Today we’d like to introduce you to Mark Painter.
Every artist has a unique story. Can you briefly walk us through yours?
“Fashion is only the attempt to realize art in living forms and social intercourse.” -Francis Bacon
Artist Statement:
” Years of misadventure I’ve come full circle… After a short stint selling tee shirts and hoodies on the streets of Downtown Boston. (2010 Down Town Crossing, Park Street, Frog Pond etc.) for another company (Boston Sky Line) and watching someone else profit. I figured I might as well do my own thing. Always been an artist and maker. I’ve come up with a process that works for me. Simple stripped down, and deconstructed.”
Favorite materials & techniques:
Bleach, acetate, old X Rays, exacto knife (hand cut stencils) water-based inks, tie-dye, large hand-cut stencils, simple screen printing, old tee shirts. Whole sale-American Apparel, Hanes, Bella Canvas. Free stuff!
Please tell us about your art.
PAINTERPRODUCTIONS:
Independent Creative Platform And Clothing Label. Owned And Operated In Natick Massachusetts.EST 2010.
Statements of Purpose:
-VISION: Inspire others to create, explore, innovate and take a more active role in their own story.
-MISSION: Set the example; producing: Culture, art, and history. Rather than being passive consumers and followers.
-VALUES: Love, Loyalty, Friendship, DIY, Experimentation! Independent Production Platform.
-GOAL: Build a foundation/platform to launch other ventures, and a base to network with other creative people to develop new solutions.
-WHY: “The Three Pillars” People, Planet, Profit.
-HOW: Come up with ideas, raise funds, assemble experts, inspire volunteers, develop identity and branding, marketing, sales… etc.
-WHAT: Events, music, recordings, books, zines, websites, newsletters, calendars, tee shirts and other apparel/promotional merch.
-WHO: Family, friends, partners, supporters, volunteers, the rank and file… etc.
-WHERE: Natick, Framingham, Boston, Worcester, New England, East Coast, West Coast, Nationwide… etc..
-WHEN: RIGHT NOW!
Mark Painter:
Artist, owner, maker, designer, curator, and creative type person. (Abbot of Unreason, Master of Revels, Agent of Chaos, Merchant of Mayhem, Lord of Misrule, Yours Truly.) I try my best to wear many hats. Photographer, Copywriter, Marketer, Sales Person, Promoter, Producer, Art Director, DIY Educator, Wardrobe Re-Fashion Stylist, and Garment Decorator/Re-conditioner..etc
As an artist, how do you define success and what quality or characteristic do you feel is essential to success as an artist?
-Value-driven in philosophy and practicality.
-DIY.
-Mass customization rather than mass production.
-Passion for creativity.
-Hunger for learning and reflection.
-Authenticity.
-Constant drive to create improve.
-Genuine interest in people and their stories.
How or where can people see your work? How can people support your work?
Video: http://painterproductions.weebly.com/painter-tv.html
Lookbook: http://painterproductions.weebly.com/lookbook–portfolio.html
ETSY: http://painterproductions.weebly.com/etsy-shop.html
Hoping to pop up vend a bunch in 2018 Follow me on twitter for pop up-dates. 😉
Contact Info:
- Website: http://painterproductions.weebly.com/
- Phone: 5085057359
- Email: Painterproductions@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark_painter_boston/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notallwhowander/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkPainter1313
- Other: https://www.etsy.com/shop/painterproductions?ref=si_shop
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