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Cut The Red Ribbon

Sham Shirley — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 07:29:53 +0000

Drum roll please. Give me your attention. Consider this a personal invite. It doesn’t come often and you have a total of 72 hours to get it together. Brian Wood. Pop-Up Shop. Art Is Life. Grab your coins…

#SURPRISE!

The people that brought you Art Is Life *smiles* are back with an amazing round two. This time we are showcasing our flagship brand Brian Wood with a 3 day Concept Store. Brian will be collaborating with Brooklyn based boutique Vinnie’s Styles, and artist Derrick Adams. Our focus is providing a fun shopping atmosphere for the consumers with a minimalist/clean aesthetic. The First Come First Serve concept will feature limited edition designed t-shirts, lifestyle products, retro re-issues and 1 off handmade pieces.

Brian Wood 2010 Spring “Our Ransom is Love” Collection:

Please Don’t Shoot Me Down

Sham Shirley — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:18:56 +0000

Before we go overseas with this Art is Life movement, we had to give an encore. I feel like we’re recording our sophomore album. I have to give you that feeling of the first but better than the first. The sophomore slump is an uphill battle…

For those of you who are not familiar with Art is Life, it’s a global creative platform dedicated to enrich its audience through cultural exhibits and mixed media programs. Our next project will be coming soon…real soon. Click here for a flashback of our first show.

“If you can make it in New York , you can make it anywhere” , whoever said that was right. I’d be lying if I didn’t say that every step felt like 100 pounds around my ankles. But I’ma hustle round the clock, and if my leg broke I will hop. This city has turned this southern bell into a rotten apple. I still keep my cool and use my manners, but it isn’t easy for us boss ladies. All this mess only made me stronger. I try to live by this line: There are three values: feel good, be good, and do good. But when I step into these streets all I hear is Lil Wayne in my ear saying, “Ima pick the world up then Ima drop it on your f***ing head!” Aye, I’m just keeping it real. For all my young entrepreneurs out there, I know you feel me. I’m a student to curating but wisdom becomes knowledge when it is personal experience–and I live it.

* fyi: The photos are dark for a reason. I can’t have everything crystal clear, you have to come and experience it for yourself.

Let Me Be Your Manager

Sham Shirley — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:59:22 +0000

Art is Life is back by popular demand making the blueprint for the next show. So you think you’re a star? We’ll build the stage and let you perform. It’s not a game here at LateBoots Inc. I’m trying to add “curator” behind Sham Shirley–That’s got a nice ring to it, doesn’t it ?

Interested in being in the next Art is Life exhibition? Submit your work to sham@lateboots.com–We’re accepting all forms of art; Painters, Photographers, Jewelry Designers, Sculptors …EVERYTHING ART! In attendance to the last exhibition were: Dee and Ricky, Vashtie, Mickey Factz, Curtains, Brian Wood, Alan Chan, The Brooklyn Circus family, and Ally Hilfiger amongst many more. #Art is Life is a Global Creative Platform dedicated to enrich its audience through Cultural Exhibits and Mixed Media Programs. Our first exhibition featured: Wesley Martin Berg, Daniel Galas, Aaron Ginsberg, Michael McGrane, PleaseDontFront, and Pierre Francillon–trust, your work will be in good company.

*send work asap, spots will fill up fast.

Most Do’ers Never Done

Sham Shirley — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 04:08:49 +0000

We’ve realized in order to conquer the world, we must divide our efforts. I’m slowly, surely taking over in New York. During the LateBoots hiatus I’ve grown, flown, hobnobbed, and began the infinite beginnings that opportunities provide…

Because in New York anything may posses the potential of being the greatest possibility, I am the greatest possibility and opportunities are occuring for me in more ways than one. The Brooklyn Circus can definitively be called my home, part of a growing brand, I find myself a valuable part of the team. Then events and the party promoting at Tenjune, Goldbar, The Rivington Hotel, and Gallery Bar.

Thanks to one of my newest partners Joe Hayes I was given the opportunity to host the first Art is Life Exhibition featuring: Wesley Martin Berg, Daniel Galas, Aaron Ginsberg, Michael McGrane, PleaseDontFront, and Pierre Francillon. If you missed the exhibtion and if your coins are right we’re still selling. You know how to reach me. And ofcourse, there’s always next time–well that’s if you live in Melbourne, Australia because that’s where we’ll be come Spring 2010. In addition to the first Art is Life documentary coming fall 2010. ”Can’t wear me down, I won’t get tired, I’ve ran so far…” and I will continue to run because NY doesn’t have the space available for an un-dedicated hustler. The more you move the better you have to be — faster, smarter, stronger — I’m sure you’re acquainted with these characteristics for success. Its coming and you’re here to witness it first. We’re back–aint nothing like the real thing.

Ricky

Dee

Brian Wood giving me color for fall.

Alan Chan

The BKc fam

Vashtie

Curt@!n$

Ally Hilfiger & Joe Hayes

A creative family