Saber

[sleepboy]

[sleepboy]

A new mural by Saber for the Freewalls project. More pics here.

[sleepboy]

Posted up an interview with Saber here:

arrestedmotion.com/2010/04/saber-inteview/

Here is an excerpt:

AM: You are one of the best graffiti writers and artists today and have earned that reputation throughout the years from your work on the streets. You’ve endured countless physical injuries in getting your work up, have had trouble with the law, and even seen others die. Some artists working in the “street art” genre today have never paid dues, yet claim affiliation and piggyback off the hard work that others, such as yourself, have created in building it up. How do you feel about them and how it affects the fundamental integrity of street art and graffiti?

SABER: First of all if any artist says that they have and or earned “street cred” to define their place in an art movement then they are very confused on the definition. Here is a small list that defines the term “street cred”:

1. You have been to prison.
2. You belong to a street gang.
3. You sell crack on a busy corner.
4. You are great marksmen in a moving vehicle.
5. You have gang-blocks tattooed on your face.

Basically,what I am trying to say is the credibility factor has to be judged on an individual basis. If you have been putting in work for over ten years and are humble and respectful to the history before you, then it seems the universe sorts it self out.

Most “street artists” at this point really have no home roots within the neighborhoods or really can fathom the struggle and innovation that is covered in 1,800 layers of “Palomino Beige”. I am not talking about going on the internet and dropping current names but actually recognize the chain of style influence. But, I am not completely hopeless. The fundamental integrity of these movements lies within one’s own effort to produce great high-risk work. Graffiti evolves within its environment. By the way, letters will always hold precedence…….

[publicsquare]

I loved this interview, really shows you the intelligence and meaning found in street art.

[jemappellekat]

I ran into him a few days ago at Blick when I was with a kid that I tutor. She was afraid of him but he was super nice. Too bad I was kind of in a rush... He's super nice.

[sleepboy]

[sleepboy]

A piece inspired by the oil spill...

[sleepboy]

Working at night.

[sleepboy]

Something new.

[sleepboy]

A new Saber piece in Hollywood. More pics on his blog.

[sketchv]

Saber is a cool kid, I used to work with him before he blew up. Always been very talented guy.

[sleepboy]

Nov 1, 2010 11:15:22 GMT -8 sketchv said:

Saber is a cool kid, I used to work with him before he blew up. Always been very talented guy.

That's nice hear. Sounds like he still hasn't changed. Here is an interesting project he just did with Shep. Two of their flags side by side. More pics here.

[sleepboy]

Some in process pics of the new "Art Work Rebels Flag" print to be released next week in different variants. Details here for those interested.

[troom]

Here is the updated information I received on the aforementioned print editions: The Black & White is now Black & Purple.



Title: Art Work Rebels Flag
Date: December 2010
Size: 31 x 39 in. (199.99 x 251.61 cm)
Medium: 10 color serigraph on hand-made Nepalese cannabina fiber

Full Edition: 120 prints
- 80 Red/White/Blue signed and numbered - Price: $300 ea.
- 15 Black/ Purple signed and numbered - Price: $500 ea.
- 15 Hand Painted Multiples signed and numbered - Price: $500 ea.
- 5 A/P
- 5 P/P

[publicsquare]

I've gotten a close look at the newly finished prints and I don't know if any photo could do them justice. What appear as shades of gray in the photo is really pewter flake, and has a warm shimmer to it. The paper is so textured and fibrous that inks have pooled together, creating different colors. It also has pits that failed to fill with color at all, looking speckled. The HPMs are impossible to describe, each one is completely unique. I can't wait to see a photo of the entire set!

Process photos, including photos of the final regular and black/ purple editions at Modern Multiples facebook page on.fb.me/hYU0Zz

[troom]

I really like the HPMs.

[publicsquare]

"I enjoy the hands on approach, making a complete mess..."
- Saber


Red/White/Blue (edition of 80)


Black/Purple (edition of 15)


Hand Painted Multiples (1 of 15 unique prints)

Art Work Rebels Flag
39" x 31"
12 screen serigraph on hand-made
Nepalese cannabina fiber paper

To buy the first print published by Saberone Studio
visit the Saber Blog bit.ly/fATUkG
on December 7th at 10am PST

[rkitek]

So is it correct that all of the HPM's are pre-sold? There was no announcement about pre-sales but I've read on other forums that the HPM's are sold out. Just wondering what's fact and what's fiction.

[publicsquare]

ANYONE INTERESTED IN THE "ART WORK REBELS FLAG" PRINT EDITION......SO MANY PEOPLE TRYING TO GET ON THE SITE THAT WERE HAVING SERVER DIFFICULTIES, SITE DOWN. WE'LL BE POSTING THE LINK AT AN UNDISCLOSED TIME TODAY.............

Glad you all are excited about the print!

[afroken]

Ha! It seems that the dark inexplicable forces of Internet hype have found their new darling.

Having said, I do like these very much so that's not meant as an aspersion on the work.

[oldfartatplay]

Dec 7, 2010 10:37:45 GMT -8 publicsquare said:

ANYONE INTERESTED IN THE "ART WORK REBELS FLAG" PRINT EDITION......SO MANY PEOPLE TRYING TO GET ON THE SITE THAT WERE HAVING SERVER DIFFICULTIES, SITE DOWN. WE'LL BE POSTING THE LINK AT AN UNDISCLOSED TIME TODAY.............

Glad you all are excited about the print!

Hi could you please tell us where you will be posting the link, thanks

[rkitek]

Apparently, the links will be posted on Saber's blog as they were originally supposed to be.

[troom]

The first of the three showed up this morning.
I'll post pics of the HPM & the RW&B when they arrive.

[Jesús]

I just received mine 30 minutes ago...

This is the best paper ever, the inks, idea, everything.... it pops like no other print I own, it even debunks some originals I house (unfortunately); going to the framer's in a couple of weeks.

[troom]

Just received the HPM, the regular edition RW&B, and the Blk. & Purple
These are totally phenomenal, with the heavy textured paper, dark colors, the mat finish, the metallic inks, kind of giving it sort of a menacing look. I'm guessing that's the desired objective Saber was going for.

HPM pics:



Regular edition RW&B:


Black & Purple:


All three: