MEET THE ARTISTS

  • David Tamargo (@DavidTamargo)
    Alligator Jesus, born David Tamargo, is a renowned underground artist and jewelry designer who has made a significant impact in the world of custom grillz and statement jewelry. He officially launched his brand in 2013 after encouragement from Takashi Murakami, quickly establishing himself as a go-to designer for A-list celebrities and musicians. His unique creations have adorned the likes of Madonna, Beyoncé, Lil Nas X, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, and Bad Bunny, among others. Alligator Jesus's work has not only made waves in the fashion industry but has also become a staple in the underground music scene, maintaining strong ties with artists like Ghostemane and members of Insane Clown Posse.

    Throughout his career, Alligator Jesus has demonstrated remarkable versatility and resilience. His innovative approach during the pandemic, which included mailing mold kits for custom grillz and offering drive-by fittings, showcased his adaptability and commitment to his craft. While specific awards are not mentioned in the search results, his work has garnered significant recognition, including creating the golden grillz for Robert Pattinson's iconic March 2022 GQ cover, which sold out multiple times worldwide. With a 4000-foot LA warehouse that's evolving into a 24-hour showroom, Alligator Jesus continues to push boundaries in the realms of jewelry, fashion, and art, blending his unique creativity with a deep appreciation for underground culture
    Official Website: davidtamargo.com

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  • Claire Silver (@ClaireSilver12)
    Claire Silver is an anonymous AI collaborative artist whose work has gained significant recognition in the digital art world. Her pieces, which blend classical styles with AI-generated elements, explore themes of vulnerability, trauma, social hierarchy, and transhumanism. Silver's art has been featured in prestigious venues, including a permanent collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and has been sold at renowned auction houses such as Sotheby's London and Christie's New York. Her Genesis piece on SuperRare sold for an impressive 52 ETH, while individual top sales from her "AI Art Is Not Art" collection have fetched over 30 ETH and the collection has done over 1400 Eth in Volume.

    Silver's innovative approach to AI-assisted art has garnered attention from major media outlets, with features in The New York Times, Wired, Forbes, and NPR. She has been a vocal advocate for the emerging AI art movement, frequently discussing the intersection of technology and creativity in various podcasts and interviews. In a groundbreaking achievement for AI artists, Silver became the first to sign with talent agency WME.

    Official Website: clairesilver.com

  • ClownVamp (@ClownVamp)
    ClownVamp is a conceptual artist who uses a combination of narrative and AI techniques to examine the socially constructed nature of our reality.
    His work has been exhibited in New York, Paris, and Los Angeles. His solo show Chester Charles: The Lost Grand Master opened in New York City in 2023. ClownVamp and his work have appeared in Artnet, Outland, Surface Magazine, RightClick Save, and more. An avid collector of AI art and a member of the MAIF art collective, he lives in New York City with his partner and a very silly 10-year-old corgi.

    Official Website: clownvamp.com

  • Emi Kusano (@emikusano)
    Emi Kusano, a Tokyo-based multidisciplinary artist, creates hyperrealistic representations of collective and individual memories using AI technology. Her work, gracing the cover of WWD Japan and featured in Christie's and Gucci auctions, has been internationally exhibited at venues like the Saatchi Gallery, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, and Grand Palais Immersif.

    Official Website: emikusano.art

  • 44doooo (@44doooo)
    Doooo, whose real name is Shishido, is a prominent figure in the Japanese hip-hop scene, known for his unique blend of music production and unconventional art. His musical journey began in his hometown of Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, where he developed a passion for hip-hop and started collecting records. After moving to Tokyo at 23, he joined the Creative Drug Store (CDS) crew, working as a DJ and beat-maker. In 2017, Doooo released his debut album "Panic," showcasing his distinctive style of synthesizer and chopped samples mixed with original beats.

    While making waves in the music scene, Doooo gained international attention through his venture into unconventional art. It began with the cover of his "Panic" album, featuring a human flesh MPC (sampler) commissioned from Amazing Studio Jur. This led to the creation of more "human flesh" items under his brand, Mother Factory, including a coin purse shaped like a mouth, nose shot glasses, and blinking eye dice. These grotesque yet fascinating creations have garnered attention from celebrities and artists worldwide.

    Doooo's artistic vision is heavily influenced by his love for horror and sci-fi movies, which is evident in both his music and physical creations. His unique art has earned him recognition beyond Japan's borders, with features in outlets like Hypebeast and Complex. In the rap community, his "human flesh" items are particularly popular, with American rappers requesting custom pieces. As of 2024, Doooo continues to evolve as a musician and artist, pushing the boundaries of creativity and challenging societal norms through his distinctive blend of music and visual art.

  • Steve "ESPO" Powers (@steveESPOpowers)Steve ESPO Powers was born and raised in Philadelphia, where in 1984 as a 16 year-old, started writing the name ESPO in his neighborhood and eventually everywhere. In 1999 Powers stopped writing graffiti and started making art. Within a few years Powers showed at the Philadelphia ICA, The 49th Venice Biennale and Liverpool Biennial, as well as shows at Deitch Projects in New York City. Powers was a Fulbright scholar in 2007. He used the grant to paint in the streets of Dublin and Belfast. Powers then won a Pew Exhibitions Initiative grant to return to Philadelphia and realize Love Letter For You, a mural project across 54 walls in West Philadelphia, since completion Powers has painted Love Letters to (so far) 14 cities worldwide. A survey of Powers' work was shown at The Brooklyn Museum in 2015, where he painted live in the Cantor Gallery for the length of the nine month show. Notable public works include the American Embassy in Copenhagen (2013), Talitha Kum organization against human trafficking (2020), a commissioned mural by the RED Foundation (2019) and a show at SFMOMA(2018) including a painted mural on the third floor. He splits his time living and working in New York City and Tokyo where he paints and shows art at his storefront gallery ESPOKYO in Tokyo.

    Official Website: espokyo.jp