On October 5, 2019, the Art Realm Collective hosted an art show with about 15 artists from the local area. There were wall murals, live music shows, multimedia installations, popup shops, kid activities, book swaps, and even yoga play sessions.
SilverStreetz spray painted a hefty sized 20' x 12' wall mural at the Icehouse Arts Complex in Long Beach, Ca. as part of Art Realm LB's Fall art show. The piece was classic SilverStreetz with all its vibrant, color-melting, trippy-imaginative, in-your-face, eye candy, detail. Simply put, it was 3 dudes blowing shit up and breaking down walls. Art Realm: The World Is Yours, was the brainchild of Brandie Davison. As the show's curator, Brandie could not have been more supportive and generous. She successfully secured an incredible venue, in the Icehouse Arts Complex, providing under represented creatives with a truly unique space to showcase and bridge art with community.
ART REALM Artist Collective is a group of young creatives based in Long Beach, Ca. ART REALM the event serves the longstanding need for ongoing art experiences that highlight the work of under represented artists in the local art community. SilverStreetz began burning walls when he was just 12 years old. His work is highly imaginative, saturated with color, and undeniably impressive for an artist of any age, let alone 14 years old. Keep the youngster firmly on your radar.
So grateful for Sam Darring and Red Gate Recorders.SilverStreetz and Sam met during a birthday party
for SilverStreetz’s sister.He is the studio
manager and handles all aspects of studio operation from marketing, to bookings,
to client engagement, and everything in between.Sam had heaps of hand selected art all around
the studio. It was during that encounter when SilverStreetz showed Sam some of
his work and the two began talking about art interests.Four days later, Sam sent SilverStreetz a DM
and offered him some wall space in the studio.SilverStreetz was 12 at the time.
Nearly 2 years later, just before turning 14, SilverStreetz completed
his first art piece install for Red Gate Recorders. Painted with Golden Acrylics and measuring 5’ x 4’, the piece is a mildly creepy,
highly imaginative interpretation of an alien creature encounter of the 420 kind.Prominently hung in the hallway it can’t be
missed and you may even be able to smell the clouds of smoke coming off the
painting.
The piece will remain displayed for an indefinite period of
time and will be swapped out with a new piece later on.The offer to rotate SilverStreetz’s art is testament
to Sam Darring’s generosity and kindness.It speaks volumes to the kind of spirit which lives at Red GateRecorders.
As taken from the website, “Red Gate Recorders is an
independently owned Los Angeles recording studio. It is located in the heart of
Eagle Rock, CA conveniently set on the northern side of York Blvd, a popular
passageway between the cities of Glendale and Historic Pasadena. The studio’s
background in the neighborhood dates back to the early 1940s. This artful Los
Angeles recording space is home to recording artists and videographers alike.
It has since been called Eagle Rock’s best-kept secret nestled under a
large sidewalk tree hidden from the main street”.
June 8, 2019 saw the collective gathering of multiple artists at East Village Arts Park @ 150 Elm Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802. As part of the Long Beach Art Walk, and in conjunction with the Arts Council for Long Beach, a clique of emerging artists of color who identify with underground culture descended upon the space. SilverStreetz had the good fortune to be a part of this good company. With an easel setup and a few bright Golden Acrylic Paints, SilverStreetz live painted a piece he dubbed, "$eeker". He also said goodbye to his one of a kind Bikini Bompton Spongebob Skateboard. He's happy to know that it will find a happy home with its rightful new owner, and couldn't be more grateful for her support. A bunch of people came through to support the artists and a bunch of love and respect was shared by all. As taken from the ArtsLB website, "ART REALM was founded in 2017. With a running list of 30+ visual artist associated with our collective. Art Realm produces events, collaborate on projects and provide support for the artist."
If you happened upon 1068 N. Allen Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104, you'd find a small, sliver of an art studio tucked in between a couple other shops. It's easily missed if you're not looking carefully. This is the exact spot where SilverStreetz built his foundation and technique twice a week, for 90 minutes a session, from the beginning of 2017 to mid 2019. Vahan Yervandyan is the instructor and owner of Pasadena Art Studio. He also holds a Bachelor of Fine Art and Web Design degree, has nearly two decades of art instruction, participated in numerous art exhibitions including a personal art exhibition in Portland, Oregon; 2005, and another in Nova Art Gallery; 2007, and is a current art teacher at AGBU VATCHE & TAMAR MANOUKIAN HIGH SCHOOL. Vahan's ability to work with all ages is impressive, his patience with younger students is incredible, and his technique and knowledge with multiple mediums is comprehensive. Perhaps the most amazing quality Vahan exudes is the uncanny ability to instruct without any ego. He does not impress upon his student any particular style or format. Vahan is liberatingly open and has the ability to provide a student with a very wide channel in which to explore. He trusts and allows the student ample room to find his or her creative path with the most minimal amount of outside influence. This ability, combined with a profound and extremely strong technique is what truly make Vahan Yervandyan not only an amazing instructor, but human being. As Sterling Molldrem continues his journey, it will be one that was firmly grounded by Vahan Yervandyan and his Pasadena Art Studio. So, if you're thinking of exploring art in any capacity - if you're looking to tighten up your technique or strengthen your foundation or explore a totally different medium - this is the place to do it. Vahan is the soul you should seek.
SteelCraft is an outdoor food venue constructed with shipping containers and housing 7 delicious drink-and-meal-churning vendors. Foodies and other hungry citizens can choose from Smog City Brewing Company, Tajima Ramen, Waffle Love, DeSano Pizza, Pig Pen Delicacy, Steelhead Coffee, and Rainbow Juices. The property is not only doggo friendly but also artist friendly and features a seasonal-rotating wall mural. In early May, SilverStreetz was kindly invited by the SteelCraft team to throw up a wall mural to ring in Summer 2019. Working in the evenings, Sterling Molldrem would get home from middle school, finish his homework, jump in the van and roll out to SteelCraft. Working a few hours a night, he live painted the mural and completed the piece on 5/18/2019 with a signing get together slated around summer solstice. The work measures 7' wide x 6' high and utilizes Golden Acrylics. It provides the backdrop for all of SteelCraft's live music and other interactive events throughout the year. To say SilverStreetz enjoyed himself painting on the property would be an understatement. The SteelCraft team is comprised of a super friendly and generous bunch. Super big thanks to DeSano Pizza for hooking up the pies. While live painting, the patrons coming through were positive, friendly, and showed nothing but love and respect. Thank you so, so much for providing the opportunity, space, and trust in a 13 year old, up and coming visual artist based out of LA. Both SilverStreetz and SteelCraft are making waves. Do not fall asleep on these two brands and keep them firmly on your radar.
Marking the second wall mural thrown up by @SilverStreetz this one measures 13' wide x 6.5' tall. The large piece of mural art was completed over the course of about 3 days mid way through 2019. This creation sets another milestone in Sterling Molldrem's young and rapidly evolving creative form. This burner also managed to catch the eye and praise of Montana 94's sole distributor, Spray Planet. The crew at Spray Planet was even kind enough to feature SilverStreetz in one of their Instagram stories. Undoubtedly there will be many big things to come for the youngster Sterling Molldrem SilverStreetz as his voice, humor, and intelligence continue to take shape. Do not sleep on this dude.
These new Jordan
Airforce 1 x SilverStreetz kicks draw from Sterling Molldrem's vibrant and
colorful mashup of logos, brand names, movies, and graphics to deliver new
articulations of sport style, hype beast, hip hop paraphernalia, and other various
street culture.
These custom hand
painted basketball shoes are just one of the latest design creations SilverStreetz
has released for his fashion footwear collection.Incorporating Angelus paints and Nike Airforce
1’s as a canvas, Sterling Molldrem has once again demonstrated why he is one of
LA’s youngest and most interesting artists to watch.
