Sunday Reading: Sign Painters

Happy Sunday friends.  What did you get up to this weekend? I've been working on our new lookbook (hopefully ready for tomorrow) but did get a chance to sneak out and catch Faythe Levine while she was in town for her newest book-based documentary Sign Painters.  SMASH gallery hosted a book signing and me and the boys stopped by and snapped a few pics.  The car above was definitely an eye catcher out front (flames and all - can you see them?) and was deserving of a little flame throwing photo effects I thought.

A sign painter in action. These guys are the real deal, turpentine and all. The fumes were also at the exhibit which featured some local talent creating their craft. Did you get a chance to see the film? Sadly we couldn't make it due to conflicting schedules, but word on the street gave some pretty good reviews. Three cheers to Lotus Events for hosting the event!

Faythe chatting with a visitor.

One of my favourite pieces in the exhibit.

Faythe and her co-writer Sam Macon

And if you're a fan of this beautiful and hopefully not disappearing art, the book is pretty inspirational and visually rewarding. Available through the publisher, Princeton Architectural Press and on Amazon.  Happy Sunday!

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Sign Painters (Official trailer)

SIGN PAINTERS (OFFICIAL TRAILER) from samuel j macon on Vimeo.

Handmade Nation's co-author, Faythe Levine is at it again with another inspiring documentary, this time teaming up with Sam Macon to create Sign Painters, a film about the almost lost art of hand sign painting, and the recent renaissance of the trade. The first screening will be held at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington DC on March 30th  (more information here). And there are additional screenings being scheduled at this time around the U.S., Canada (Vancouver - June 8th) and overseas including a mixture of public screenings at festivals, schools and museums. Stay tuned to their website where they will keep a running list on details, as well follow them on Facebook and Twitter where they will diligently announce new screenings a head of time.

If you are or know someone who is interested in putting together programing surrounding the film please email signpaintermovie@gmail.com to start the conversation.

Also check out their accompanying book through Princeton Architectural Press.

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