Famed Mexican illustrator and muralist SANER just released two beautiful designs exclusively for Upper Playground (See Saner’s UP collection here). We asked him a few questions about his illustrations and its inspirations:

 Q1: Tell me about the titles of the 2 art works and why you named them that way.

The first (Kiwi Spirit)  is inspired by the trip we took to New Zealand earlier this year as I tried to find the relationship between the our two countries. Like creating a bridge that united these cultures and create a whole new culture inspired by icons representing each location.

The second (The Storm) is inspired by the battles we fight every day, to always know that we must be firm in our decisions and assume the consequences that these decisions bring into our lives.

Q2: Do you have an all time favorite tshirt?

Not yet, I have my favorite stages of life. For instance as a child I loved a San Francisco 49ers shirt and the Raiders logo has always captivated me. Now I enjoy making designs on shirts and imagine that some people have the same emotion I feel when I wear the shirt.

Q3: If you were a color which color would you be and why?

I think subconsciously the color red comes up because it has been one of the tones that has marked all my work and that is a fundamental part of my palette. It reminds me of the  passion and commitment that I must have every day.

Upper Playground x Jeff Soto is proud to release today the Snake Skull Tee in Black and the New Growth Skull Tee in Light Blue:

Combining traditional painting and graffiti techniques, Jeff Soto once again delivers on these new designs with his distinct color palette and unique style.

Check out more of his latest works here or if you’re new to his work, pick up a copy of our documentary, The Run Up to watch his interview.

Just in time for Jeremy Fish’s solo show, ‘Hunting Trophies’ opening this Saturday, April 5th at the Mark Moore Gallery in Los Angeles, Upper Playground is pleased to announce an exclusive release of Fish’s latest book, ‘Happily Ever After: The Artwork of Jeremy Fish’.  The hefty hard cover book with 208 glossy color pages, comprehensively trace the creative trajectory of Mr. Fish from 2008 to the present.

“Happily Ever After is my 6th book project, and the follow up to my last book “Once Upon A Time”. The book documents my paintings, drawings, installations, murals, and screen prints from 2008 to 2014.  It has been the best 5 years of my life, both personally and professionally, so I thought the book title should reflect this. I hope folks enjoy this book, as I spent a ton of sleepless nights filling its pages from the archives of my imagination.”  — J.Fish

  THIS ITEM IS CURRENTLY FOR PRESALE AND WILL NOT SHIP BEFORE THE WEEK OF APRIL 14TH but be sure to order one today to be one of the first to own it.  A must buy for Jeremy Fish fans and a great gift to all who appreciate his work!

For more about Jeremy Fish visit sillypinkbunnies.com

 

Upper Playground favorite, Herbert Baglione sends us his latest drawings from Sao Paulo, Brazil: