After four years in the making, Tristan Eaton has finally finished his new undertaking with Prestel Publishing called The 3D Art Book. With over 100 works by some of the biggest names in contemporary art today, this 265 page must-have book features many modern works in a medium that is rarely used today, retro 3D. Each expertly rendered image comes jumping to life when viewed in 3D glasses which are included with the book. You can score this rad book right now on Amazon.com.
This year during Art Basel in Miami, Detroit artist Tom Thewes of CPOP Gallery is launching a new art project featuring some of street art’s heavy hitters called Contra Projects. This new initiative will debut at Primary Flight with numerous activities throughout the Wynwood Arts District in Miami including the work of Ron English, Bask, Dalek, Tristan Eaton, Tes One, D*Face, Mr Jago, TrustocCorp and Tom Thewes. There will be tons of shenanigans including a Contra Tent, numerous murals and the TrustoLand carnival installation. Contra Projects will take place from Thursday, December 2 to Sunday, December 5 from 12-7pm. Check out the Primary Flight map for more details of exact locations.
Dunny co-creator and owner of Thunderdog studios, Tristan Eaton is the new flag bearer for hat manufacturer, New Era. His handsome mug is going to be plastered up everywhere in magazines, billboards and in stores for New Era’s latest Flag Bearer ad series. Others include Osamu Koyama and Curtis Granderson. As a artist/entrepreneur Tris makes the perfect mold for their latest motto, Fly Your Own Flag.
How many Dunnys can you spot?
Co-creator of the MUNNY, Tristan Eaton knows a thing or two about customizing. He’s judging the Best Use of Red, Best Tag-Team and Best Nature Design categories.
Artist: Funkyfish
Title: Swiss Miss
Purchased at Poptopia
Kansas City, USA
Awesome use of the shape and materials. Very original and well executed..
Artist: Cpassek from Gangtoyz
Title: Kechoudan
Purchased at kidrobot.com
Lille, France
Artist: Riccardo Bucchioni
Title: ZERO32C
Purchased at Atom Plastic
Milan, Italy
Artist: Matt and Sammie
Title: DRIPPS
Purchased at kidrobot.com
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Good use of color with a playful theme, nice detail.
Artist: Nimbusdrake and Psykoasn
Title: Beary Hurt
Purchased at Pop Monster
Torrance, USA
Artist: Super Cooper and Greg
Title: Kidrobot Kid
Purchased at Kidrobot Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Artist: Auny Moons
Title: Saosis
Purchased at Freak Store
Caracas, Venezuela
Awesome detail, nice execution and very original character design.
Artist: Mijal
Title: Nature
Purchased at Freak Store
Caracas, Venezuela
Artist: Ghola
Title: Jack Bugbrain
Purchased at Carol & John’s
Cleveland, OH, USA
It’s not too often that Tristan Eaton comes out with a limited edition art print. In collaboration with CMYK Projects, he just released this lovely piece, Wild Beauty. The art work is inspired from his mural created for Primary Flight during Art Basel 2009. This delicious two color screen-print is 24 x 24 inches, limited to 175 pieces and will set you back $55. Get them while they are hot.
The Ad Hoc Art Gallery has collaborated with the Welling Court community to give this Queens neighborhood an urban face-lift. The Welling Court Mural Project has rounded up 3 dozen of today’s most prolific and emerging street artists to continue New York’s graffiti legacy. The artists include Ron English, Cey Adams, Tristan Eaton, Mr. Kiji, Cycle, Lady Pink, Chris Mendoza, TooFly, Cern and Michael De Feo to name a few. Visit the Ad Hoc website for more information and directions.
@tristoneaton
Name: Tristan Eaton
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Web: thunderdogstudios.com
Bio: DESTROY ALL TOYS
@processrecess
Name: James Jean
Location: Santa Monica, CA
Web: jamesjean.com
Bio: Artist
@ericwareheim
Name: eric wareheim
Location: los angeles
Web: timanderic.com
Bio: gentle man
Tristan Eaton and Kidrobot Prez, Paul Budnitz created MUNNY to be the world’s greatest do-it-yourself toy. Tristan talks about his MUNNY creation and his studio, Thunderdog. The MUNNYWORLD show is at the Eloquent Delinquent Gallery at 41 Wooster in NYC. Over 50 works are on display by artists from all over the world, celebrating the arrival of MUNNY’s newest friends, TRIKKY, BUB, RAFFY an ROOZ. Pick them up at the gallery now, or when they go on sale in stores and online in a couple weeks. Plus, all the customs are up for sale, but only til Sunday!
