banksy Urban Art Art and Textiles helps- need ideas!
I am making a large textiles piece for art, and the theme is Aboriginal culture combining with modern, street culture. I already had an idea, started it and decided I didn't like it, so now I have to use the banksy figure, the girl with a heart shaped balloon. Does anyone have any ideas to how I can combine Aboriginal and Urban culture?
I love these ideas, but I forgot to mention the work has to be on a 80cm by 80cm canvas, and still be textiles...
What about using a classic modern clothing-like jeans-you could go to goodwill etc to buy-cut and lay them out and cover in aboringine patterning-sharpies would work great! Also the images could be figures listening to ipods or skating or hip hop dancing-so doing modern things in a primitative drawing. I saw a painting once in classic Japanese style but everyone was surfing those waves or walking with boom boxes-it was great! Same type of idea. Why can't you "prime" over your figure?
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You heard of M.I.A, yeah? Paper Planes, Slumdog, Get cracking, get get cracking? Course you have.
Well there's a new track coming out you can grab free, no sign ups, no gimmicks, no nothing - featuring M.I.A teamed up on this cut by the one like Saali, a newcomer to the scene throwing down with respect for the best of British, a proud tradition of producing the best in fresh new underground music for hungry ears. It's called "Told Ya". It's upfront, it's dense, it's conscious, it's fresh, it's a lot of things you could say, and a lot of words and labels you can put on something - but why don't you just download the track and make your own mind up?
Because that's what it's about. Make your own mind up, don't be a follower, do what's right for you. If you heard the track, you'll know it's real, so download it, do it! - But wait till you cop a load of this Saali guy for real. From the streets of London, to the hallowed chambers of higher learning, to times spent chanting in caves with the mystic and sadhu's, Saali brings a world of experience on this musical journey destined for your player. But Saali's not here to be a mystery for the sake of it - he ain't here to be the latest guy riding a wave of hype, it's about the tunes, it's about the message, that's why it's about you, the people out there, feeling, thinking and acting - so take the music, take the message, take it away and take in the vibe for yourself.
As Britain braces for a new government the track "Told Ya" is there to be a timely reminder - "Whose your leader?" - who had the real power of decision in your life? Sure, Saali wants you to think but he also wants you to dance. Just because it's carrying a political message, it doesn't mean it's not a rock solid ghetto anthem, whether you're a hippie riding out on your high horse or just a punter with an ear for something fresh to bob your head to. Grimey, Hammer hard beats; fresh, popping new school electro style edits, as well as nods to the old school, as the classic bass riddim for EMF's "unbelievable" peeks cheekily through the mix, with Saali's unique vocal style mashing up worldly styles with classic bristol flows that bounce seamlessly of M.I.A's trademark sassy, freaky style.
Decide for yourself - the track is free from his site: www.salimusic.com
Leaked on the internet, is the latest sound from the underground and revolutionary artist Sali. Built from a mix of music genres and creativity, Sali's work pushes the horizons of known music beyond imagination. Still, it's addictive enough to threaten standard pop.
Clearly, his talents haven't gone unnoticed as multi award wining artist MIA, of slum dog fame, features on this his latest track, spitting out socio-political references eg. "Prime-minister to your employer, ego-lovers need more power". Set to come out on election day it's bound to cause a stir. Sali's low profile adds to the intrigue. The pairing is both unique and refreshing. This is definitely is music with a difference and could pave the way for a musical revolution. For an artist whose real identity remains mostly unknown, Sali's music has created a butterfly effect on the urban underground.
His latest track Told Ya features multi award winning artist M.I.A (PaperPlanes, Slumdog Millionaire) and combines complex sampling, Spanish-Asian influenced vocals and Bruce lee bass lines - all extraordinarily intertwined with a provocative swipe at 'politricks'. While UK politicians jockey for power and influence in the upcoming elections- Saali presents a totally different perspective. With lyrics like " pay your taxes in dollars and pounds, for a blood bath in a 3rd world town." it is clear why he has been labelled a true 'soul rebel'. The music in the charts almost seems like lightweight escapism in comparison. Whether it is a new musical genre or a vandalism of the art – decide for yourself the track is free from his site www.salimusic.com - Enter Sali's urban soundscape, with caution!
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Sali tells it strong with a new track ToldYa, a unique breakthrough sound. A hybrid mix of extreme R&B, thumping underground beat and more than a touch of world influence, pumping an uncompromising message. Backed up by the unmistakable fizz of M.I.A herself, it just sounds huge. Hidden beneath this complex and penetrating music is a real depth of ingenious sampling. Lyrics transform an already powerful piece into a strong anti-war manifesto. While UK politicians vie for election on May 6th, Sali presents a totally different perspective: Sali's work is the post-modern punk of the 21st century. This music needs to be heard, like an audio piece of visual art. Dazzling images are found all over our cities, from brick wall tunnels to the sides of freight trains, giving our urban landscapes the powerful visions of their creators. Sali's music is set to become part of a new urban soundscape, And like graphiti, it's free to download – Its gonna rock the internet for sure
ToldYa is available free to everyone who dares listen. Careful you don't get hooked though! I got the call in the middle of the night. I was given a name. Sali. I was told there would be a new single featuring M.I.A leaked by a new music act. Sali. Is this for real? – M.I.A is one of the most controversial, most written about artists right now – from the Slum Dog Millionaire breakthrough "Paper Planes" to the recent uproar over the banned videos "Born Free" - what was this about? I had to hear the new track "ToldYa" for myself before I could see this really was an exclusive, unreleased track featuring M.I.A and a new act on the scene, Sali and whatever or whoever Sali was, they wanted this music out there. It was a collosal urban hybrid as street as fresh paint on a back alley wall. Extreme R&B, thumping underground beats, pumping an uncompromising message and backed by the unmistakable fizz of M.I.A herself.
I was given my instructions.
I was told there were certain things I couldn't say. I was thinking, well what was I going to say? We know next to nothing about this "Sali". Was it a group, was a person, who were they, where were they from? Should I just put this conversation up on the net? it's all I had to go on. I was told that there would be a release. I was to be part of a team to make the new song available. Free. No Catches. It was about getting the music out there.
That's where the free mp3 download is to be released. If you want to sign up, sign up. Find out more, you'll probably find out more than I have so far.The voice on the phone was definitely UK, english. I was told Sali was about a vibe, and it was about a message. It was a about asking the question. Who is your leader? Who thinks for you or do you think for yourself? Was I told to say this? Of course I was. I'm just doing my job but as far as I know, all I was told was that there was a new single, featuring M.I.A from a new act, a new act that wanted to put the music and the ideas first.
It wasn't to be about the cult of personality, some celebrity worship, some manufactured mystery as to the identity of Sali and what his connection was to M.I.A to the politics, to the street. Because it's about the connection to the music.It's like Grafiti – that's what I was told. Nobody owns it. It's a statement. It's there to speak to everyone to wake up their ideas. Think of Banksy, it's not just art to be enjoyed, an it's an idea, it's there to make you think.I wasn't told anything else. The rest was up to me to work out. My instructions were simple: to get this free song download out there. For details log on to: www.salimusic.com
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