Albus Cavus

Night at the Museum

Albus Cavus — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 11:55:30 +0000

Support our after-school art program at Perry Center. Sadly this year our funding was cut so severely that we were only able to open the art room on Fridays and on Family Nights, one night a month. The fact that these kids are losing out on access to supplies and art programming is tragic.

We are aiming to renew the program for the young artists by raising funds through an auction during Night at the Museum event planned for June 14th, 2013 from 5pm to 8pm in Courtyard Washington located at 1325 2nd Street NE, Washington, DC (NOMA Metro).

We appreciate the support of the following artists who have donated their art for the cause:

Alex Merritt, Aniekan Udofia, Astrotwitch, Beth Baldwin, Carlos Galloway, Chanel Compton, Chor Boogie, DAHM, Dan Gray, Dana Jeri Maier, Danielle Jennings Tanner, DECOY, DELVE, DEMER, Dennis Toy, Diabetik, Evan Roth, Eve Hennessa, Fire Studio, GAIA, Garth Fry, Helen Warren, HKS181, HUF, Imani Brown, Iwillnotart, Jay Hudson, John Grunwell, Joshua Cogan, KASSO, Kelly Towles, Kevin Hunt, Khadijah Wilson, KIER, Kristina Bilonick, LANK, LIGHT UP, Liz Stewart, Luis Peralta, Mark Jenkins, Mensa Ahdae Kondo, Michael Pinnix, Ms. Mensen, NEBSI, Peter Krsko, Prelli Anthony Williams, RAIN, REI XXI, Rosina Teri Memolo, STER, Superwaxx, TAXI GANG, Tokyo Thirteen, ULTRA, Veronika Kaderova, VICE VERSA, WHO?, Will Carroll, Yvette Mitchell

Special Performance by Da Originalz / Beat Ya Feet Kings:

Whether the children are getting ready for our next mural, painting pots for our peace garden, studying the next artist in our art history book or getting ready for our Night at the Museum art show: art is all around us. Thank you for participating in the show and for keeping art in these kids’ lives for another whole year!

“Beneath the Surface” – Summer Workshops

Albus Cavus — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 11:40:31 +0000

We are excited to announce a summer-long workshop program hosted by DC Public Library. Albus Cavus is an international collective of artists and scientists who improve quality of urban life through arts and creativity. This goal is accomplished with community-based public art, participatory events, interactive environments and project-oriented education. “Beneath the Surface” workshops present innovative art techniques for exploring the world beneath the obvious and invisible to the bare eye.

From Pavement to Garden

Albus Cavus — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:53:08 +0000

Frank Asher, the owner of Old City Farm and Guild has a challenging task ahead of him – to convert a dead concrete plaza into a living garden full of plants, flowers, trees and animals. This Spring, the garden center moved to the new location at 925 Rhode Island Ave NW, DC and expanded tremendously. They will continue fulfill all gardening needs for the neighborhood and additionally, also start growing fresh produce for the local restaurants.

Albus Cavus has partnered with Frank and Old City Farm and Guild to curate all the paintable surfaces on the property and to exhibit sculptures in the wilderness. Jay Hudson, WHO?, Dan Gray, Jordan Sanders, HUF, DECOY and Chanel Compton and some of our young artists painted murals on the garden sheds during the opening day last weekend. For more photos, visit our flickr…

LA Eyes

Albus Cavus — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:50:38 +0000

Luna George visited the artists from West Coasting Tour at the wall and wrote a nice post on her blog. She currently curates a show in LA that features the artists. Click the photos for larger resolution.

Today, Maxx Moses aka Pose2 was in LA painting a mural on Olympic and Santa Fe with WERC and Isaias Crow. These artists are currently on a West Coast tour filling neighborhood walls with color.

Was able to catch up with Maxx Moses while he was painting right quick to pick up his piece for the upcoming exhibit. His artwork awakened the day. Unfortunately, the piece was too large that it did not fit into the vehicle. Never fear, a van will come soon. Art Life 2013.

Here are some pictures of today’s mural being painted by Maxx Moses aka Pose2, WERC and Isaias Crow:

Box Collective Fabricates

Albus Cavus — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:05:51 +0000

The work on the first prototype of this portable creativity space continues with the fabrication. For more information about this project visit www.boxcollective.org.

Con Ojos Indigena Wall

Albus Cavus — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:34:41 +0000

West Coasting Tour 2013 continues with Con Ojos Indigena Crew Wall in Highland Park, CA with the artists: Mister Bouncer, Werc Alvarez, Codak Smith, Erin yoshi, Isaias Crow and Vyal Reyes.

Click the image for larger view. The artists from left to right: Mister Bouncer, Werc Alvarez, Codak Smith, Erin yoshi, Isaias Crow and Vyal Reyes.

The next wall in works…

Flowers Unveiled

Albus Cavus — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:07:13 +0000

Thank you Class Acts Arts / Project Youth ArtReach for another wonderful mural completed in the correctional facilities of Montgomery County, Maryland. More photos by Jeff Gipson.

Eat Your Heart Out

Albus Cavus — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:56:24 +0000

Photos by Jeff Gipson from Open Kitchn’ event. We collaborated with Rebar. The mural is on 14th and Randolph Street NW. The artists are DECOY, Chanel Compton and Peter K.

Flower Dreams

Albus Cavus — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 11:42:35 +0000

On April 3, we are unveiling a new installation in the heart of the Long Branch neighborhood. The mural is a project of the Long Branch/Flower Coalition, Class Acts Arts / Youth ArtReach and Albus Cavus and it was created by the inmates in The Montgomery County Correctional Facility during art workshops.

The event will include remarks from Takoma Park Mayor Bruce Williams, City Council Member Jarrett Smith, and Montgomery County Council Member Valerie Ervin. All are welcome to celebrate the first of many aesthetic improvements in the Long Branch neighborhood. On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., the mural “Flower Dreams” will be unveiled at 8639 Flower Avenue.

In Chicano Park

Albus Cavus — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 10:54:38 +0000

West Coasting Tour continues with a new collaborative mural created by Werc Alvarez, Isaias Crow and Maxx Moses in Chicano Park (Dewey St and National Ave in San Diego, CA).

Artist: Isaias Crow

Three artists with distinctive and original styles jammed together for a few days. Their spontaneity and technical mastery are the seeds that rise into this visual poetry. From silent whispers to loud screams, this mural communicates the entire color wheel of emotions and feelings. The universe is only complete with the bad and uncomfortable, so they emphasize the good and peaceful.

Walk by, stare at it and dance around it. Enjoy the energy and experience that has made its journey through the artists’ minds and hands onto the wall. Each artist’s style has made giant leaps since 2008 when they participated in Concrete Alchemy Tour. The spirit is solid and consistent, yet their styles has evolved and made leaps in the voyage.

Artist: Werc Alvarez

They all constantly experiment with new tools and materials. Maxx Moses incorporated wheatpasted newspapers into the piece, Werc Alvarez added and mixed various media to achieve the effect he wants and Isaias Crow even carved his own rollers pads. Clever innovative ways to add new textures and effects nicely complement the classic tool they all three are the masters of: spray paint.

Artist: Maxx Moses

The art itself is not just the paint on the wall. Their murals are culinary explorations with precise recipes that blend the ingredients with microscopic precision. The ingredients vary from wall to wall and include all the sunrises from Joshua Tree, sad news from the family in Juarez, excitement about new daughter… The universe is abundant with all the sweet and sour goodies. These artists have the ability to inspire the appreciation… appreciation for life, humanity and the universe.

However, their artistic abilities come short compared to real culinary mastery of Irene Castruita without whose love and good food this tour would not be possible.