Ecko vs Monorex

Marc Ecko and Monorex got together to drop a special team battle in Marc's office - This was the first of 8 events for Secret Wars in NYC...

Marc gathered his best 3 in house artists from Zoo York and Ecko to go pen to pen against Monorex finest (Disco, Jimi Crayon and Alfa).. Both teams did not disappoint, both going all out on the battle styles!

Ecko won on 3-0 via the crowd vote and judge votes

Rematch to be announced in the UK soon

Photos also from Suelan Allison-Modrzejewski - More here

Check Out Photographer John McGall's Photographs from the Main Battle!!! WICKED

Secret Wars NYC v London 6.17.09
http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnmcgall/sets/72157619887499931

SECRET WARS NYC X MONOREX FULL COLOR EXHIBIT X STEVEN SMITH X JACKCOLT & AJ47 X

WE ONLY ROCK THE BEST FROM THESE PARTS!!! BIG UP! Sorry Steve!! You KNOW lame ain't my middle name ; - ) X

STEVE SMITH >>> 15 Beers or Shots, he said it!!!




And JACKCOLT & AJ47 KILLIN' IT!!

MONOREX X SECRET WARS ATTACK NYC

UK ARTISTS: ALFA, DICOTECK + JIMI CRAYON ARE KILLING IT HERE!!! This week has been nothing but an ABSOLUTE PLEASURE.. check some shots of the fellas in action >>> 1st UP (after blessing a few pairs of Reeboks the day prior) Jimi Crayon, Discoteck & Alfa (from left to right) TEAR UP SHOP @ ECKO HQ in NYC!!! REX & THE CITY is RIGHT!



Next Up! Our MONOREX Full-Color Exhibit @ GALLERY BAR in the one & only Lower East Side!!! I had to keep everyones little paws off these artworks! They are ALL BRILLIANT! Hit me to bid on them, they are in HIGH DEMAND out here!













And Last but DEF not least, Discoteck, Alfa + Jimi Crayon reppin' for SECRET WARS ENGLAND take the crown!!! Watch them in action >>>



BIG UP to LOGIKONE, BADSYNE & WOMBAT for Representing SECRET WARS NEW YORK LOVELY!!! SPECIAL THANKS to REEPS 1 for bringing the HARDCORE FLAVOR to our guests out in Brooklyn last night! Peace!

The schedule ahead

SECRET WARS FINALLY ARRIVES IN THE USA....

After taking Europe by storm, Secret Wars is finally invading stateside....Starting off with a ten day tour of NYC.

Team UK will go head to head with Team USA!....Winner takes all!

Secret Wars = Live illustration battle, where artists compete with black markers for 90 mins - Painting freestyle, no pencils or sketches allowed...The winner is then decided by the crowd and 2 guest judges.

LINK TO OUR ANIMATED FLYER - http://vimeo.com/4567332?pg=embed&sec=

Monorex will also be showcasing a small exhibition @ Gallery Bar, where “one off” prints & and canvases will be available @ affordable prices!

Schedule:
June 12th - Monorex & team UK arrive in NYC
June 13th – In the studio
June 14th – Studio / Prep for show / Reebok in store custom @ Michael k’s (Soho)
June 15th – Private battle in Manhattan office (Zoo York / Complex magazine) - Please RSVP “ZOO YORK X SECRET WARS” for a chance to come along!
June 16th - Gallery Bar Exhibition (Monorex full colour group show)
June 17th - Public Assembly (Brooklyn) - Main Secret Wars Battle, USA vs. ENGLAND
June 18th - Secret Event
June 19th – Team battle against USA & CANADA @ Redbull space (7pm – 10pm) + afterparty!
June 20th - Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival
June 21st – Painting @ 5pointz

* Location details on attached flyer

Featuring DiscoTeck, Alfa, Jimi Crayon & ATG

Also featuring beat box extraordinaire REEPS 1 (FUTURE UK/WORLD CHAMP)

Music supplied by Secret Wars Resident dj - Session!

More details to follow on the website: WWW.SECRETWARS.CO.UK

FACEBOOK EVENT LINK - http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=82043004689&ref=mf

Witness history in the making!

WWW.SECRETWARS.CO.UK

Sponsored by Reebok

Monorex 5th Birthday Exhibition - NYC

While out in NYC, we are kicking it all off with a small group featuring a handful of exciting artists behind the ever growing brand Monorex!

We will also have a couple of guest artists involved from the UK and USA - Come check it out and grab yourself a drink down @ Gallery Bar.

Warming up for NYC

TEAM UK GOT UP LAST WEEK IN EAST LONDON WITH THIS 5TH BDAY MURAL FOR MONOREX