Brian Tait

Flying Worm

taitstudios — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:43:23 +0000

photo:tait/c.little

Universally Human

taitstudios — Fri, 18 May 2012 20:07:38 +0000

UNIVERSALLY HUMAN DRAWS CROWD TO YOUTH OUTREACH FESTIVAL

Universally Human welcomed youth across the city to experience different alternatives to keep them active. About three blocks of historic Vinton Street was shut down and dedicated to Universally Human.

The idea behind Universally Human arose after the Deer Park Neighborhood Association (DPNA) helped organize Deer Park’s first community mural, quickly followed by hosting Omaha’s first Urban Art competition, Abstract Concrete, at the Bancroft Street Market last August.

After Abstract Concrete proved to be a success, the participants craved more and Duran got many requests to host another competition. Instead of feeding the needs of just one category, the Deer Park Neighborhood Association and Habitat for Humanity decided to open the doors to individuals across the city as part of their Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative.

“The youth in our area have a lot of different talents and urban art is just one of the talents. There are a lot of creative programs in our community that could help youth showcase their abilities.”
The artists’ mediums will not be the typical canvas backdrop; Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore is donating repurposed materials to create masterpieces. Universally Human will line the sidewalks of Vinton with a variety of other youth driven groups and organizations that offer our city’s youth opportunities to share their talents.

Victory Boxing was a knock out with live demonstrations on a portable boxing ring. Local break dancers put their own spin on the festival with dancing, demonstrations and lessons. The Creative Institute and Kent Bellows will also be artistically contributing to the festivities. Participants can also compete in creative writing competitions and poetry slams. Everyone can also experience the local flair of Vinton Street restaurants from burgers to barbacoa as well as a historical walking tour of the area.

“Our youth can be exposed to lot of positive activities in Omaha, whether it be sports, art or writing at Universally Human,” said Duran. “The kids who are already participating in these projects will be given a chance to show the community what they can do.”

Exit

taitstudios — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:00:42 +0000

This is part of a series working a wax encaustic as the encapsulate for the paper.

(Available in Online Store)

ONNO

taitstudios — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:36:15 +0000

This painting was originally made during my divorce, and said onalo. Two figures butting heads, its still semi visable. This in a sense is the re-emergence from that time and is very clean and heartfelt.

26″x44″ enamel,varnish on wood (Available Online)

A Mask Should Worry

taitstudios — Mon, 14 May 2012 06:55:47 +0000

This piece is 14″x 24″ enamel on wood. Available in the online store.

Just Off the Shelf

taitstudios — Thu, 10 May 2012 03:49:33 +0000

Here’s some pieces just sold. Which makes the “building blocks” show sold out.

The Midwest Campaign

taitstudios — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:33:14 +0000

this is the teaser/

Joshua France

taitstudios — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 06:16:06 +0000

Here’s a piece I just got from Josh France. A show he did in 92′ at Mr. Donut. It’s now Rice Bowl on Saddle Creek. Interestingly enough the video game in the photo, it said Taito.

Log Table

taitstudios — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:05:44 +0000

Here’s a little table one of two finished. Walnut bow tie.

In studio jam

taitstudios — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:50:50 +0000

So, this is Sam. Met a couple times, but today got to hang out and jam. Super cool dude. Is writing the banjo project outline. So say tuned. Also might be in for this mayday project May 1st.
Also we randomly rescued a dog.