May 11th - 13th, 2012 in Downtown LA


Join hundreds of influential and cultured Angelenos in the Arts District of downtown as Mindshare LA celebrates its 50th consecutive month of salons! The three day event will feature fascinating speakers, musicians and performers centered around a full day of inspiring talks, entertainment and art as we collectively explore "WHAT COMES NEXT?" for ourselves, our culture and our planet. Say hi: #Mindshare50

Thank You to All who made Mobo Possible!

Mobo’s new paintjob is complete!And what a good looking Vanagon he is!

Project Update:

  1. Strip Mobo’s paint DONE!
  2. Prime his surface DONE!
  3. Commision artists John Park and Stephen V. Williams to paint him! DONE!
  4. Clear-coat Mobo so he can withstand the elements. DONE!

THANK YOU!!

 

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An all new Mobo hit the road on May 24th as a mobile festival mural, chasing stories of intrigue and adventure! It’s first stop was The SMART Gallery at LIB 2012!

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Special Thanks to Mobo’s Benefactors!

Noble Patrons of the Arts: Aaron Davis, Al Noel Sansolis, Benjamin Anderson, Celeste Hamilton, Christina Chu, Clint Schaff, Daniel Busby, David Brown, Derek Zimmermann, Edward Coughlin, Edward Coughlin, Edward Lantz, Egil Aslak Hagerup, Eliot Phillips, Emily Schneider, greg snyder, Harbakshish Singh, Hector Alvarez, James Osgood, jason leon, Jason Porath, Jessamee Sanders, Kelly Ramnarine, Laura Driscoll, Lora Ivanova, Marc Vermut, Matt Booth, Melanie Goetz, Oren Schaedel, Patricia Manney, Patricia Manney, Pedram Sameni, Randi Mohilner, Russell Macfarland, Sarah Warner, Todd Anderson, Victoria Pottow, Ashley Booth, Willard Campbell

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What do YOU Get from your Investment?

  1. Get your name in a little book we keep in the glove compartment so I can tell passengers how great you are.
  2. Bring the passengers in other cars happiness at a top speed of 73mph.

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About the Artists

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John Park, (RISD Illustration, ’96), is a gifted live painter who mixes layers of mixed media to create compelling narrative. Read an interview with John here… Image above taken at the recent Create:Fixate event in downtown Los Angeles. Credit @eliot.

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Born in Sacramento California, Stephen V. Williams is a self taught artist who explores the world of graffiti, surrealism, and sci-fi. Stephen’s current abode is Portland, Oregon, where he spends his days making music and art.

In his youth, he began exploring his inner world through comic book illustrations, focusing mostly on villains. His work often blurs the line between subtle dreamscapes and nightmarish imagery, leading his viewers on a journey into the subconscious chaos of reveries. Organic, mystic, solemn, vibrant, and alive, his art resonates within the deepest notions of what it means to be human.

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Be part of a more colorful future.

PLEDGE YOUR DONATION ABOVE!
Your support will not go unrecognized, but live on in the smiling faces of children and babies everywhere.

Please Tweet or Facebook this message:
“Help get Mobo LIVE PAINTED at #Mindshare50! Go here to pledge your support and be part of history! http://mindshare50.com/mobo”

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Suspicious? Curious? Bored? Then Read These FAQs:

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But How Will I Know that My Money Went to Mobo?

The best way to know is because Mobo is currently brown. And afterward he won’t be. Mobo will be painted with wild color, poignant phrases and intricate metaphor. We will post updates with the hashtag #YayMobo.

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What If You Don’t Raise $2500?

At $1000 we will pull the trigger and take him down to the body shops of east Los Angeles and introduce him to his abrasively glorious destiny. Doug will then have to cover the rest by running is own, slightly different body shop.

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What If You Have Money Left Over?

If, after paying for the paint stripping, artists and clear coat, we still have funds remaining then we’ll get him a new set of windshield wipers and a new window lock. If there’s still more left over, then we’ll fix his door locks – although needed three keys to operate has a certain aggravating charm.

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But What About All those Neatly Presented Incentives that Kickstarter has?

Incentive 1: You’ll be bringing color and happiness into the lives of thousands! Not enough?

Incentive 2: Give us more than $100 and we’ll give you a free Mindshare 50 Saturday ticket! Still not enough?

Incentive 3: Go over to Erfworld Year of the Dwagon on Kickstarter and donate enough so you get a Rectangle of Gratitude. Yes, you’re Mommy’s unique little snowflake.

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Thank you for your time and #YayMobo.