Internationally known graffiti artist BNE is showcasing his first-ever gallery show in Manhattan at 595 11th Avenue (between 44th & 45th street). BNE, best known for pasting stickers in major cities and towns, has made his stamp in central areas like Tokyo, New York, Madrid and San Fran. The exhibit runs till December 30th and the space will be open to the public Monday – Sunday, 11AM-6PM. All the work is for sale.

Jayson Scott Musson is America’s worst nightmare. Smart, young, incredible talented, lightskinned and violently opinionated. We came across Jayson’s work through his book “Too Black for B.E.T.” Episodes I & II in the Union, LA boutique on La Brea. Ever since then we’ve been hooked. TGIFamous reached out to him for an interview, hence why this is titled “Part 1″. Below is a highlighted profile of  his online collection. You can check out more on his site JaysonMusson.com

William Hundley is a talented artist/photographer out of Austin, Texas.

You can find more of his work via his site and Flickr.

Found by Jeriko

Sometimes nicknames are meant to be ironic. Tommy “Tiny” Lister is 6′5, very muscular and a former WWF wrestler. In the case of 23 year old Vanessa “No Heart” Maynard, her moniker couldn’t be anymore contradictory. Diagnosed with muscular dystrophy as an infant, she’s fought all her life and persevered as one of America’s most promising young designers. On the contrary, Vanessa’s all heart.

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…on how she started designing

My cousin introduced me to graphic design at 13. I’ve always been artistic, but the world of design (particularly Photoshop) opened my eyes to possibilities I never knew I had. I was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at 17 months old. I’m bound to wheelchair. Traditional art has always been difficult for me. Graphic design is all I have now.

…on music design

With music design, you have much more creative freedom as an artist. There’s always a story to be told, both from the music artists’ perspective and your own interpretation. Music and art have an interlocking relationship. I don’t think one could exist without the other. I take heavy responsibility in bringing the emotion of sound to a visual light. Other forms of design lack this particular intimate relationship.

…on commercial ad work

I am interested in commercial ad work; it would be a refreshing change of pace. I’m also very curious how strict the commercial world truly is. I’d like to know if or what my limitations are both as a conceptual and technical designer.

…on her biggest design influences

My favorite artists stem from the late 1920s through the current. I’ve always been fascinated with Man Ray & Andre Breton, and more recently Uda Barth and John Baldessari. I wish I could do a Baldessari like he does a Baldessari. Of course Paul Rand, Laurence Weiner & Stefan Sagmeister among print designers. For film, Saul Bass and Wes Anderson. There are numerous others.

…on where she’s most creative

I do my best work in the early morning in my “studio” aka bedroom. Ha. I’m sure after a few commercial ads I’ll be able to afford an actual studio.

…on what piece garnered her the most attention

“Money Powers Man” garnered the most attention for me, followed by my “Lust” series. Both were done around the same time. The most important thing I’ve learned from these works is providing a strong concept along with emotional ties to imagery & symbolism. It doesn’t work any other way.

…thank god she’s famous because

It’s the only thing I’m good at.

*Photo One: Money Powers Man by Vanessa No Heart™

**Photo Two: The Lake by Vanessa No Heart™

***Photo Three: Part of the “Lust” Series by Vanessa No Heart™

See more of Vanessa’s work at her website VanessaNoHeart.net