RIZE UP!!!
This piece entitled "RIZE UP!" (mixed media- color pencil/gouache/watercolor/graphite & ink on ill.board) is an homage to The Clown/Krump Dance culture that has emerged from South Los Angeles. If you have not yet seen the documentary RIZE, please do so! Support this incredible film. The film inspired me to create a piece that gave homage to the energy and spirit of the dancers, while going to another level and portraying visually the feelings of hope I got from becoming aware of this new art form. Peace to all the clowns and krumperz! Check out www.tommytheclown.com and www.kingsofkrump.com for a better understanding of this creative movement!
Clown/Krump- Break it on down!
RIZE UP! Copyright© Joseph R Wheeler,III 2005 - all rights reserved.
STAY TUNED For even More Cultural themes in my work for 2006!
What's up Joe! Love what you've done. Keep RIZIN Bra'!!!
Posted by: KevX13 | November 10, 2005 at 01:03 PM
WOW bruh that's POWERFUL!!!
I love the strong and vivid colors! I also love the symbolism!
Posted by: drkwtr1 | September 19, 2005 at 07:36 AM
Hey Man, I am feeling that "Rize Up!!!" illustration. That is some real psychodelic stuff right there. Keep doing whatcha doing. PEACE!!
Posted by: Charles Washington | September 08, 2005 at 03:38 PM