 www.1AMSF.com

Alynn-Mags Fine Art

Alynn-Mags Fine Art

Alynn-Mags , consisting of Amandalynn and Lady Mags, are recognized for their street art compilations. However, they have started experimenting in a new realm of art, combining their fine art talents, and creating a whole new look for the artistic duo. Amandalynn is normally noted for her alluring female illustrations and fine art paintings, while Lady Mags' fine art tends to be more abstract, relying on color and shape to depict her intentions. These two new pieces are an exciting new step for both Amandalynn and Lady Mags, and they are excited on creating a series of similar work.

'Desire', watercolor and acrylic on water color paper, 16"x20", by Alynn-Mags

'Becoming Kisaeng', watercolor, guache, and acrylic on watercolor paper, 30"x40", by Alynn-Mags

Fine Art Collaborations

AmandaLynn and Lady Mags are  gearing up for a fine art show.  Here are some preview shots. More details to come!

 Process shots of collaboration pieces

Cats and Collaborations: Alynn-Mags, Lea Bruno, UPSF-- Collaborations update

Recently, AmandaLynn and Lady Mags were invited to participate in San Francisco's Urban Protoype Festival.  Architects and young designers were showing their new ideas amidst graffiti artists, musicians, and tasty food stands.  Amanda and Mags decided to collaborate on a canvas with a cat theme, homage to Amanda's late awesome black cat : Morgana.

We were fortunate to paint next to Apex, Agana, and Jan Swayze.

The incredibly talented Nicholas Lea Bruno also complete a B and W photo series of Lady Mags and AmandaLynn during our anniversary wall (featured HERE on IronLak Blog).