Artist of the Month- Earl Chuvarsky

 Mosey on over to Buffalo Exchange @ the Annex to see some stellar art by Earl Chuvarsky!! His paintings will decorate our walls till the end of October!

-How would you describe your style of art?

I work mainly in three loosely related styles, so I've always just said "I make pretty things." But I would best describe my work as a mixture of Abstract Expressionism, Post-Graffiti, and Pop Surrealism. I'm basically a trained artist that walks the razors edge between fine art and low-brow goodness.

-Can you tell me about your creative process?

Art should be accessible to everyone so most of my work focuses on the figurative to examine the human condition and reveal what drives us all at our very core: love, gratification, rejection, death, curiosity, selfishness, guilt, and acceptance. I favor painting from memory over using photo references or live models so my art comes from real places, not just concepts or ideas. My whole goal is to break down the walls between myself and the viewer to have my work speak as frankly as I would with friends. I really enjoy just letting go and allowing my technical training and subconscious to work in tandem to explore how what is going on in my life translates through art.

-What motivates you to create?

It's my dream. You know how when you're a little kid everyone asks you what you want to be when you grow up? I always answered "a paleontologist or a cartoonist." Being an artist is pretty darn close.

-Do you have a strong purpose or goal with your art?

I feel it's irresponsible for artists of all types to not be realistic about life, and stop trying to paint over the shittiness and the lustfulness and confusion and maddening darkness of being a human. The Saturday Evening Post, Norman Rockwell American Dream, are days of the past. Without knowing the bad times you can never fully appreciate the good.

-If you had any advice for other aspiring artist what would it be?

First and foremost don't be afraid to show, start a blog and look to non-profit galleries, they're a great to cut your teeth. Second always make time to create. Lastly, have interests outside of art. When you focus on any one thing wholly it consumes you and that's when you start over thinking. Digest old movies and read books, volunteer occasionally, and take lots of walks. Get out there and actually live life to the fullest and pour yourself into everything you do. That's where real inspiration comes from. Take chances and make mistakes, pull love and writing and art out of yourself and give it away.

-Any other words?

I'm a fifth generation Colorado Native, I do a ton of shows so you can see more of my work on my art blog http://highartmeetslow.wordpress.com or like my Facebook page www.facebook.com/highartmeetslow.

I'm also the volunteer Art Curator for The Birdseed Collective a local DIY that specializes in open community art, music and fashion shows and community outreach helping at-risk youth become self sufficient through the arts.
www.birdseedcollective.com

We're currently working on a Benefit Fashion Show for Street-Kidz Youth Center in the Globeville community and we're working closely with some of the cats from Unit E and Rakun so it should be an amazing night. It will be held on the 21st of September at Exdo Hall and we still looking for a few more sponsors and vendors. You can find out more and get info here: www.fashionsmashbirdseed.com

ART SHOW AT THE ANNEX

Do you enjoy art? Do you enjoy beer?? If you answered yes to both of these questions then you need to get your booty on down to Buffalo Exchange @ the Annex and partake in the shenanigans! Friday August 30th between 5-7P.M. Jonny Broken will be here selling his rad art! Don't miss it!!

COME N' GET IT STUDENTS!!!!

Looking for a fresh start to the new school year? Buffalo Exchange @ the Annex has all the style you need to set your year off right! We have tons have fabulous finds from 90's inspired clothing,O-Mighty, in our store right now! Check it out!!

What he's wearing: Weed Television tank from O-Mighty for $35.00, tie dyed shorts for $8.00, American flag backpack for $25.00

What she's wearing: Weed tank from O-Mighty for $35.00, Red Sugar green shorts for $5.00, and a Jansport tie dyed back pack for $16.50

What he's wearing: Cat t-shirt from O-Mighty for $35.00, green Hurley shorts for $18.00, and a man bag for $17.50

What she's wearing: 666 long-sleeve t-shirt from O-Mighty for $35.00, Forever21 skirt for $9.50, and an Egyptian inspired backpack for $29.50 

What he's wearing: Burger & fries t-shirt from O-Mighty for $35.00, Indigo Star shorts for $25.50, and a Dickies backpack for $20.50

What she's wearing: RocknRoll Mickey long sleeve t-shirt from O-Mighty for $35.00, black and white skirt by Mustard Seed for $21.50, and a tote bag by Julie's Accessories for $11.50

D.I.Y Snazzy Sunnies

Embellished shades are a must have accessory for every fashion savvy gal! The awesome thing about this project is you can salvage an old pair of sunglasses and upgrade them with random knickknacks for the cost of practically nothing! This is a super easy and fun project, and within thirty minutes you'll have that crazy, eccentric style that you have been thriving for with your customized bad boys. Lets get started!!

What you'll need:
- An old pair of sunglasses
-An assortment of decorative pieces: skulls, bullet cases, rhinestones, faux pearls, and whatever else your heart desires!
-Hot glue gun
-Tweezers

Keep in mind when doing this project that no surface of your glasses is off limits! Feel free to let your creativity run wild! Now to start off your project collect all the small trinkets you want to put on your glasses, I gathered most of my goods over time from local businesses around Denver including Buffalo Exchange, Flossy McGrew's, Oors Trading Post, and random antique stores. I'm certain though that you can find the perfect accessories at your local craft store.

So the process begins! Grab your hot glue gun and squirt a small dot onto the frame of your glasses, take your tweezers and apply your trinket, hold it there for a few seconds until it feels secure. Repeat this process until you have fully embellished sunnies!

Kablam! Now that you have a super rad pair of sunglasses, hit the streets and flaunt your style!

**Editors Note** If you have the extra cash it is recommended that you buy jewelry adhesive instead of hot glue for a maximum lifespan on your newly bedazzled sunglasses.

Artist of the Month- Jonny Broken

Come one come all to Buffalo Exchange @ the Annex to see one of Denver's finest up and coming artist Jonny Broken! His art will be featured on our walls everyday of August!! It's defiantly a sight to see!!!

                                   

                                   

*How would you describe your style of art?
-I feel my style is highly influenced by Nouveau and Cubist compositions. A technical background and interests in sacred geometry influence my aesthetic. Representational elements with an after thought of illusion.

*Can you tell me a bit about your art-making process?
-The sketchbook starts it all. The active autobiography of an artists career. Thumbnail sketches evolve into refined works. Little notes from the past remind me of new ideas. A skill is honed on an old drawing. A memory relived. The sketchbook becomes self inspiring. Integral to developing style.

*What motivates you to create?
- A great euphoric experience envelopes me when I engage in creativity. Honestly I get depressed if I am not practicing or exploring new ideas. Great emotions can be uncovered when one creates. To hold in my hands what was once in my mind is intoxicating. All at once hit with feelings of wonder, pride, joy, relief, satisfaction, and success. Achieved on a daily basis.

*Do you have a strong purpose or goal with your art?
- I want my art to invoke thought in an individual. Not at first glance, but through a multitude of depths. In a world of media bombardment, quick and simple is just entertainment.

*If you had advice for other aspiring artists what would it be?
- Experience as much as you can. What is inspiration without reflection? There are no rules in art. Make them up and dare to live by them.

*Any other words??
-The arts nourish the soul equal to how food and water supply the body. Music, poetry, illustrations, painting, cooking, gardening, printing... work on anything that arises a curiosity to be satisfied. Its one thing to have great tools, its another to use them in concert.

*Buffalo Exchange would like to give a huge thanks to Jonny for allowing his art to spunk up our walls!

Customer Profile- Rene & Tessa

Keep your eyes peeled for these Denver babes, Rene(left) and Tessa(right), as they strut their eccentric style around Denver!

What inspires your style??

-Rene: Music has a huge influence on my style! When listening to a great beat that uplifts my mood, I try and express those emotions into my daily style. Also, I imitate styles I notice on the streets of Denver.

-Tessa: 90's culture has a big impact on the style I portray. I also find my inspiration from a lot of movies that Harmony Korine directed.

Why shop at Buffalo Exchange?

-Rene: I enjoy the fact that I get to trade my old clothes for some new stuff! It's an awesome feeling sending your stuff into the universe and getting some dope shit back!!

-Tessa: I love that Buffalo Exchange has such a varied inventory that compliments the styles of so many different people. Plus I am crazy about the deals I see around here!

What has been your favorite buy here?

Rene: Some bleached, high-waist , Levi shorts! I wear them all the time!
Tessa: Camo docs! They are defiantly a staple accessory in my closet.  


Buffalo Exchange at the Annex wants to give a big thanks to Rene & Tessa for keeping Denver trendy!

Artist of the Month- Bergerbot

Hey all you Denverites!! Are you looking for something fun to do on these long Summer days?? Come cool down at the Buffalo Exchange Annex and check out the sickeningly cute art of Bergerbot!! His art show will be up until the end of July!!!!

*How would you describe your style of art?
-Fun and flavorful. All the cool colors of the late 1980's mixed with all the best flavors from the early 1990's. It's both innocent and suggestive. 

*Can you tell me a bit about your art-making process?
-I live in a magical place that is full of vinyl toys, nostalgia and art. I genuinely paint things that I would want myself. I'll usually buy glitter, start listening to rad music on Spotify, and then just begin spraying paint, bubblegum, and slime everywhere. 

 *What motivates you to create?
-Besides the fact that painting for me is primarily a self therapy, I'd say that I am motivated by the reactions my past works have caused. I enjoy making people smile, laugh and hearing people say, "That's gross".  

*Do you have a strong purpose or goal with your art?
-My primary goal is to remind others of their inner-child. Don't ever forget about him or her. 

 *If you had advice for other aspiring artists what would it be? 
- Never stop creating, and listen to your friends. 

*Any other words??
-Most days you can find me on Instagram taking pictures of my cat's shenanigans, cheeseburgers, or posting ratchet photos of my trap rap group - Trapper Keeper. Let's be friends! @Bergerbot

**Buffalo Exchange would like to thank Jared Berger for allowing us to display his rad art!!**