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October 07, 2005
eThos. Dork of the Week
Dork of the Week | eThos: This week's dork is not only a kind individual, but also a master of expression - no matter what the medium. You might see it in his humor, or through his works. Nothing that eThos does lacks expression. Originally hailing from Oklahoma and currently living in between Brooklyn and Chicago, eThos grew up on the Osage Reservation. He draws much of his influence from the haunting images of old Indian graffiti which dominated the area. And now, much of that influence is reflected in the primordial nature of his work which depicts the struggle between nature and man.
Check out our homeboy, eThos - Dork of the Week. Pictures and questions are below. And, if you want to see him in person, he'll be curating the Right Place Wrong Time Event at the Transport Gallery, starting October 15 [Details]
DM: What's your passion?
My passion? My passion is in saying this, the best way to live is by not knowing what will happen to you at the end of the day, when the sun goes down and the seeds are done being planted, the fruit that florishes and the supper that is to be cooked.
DM: What keeps you motivated to create?
The sound of a guitar being plucked at 12:12 am on a windy night in Madrid. A conversation in Rome being translated into sign language by a man and his seeing eye dog. Empty Tokyo streets at 3am with a can of paint. Motorcycle drives from Canada to Mexico on US-101. An empty studio, ethnobotanicals / the unfolding inner alchemy within Folklore and Mysticism, a touch of a woman, oh and constantly traveling while always arriving which brings me to the process of it all.
DM: Who are some of your inspirations?
Chris Miller ala concrete hussle, Tom Torluemke with the watercolours brilliance, Futura and his seamless vitality, Picasso, Muhamad Ali, Hendrix, and Black Elk’s wisdom.
DM: Favorite Song?
I don't do favorites well, I feel like I should be making one of those origami puzzles where you either get the choice of living in a mansion or a shack. Ok let's say this, something in the middle of Miles Davis "In A Silent Way, It's About That Time", Yo-Yo Ma's Air "On the G String", and whatever Scott Herren produces with his gold teefa's.
DM: Favorite Movie?
Baraka by Fricke at the moment, but let's say I wouldn't turn down a collaboration with either David LaChappelle or Martin Scorsese.
One thing that you can't live without?
Travel, definitely travel. Oh and my kidneys, I can use those for all the brews I consume after the day is threw.
peace. taj
Posted by taj at October 7, 2005 02:33 AM
Comments
nice flicks!
Posted by: gregg at October 7, 2005 02:11 PM
Kick Ass! This Dork's got Style.
Posted by: Vera at October 7, 2005 02:33 PM
one of the hardest workin mofos i know
hustle harder!
stay up!
Posted by: p4k at October 7, 2005 02:57 PM
eThos rocks the casba. his art is comical and excruciatingly painful. catches you off guard like hitting your funny-bone. or like laughing when you stub your toe in front of someone. he brings that shit to the surface. his current work is extra raw, like an organ donation. messy but full of blood and guts. he represents where we at in general. we have always been yin and yang. he expresses this as athesism and supreme reverence for entities beyond the 3D scope. backwardness and fortune....meloncholy and mantra of joy. make sure you check this planet for the orbital pattern is in prime view.
1,
cosmos ray - sokar asar
Posted by: cosmos ray at October 7, 2005 02:59 PM
Better water those plants, mang.
Posted by: Silas Dilworth at October 7, 2005 03:04 PM
ethos is the man. recognize
Posted by: vgrntssss at October 7, 2005 03:13 PM
thanks for putting us on to this cat. Dorks rule the world! I'ma try and make the event on the 15th.
Posted by: shawn at October 7, 2005 03:31 PM
canvas is happy
Posted by: swami a go go at October 7, 2005 04:32 PM
Big ups eThos! We mos def gotta get up and drink some fine brews.
Posted by: James O. at October 7, 2005 05:00 PM
feeling his work, does he have a site?
Posted by: schultes at October 7, 2005 07:05 PM
Ethos has got crazy style and always brings the heat!
Posted by: abe lincoln jr at October 7, 2005 07:18 PM
i dreamt about ethos last light. i dreamt he was on a street corner rolling in vomit with some other fellows in rags and open sores, they were starving, tearing at scraps of raw abandoned market meat. i was disgusted and pretended not to see him. actually it was the night before last.
Posted by: z at October 7, 2005 07:18 PM
http://ethosism.com/home.html
Posted by: check it at October 7, 2005 07:23 PM
There will only be one eThos. Be careful and study the details. I wish to grow up and be like him! His Work is sick in a good, (GOD), way!
Livingroom Johnston
Posted by: Livingroom Johnston at October 7, 2005 10:42 PM
the mystery man has finally been revealed. see you at the show (now you can't hide)
Posted by: Quincy at October 7, 2005 10:47 PM
Nice work, love to see people express themself in such a beautiful way!
Posted by: Raymond at October 8, 2005 07:16 AM
Dope ass Artist rep the Chi
all things he touch end up as a collector
and the most of important,he's a free man walking this earth
mad love
DirtySkeMe
;)
Posted by: DirtySkeMe at December 16, 2005 02:34 PM
Dope ass Artist rep the Chi
all things he touch end up as a collector
and the most of important,he's a free man walking this earth
mad love
DirtySkeMe
;)
Posted by: DirtySkeMe at December 16, 2005 02:37 PM
Dope ass Artist rep the Chi
all things he touch end up as a collector
and the most important,he's a free man walking this earth
mad love
DirtySkeMe
;)
Posted by: DirtySkeMe at December 16, 2005 02:37 PM
sorry bugged out
Posted by: DirtySkeMe at December 16, 2005 02:41 PM