Chicago Creative Series: Upendo Taylor
We teamed up with Ploom for a unique event and content series profiling & celebrating Chicago-based artists. The "Chicago Creative Series" features pop-up art installations and behind the scenes photos & documentaries showcasing immensely talented artists in the Windy City.
Here, participating artist Upendo Taylor is profiled in this short video by Andrew Zeiter. Shot in Upendo's studio, take a look at Upendo's creative process as well as his outlook towards art & inspiration.
Look for more videos & photos from the series coming soon. #ArtMusicPax
@Ploom
@Upendo_
@ClosedSessions
@AndrewZeiter
Friday, September 19, 2014
Chicago Creative Series: Upendo Taylor
Chicago Creative Series: Upendo Taylor
We teamed up with Ploom for a unique event and content series profiling & celebrating Chicago-based artists. The "Chicago Creative Series" features pop-up art installations and behind the scenes photos & documentaries showcasing immensely talented artists in the Windy City.
Here, participating artist Upendo Taylor is profiled in this short video by Andrew Zeiter. Shot in Upendo's studio, take a look at Upendo's creative process as well as his outlook towards art & inspiration.
Look for more videos & photos from the series coming soon. #ArtMusicPax
@Ploom
@Upendo_
@ClosedSessions
@AndrewZeiter
Shon Roka (pronounced Shaun Roca) the DJ also known as Shaun Ortega was born on the west-side of Chicago. He started gaining fame as a bboy in 1991 and later became a member of a well known crew called the BRICKHEADZ. He would perform for such artist and events such as The Roots, KRS One, Immortal Technique, Dougie Fresh, Common, Rhymefest, Cypress Hill, Pharoah Monch, Nas, Diddy, Mariah Carey, Taste of Chicago, Lollapolooza, Looptopia, B96 Summer Bash just to name a few. The BRICKHEADZ also won many breakin' competition nationally and internationally. While Shon Roka was being active as a bboy he was working on his craft of being a DJ.
DJing for w/ Nike, Jordan, Under Armour, Adidas, Vans, Uprise (Chicago) Skateshop for numerous in-stores, sporting events, galleries and corporate outings. Also Shon Roka is a resident DJ post Covid in Chicago at McGee's, Tantrum, Imbibe and Harbee's. While being a DJ, he has been teaching music production and the Art of Skateboarding through Maggie Daley's After School Matters. Also known as Gallery 37.
For more information contact via email.
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