Andre Miripolsky: The Juggler 1986

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Andre Miripolsky: The Juggler 1986

About the Item

Probably this is one of the most important work of Andre Miripolsky from this period.

Bio:
Miripolsky – n. World renowned artist who pushes the limits
in many media, creating his own style of expression in painting,
sculpture, mobiles, graphics, branding, production design,
sets and costumes; groundbreaking provocateur who marries
idioms of art, music and film; name translated in Russian mans
“fields of peace.”
Miripolsky coined the phrase “Fear No Art” which has now
entered its third decade as an internationally recognized social
pop icon.
The Artist Today:
From Elton To Barbie and Everything In Between
Andre Miripolsky’s keen understanding of pop imagery and
energy has resulted in collaborations with Elton John
(famous Central Park “Piano Key” costume and 1997 stage
acts for his “Tonight Show” appearance), Bette Midler
(album package/visual design for her worldwide “DeTour”),
Quincy Jones, rolling Stones, Gato Barbieri, robin Williams,
Beastie Boys, Cheap Trick, MTV and “The Tonight Show”
with Jay Leno.
Commissioned by MTV’s “Rock and Jock B-Ball Jam,”
Miripolsky made basketball history by painting a mural
directly on UCLA's center basketball court at Pauley
Pavillion. Its colorful presentation became the top-rated
show of the ’92–’93 MTV Season, creating something never
seen before or since.
From 1997 – 2004, Miripolsky was commissioned by NBC’s
“The Tonight Show” to create and paint a considerable collection
of huge scenic paintings and floors for the guest bands’ segment of the show. This was the first time in the over 50 year
history of “The Tonight Show” that NBC commissioned an outside
visual artist to create original scenic art of this scale. The
work has since appeared on well over one hundred broadcasts
playing with a dazzling variety of musical artists, and creating a
groundbreaking concept in television production values.
An “Absolut Artist of the ’90s,” Miripolsky created his inaugural
Absolut Vodka ad in 1991. Since then he has been involved
with several successful campaigns for this company. In 1996,
Absolut invited Miripolsky to paint live on their world wide
web site. The resulting art show was broadcast for an entire
week as part of their “Human Ant Farm” endeavor. In the fall
of 1997, San Francisco saw its landmark billboard go day glo
for Absolut Miripolsky. The billboard was so well received, it
stayed up for the next two years.
In 1998, Miripolsky combined his ecological commitment with
his graphic vision when he created the visual look for
ElectroBike, an American electric bicycle manufacturer. He also
created a custom art paint job for a special limited edition
“Captain America” motor-canvas ElectroBike.
He continued to have one man art shows throughout the ’80s
and ’90s. In the Spring of 2000, Miripolsky was invited to have
a 25 year career retrospective showing at the Vincent Price
Gallery at East Los Angeles College. Included were choice
examples of his various creative directions spanning three
decades, all represented in a full-color oversized catalog produced
with state of the art printing technologies.
In 2002 and continuing through 2007, Miripolsky collaborated
with the multinational Terumo Medical corporation, the
world’s largest blood products manufacturer. He was asked to
take the shape of their blood collection bag and graphically
give it his unique touch. In a field of very conservatively packaged
products, his successful involvement created a mini
design revolution in the industry. He accepted a challenge and
persevered.
Starting in 2004 and continuing into 2005, Miripolsky was
asked to rebrand the look and identity for the Jewish Chabad’s
“L’Chaim To Life” internationally broadcast telethon. Not only
did he introduce color, but it was day glo with blacklight. His
vision of new life and energy was radical, yet somehow very
human, embracing, and extremely well-received.
In 2005, Miripolsky was asked by the famous toy company
Mattel if he would lend his unique approach in creating a oneof-
a-kind “Art Barbie.” This challenge was exhilarating for the
opportunity to work with such a universal icon. The results were both glamorous and glittering. This Miripolsky “Art
Barbie” will make her debut in the near future.
In conjunction with the revolutionary redevelopment of
Downtown Los Angeles, Andre Miripolsky was commissioned
in 2005 by the Central City Association of L.A. to create a large
3-D wall sculpture depicting his vision of the exploding
Downtown L.A. skyline. This image, coupled with his phrase
“Viva L.A.” has blossomed to much acclaim and is very well
on its way in the branding of the new and improved
Downtown L.A.
In 2006, attracted by the “ViVA L.A.” imprint, Bentley Prince
Street, one of the USA’s premiere carpet manufacturers
licensed the phrase “ViVA L.A.” and partnered with Miripolsky
to create and produce an innovative line of both broadloom
and carpet tile under the “ViVA L.A.” banner. The response
has been magnetic as the signature carpet collection makes its
way in the marketplace.
Continuing his long-time vital collaborations with everwidening
musical idioms, Miripolsky in 2007 created a performance
art piece for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
In exactly 36 minutes, Miripolsky painted a 7 ft. x 24 ft. image
depicting his interpretation of Maurice Ravel’s “Mother
Goose Ballet” surrounded by the overwhelming sound of an
87-piece orchestra.
Portrait Of The Artist As A Young Man
Born in Paris, Miripolsky’s father was Cultural Advisor for the
American Foreign Service and also an artist. The family lived in
a series of exotic landscapes including Iran, Thailand, Austria,
France, Indonesia and Korea. Miripolsky was immersed and
surrounded by art since his youth. By age eight he was working
with oils and by age ten he sold his first painting to the
American Ambassador of Indonesia. After graduating High
School in Seoul, Korea, he headed to the California Institute of
the Arts. The artist left after two years to pursue a classical acting
career before finally centering his creative axis around the
canvas and all things visual.
The Artist In Japan
Miripolsky is one of Japan’s most beloved contemporary
American artists after working extensively there since the mid-
’80s. Miripolsky's critically acclaimed projects in the Far East
include his national gala premiere at the Spiral Hall Multimedia
Gallery in Tokyo; a multimillion dollar ad campaign for a series
of Tokyo FM radio stations; album covers, video and tour
designs for musical legend Tatsuro Yamashita and pop singer
Yoko Oginome; in addition to custom stage sets for Japan’s
“Gold Disc Show” for four consecutive years (equivalent to
America’s Grammy Awards). Over the past several years,
Miripolsky has sold over 200 paintings through his representative
galleries in Japan. His latest one-man show in Tokyo in the
fall of 2002 continued to hold loyal support from both admirers
and collectors alike. He looks forward to continuing an
exciting career in Japan.
in Japan.
Art And Social Consciousness
Miripolsky’s deep commitment and participation in timely social
and political causes is reflected in the artistic vision he brings to
these organizations. In 1991, he contributed a key work depicting
“Culture for Freedom and Democracy” for the United
Nations Artist and Performers Against Apartheid Symposium.
In 1993, Miripolsky was commissioned by the Director’s Guild
of America to create a new look for “The Artist’s Rights
Foundation” (founded by Steven Spielberg, George Lucas,
and Martin Scorsese).
In 1995 he designed a limited-edition poster to raise funds for
inner city youth of Chicago. Along the same lines, he has been
working for several years with Pro-Peace, AIDS Project Los
Angeles, and Artists for Disarmament, to name a few.
In 1993–1994, Turner International commissioned original
Miripolsky artwork to coincide with the “First Festival of
American Film Treasures” in St. Petersburg, Russia as well as a
six-city Russian tour of the MGM classics. Miripolsky joined
both Ted Turner and Jane Fonda for these events in Russia.
In 2001, he created the graphic for the “Jammin’ for Salmon
Festival” in Portland, Oregon to benefit salmon preservation.
Miripolsky was honored to have been asked to contribute his
world-famous graphic slogan “Fear No Art” to KCRW 89.9
FM to represent the station during their summer, 2001
fundraising campaign. In 2003 he contributed graphic design
for another public radio station in Los Angeles, KPFK 90.7 FM,
for its spring fund drive.
In 2002, Miripolsky was included in the Community of Angels
public arts program. Over one hundred wonderfully decorated
art angels graced the Los Angeles cityscape, creating a vibrant
sense of wit, soul and energy. Miripolsky's “Angel Under
Wraps” was completely adorned in various colors of gaffer’s
tape and was sponsored by Roy Disney’s Shamrock Holding Co.
In 2005, Miripolsky contributed to a beautiful limited-edition
portfolio featuring the works of 20 outstanding international
artists who share a passion for helping children. Colors of
Freedom, the sponsoring Canadian foundation, is devoted to
bringing children of the world together through a constant
exchange of ideas, cultures and shared experiences.
Art And Film
In 1993, Miripolsky released his first short film “Fear No Art!
A Crash Course in Reality,” which tells of a 1984 automobile
accident which sparked a spiritual rebirth. This multiple awardwinning
film has appeared at many film festivals including the
prestigious 1993 “Annual Visions of U.S. Video Competition”
sponsored by Sony and the American Film Institute. His interest
in film and animation remains strong. In 2002 he produced,
designed and directed the main animated title sequence for
the feature film Searching for Angela Shelton.

Dimensions:
Height: 96 in (243.84 cm)Width: 60 in (152.4 cm)
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
Late 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1986
Condition:
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: AMiripolsky001Juggler1stDibs: U1105138590774