buenaventura press closes...

just read the sad news that buenaventura press had to shut down due to inclement financial conditions (i suppose that's always the case).

buenaventura was one of the most ambitious and promising publishing ventures in the comics industry. they've released some remarkable work in their few working years, certainly some of the best comics of the past decade. though one cannot expect that any publisher will share alvin's precise curatorial vision, perhaps current or new publishers will step up to the plate and keep releasing exciting work that exists along the same lines.

more here.

art show this friday (6/4/10)

i have an art show opening this saturday. old stuff, new stuff, comics, those one-of-a-kind tapes i've been posting, plus some snacks, drinks, and me pretending to be a DJ (playing some favorite tunes (from a playlist)). should be a good time.

the vitals:

7 - 9 PM
Good Style Shop
402 E Washington Ave. (@ Hancock St.)
Madison, WI

let's do it!

flood control

mostly korg ds-10, with a few interludes on casio sk-5 and untreated recording from recycled tape.

side a: untreated found meditation / hypnosis recording to help get you in the zone, then some deep cavernous flange.
side b: light drone into manipulated arpeggiations, followed by low-end-ish noise, trying to imitate others.

original cassette is available.

thanks for any / all interest.

painting with kindergarteners

(i was told this is "an angel in a red bubble." of course.)

drawing w/ kindergarteners

april tape

korg ds-10 recorded directly to recycled cassette.

side a: recorded 4.14.10, just prior to midnight, warm air left from the day
side b: recorded 4.21.10, early afternoon, dread of responsibility

i've even given this...thing i am doing...a name. posture.

original cassette is available.

an infinite porch

it sure was nice getting goofy with everyone and getting in touch with / revealing to the world my inner square.