The Make Friend series of exhibitions continues in March with a spectacular portrait show featuring some of this countries most exciting talent.

Accomplished Adelaide artist Jeremy Piert will join Melbourne based former local boy Eli Smith, the internationally renowned Matt Doust and emerging star Richard Healy on Saturday March 20th in the Norfolk Basement for Make Friend IV.

As with all Make friend shows this is a one night only event which brings sharp focus to the exhibition and means that there are no second chances.

A massive thanks to all those that made it down to the South Beach Hotel in Freo and Ezra Pound in the city to celebrate the launch of our second apparel range, helping make them awesome nights. The shirts will be for sale through the website very soon, so be sure to check back here in the upcoming days.

The King of Nothing (KON) is a new clothing line that has just hit the streets. KON looks to provide an opportunity for up and coming artists to promote their work through quality, wearable apparel ranges. See below an overview of what KON are about, have a browse of their website and check back here for an interview with Creative Director Jimmy Baxter in the upcoming weeks.

The name King of Nothing is an adaptation of the age old saying, ‘jack of all trades, master of none’ which many people including creative director Jimmy Baxter can relate to - “I’m passionate about many things in life but would never sacrifice the rest to commit to just one“.

It was out of this sentiment King of Nothing apparel was born. Drawing inspiration from various youth sub-cultures, KON aims to create wearable artworks from a variety of artistic disciplines , as well as offering quality apparel that you can work, play, paint, skate, date and create in.

“Supporting artists from the ground up is what were all about”. Rather than only displaying well-known artists’ work on our garments, we move to present a forum for up and coming artists to promote themselves. Still an infant at 3 months old, ‘Series One’ has received a great response in the Sydney market scene; however, it was always our aim to find our first stockists at home in Perth and are proud to announce Mi Life in Fremantle will be stocking KON apparel from mid February.

KON are currently working with Perth illustrator Prez Jaun as well as local photographer Tim Swallow on our ‘Series Two’ installment. Check out our website for news, an online store and artists profiles.

Get down to 574 William Street, Mt Lawley on Saturday the 27th February to check out the Obnoxious Owl launch party. It’s going to be a killer night - it’s BYO and there will be DJ’s, a Jamaican food van and door prizes. Ten bucks entry at the door, with all proceeds going to the Haiti earthquake relief.

In addition to the city apparel launch, Relative is stoked to announce a Fremantle show to be held at the South Beach Hotel on Friday the 19th February. This 2nd event allows those who can’t make it on the 20th at Ezra Pound, to come down and kick it in Freo.

Come down and celebrate the Fremantle launch of Relative Apparel. This new range sees Relative collaborating with local artists Richard Healy, Andy Kuypers, Peche, Jessie Mitchell, Mike Ellis, Storman Norman & Ayre. Relative DJ’s will be spinning their finest and the apparel will be available for purchase. Large-scale live art will also be performed by local artists on the night.

Doors open at 6pm.

Venue – The South Beach Hotel (396 South Terrace, South Fremantle)
Date / Time – Friday February 19th @ 6pm

Look forward to seeing you there!

To celebrate the depth of creative talent within our community, Relative host regular events that provide a forum for those with an open and creative mindset to congregate, celebrate, inebriate, and for the lucky ones amongst us procreate.

In addition to the publication, Relative has developed a range of original, high quality, wearable t-shirts to complement the print medium. Collaborations with local creatives have seen Relative Apparel take both a basic and unique design approach. Our aim is to commission artists regularly to design clothing that reflects the local creative culture whilst affording artists the opportunity to promote their talents on the backs of the local community. The garments will sell for $50 and be available exclusively through Relative events and relativemagazine.com.

Come down and celebrate the launch of Relative Apparel. This new range sees Relative collaborating with local artists Richard Healy, Andy Kuypers, Peche, Jessie Mitchell, Mike Ellis, Storman Norman & Ayre. Relative DJ’s will be spinning their finest and the apparel will be available for purchase. Large-scale live art will also be performed by local artists on the night.

Doors open at 6pm, entry $10 at the door.

Venue – Ezra Pound
Date / Time – Saturday February 20th @ 6pm

Look forward to seeing you there!

For more information and updates, visit the Facebook page.

A big thanks to everyone who made it out to the South Beach Hotel (formerly the Dav) on Saturday night for Relative’s inaugural Fremantle show. Hats off to all the artists (Richard Healy, Ryan Boserio, Troll), the DJ’s and Becks (who were good enough to put more than a few cold ones on the bar) to help make it an awesome night. Check out some photos of the live art below.

Have a rad Xmas and New Years and stay tuned for more Relative events in early 2010!

A massive thankyou to everyone who showed their support and made it down to Ezra Pound for the Relative Issue 3 launch on Saturday, making it an awesome night. Special thanks to all the boys that painted (Daek, Kid Zoom, Drew Funk & Sean Morris) & to the {move} DJ’s who killed it on the decks.

For those of you who couldn’t make it to Ezra Pound or just want to kick it again with the Relatives this weekend, we’re having a Freo launch at the Davilak this Saturday night (12th) from 6pm. Check out the Facebook events page for more information.

Cheers!

Relative

In addition to the City launch, Relative is stoked to announce our first Fremantle show to be held at the South Beach Hotel (formerly the Davilak) on the 12th December. This 2nd launch event allows those who can’t make it on the 5th at Ezra Proud, to come down and kick it in Freo.

To celebrate the depth of creative talent within our community, Relative host regular events that provide a forum for those with an open and creative mindset to congregate, celebrate, inebriate, and for the lucky ones amongst us procreate.

Come down and celebrate the Freo launch of the Third Issue of Relative Magazine. Local DJ’s will be spinning their finest, and the magazine will be available upon entry.

Local street artists will also be creating a large format piece live on the night.

Doors open at 6pm
Venue – The South Beach Hotel (formerly the Davilak), 396 South Terrace, South Freo (see map)
Date / Time - Saturday 12th December @ 6pm

Look forward to seeing you there!

To celebrate the depth of creative talent within our community, Relative host regular events that provide a forum for those with an open and creative mindset to congregate, celebrate, inebriate, and for the lucky ones amongst us procreate.

Come down and celebrate the launch of the Third Issue of Relative Magazine. The {MOVE} DJs will be spinning their finest, and the magazine will be available upon entry.

Local street artists will also be creating a large format piece live on the night.

Doors open at 6pm, entry $10 at the door.
Venue – Ezra Pound, William St Northbridge
Date / Time - Saturday 5th December @ 6pm

*Please note that there is a limited capacity so get down there early to avoid the line!

Look forward to seeing you there!