The wait is over! You voted, now support your winning artists by purchasing their artwork and rocking it on your backs.  Half the proceeds go back to the artists.  There are only 15 printed of each artwork.  Get yours…they will be gone soon!

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After a short introduction of the Equilibrium USG bags, B96’s Jay Nice setup a quick meeting to demo the bags at B96’s studio. Astonished by the modularity, versatility and style of the bags Jay, Julian and Shelly are excited to get a collaboration going with the EQ crew. Stay locked as EQ will do more of its sick collabos coming your way!

Hours before the the game with the Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Bobcat’s, Stevie Graham took some time to visit Equilibrium USG at AKIN. Stevie loved the store with their wide selection of J’s. With his NBA lifestyle, Stevie chose to rock the 17″ Recon P.A.C. system which consists of the large harness, 17″ Recon messenger & Kid Static’s Space Invader skyn.

If you guys werent able to come to the event, you missed out sucka! Lucky for you the trusty media peeps at Unscene were at the spot to give you the full score. Here is a glimpse of the event. All in all we were very happy and very thankful for the warm support that we got. Now if you missed out on this event, don’t worry we are going to be doing a product showing over at AKIN (1313 S. Halsted Chicago, IL akinchicago.com) in mid-November. More snaps after the jump.

For more pics please visit Unscene Media Group and stay tuned we will have a video for ya of the event! ^_^ peas!

Equilibrium USG would like to thank all the artist that participated, the people that helped, and most importantly the people that came to check us out. Many thanks for to everyone’s participation to make SKYN DEEP 2009 a success. Pictures and event coverage is going to be held for a later post but for now the winners of SKYN DEEP 2009, drum roll please…

JUDGES hearts Scottfree

VENUS de MILO meets the DOUBLE HELIX

Infinite variations, infinite possibilites. Intertwining lines form that which brings life, and the never ending cycle of beauty. Shadows and highlights take flight and shape the blueprint of creation. (click image to enlarge)

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eqUSG hearts Kid Static

INVADERS

The theme of Infinite Variation brought to mind endless levels of marching 8 bit alien warriors bent on destruction. From a distance the piece looks like static. Up close you can see that every single invader is different. Seriously, I dare you to find two that are alike. There are also homages to my other two favorite 8 bit games hidden in the mix. (click image to enlarge)

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PEOPLE hearts Alero!

ELEMENT 6

This piece is my passion from both comics and cartoons!Like Voltron, these characters represent all elements of Water,Fire, Green life, Strength, and cooties from girls like sugar and spice equaling Love! The ATOM in the center represents life all around. (click image to enlarge)

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Again much love to all that have participated we couldn’t have this event without you. We trully are very appreciative of all the tokens of encouragement, amazement with the product, and ultimately purchases of the bags. Will see you on the next post, I promise that it would be more, just taking it all in right now. ^_^

9 to 5 just kicking you in the rear, boss getting on your case, sucky weather, or its just Wednesday? Don’t worry Cerritos All Stars mixshow to the rescue! These guys will give you beats to bob to when you are having a crappy day… Even if it is a good day CAS mix show just makes it better! CAS mix show is an online radio station that spins and mixes beats 24/7/ 365. They even do it live for you guys on certain time of the day several times a week! Why do you ask we are featuring the CAS mix show DJ crew? Our Recon laptop bag is designed with multiple disciplines in mind, The DJ is one of these.

The Recon bag has been sized to fit most DJ equipment combined with the skyn component of the bag you have a full DJ setup ready to be deployed to a club near you. The All Stars have been helpful in providing us with beta testing the bag for DJ use.  Equilibrium USG brings to all of the DJs a bag that can be catered to your turntablist needs. Check them out at livemixshow.com and to boogie down click on the “Listen Now” button on the upper right corner of the homepage!

Here is Dj Redline showing up the bag. (even though there were mistakes LOL Tommy you look good with a purse! ^_^)

We will have the CAS mix show Skyn available for all of you livemixshow listeners. So to get the limited edition CAS mix show SKYN you have to listen to CAS mix show to get the promo code next week ^_^.  Much love to the CAS crew for embracing the Equilibrium USG and our Recon laptop PAC ^_^

A good friend and co-conspirator (hehe) Mike at UnSceneMedia.com has blogged about the EquilibriumUSG bags on his site. Unscene and Equilibrium share similar philosophies and that is why the bag is a good fit for the UnScene Media Group. Many thanks for posting a review of the bag up on UnScene. Check out his post here.

unscene media group

More blogging to come about UnScene Media . Consequently Unscene Media has graciously offered to cover the Skyn Deep 2009 event coming this Saturday, October 24th.  Here’s to another Chicago artist gracing our show this weekend. More power to Mike and his endeavors. Look out for more of Unscene here at Equilibrium USG as we work on some  collabos in the near future. Equilibrium + Unscene = infinitely big.

Here are your contenders for the 2nd installation of the SKYN DEEP competition themed around our slogan, “INFINITE VARIATIONS.” Thanks to all the artists who’ve been generous enough to give us their time as well as their skills to design SKYNs for the event & essentially, our bag line! More info after the jump…

3 WINNERS, 3 JUDGES, 3 PRIZES, 5 CRITERIA!

JUDGES:
The PUBLIC votes online.
A panel of ARTISTS have been selected to judge their favorite work of art.
EQUILIBRIUM USG has the last vote.

PRIZES:
Winning SKYNS will be reproduced in a Limited Edition run.
Artists have the opportunity to sell their work & make commissions.
Skyns will be featured & sold in AKIN @ UIC’s University Village on 1313 S. Halsted.

CRITERIA: We all know you’re going to vote for your friends, however, we do have a some criteria for you to follow.

1-Artwork needs to represent the theme of  “INFINITE VARIATIONS”
2-Quality of Artwork
3-Uniqueness of Artwork
4-Detail
5-Overall Appeal

So let the voting begin!  If you don’t see the voting post please click here.  If you see the “thanks for voting!” quote, that means somebody has already used that computer to vote!  Go find another computer cheater! ^_^

VENUS de MILO meets the DOUBLE HELIX

Infinite variations, infinite possibilities. Intertwining lines form that which brings life, and the never ending cycle of beauty.  Shadows and highlights take flight and shape the blueprint of creation. (click image to enlarge)

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STIZOPTICALLUSTRATION

A study of lines and gradients intermingled into an eyegasmic presentation to stimulate your retina. (click image to enlarge)

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SOUP FIXINS

One of the things I like about painting fruits & vegetables is the “infinite variation” that’s inherent in the subject.  While anyone can have an idea about what a potato or onion looks like, no 2 potatoes or onions are identical – however similar they might be.  Add to this the seemingly endless varieties of each vegetable type (there are 3 VERY different looking turnips in this design) & you really do end up with endless variations.  When observed closely, the unique character of any living thing can be discovered.  The painted vegetables & fruit that make up this design come from two different paintings – Soup Fixins #1 & Soup Fixins #2. (click image to enlarge)

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SINK OR SWIM

My idea was to have all these different forces opposing one specific character or host. When overwhelmed and faced with adversity, one has to dig deep, forge ahead and decide to either sink or swim. (click image to enlarge)

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NEEDLEHEAD

An otherwise plain, uninteresting ragdoll… customized by some sicko by painting a big grin on his face, then stitching him up with button eyes and wings made from twigs…and for some reason he’s bleeding from where a large needle punctured his head.” (click image to enlarge)

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KID REMIX

The Fully-Customizable Limited-Edition/Special-Edition Alien DJ Collectible.  Remix your imagination, inspire your creativity. (click image to enlarge)

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INVADERS

The theme of Infinite Variation brought to mind endless levels of marching 8 bit alien warriors bent on destruction. From a distance the piece looks like static. Up close you can see that every single invader is different. Seriously, I dare you to find two that are alike. There are also homages to my other two favorite 8 bit games hidden in the mix. (click image to enlarge)

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ELEMENT 6

This piece is my passion from both comics and cartoons!Like Voltron, these characters represent all elements of Water,Fire, Green life, Strength, and cooties from girls like sugar and spice equaling Love! The ATOM in the center represents life all around. (click image to enlarge)

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DEEP END

Low/Deep Offset wheels with a urban base, topped off with a sprinkle of PINK! A design that keeps you spotted at night, no worries about getting hit from a bus while riding at night. (click image to enlarge)

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BE HAPPY

Be happy and think green… (click image to enlarge)

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ANGEL FOR HIRE

Spawned from ambient sound from God’s breath, this angel travels the universe dispelling evil and those who would corrupt truth.  I’m intrigued by beautiful, powerful characters that exude sexiness. This character is a tribute to that. (click image to enlarge)

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What are you doing here vote already!

Just something that we put together earlier this year to promote the bags and show the versatility of modularity by having several individuals with different backgrounds use the P.A.C. System in several different ways to haul their respective gear. More info after the jump…

This was shot and edited by our good friend Iris, Many thanks to you! Check her documetary out called “The House of Suh“.
synopsis: A documentary that traces the stories of Andrew and Catherine Suh, Korean American siblings who were incarcerated for the 1993 murder of Robert O’Dubaine. While their accounts has been sensationalized within the media, this film pieces together the series of family tragedies that led to the downfall of its two children.