Monday, December 12, 2011 at 02:39PM 
"SACRED SYLLABLES" | LA TACO
For those of you who missed the show, our friends over at LA TACO just posted some great photos from the opening night. Big Shout to Erwin Recinos and LA TACO for all their support!!
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Monday, December 12, 2011 at 02:12PM 
"SACRED SYLLABLES" | BROOKLYN STREET ART
BSA contributor Carlos Gonzalez recently checked out the golden hued installations by Street Artist Cryptik at Hold Up Art in LA. Here he shares with us his observations and photos.
Street Artist CRYPTIK just opened with a new solo show, "Sacred Syllables" at Hold Up Art Gallery, located in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Little Tokyo. The enigmatic, L.A.-based artist has been hitting the streets for some time with his signature style which includes references to Eastern, Buddhist and Hindu Religions. Unlike other street artists, CRYPTIK's art holds a spiritual tone that is rarely seen in a city like Los Angeles. Without being overtly religious, the work speaks to those who are looking for more than the flashy, bright palette you might normally associate with Street Art.
This exhibit is a perfect example of this mindset. As soon as you enter the gallery space, you feel like you are entering an alley somewhere in India or a market in a distant part of Asia. Still, CRYPTIK's artwork is the main attraction. Utilizing a variety of materials ranging from candles to wood, the collection of work gracefully walks a thin line between street art and spiritual text. The style incorporates a precise use of Sanskrit lettering which he has perfected through out the years, and his lines seem flawless as letters create circular patterns inside the confines of a wooden frame. Without jumping at you, screaming for attention, CRYPTIK's work rewards a careful observer.
BSA LINK
More photos by Carlos Gonzales HERE
Many Thanks to Carlos G. and BSA for all the support!!
Movement.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 02:02PM 
CRYPTIK SKATEBOARD DECKS | PART II
This was a really special project for me and I'm really pleased with how the decks came out. Growing up, I always dreamt of owning my own Powell Peralta deck, especially during the Bones Brigade Era. I remember cutting them out of magazines and glueing them onto cardboard to make my own finger boards. I even put griptape on them! For wheels, I would take them off of my hotwheels and tape them down...super offish! sorta. It was close enough, I guess.
Seeing the finished decks for the first time, it felt very nostalgic and brought back a lot of childhood memories. These decks weren't made to sell...it was more about fulfilling a childhood fantasy. Who knows, maybe we'll start TEAM CRYPTIK sometime down the line...stay tuned!! If you'd like to check these decks out in person, they are currently on display @HoldUP Art in Downtown LA. I hope yall enjoy!
Movement.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 03:45PM 
BENEFIT RAFFLE | BNE WATER FOUNDATION
The CRYPTIK MOVEMENT, in collaboration with, DIGITAL GRAVEL, bring you this 2 Hour Raffle to benefit the BNE WATER FOUNDATION, who's goal is to provide fresh water to over 100,000 people in an impoverished area of Indonesia. Show your support for the Movement, DG, BNE, and most importantly, CLEAN WATER for ALL!! BIGGUP DIGITAL GRAVEL for sponsoring this project and for donating their time/money/energy. THANK YOU!!! Good Luck Yall!!!
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Monday, December 5, 2011 at 06:06PM 
WHITE TEE COLLECTION | DIGITAL GRAVEL
The White Tee Collection is available now @DigitalGravel.com!!! This is an exclusive drop and quantities are extremely limited. They've restocked all the designs from the last drop, along with 3 NEW DESIGNS: LORD GANESHA, HALO & OHM. Happy Holidays yall!
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