Mel Kadel

Visionaries 

Think on it 

New sky

Air head

Monumental minds

Dry heat

Solitary garden

Joy ride

2016-18, pen and Ink drawings on coffee stained paper 

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Learn more about her art, process and inspirations in our Sketchy Behaviors interview with Mel Kadel! 

“CHROMA” at KP Projects.

A little late on this one, but currently on view at KP Projects in Los Angeles, California until September 28th is the group exhibition “CHROMA” featuring work from DeeDee Cheriel, Danny Galieote, Mercedes Helnwein, Mel Kadel, Gosha Levochkin, JP Neang, and Luis Sanchez.

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SSPU MERCH COLLABORATION SERIES: MEL KADEL

We’re thrilled to announce our second SSPU Merch Collaboration Series with artist Mel Kadel. We will be carrying all of Mel Kadel’s merch designs (pictured below) on the road and online starting March 1st, with a portion of the proceeds going to ACLU. You can grab the tees the merch booth during our March tour (view all dates HERE) or online HERE.

Christopher’s Note on Mel Kadel:

We all met Mel Kadel probably around 1999. It was the heyday of the Silver Lake music/art scene. There was such a strong community of artists who all pushed and inspired each other in not only artistic ways, but in our everyday lives. We supported each other’s art shows and gigs around town. We partied hard and had tons of BBQs and celebrated birthdays and holidays together. It was a collection of groups coming together to create a formidable artistic community. We all thrived in it. It was a really magical time in our lives…

Now over twenty years later, it’s such a joy to see what an amazing artistic force Mel has become, keeping a part of that time in our lives alive and well. When we were thinking up the idea of an Artist Collaboration Series, Mel was the first person I approached. Having used her work on our very first record, Pikul EP, it was a no brainer that she should be a part of this. Whenever we play “Kissing Families,” it’s hard not to envision Mel’s artwork on Pikul – the two girls swinging, trying to reach each other’s hands. To me, the song and that artwork are one in the same. It felt like this series almost wouldn’t work without her being involved. Her style is so unique and quickly noticeable – you see the artwork, and you know it’s Mel. We are so lucky and honored that she made these limited edition merch designs for us. It harkens back to our roots together, but also a reminder of how far we’ve all come on this artistic journey and the excitement for what the future holds.

Mel Kadel’s Design Inspiration:

I met SSPU around the time they were playing their first shows. It was about 20 years ago and I had just moved to LA. That time and place for me, is still hard to put into words. There were different groups of friends that circled around and formed an entire community of creativity and support. The artists did the flyers for the bands, the bands played the art shows, the photographers took the band pics, the t-shirts were printed in the garages, and the bbq was always lit. If I could revisit any time in my life, this would be the one.

It’s been 15 years since SSPU released their first EP ‘Pikul’, which had my art on the cover. Coming back together to work on these t-shirts for them, reminds me of those years that really bolstered all of our futures. I made these images simply thinking of how their music has always felt to me: A large driving electric sound, with a gentleness. Loud and quiet, fast and slow, felt at the same time.

We’re so excited for these collaborations, and will have more soon!

via Silversun Pickups https://ift.tt/38faoet

Hey @Designercon! Make sure and stop by @kpprojectsgallery ‘s amazing showing at booth #3527 this weekend! ORIGINAL PAINTINGS and RARE LIMITED EDITION PRINTS + BOOKS / CATALOGUES / POSTERS / POSTCARD SETS... JENNYBIRD ALCANTARA // JOHN BROPHY // TODD CARPENTER // GREG 'CRAOLA' SIMKINS // SHEPARD FAIREY // LOLA GIL // SEONNA HONG // MEL KADEL // GOSHA LEVOCHKIN // TRAVIS LOUIE // JP NEANG // NATHAN OTA // BUNNIE REISS // MASAKATSU SASHIE // TODD SCHORR ....and more Rare and Sold Out Surprises !!#designercon #dcon #merrykarnowsky #kpprojects https://www.instagram.com/p/B5ExdPmBxvu/?igshid=1nqmdd7jv86ak

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Mel Kadel Rumpl Stash Mat featured in Woman's Day

OH SAY CAN YOU ZINE | HIGH NOON | MEL KADEL

We’re checking out LA artist Mel Kadel’s beautiful zine High Noon, which contains 40 pages of her signature characters, patterns and line work. Published in 2010 and printed in the edition of 100, High Noon is a true zine and art lover’s dream because each coffee stained page of the zine feels like you’re handing the Kadel’s original illustrations. 

Make sure to check out Mel Kadel’s online shop for new zines and other goodies! 

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Mel Kadel   Either Way 12″ x 13.5″ Pen and ink on watercolor paper

Mel Kadel “Parasol”

Mel Kadel Mass Distraction, 2014 archival pigment print 20 x 16 inches

… 本日10月12日(金)は11時の開店と同時に作品を販売致します。作品はお一人様各アーティストにつき2点まで(最大6点ご購入可能)とさせて頂きます。 19時からどなたでもご入場頂けるオープニングパーティを開催致します。 _ 10月12日（金）〜10月21（日）までの10日間、「ビームスT 原宿」にてMel Kadel、Travis Millard、Yusuke Hanaiの3名による合同アートショー『TOTAL DANDELION MOVE』を開催します。 ・ アート作品の展示販売、オリジナルグッズも販売します。 是非この機会に「ビームスT 原宿」にお越しください。 ・ https://www.beams.co.jp/news/1159/ ・ @hanaiyusuke @melkadel @theotherfudge #beams #beamst #total_dandelion_move #artshow #kleankanteen (ビームスT 原宿) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo0Gsb3nd4o/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mkbqw1zvzaoi