HiPSTER WAVE

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El Rey in Los Angeles was packed Saturday night and with good reason given the artist line-up! As you can see from the photos below, there was a spectacle of fashion at the show. That’s usually the case with events by The Do Lab though: lots of unique outfits that you don’t see every day. It was a fun night with great energy throughout.

On the music, we had never heard dubstep made in real-time before, but that’s one thing Eoto brought to the table, alongside other electronic genres. It wasn’t your stereotypical dubstep though. Not really as fast-paced and hyperactive as Skrillex songs tend to be. It’s difficult to describe the music of Eoto, so you might as well listen to their music below to get an idea.

Bluetech had more of an experimental sound, with lots of cool synths, beat programming and percussion samples. Experimental music that has influences including classical, jazz, symphony, hip hop, and the list goes on! The music, as usual, sounded great on a powerful sound system.

Artist Pumpkin had a wide range of music, with everything from abstract hip hop beats to folk sounding instrumentals with female vocalists. The best way to describe Pumpkin’s songs is a mash-up of genres, only the song instrumentals appear to be made from scratch as opposed to being heavily sample-based and mashing five different previously recorded songs into one three to five minute track.

You don’t really need to spend a lot of money on your clothes to impress people at events like these. Wearing something casual and homemade–assuming you know how to sew–would probably go over better than wearing some high fashion outfit by an expensive designer. The majority of the crowd’s attire at the show was flashy and flamboyant. The ambiance is typically affected by how people dress and you feel like you’re surrounded by artists and rock stars at most Do Lab events. At the same time, people aren’t very snobby or exclusive at their shows and everyone is pretty friendly, regardless of whether you’re new or old to the scene/subculture.

Radhika Hersey grew up in the artist counter culture of Los Angeles. Inspired by her dreams, relationships, spirituality, and travel abroad, she has explored many different aspects of the human psyche in her work. From the depths of the subconscious mind to the infinite and divine, her art speaks to the human experience. Upon graduating with a BFA at California College of the Arts she immersed herself completely in her art, studying with several master painters and showing in numerous galleries. In service to the artist community she has helped organized live painting for several events, including the Do Art Foundation and Lightning in a Paint Can. As assistant curator and events coordinator, Radhika helped run L.A.’s first visionary art gallery, Temple of Visions, bridging the gap between the international visionary art culture and L.A.’s local art scene. Her participation in 16 years of Burning Man projects has inspired her to share her experiences and knowledge by teaching art to children. She is currently a resident artist at The Hive Gallery in Downtown L.A.

Tony Koehl painted live as well.

Tony Koehl has showcased his art throughout Southern California, New York and Japan. Varying from classic art galleries to underground death metal shows, Tony Koehl’s art has been viewed and enjoyed by a large variety of people. Although Tony Koehl’s artistic palate caters to the darker content, his ability to create a diverse range of art has helped him gain a much larger fan base, to which he is truly grateful for.

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Send an email by 3/24 at 11:00am to contest@thedolab.com with “hipster wave” and the word “Eoto” in the subject line.

EOTO, Bluetech and Pumpkin
w/ Radhika Hersey & Tony Koehl live painting

This Saturday, March 24th 9:00pm – 2:00am
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We are excited to welcome EOTO and Bluetech to the El Rey Theater on Saturday March 24th. LA’s own Pumpkin will be opening the show and Radhika Hersey and Tony Koehl will be painting live.

EOTO is a 100% improvised dubstep / breakbeat / house / drum & bass / trip-hop duo that take the free-wheeling party vibe of a DJ set to the next level by using organic instruments, innovative performance technology, and uncharted musical exploration.

Cost: $20 pre-sale / $25 at the door

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SWATCH AND ITALIAN ARTIST LORENZO PETRANTONI COLLABORATE ON A SERIES OF DESIGNS DESTINED FOR ALL THE BEST-DRESSED WRISTS!

Swatch is excited to unveil a new collaboration with the internationally acclaimed artist, Lorenzo Petrantoni, whose work is known for combining a distinct graphic sensibility with an illustrative flourish.

This new series of five watch designs from Lorenzo Petrantoni confirms Swatch’s long-standing quest to identify and then work in conjunction with creative mavericks whose dedication to innovation and artistic excellence equals that of the famed Swiss brand. Previous Swatch collaborations, regularly unveiled since the mid-1980s onwards, have resulted in stunning time pieces from high profile visual artists including Keith Haring, Kiki Picasso, Alfred Hofkunst, Mimmo Rotella, Alesandro Mendini, Ivan Navarro and Jean-Michel Othoniel.

As part of The Graphic Designers Collection from Swatch, Lorenzo Petrantoni proposes five different designs which are all equally amazing. Using a stark palette of black and white, the artist’s complex array of illustrative patterns and motifs – which he achieves by reassembling cut-outs from old books, almost like a contemporary form of patchwork – are intricately printed upon the sleek silicone and plastic surfaces of the various watch designs. The quality of this printing process is incredibly precise, ensuring that every single detail can be minutely scrutinized and fully appreciated. Furthermore, each watch features the well-known Swatch logo printed on the inside of the plastic glass, creating a pleasing 3-D effect.

Born in Genoa, in 1970, Lorenzo Petrantoni went on to study graphic design at college in Milan, prior to embarking upon a successful career as an art director in France. Following a move back to his native Italy – which remains his base to this day – he has also evolved his graphic talents into the territory of illustration. His delicate and intricate creations take inspiration from the 1800′s and in particular from old dictionaries of that era, from which he retrieves long-forgotten images to reassemble and reinvent for an appreciative 21st century audience. Petrantoni’s work has, not surprisingly, been exhibited internationally and utilised throughout a variety of popular global advertising campaigns, as well as iconic magazines and newspapers.

Lorenzo Petrantoni explains his design inspirations: “The old and the new come together. Past and present, united in a unique project. This collection of five watches is the offspring of this perfect union. They were designed with decorations, characters and letters and symbols that date back to the 19th century. For me it has been a fascinating, surprising and original project. The idea was to give life to characters and objects from our past once more, while they are often forgotten in dusty bookshops, and to make them modern and aesthetically beautiful by using them for a young and stylish brand. Truly, there was nothing like a Swatch to welcome them into our times.”

HYPNOTIC EYE – $70.00: bit.ly/SwatchHypnoticEye