[maadbeats]

I am a fan of her work. Even own a canvas version of the rabbit. But this bunny thing has to stop. How many different colorways are we going to see of this image. She needs to move on to something new. FAST

[collector]

maadbeats said:

I am a fan of her work. Even own a canvas version of the rabbit. But this bunny thing has to stop. How many different colorways are we going to see of this image. She needs to move on to something new. FAST

Totally agree, not keen on the image and too many artist flog the same ideas many, many, many times over. Be creative arists, do more stuff. A lot of artists work full time as artists and their output is sometime very lazy, eelus take note

[seidbereit]

Not a big fan of this image either but I'm a bit curious about the connection to Potsdamer Platz (writing behind the bunny's head). Does anyone know what that's about?

[saltandiron]

seidbereit said:

Not a big fan of this image either but I'm a bit curious about the connection to Potsdamer Platz (writing behind the bunny's head). Does anyone know what that's about?

well Potsdamer platz is in berlin and was bisected by the berlin wall. Duality is a pretty common theme in faile stuff so maybe she's continuing that theme in her solo work. The juxtaposition of the cute bunny and the spray can with a skull and cross bones on it would fit into this idea.
Just an idea I had.

[eelus]

Right then, seeing as though this is about the 500th comment I've taken on board regarding 'lazy eelus with his 1million colourways' I thought I'd try and explain a couple of things.

Shat-at was the 1st ever piece I released. Back in the day (not that long ago too) I'd only ever sold pieces of canvas here and there and knew nothing about the world of limited prints. I approached the guys at POW and they very kindly took me on board and gave me the break I was looking for. Being completely clueless about the in's and out's and general workings of the print world, and POW being POW, I was more than happy to let them do what they thought was best with the image and take their advice.

Their advice was to print 1000 shat-at's in 5 different colours as it was obvious they would sell and give me a massive boost in the direction that I wanted to go in, which was quit my day job and throw everything I had into trying to become a full time artist. And sell they did, and from the back of this POW and I decided to do the same again for Chewbarber to give me more financial security and help me towards my goal. Then came Wotulookin-at and I decided to do multiple colours again as this would be the final financial boost I would need to allow me to do this full time and not have to worry about the rent for a little while.

At the end of the day every single one of those prints sold, in every colour way, proving the demand there, and I managed to reach my goal of quitting my day job because of it. I've learned a hell of a lot in this short space of time and knowing what I know now I can completely appreciate why some/a lot of you grumble about it and think it was a bad move, but like I said, the demand was there and I don't regret it in the slightest.

From now on though things will change and there will be no more multiple colour ways with my work. This year will show the release of lots of new limited prints and canvas, as well as some super limited prints and one off's. Now I've done what I needed to do to get to this point, I'll be doing everything I can to continue to learn, progress and experiment with my work, both on and off the street.

Thanks to everyone who's helped me get here, I hope you continue to like the work and help me continue on this journey.

Cheers everyone, good luck for '08.

E.

[CR]

eelus said:

Right then, seeing as though this is about the 500th comment I've taken on board regarding 'lazy eelus with his 1million colourways' I thought I'd try and explain a couple of things.

Shat-at was the 1st ever piece I released. Back in the day (not that long ago too) I'd only ever sold pieces of canvas here and there and knew nothing about the world of limited prints. I approached the guys at POW and they very kindly took me on board and gave me the break I was looking for. Being completely clueless about the in's and out's and general workings of the print world, and POW being POW, I was more than happy to let them do what they thought was best with the image and take their advice.

Their advice was to print 1000 shat-at's in 5 different colours as it was obvious they would sell and give me a massive boost in the direction that I wanted to go in, which was quit my day job and throw everything I had into trying to become a full time artist. And sell they did, and from the back of this POW and I decided to do the same again for Chewbarber to give me more financial security and help me towards my goal. Then came Wotulookin-at and I decided to do multiple colours again as this would be the final financial boost I would need to allow me to do this full time and not have to worry about the rent for a little while.

At the end of the day every single one of those prints sold, in every colour way, proving the demand there, and I managed to reach my goal of quitting my day job because of it. I've learned a hell of a lot in this short space of time and knowing what I know now I can completely appreciate why some/a lot of you grumble about it and think it was a bad move, but like I said, the demand was there and I don't regret it in the slightest.

From now on though things will change and there will be no more multiple colour ways with my work. This year will show the release of lots of new limited prints and canvas, as well as some super limited prints and one off's. Now I've done what I needed to do to get to this point, I'll be doing everything I can to continue to learn, progress and experiment with my work, both on and off the street.

Thanks to everyone who's helped me get here, I hope you continue to like the work and help me continue on this journey.

Cheers everyone, good luck for '08.

E.

Well done Eelus.

I for one am glad you did plenty as it meant I have a fantastic whatyoulookin-at on my wall at a very reasonable price, without spending my life f5'ing to try and get one!

I hope you have a fantastic 2008 and I can't wait to see some of your new work!

CR

[hanky]

Eelus

Thank you for your honesty, I totally understand your decisions and if I'm being honest, would take the same approach if I was in your position.

[njr911]

What-u- is the only print up in my lounge. Classic in pink and one of my faves. as well as a really pleasurble experience buying it from E

Good luck and I can't wait to see what comes next!

[mainartery]

new pieces on her site - ladyaiko.com/gallery/gallerya/index.html

[Montubu7]

banksyforum.proboards82.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1199788709

[mainartery]

thomas said:

banksyforum.proboards82.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1199788709

Ah sorry guys, didnt see that thread:)

[Montubu7]

mainartery said:

thomas said:

banksyforum.proboards82.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1199788709

Ah sorry guys, didnt see that thread:)

[aladdinsane]

I don't know if it just looks bad, or if everything Kid Robot touches turns to crap but I think that's pretty bad form for her.

[Daz]

not one for my wall

[bonesy]

So her prints are good? :X

[leumasdarnley]

She has talent but I think everyone is sick of the bunny gig maybe...

[baracass]

Never been able to grasp what exactly the point of Aiko's work is 'sposed to be. Would welcome interpretations cause I've got naught.

[robo]

Can't see this on the Kid Robot site - do you have a link?

Her new Vandalismo print special edition is going up on my wall - i really like it. (But then I like Faile too and there's not much "point" to them either).

[Simococo]

Whats not to like
Rabbit + spraycan

[manchestermike]

simococo said:

Whats not to like
Rabbit + spraycan

Agreed

I'd prefer this to any of her POW prints

[chrisps303]

baracass said:

Never been able to grasp what exactly the point of Aiko's work is 'sposed to be. Would welcome interpretations cause I've got naught.

Me either, that just looks like a kids toy.
I dont really see the appeal in the prints on pow either. Just my opinion though.

[©hief']

Different bunny to the SG print. No massive c**k

[dogant]

For sale - Limited Edition of 50 - AiKO - Vandalismo screenprint @ cost

Pm me if interested

Thx

[gozgoz]

aladdinsane said:

I don't know if it just looks bad, or if everything Kid Robot touches turns to crap but I think that's pretty bad form for her.

yeah but lots of people on the KR boards love whatever KR touches though..

dont get me started on Frank Kozik... geez.

[maadbeats]

She is designing a tee and hoody for KR as well. Personally i love my bunny canvas. I would like to see a new character though.

[aladdinsane]

gozgoz said:

dont get me started on Frank Kozik... geez.

You know it's funny. I like Frank and I've bought some of his vinyl mainly because he gets a lot of runs of the Japanese vinyl which is my other addiction but I knew it was time to get out when he was on one of the forums talking about his next super genius idea..... a dead Che bust. Guess he's never heard of D-Face.

But yea I get what you are saying with those KR Kiddies and how they do things but Aiko isn't going to do a smoking bunny, a winking bunny, a smoking spray can, an anarchy bunny, an anarchy spraycan, etc. At least I hope not. Kid Robot just tries so hard to put out quality Japanese or Hong Kong style vinyl and it all comes off as a parody of the industry with bad quality and execution.

[gozgoz]

i dun even get the SH*TKO toys. they ar eplastic moulded sh*T!?!

[aladdinsane]

gozgoz said:

i dun even get the SH*TKO toys. they ar eplastic moulded sh*T!?!

Or the plastic cassette tape looking things with the arms and legs from MadL?

[holden]

rbdavis said:

But then I like Faile too and there's not much "point" to them either).

Mate!!! I think your missing a lot

[jB]

aladdinsane said:

I don't know if it just looks bad, or if everything Kid Robot touches turns to crap but I think that's pretty bad form for her.

it looks like something that was whipped together quickly in my opinion... PUT SOME HEART INTO YOUR WORK!!!