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G-SHOCK AND MISTER CARTOON ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE LA EVENT
Celebrating G-Shock Technology and Mister Cartoon’s Undeniable Style
G-SHOCK AND MISTER CARTOON ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE LA EVENT
Celebrating G-Shock Technology and Mister Cartoon’s Undeniable Style
DOVER, NJ, XXXX 2009 – On November 12, 2009, Casio G-Shock and Mister Cartoon will host an exclusive media event to celebrate their recent collaboration, the DW6900MRC-8 as well as showcase the G-Shock line and unveil their custom G-Shock for the upcoming Juxtapoz Art and Culture Magazine 15 Year Anniversary Event. The media event will take place at Mister Cartoon’s famously located personal studio, SA Studios, located in downtown Los Angeles. This will be followed by the Juxtapoz Art and Culture event which will take place on November 14th at the Factory Place Arts Complex.
“G-Shock is pleased to collaborate with such a recognized artist as Mister Cartoon,” said Shigenori Itoh, Vice President of Casio’s Timepiece Division. “With the release of the DW6900MRC-8, we are offering a unique fusion of solar atomic timekeeping technology with an aesthetic appeal to street culture.”
“G-Shock is pleased to collaborate with such a recognized artist as Mister Cartoon,” said Shigenori Itoh, Vice President of Casio’s Timepiece Division. “With the release of the DW6900MRC-8, we are offering a unique fusion of solar atomic timekeeping technology with an aesthetic appeal to street culture.”
This collaboration with the LA native is true to Los Angeles culture, the watch utilizes a Dodger blue and grey and a case back engraved with Cartoon’s epic styling.
Earlier this year G-Shock unveiled a “first look” at the collaboration watch with the world famous tattoo artist, car customizer, illustrator and designer at the Shock the World Tour 2009 event in NYC. Now, G-Shock is bringing the launch of this watch back to the stomping grounds of its inspiration – Los Angeles.
“I chose to collaborate with G-Shock because I have seen the evolution and quality of the watch evolve into an iconic brand,” said Mister Cartoon. “Now I am excited to celebrate this relationship and launch this amazing collaboration piece to the LA market.”
Steeped in the colorful cultural backdrop of downtown L.A., the evening will mark the West Coast premier of the intricately designed G-Shock X Mister Cartoon (DW6900MRC-8) collaboration, provide the opportunity to interview Mister Cartoon in a one on one setting and grant an insider glimpse into his personal creative process and workspace.
A complete evening with eclectic ambiance, flowing drinks and great food combined with a crowd-moving DJ, this celebratory event will also include an exclusive unveiling of a one of a kind, hand painted G-Shock by Mister Cartoon. This invaluable work of art will be donated to the Juxtapoz Art and Culture Magazine 15 Year Anniversary Event on November 14th, 2009.
Casio G-Shock proudly supports The Juxtapoz Art and Culture Magazine 15 Year Anniversary Event as the exclusive timepiece sponsor. This milestone event will feature “The Big Payback,” an online charity art auction and a special event in Los Angeles hosted by Upper Playground.
Benefiting the non-profit Power House Project of Detroit, it will feature over 100 internationally renowned contemporary artists including: Matthew Barney, Banksy, Ed Templeton, vCR Stecyk III, Shepard Fairey, Robert Williams, Todd Schorr, Estevan Oriol, Doze Green, Todd “Reas” James, Thomas Campbell, Tim Biskup, KR, Mister Cartoon, Big Daddy Roth, WK Interact, Clayton Brothers, Andrew Schoultz, James Jean, Ron English, Swoon, Craola, David Choe, Mike Giant, Paul Insect, Jeremy Fish, Alex Pardee, Saber, David Ellis, Boogie, D*Face, Cody Hudson, Herbert Baglione, as well as the display of the one of a kind G-Shock designed by participating artist Mister Cartoon.
For more information on the G-Shock X Mister Cartoon Media Event or The Juxtapoz Art and Culture Magazine 15 Year Anniversary Event please contact Melissa Keklak at mkeklak@casio.com.
The DW6900MRC-8 is available nationwide and online for $120. For more information please visit HYPERLINK “http://www.gshock.com” www.gshock.com.
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Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipments solutions, established in 1957. Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, digital cameras, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to realize its corporate creed of “creativity and contribution” through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information visit our website at www.casiousa.com.
About Mister Cartoon
Mister Cartoon was born and raised in Los Angeles. He began his career as a graffiti artist in the 1980s and quickly gained notoriety for his unique tattoos, custom low-rider car work, album cover designs, logos, exclusive advertisements, and collectable limited edition products. His richly detailed, hand-rendered designs adorn the bodies of countless celebrities, have been featured in exhibitions around the globe, and have been commissioned by a myriad of companies including Harley Davidson, Xbox, Nike and Imagine Entertainment. Mister Cartoon continues to build a diverse, devoted and loyal global fan base. Mister Cartoon is creative director of SA Studios Global, a full service agency that specializes in strategic positioning and content creation for select brands, products and feature films looking to dominate the multicultural marketplace.
Mister Cartoon was born and raised in Los Angeles. He began his career as a graffiti artist in the 1980s and quickly gained notoriety for his unique tattoos, custom low-rider car work, album cover designs, logos, exclusive advertisements, and collectable limited edition products. His richly detailed, hand-rendered designs adorn the bodies of countless celebrities, have been featured in exhibitions around the globe, and have been commissioned by a myriad of companies including Harley Davidson, Xbox, Nike and Imagine Entertainment. Mister Cartoon continues to build a diverse, devoted and loyal global fan base. Mister Cartoon is creative director of SA Studios Global, a full service agency that specializes in strategic positioning and content creation for select brands, products and feature films looking to dominate the multicultural marketplace.
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