Chuck Anderson, 6 Questions

Twenty year-old wunderkind Chuck Anderson only briefly stumbles when asked for his job title. He explains, "If I say I don't like to have one, I sound like I'm trying to be cool," settling for artist-slash-illustrator over designer. The midwestern mix of sincerity and self-awareness is typical from this Chicago suburbs-based upstart, the first male in four generations of Anderson lineage who's not a clergyman. …

Shoe Gallery: Positive Playground

If you happen to be in Boulder, head over to the Shoe Gallery tonight for Jason Thielke and Scot Lefavor's opening. Shoe Gallery is a retail / art space that has different contributors create installations around a rotating theme. The current theme is Positive Playground which is experienced by both literal (merry-go-round) and more abstract (toilets) objects. Jason and Scot's art hangs on the walls. …

Sporting Green: RECYCL’art

Recycling cell phones is as easy as finding a designated drop box in one of hundreds of Whole Foods stores nationwide, but when it comes to athletic gear, re-use options are much more limited. Until now, worn out cleats and basketballs were either bound for landfills or had the slim chance of finding a second life as a donation. RECYCL’art, an ongoing Japan-based project that …