CRYPTIK BOOK | RELEASE

CRYPTIK: EASTERN PHILOSOPHY | BOOK RELEASE
The "CRYPTIK: Eastern Philosophy" book will be released this August through Zero+ Publishing and Gingko Press. You can pre-order your book at www.zeropluspublishing.com and get a 30% discount.

"The book focuses on CRYPTIK’s street art and features many of his iconic images including Buddha, the Buddha Palm, Ganesha, and Gandhi. Images from many different photographers/artists are included, as they have captured his work in unique situations. The book documents a powerful body of work in both color and black/white plates… and it generates more questions than answers."

Technical Specs
- Hardcover with paper jacket
- 10.25 x 7.75" (25.4 x 19.1cm)
- 84 pages
- Over 45 color plates & B/W plates
- ISBN 978-1-937222-12-3
- Release Summer 2012
- $37.50

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INTERVIEW | IMPRINT CULTURE LAB

INTERVIEW | IMPRINT CULTURE LAB
"We’re kicking off a brand new series of interviews here at Imprint Culture Lab, and for our inaugural “8 Questions with…” chat, we got in touch with Angeleno street art phenomenon CRYPTIK. When remarkable, highly detailed Buddha wheatpastes started decorating the rundown streets of DTLA a few years ago, lots of people took notice. But you won’t typically find this particular artist doing live interviews or posing for the cameras. His commendable mission to beautify the City of Angels unfortunately puts him on the wrong side of the law, and therefore demands a certain level of secrecy. His initial campaign was expanded on further with explorations into a wider survey of powerful imagery in Eastern philosophy and mysticism, including ancient typography. In the months and years since, CRYPTIK has been widely recognized and has collaborated with some Angeleno cultural mainstays including Dublab, Digital Gravel, and Hit+Run. He’s also had several gallery showings, including a solo exhibit at Townhouse Gallery in Venice and several others in more exotic, far-flung international destinations too. The effort has expanded to stickers, prints, T-shirts, installations, and original art pieces too. His creations have long ago passed the ultimate test in flattery – being heavily bootlegged. But wait, there’s more…"

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JUST RELEASED!!!

JUST RELEASED!!!
We have just released 10 NEW LIMITED EDITION PRINTS and a BRAND NEW STICKER PACK as part of the "Eastern Philosophy Series"!! Pick them up today on our site store. Quantities are limited...DON'T SLEEP!!!

Available HERE

STICKER PACK | EASTERN PHILOSOPHY

STICKER PACKS | EASTERN PHILOSOPHY
The Movement will be releasing the "Eastern Philosophy" Series sticker packs this Monday the 4th. The pack will include 30 color stickers printed in black, gold, and cream, along with a "Movement" Pin and FREEBIES with every order, as always. Join the Movement and GET UP!!!

Available HERE

THE CRYPTIK MAHAKALA

THE CRYPTIK MAHAKALA
The Mahakala Buddha is a Dharmapala, or "Protector of Dharma," and is revered by both Hindus and Buddhists' alike. In Hinduism, Mahakala is a name of Shiva. In Tibetan Buddhism, he is the wrathful form of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, and protects one from dangers and bad influences that one might encounter on their path to enlightenment. Tibetans generally refer to Mahakala simply as, "the protector," and is seen as the protector of the Dalai Lamas. Mahakala's main goal is to destroy the passions of the mind and to protect the faithful. While Mahakala can be fierce, aggressive and destructive at times, his main motivation is to destroy ignorance. In Japanese folklore, Mahakala enjoys an exalted position as a household deity as one of the Seven Lucky Gods and is variously considered to be the god of wealth, or of the household.

RELEASE DATE:
JUNE 4th, 2012
@9AM PST

AVAILABLE HERE