It's true, dear friends, you can catch the opening of the Aaron James Draplin Art Show tomorrow night at Office PDX on Alberta. Celebrate the man, the legend, the designer -- hanging his work on the walls for you (yes, you!) to enjoy. And buy. So don't be stingy. Bring yer checkbook, piles of cash, bags of gold coins, etc.
And in celebration, Draplin compiles Pretty Much Everything Up To May 27th, 2009 in the midst of a swirling storm of Gary the Dachshund that I will most certainly secure a print of:
As Draplin so eloquently states...
SERIOUSLY, MAN: Stuff up on a wall. Things you don't need. Meet the parents. Get barked at by the World's Smartest Dachshund. Stock up on Field Notes. Have a drink. Talk some shit. Make friends. Celebrate vectors. Get orange. Hug someone. Hug Cory Grove. Fair prices. Loose talk. Network with other creative people. Something for everyone. Surprise. Portland's greatest selection of cool office supplies. All ages. No cover. Small parts. Easy instructions.
Wed May 27 | ART OPENING | Featuring AARON DRAPLIN
05/27/2009 - 06/20/2009
Join us for the international debut of artwork and art-related goods created by none other than internationally award-winning graphic designer, AARON JAMES DRAPLIN. Draplin graduated from the prestigious Minneapolis College of Art and Design, interned for design legend Charles S. Anderson then become “Art Director of the Year” for his work for Snowboarder magazine. He then started Draplin Design Company, which features company mascot, Gary, on select items. Draplin's art show for OFFICE PDX will incorporate Draplin's love of ephemera and typography for a one-of-a-kind show — along with a slew of custom gocco prints. Some special art type goods will be free with purchase of DRAPLIN ART. Stay tuned.
Sat May 30 | TRUNK SHOW: Field Notes and Paper Goods by Draplin Design Company
05/30/2009
Join us from 12 TO 3 PM on Saturday for a trunk show off all new product from Draplin, known for his Field Notes notebooks. You'll have the opportunity to buy all new product from Draplin including shirts, combs, pens, pencils and lots and lots of Field Notes (and other cool new product). At the trunk show, you'll get to meet Draplin, see his portfolio, make-readies, sketches and ask any questions about running a design studio - or just general advice and friendship. A once in a lifetime opportunity to get behind the scenes for a man who has recently done graphic design for none other than Obama.
