Project Ethos Music Spotlight: Amp Live

by Jacqueline Aro

Project Ethos will be in San Francisco on August 11th to showcase up and coming talented artist in fashion, music, and art. One of the artists from the music category is Amp Live a local Bay Area music producer/DJ and a former group member of Zion 1. His unique beats fall into the Electroacoustic, Ghettotech, and Hip Hop genres. His latest album "Murder at the Discotech" was launched on June 15th of 2010 and is available in stores now.

Amp Live has produced for many artists such as Akon, Linkin Park, MGMT, Nicole Scherzinger from the Pussycat Dolls, Goapele, and Flipsyde. He has also produced music for TV shows and movies such as "So You Think You Can Dance", "Americas Next Top Model", "Friday Night Lights", and "Big Fat Liar" just to name a few.

Amp Live has also worked in the the video game industry; his production was one of the major features for the Sony Traxxpad. For more information on Amp Live check out these sites:

http://amplivesworld.com/
http://www.myspace.com/amplive
http://twitter.com/#!/AMPLIVE
http://www.theuntz.com/AmpLive 
http://www.facebook.com/amplive

San Francisco Talent Lineup

 

All Night Art Exhibition

Live performances by:

Designers competing in the Flavor Fashionista Challenge:

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Project Ethos Spotlight: San Francisco Artists

by Sarah Clifford

In just a few short days, Project Ethos will be heading up to San Francisco and we couldn’t be more psyched about the artists who will showing their work at the show.  Locals Kelly Clancy, Lawrence Yang, Tony Papesh, and Boris Jovanovic all bring something new and exciting to the table, making for an unforgettable art show on August 11.

Kelly Clancy

Kelly Clancy

Kelly Clancy

Kelly Clancy, originally from Philadelphia, clearly has a passion for art, but also is currently studying neuroscience at UC Berkeley.  Her dream-scape imagery in comic style balances a fine line between

Clancy is clearly changing comic style, challenging people to view her commentary as a unique take on social and political times.  She finds inspiration in her dreams and from the impossible task of applying rationale to the irrational.  Clancy herself says her pieces range in topics, from “alienation to love; from decay to globalism; from faith to the nameless fears that pervade our psyches.” 

Clancy’s illustration series, ‘Kids with Guns’ shows an amazing attention to detail with colors draw the viewer’s eye to different emphases in each piece.  This same attention to detail carries over to other aspects of her work, including paintings and design.

To check out Clancy’s inspired works, head to her website.

Lawrence Yang

Lawrence Yang

Next up we have the amazing Lawrence Yang, an artist with graffiti art and traditional Chinese painting influences.  With that kind of combination, you know you’re in for some astounding one-of-a-kind art, and that’s exactly what you get.

Yang works with ink, marker, and watercolor, using color in dramatic ways.  His bright and colorful images bring surreal characters and settings to life – making you think he’s crawled into your head and painting one of your most vivid dreams. 

He’s been drawing since he was a kid, and we’re sure his talent will continue to grow and develop.  Yang is currently living in SF with his (I already love him) “imaginary pets, Cholo and Binky.”

Check out his profession website here or his personal blog with updates on currently projects here.

Tony Papesh

Tony Papesh

Tony Papesh

Tony Papesh is the next SF artist you can expect to see at supperclub.  This guy is an all around artist, working in the fields of digital, sketch and paintings.  Here’s  another artist who really knows how to utilize color. 

Still within the supernatural, whimsical realm, Papesh’s images and sketches are consuming.  The simplicity and attention to detail usually has me staring at his work for much longer than I’ve realized.  His work has a way of drawing you in and will either make you laugh, or think really hard.  To see what I mean, you can see his work on his website.

Boris Jovanovic

Boris Jovanovic

Boris Jovanovic

And last, my certainly not least, is the talented Boris Jovanovic.  When I first saw his work, all I could think was, “I need that.”  Jovanovic was born in Yugoslavia and used sketching as an escape when he was younger.  Now based in San Francisco, his art has a dark beauty, often with hints of tension.

Amazing use of color seems to be a theme with our SF artists, something that is oh so refreshing.  Jovanovic uses splashes of color in his pieces, but they never overpower the art.  Instead, his subtle use and pops of color are meant to represent glimmers of hope.

His art usually has many layers, each bringing something new to the piece.  To see some of his stuff and learn more about Boris Jovanovic, check out: 
http://bespokegrafiks.com/illustration.html 
http://www.behance.net/borisj74

Project Ethos Fashion: San Francisco Designer Spotlight

In just a couple of weeks, Project Ethos will be taking over the great town of San Francisco to spread the word and mission of blossoming talent in the realms of fashion, music, and art.   On August 11th, four breakout designers will be stepping up to represent Northern California in the exciting and ever changing world of fashion.  These emerging designers will showcase an original vitaminwater zero flavor inspired garment on the runway to be voted on live, via audience text-to-vote.  The winner of this Flavor Fashionista Challenge will receive up $3,000 in prizes.

Lauren Crafford of LHC Couture --

Inspired by the effortless class and beauty of her great grandmother, Lauren Hyde Crafford (hence the LHC) has been designed clothing with a mission: make women feel beautiful.  With this message strong in mind, Crafford has produced two collections that play with pastels, shapes, and fabric drapery.  Crafford's newest take on the female form will be seen first in August with Project Ethos.  Lauren will be presenting a garment inspired by the vitaminwater zero flavor "Glow."  http://www.lhccouture.com/

Wen Guo of Boditecture --

Pushing the boundaries of fashion, form, and function with her architecture inspired collections, Wen Guo knows the meaning of versatility.  Using zippers, buttons, and string as more than just accents, Guo flawlessly creates day and night duo looks within one stylish garment.  With each collection produced by Boditecture, Guo showcases a new vision more complex than the last.  Wen will be showcasing a garment inspired by the vitaminwater zero flavor "Rhythm."  http://www.boditecture.com/index.html



Stephanie Verrieres & Kimie Sako of Verrieres & Sako --

From their first collection in 2006 to dressing a major guest at Barack Obama's 2008 Presidential Inauguration, design partners Stephanie Verrieres and Kimie Sako have been gaining nationwide recognition for their classic chic gowns and separates.  Known best for their high waisted skirts and intricate fabric manipulation, Verrieres & Sako will bring the high glam drama to the Ethos Runway.  Their Flavor Fashionista garment will be inspired by the flavor "Go-Go."  http://www.verrieres-sako.com/vs 

The Carlton Hair Experience: San Francisco

Presenting sponsor Carlton Hair will offer "The Carlton Hair Experience" the winner of which will receive VIP  treatment at a local salon, attend the event with three friends, walk the red carpet and get a private table and bottle service.  To enter, text CARLTONSF to 55678.

Here are a few of our past winners:

LA Fashion Week 03.12.11 - http://vimeo.com/21989485

SF 04.14.11 - http://vimeo.com/channels/160432#23291701

San Francisco 08.11.11 @ supper club

Project Ethos SF 08.11.11

Save the date!  We are coming back to San Francisco in August!  More details to come in the following weeks so stay tuned.......