TMNK outsider RAW Street - Eye Care TMNK Street Art on masonite 18" x 24" Start Price USD 600.00 Current Price USD 600.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, May 12, 2008 End Time Thursday, May 22, 2008 Location New York, NY See more about 'TMNK outsider RAW Street - Eye Care' Description (click here to see past paintings by TMNK and SoSIC collective) Eye Care Eye Care - mixed media on masonite ("18 x 24") Lately there is a tag appearing on the streets that many are attributing to this artist, that says "NOBODY CARES." Think about that for a moment. Is this street art? or Graffiti? Who cares? Nobody Cares, Actually, I care. But society our government perhaps need better "eye care." Because each day we walk past those who are facing limited economic opportunities. those who we've left, like crabs in a barrel to claw and fight their way out of poverty and despair on there own. We notice the writing on the walls, but can't see the writing on the wall. NOBODY CARES. Can't you see that their are more deaths in our cities of our young people than are dying in IRAQ or who died in 911 (just check the murder stats from just the major cities from around the country)? But, NOBODY CARES, yet. Remember the crack epedimic, and how at first it was just in the ghettos, and then it spread to the suburbs? I care now, and if you don't, I suggest better eye care. Summer will soon be here. An in every major city there will be 9- 13 yr olds with idle time on their hands, their single mothers forced to leave them alone while they work. We drive by past them from the safety and comfort of our BMW's, Jags, Lexus, And Mercedes. We don't see them, just the stereotype of them imprints; doo-rags, over sized white shirts, loud vulgar music. What will become of them if YOU, WE, if I don't help? Will my son or your son be next? Nobody Cares, damn it, I CARE! So, you think you've seen my tag? But have you seen, and do you understand my HE(ART) or the tears I shed over people I don't even know?I am nobody. The Me Nobody Knows. I'm just an artist. NOBODY CARES. I care. Eye Care i am nobody -TMNK Poignant, provocative and bold, art from TMNK is drawing the attention of curators, collectors - And even other artists! "Special thank you to Whoopi Goldberg, who recently added two of my paintings to her private art collection." "Your work is great, I love it" - Whoopi Goldberg This painting is signed by the artist. A brief letter from the artist will introduce himself, and his work. The painting will be wrapped in plastic, and securely packaged for either US Postal PriorityService or UPS ground shipping. (Insurance is INCLUDEDl) If you're looking for a contemporary artist to add to your collection keep your eye on TMNK (The Me Nobody Knows). My work is easy to find on the web as I, tag all my creative endeavors TMNK- nobody did it. As an artist you're nobody, until somebody buys your work. Yet, I hope I have created something that somehow connects with you. Thanks for making this "Nobody" feel like a somebody. Your support and encouragement is sincerely appreciated. Please tell your friends what nobody did. i am nobody - TMNK TMNK is also a professional fashion/documentary photographer? Dizzy Gillespie was so moved by TMNK's mixed-media collaged portrait of the Famed Jazz Trumpeter that he invited him backstage to be his guest. TMNK designed the inaugural tickets and souvenir program for Mayor Willie Brown, San Francisco's 1st Black Mayor. TMNK produced award winning illustrations for the Cover of The San Francisco Examiner Magazine. TMNK produced, illustrated, animated, directed hillarious Gospel Music Video. TMNK produced/directed/animated, AND RAPs in Provocative Music Video Reaction to Police Brutality (Amadou Diallo and Sean Bell). Or visit me at: myspace.com/nobodydidit or www.menobodyknows.com/nobodyblogThank You all so very much. Your response to my work has been extremely rewarding. Place a Bid!