Cover art for âFruited Plains,â a photo book by J. Connor Sacks ( @condor_snacks ) in partnership with Illetante Books (@illetante ).
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Itâs a real honor to have been involved with this project. When I look at these photos, I see the nuance of Connor and his lovely wife Chelsea sampling America, which they did by spending a few years living in New York, New York; Hilo, Hawaii; New Orleans, Louisiana; and Missoula, Montana - though the work is not limited to these places. Perhaps itâs best described in his words:
âMade between 2021 and 2023, this body of work showcases the peculiarity of American life as seen through quotidian moments and landscapes. Fruited Plains depicts a 1,000-yard view of the country as a whole and the myriad of experiences that make up its fabric. With a deep appreciation for the ordinary and moments of solitude, these photographs reveal subtle and poetic moments that are often overlooked.â
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If youâre headed to the @sfartbookfair this weekend, find this and other great projects at the Illitante table. Stroll on afterwards to @bookandjobgallery where âFruited Plainsâ is on view until the closing happy hour this Friday (07/11).
All photos by @condor_snacks
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For those who live for the long weekend, we present âWeekender,â a short film documenting a mission many have dreamed of but few have attempted. Three boards in three days - snow, surf, and skate - from Mt. Hood to the Oregon sea, @ryantownley and @kevinshapiro make a sprint over a long weekend to hit the slopes, some rails, and get barrelled. Can they do that which has never been done? Win or lose, it was an exciting time. Presented with love by our friends at @cheapfunbeer . Link in bio for the full thing or find it at a website called Monster Children.
bookshelf.
65â x 63â x 14â; baltic birch plywood.
i designed this in xiâan, china in 2018 in a sketchbook. my recent book release seemed like a good enough reason to finally bring it to life.
design/sketch 2018
initial rhino model 2021
detailed model, fabrication and finishing 2025
thank you patrick @curve_cnc
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join us this saturday 3/22 at the Corner Gallery on 8th & Morrison for the release of âWhat Should I Watch Nextâ a book that i am quite excited to share with you. (link in bio)
in addition to the book, i will be exhibiting a collection of illustrations and furniture i designed. at 8pm i will be playing some songs off the latest album âAnd Furthermoreâ
itâs free to the public so invite whoever. any and all are welcome. there will be pub beer ( provided by @10barrelpdx ) and wine while supplies last. doors are open at 6pm so feel free to stop by for a minute or to stay all night.
big thank you to niek ( @heyniek )at Corner Gallery for your beautiful space and to all the folks who have helped put this together.
much love