Jeff Beer

Since … oh, at least 2003.

A Rat’s Life: Blek Le Rat Takes Manhattan

Posted on November 19, 2008 - Filed Under Art, Creativity | Leave a Comment

Published in the November issue of Creativity. Read the official version, with proper pics here. Check out the lil’ video interview of Blek on the street here.
A Rat’s Life
A street art pioneer returns to the city where it all began.
by jeff beer
New York City has its fair share of sizable rats. So it’s no casual [...]

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Bathing in the Tub Gin…

Posted on November 13, 2008 - Filed Under Advertising, Creativity | Leave a Comment

I had an unfortunate introduction to gin back in 1993. It involved me, my friend Jay and a half gallon bottle. Suffice to say, that evening did not end well at all. In fact, it took until about ‘99 for me to even whiff that pine forest hooch without wretching. But since then, moderation and [...]

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Creativity’s October Issue

Posted on November 13, 2008 - Filed Under Creativity | Leave a Comment

Given the outcome of the U.S. presidential election, I thought it appropriate to point out Creativity’s October cover to those who may not have seen it yet. It’s a special edition made especially for us by Shepard Fairey, obviously tweaking his now-ubiquitous original poster image.
So, here’s the cover… and click here for content from the [...]

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Creativity: OK, Computer (The Art of Ray Caesar)

Posted on November 13, 2008 - Filed Under Creativity | Leave a Comment

Originally published in the September issue of Creativity. Click here for the original, or scroll down for the basic version.
OK, Computer
Artist Ray Ceaser trades in paints and brushes for a more high tech approach to art.
by jeff beer

Day Break

At the age of 45, Ray Caesar had spent nearly two decades in the art and photography [...]

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Creativity: Live From Norway

Posted on November 13, 2008 - Filed Under Creativity | Leave a Comment

Originally published in the June 2008 issue of Creativity. If you have the chance, be sure to rent, Netflix or whatever, Trier’s film Reprise. You won’t be disappointed. Read it at Creativity or scroll down.
Live From Norway
Director Joachim Trier points his lens toward English-speaking shores.
by jeff beer

The arrival of director Joachim Trier’s stunning debut feature [...]

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Creativity: Campfire Sinks its Creative Teeth into True Blood

Posted on November 13, 2008 - Filed Under Creativity | Leave a Comment

Anyone watching Alan Ball’s new vampire show on HBO? Before True Blood launched I spoke with the guys at Campfire who created an entire backstory for the series as part of the show’s marketing campaign. Click here for the full Creativity edition with video and more links, or check the basic version below.
Campfire Sinks its [...]

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Creativity: Between Beautiful & Branding

Posted on November 12, 2008 - Filed Under Creativity | Leave a Comment

This originally appeared in the June 2008 issue of Creativity .. Click the link to read it all or just keep on scrollin’.
Between Beautiful & Branding
Aaron Rose’s new documentary explores the increasingly blurry divide separating art and commerce.
by jeff beer
In the new documentary Beautiful Losers, designer and artist Geoff McFetridge looks into the camera and says, [...]

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Creativity: House Industries at Subliminal Projects

Posted on November 11, 2008 - Filed Under Creativity | Leave a Comment

heyooh… for those who may be wandering the Western coast of the United States, be sure to schedule some time to stop by Shepard Fairey’s Subliminal Projects to check out the Letters and Ligatures exhibit by the Delaware-based design wizards from House Industries.
I had a chance to talk to Andy and Rich from House [...]

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