TOP 15 NEW TIMES COVERS OF 2012!!!

Thank you so much, Miami New Times, for including my Basel Tov cover as part of your top picks for 2012.  It was one of my favorite projects all year long!!!  Check out all of them here!

BASEL-TOV!!! Cover for Miami New Times Basel Guide

The Miami New Times got in touch with me right before the big B came to town and asked me to do their cover for the annual Basel Guide issue.  I wanted to draw something that represents the excitement that Basel brings to town, so I freaked some lambos, money, spray paint confetti and other little goodies, then wrapped em up with the Basel Tov headline/concept...I was so siked to present it to them and I couldn't believe that they just let me go for it!  SO DOPE!!!

Needless to say it was super rad to see it all over town, both in newspaper stands and the hands of everyone from locals to fancy collectors hanging outside of the convention center.  THANK YOU SO MUCH, NEW TIMES!!!  I only hope that I am lucky enough to do another one some time :)

UNDER THE SCOPE: the main event!

Here are some pics from my fully interactive, experiential installation for Basel week 2012, Under The Scope.  Being stationed on Washington Avenue was really cool...we had so many passers-by stop to play!  Annnd, since South Beach is my home, it was great to do something on this side of the bridge.  Take a look at these shots from Peter Vahan, and stay tuned for a behind-the-scenes video coming soon!!!

A big huge thank you to everyone who came out and gave the scope a spin!  Also, major props to William Ryan Fritch for his original soundtrack that accompanied the piece, and to my tech genius, Alain Lores.  I am lucky to call them both friends and colleagues, and each of their contributions made my idea come to life in the most amazing way.  But most of all, mega thanks to everyone at Chalk Miami who believed in this idea and made it all possible!!!

UNDER THE SCOPE: Miami Art Basel 2012

Miami-based artist Jessy Nite has forged a reputation for creating site-specific experiences that challenge and inspire viewers.  Launching during Miami’s fair week on Thursday, December 6 at 9:00 p.m. at 1234 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, her latest show Under The Scope will again offer a window into Nite’s world of opulence, excess, addiction and tropical dreams.

"I've been painting kaleidoscopic images of things that cloud my head... wealth, excess, vice,” said Nite.  “With Under The Scope, I wanted to go beyond showing their representations and toward making them feel real."

A large kaleidoscope revealing the objects of Nite’s affection will be affixed to the sidewalk on Washington at 12^th Street, inviting guests to take it for a spin.  With live video and projection mapping, the user will be immersed in the visuals of the scope as they’re broadcasted on one of Miami Beach's historic Art Deco buildings.

Nite explains, "I want people to feel powerful and dreamy when they use my kaleidoscope.  With giant swirling compositions of jewels, drugs and color, they’ll be entering the imaginary world from which I create.”

Following an explosive year with exhibitions and installations at Primary Projects, the Color Me Porno pop-up, Miami Modern Luxury’s 5th Anniversary and most recently, a City Commission by Hollywood’s Community Redevelopment Agency, Under the Scope is Nite's first step into the digital side of experiential contemporary art.  "My work as a digital art director has brought so many talented tech specialists into my creative space, and I have been plotting interactive art experiences with them in mind.  I'm excited for this opportunity to leap into a new medium."  

Under the Scope opens with full interactivity on Thursday, December 6 from 9pm-3am, with complimentary cocktails and a reception hosted by Chalk Miami and NFA.  Live video from the event will be captured and displayed on site both Friday and Saturday night, December 7 and 8 from 9pm-5am.

ART BASEL 2011: Here Lies Georges Wildenstein

Check it out! Miami New Times said that the Primary Flight show, Here Lies Georges Wildenstein is the top show to see this year at Basel!!! And guess what...I just dropped off my piece there, and its looking fucking retarded. The good kind! DO NOT MISS IT!!!!

ART BASEL 2011: upcoming!!!

Ohhhhh yeahhhhhh...its that time of year again! Grab ur comfiest hotbitch shoes, any gear with gold woven into it, and the closest attractive billionaire cause Art Basel is right around the corner! Ah yes....Basel...a great time to be a Miamian cause you don't even have to leave town to see your favorite friends, artists, musicians and more from all over the globe...they just show right up at your door.

This year, I have a piece hanging at Primary Projects, and I am in excellent company...check out that lineup!!! We are showing in the back room (don't let that fool you though...no handjobs or lapdances...Basel is classy, people) and the main gallery is a whole other show to BLOW UR MIND...wide open!!! Man its all so dope..I wish I could share the secrets, but you will just have to come in person to see wassssup.

Also, I am so excited to say that I will have a piece hanging in the Margulies Warehouse as well!!! Very very cool. That place is like a magical treasure trove of art wonder so DEFINITELY check that out while wandering the streets of Wynwood...its so special! I can't believe I get to have my werk there.

So, thats about it for now...come one, come all...its a beautiful ting...baseltov yoooooo....