DrZ is a multimedia artist currently working out of Savannah, GA. I work primarily with layered acrylic paints, spray paint, and screen printing techniques on canvas. I also work on installations, projected animations, interactive pieces, and murals.
Recently within my creative process I’ve gotten into print making as an outlet to test and see how an idea will translate in other mediums. My work reflects on a negative idea or happening of the world or environment around me which I try to turn into a visually appealing piece based on images in dreams, written stream of consciousness, and relates to positions in time. Through this I hope to show that no matter whats happening in the world, Everything is OK.
Alex Farkas-Worthy lives and works in Savannah, GA. He was a co-founder of the Co-Lab gallery and studio on East Broad Street. He’s contributed to Outlet Magazine and exhibited work in several galleries locally and beyond. He is a graphic designer, illustrator and photographer. You can see more of his work at www.farknessmonster.com
Matt Hebermehl is a nationally recognized artist living in Savannah, GA. His
work has earned praise from Juxtapoz Magazine, American Illustration, Society of Illustrators (NY) and Society of Illustrators – Los Angeles. Hebermehl has exhibited in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, and of course sweet ol’ Savannah. Hebermehl recently had the honor of having a six month installation at the Jepson Center for the Arts in Savannah, GA.
SUAFRadio Interview w/Mr. Al Pete-Click on SUAF Radio
Video: “Something More” featuring Tony White
In this day and age, true to heart Hip-Hop artists are far and few between, and Mr. Al Pete is definitely one of those artists. One part Emcee, one part DJ, and one part Musical Entrepreneur, makes up just some of the ingredients in the recipe for this hip-hop elitist in Jacksonville, FL.
Entering into the world of writing rhymes at the young age of 9, Al Pete has been perfecting his craft for some time now. Once he began his journey into adulthood, Al Pete decided to make moves towards his goal of being one of the top entertainers in Hip-Hop. One of his initial steps involved coming together with his long time friend and musical peer Shirl Dee Capital, to create GrownFolk Entertainment in 2004. Providing an umbrella for many different entertainment aspects of Shirl Dee and Al Pete, GrownFolk was just the beginning of many avenues to come.
In 2005 under the advisory of his Uncle, role model, and mentor Tru.ski, Al Pete decided to take his love for the genre, and enjoyment of creating musical sets for friends and family, to another level by learning the art of turntablism which is housed under the G.F.E. label as well. Al Pete began spinning for parties, poetry events, social gatherings, venues, and fashion shows. Along with all of this Al Pete was still working diligently to keep his own music flowing and to keep up with performances in and out of town.
In the spring of 2006, Al Pete and Shirl Dee decided to put together the first mixtape to come from GrownFolk Entertainment; “Exhibit A” which received an overwhelming response from the masses. That year momentum kept pushing forward, and in the winter of 2006 Al Pete joined alongside with The Elevated Hip-Hop Experience for a special live recorded album. Drive still pushing on in 2007, the spring brought another compilation album release “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” which included two of Al Pete’s close companions and fellow artists Tough Junkie and Picasso.
On February 10th 2009, Al Pete released his debut album “Talk About It”, which includes his popular singles “Somethin’ More”, “All is Good” and “The Truth”. Creating videos for “All Is Good” and “The Truth” has only continued to keep the buzz for the album going. Receiving 4 out of 5 with Reax Magazine’s review and also a write up in Jacksonville’s own Folio Weekly. Mr. Al Pete has been spreading through out the region with shows in various cities in Florida and Georgia.
Mr. Al Pete continues moving at full force with performances, features on various Hip-Hop albums, and mixtapes, and still offers DJ services with events such as Nokturnal Escape and Fashion Forward Inc. With his new album G3.0 being released in December of 2009 and the buzz for his acting debut in Be Dynamik’s upcoming film “Treacherous” to be release in 2010, nothing will dull Mr. Al Pete’s shine.
