1xRUN Thru Interview
‘Avalokiteshvara’ – Mantradala Series by CRYPTIK
1xRun: Tell us a little bit about this piece, is the original still for sale? Was it created solely for this release or was there an original piece created?
Crypik: This print is based on a couple of paintings I did in early 2014. They were some of my first experiments using gradients and single-sized mantras. I was curious to see what type of effect it would have by inverting the colors, light to dark – dark to light, which is still something that I’m experimenting with in my work today.
1xRun: Was this piece part of a recent theme, series or show that you had? If so how did it fit into that given grouping?
Crypik: This piece is part of an ongoing series, which I refer to as ‘Mantradalas’ (Mantra + Mandala). It’s an exploration of how art can be used as a tool for meditation, introspection, trance induction, etc…
1xRun: When was the piece created?
Crypik: 2014.
1xRun: Tell us how the idea and execution came about?
Crypik: I’ve always been inspired by color theory and optical illusions because they prove to us how limited our perception really is – it’s like a glitch in the ‘Matrix.’ This piece is one of my earlier attempts at simply trying to create a sense of depth & movement using color gradations.
1xRun: How long did the piece take?
Crypik: About 2 weeks.
1xRun: What is unique about this piece?
Crypik: I’m really excited about this piece because it’s the most colors I have ever used on a print, not to mention the incredible amount of work that went into mixing the colors. I’m especially pleased with the amount of flake in the metallic inks, which were all custom formulated by the good people at In-House. Shoutout to Frank and Roberta!
1xRun: Why should people buy this print?
Crypik: The ‘Om Mani’ mantra is generally regarded as a mantra for compassion, invoking the blessings of Avalokitesvara, the Bodhisattva of compassion. Avalokitesvara is also referred to as “The Protector” so this piece is really for anyone seeking compassion, as well as, protection in their lives.
1xRun: Describe the print in one gut reaction word.
Crypik: GLEAMING!
1xRun: Tell us about some of the artists you’re really excited to see paint for POW!WOW! Hawaii.
Crypik: Geez, TOO MANY!!! El Mac, Alexis Diaz, Case, Aaron Horkey, James Jean, Smithe, etc…
1xRun: Do you have any plans for your wall out there or are you just going to improvise it?
Crypik: I have a general idea of what I’ll be doing, but I always like to see the wall in person before making any final decisions. I guess we’ll have to wait and see. BIG MAHALOZ!
1xRun: Social Media links
Crypik: Facebook – Instagram @cryptk – Website
The team at 1xRUN is excited to announce their partnership for 2015’s POW! WOW! Hawaii, the world’s leading mural festival. A dynamic group of nearly 200 artists and creatives will participate in the Pow Wow Hawaii experience, spending two weeks on the island of Oahu starting on February 4th and wrapping up on February 17th.
With dozens of the world’s finest artists coming from around the globe to paint large scale murals for nearly two weeks Pow Wow Hawaii is a one of a kind event not to be missed. As artists begin arriving on February 4th, 1xRUN will release a new print from participating artists each day at at 3pm EST / Noon PST / 9am HST.
Participating artists for the 2015 1xRUN x POW! WOW! Print Exhibition Include:
Angry Woebots – Bezt – Case – Ckaweeks – Cryptik – David Flores –
Defer (Scarlet Editon) & (Black Editon) – Doze Green (16×20 Edition) & (28×34 Edition) –
Ekundayo (17×17 Edition) & (24×24 Edition) – Ewok – Fafi – Hueman – Kamea Hadar –
Defer & Kamea Hadar Collaboration – Kevin Lyons – Klone – Natalia Rak – Naturel –
NoseGo – OG Slick Standard & Hand-Embellished Editions – Prime – Sainer –
Sever (Green Edition) & (Raw Edition) – Smithe – Tatiana Suarez
As painting begins on February 10th 1xRUN will host a pop-up print exhibition at Fresh Cafe, POW! WOW! Hawaii’s central hub located in Kaka’ako. Along with the expansive 1xRUN print exhibition of 2015 participating artists, the exhibition will feature surprise in-store exclusive prints, as well as previously released prints from Pangea Seed & 1xRUN’s Sea Walls and past from artists in the POW! WOW! & 1xRUN family.
Please visit 1xRUN.com for times and dates for each release and stay tuned to @1xRUN on Instagram and Twitter for release details and photos from this years Pow Wow Hawaii!
-1xRUN