 | "Life And Death In Black And White" Art Show Opening November 17th. Opening: November 17th @ Breakneck Gallery, Cleveland Ohio "Who can correctly say what art exactly is...Is it simply paint spilled across a canvas, Multimedia styling's of the broken-hearted outcasts or Commercial work for mass consumption? Of course, in the end, it is always left to the eye of the beholder. But one thing can be documented for sure, the plight of the Illustrator. The unsung hero of the art world...The one who often puts his blood, sweat, tears and time into their work and far to often, gets over looked by the so-called "art inteligencia". At times dismissed as pulp, and "uneducated". "Life & Death in Black & White" is a collection of today's finest graphic illustrators, album cover artists, comic artists, tattoo artists, etc depicting their view of life and death . L/D in B/W means to showcase the time, detail, dedication and imagination put forth by these national and local artists and bring them and the art of illustration the full credit and appreciation that it has always rightly deserved. Confirmed Artists: jerry beck jeff gaither jake bannon dwid hellion putrid scott sterns eric kaplan away human furnace billy hughes derek hess marty Egeland john G mike gustovich richey beckett justin bartlett todd ryan white jake kelly Stefan Thanneur curated by James "Human Furnace" Bulloch and Martin Geramita Life and Death In Black and White Website |
 | "The Jane Project" is now sold out, thank you for your support Note: This project will begin shipping this week to customers. "The Jane Project" is now sold out, thank you to everyone who showed interest in the project. The positive communication regarding the project from friends and supporters has overwhelming to me. Again, thank you. J. Bannon Facebook Page J. Bannon Official Estore |
 | Wear Your Wounds & Revelator Split 7"EP coming soon From the Deathwish Website: Self released, exclusively distributed by Deathwish Direct. A release date and ordering information will be posted shortly. Revelator is the somber vision of musician Ben Chisholm, who is also a full time member of Chelsea Wolfe. Recording under the name "White Horse" since 2010, he has released a number of highly praised experimental solo recordings including "Final Coordinates" and "The Revenant Gospels I, II, and III". Sighting other artists working under that same moniker, the name was eventually put out to pasture in 2012. With this fresh start, Revelator offers "Net of Gems", a melancholic and haunting song driven by a wash of electronics, throbbing percussion, spiraling piano and subtle guitar work. He effortlessly constructs a sonic world which conjures up delicate hallucinogenic visions akin to a spry Pink Floyd, but darker and more ethereal. Wear Your Wounds is the product of years of solo experimentation by founding Converge member Jacob Bannon. Picking up where his avante-garde projects Irons and Supermachiner left off, "Adrift In You" quickly builds into a hook laden storm of sound. Subtle electronics, massive guitars, and huge percussion swirl as poignant vocals call from the eye of it all. Bringing to mind the stark sounds of Swans, Killing Joke, Joy Division, and other like minded artists. Serving as a bold yet abbreviated taste of the new creative chapter for one of aggressive music's most influential artists. |
 | J. Bannon Silkscreened and Giclee Prints in the "Possess" section New Prints/Art For Sale: "Cali Tour 2K7" (rare) "Faith" 4 Print Silkscreened Set "Our Circle Is Vicious" Rare Prints and Artist Proofs "On My Shield" Artist Proofs (rare) "On My Shield" Artist Version (Limited to 300, almost gone) "Old Crow" Giclee Print (Limited to 25) "Disintegrate" Silkscreened Prints (3 versions left, each limited to 50) "Harvest of the Carcass" (Metallic Blue) Silkscreened Print (Limited to 50) "Harvest of the Carcass" (Metallic Red) Silkscreened Print (Limited to 50) Also Available: One of a kind Framed Artist Proofs from recent art shows "As Pearls Before Swine" Giclee Print (Limited to 25) "Seizures In Barren Praise" Rare Prints and Artist Proofs J. Bannon Facebook Page J. Bannon Official Estore |
 | J. Bannon x Instagram I've made my Instagram feed open to the public. Feel free to follow me for visual updates on all things I am involved in on a daily basis. Simply search "jbannon" using the Instagram App and you should be able to find me. Thanks people. -J. |
 | J. Bannon Mini-Documentary from McFarland & Pecci coming soon. A still from the upcoming J. Bannon mini-documentary directed by Ian McFarland of McFarland & Pecci. More news on the project will surface soon. Photographer - Heather McGrath (www.heathermcgrath.com) Director/Producer- Ian McFarland Production Co: McFarland & Pecci (www.mcfarlandandpecci.com) |
 | Thaw... It's been an incredibly busy winter personally and professionally. It looks like I am heading into an even busier now in 2012, here's a quick update on things that I am working on and/or recently completed: Music: New Converge album recording is completed. Wear Your Wounds album mixing is moving forward. Wear Your Wounds & Revelator Split 7"EP is completed. A variety of other recordings will begin to surface soon. New Converge DVD video material is collected and editing is underway. Artwork: The Jane Project. Converge & Napalm Death Split 7"EP Wear Your Wounds & Revelator Split 7"EP Self Defense Family "Self Immolation Family" b/w "World Virgins" 7"EP Rise And Fall "Faith" Album Gypsy "Giant's Despair" Album (Cold World members) Give Up The Ghost (AN) Show Apparel (design only) Converge Estore and Show Apparel screaminggetsyounothing.com (along w/ FYFfest.com people) Give Up The Ghost (AN) Vinyl Reissues Rise And Fall "Deceiver" EP and "Hellmouth" Reissue (design only) New Silkscreened Print projects Max G. Morton Book Cover Pop Sub Print series contribution Other: All things Deathwish... Be sure to check out the J. Bannon Facebook Page for any immediate updates. As always, thanks for the support. -J. J. Bannon Facebook Page J. Bannon Official Estore |
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 | J. Bannon "Disintegrate" Silkscreened Print Available now 4 different versions, each limited to 50 only. (Note: 3 are left at this time). The "Disintegrate" silkscreened print features the collage/illustration I created for the upcoming Converge & Dropdead Split EP. This screen print measures in at a manageable 24"W X 36"H poster size and is printed on a vibrant French Paper Glo Tone stock. Each print is hand numbered, signed, and embossed by myself. J. Bannon Facebook Page J. Bannon Official Estore |
 | Irons & Pulling Teeth "Grey Savior" Split 12"LP available now in the DW Estore This long awaited split 12"LP is available now via Deathwish. Aside from my musical contributions in Irons, I also have a remix of Pulling Teeth's "Dismissed In Time" on their side of the release. Here's the Deathwish Description: Irons: J. Bannon (Converge, etc), Dwid Hellion (Integrity, etc), and Stephen Kasner (Blood Fountains) are "Irons". A collective effort to create apocalyptic, non-linear music from a primal fine art based mindset. With this release, Irons have forged a pensive sonic reflection ripe with melancholy and despair. Electronic textures, haunting vocals, and unorthodox guitar work all dance together to create an unforgettable melodic portrait that is unlike anything out there today. Pulling Teeth: A stylistic departure for Pulling Teeth, here they utilize this release to tread into deeper, more experimental, musical waters. The featured opus "Generals Of Dark Hymns" shows a new kind of dynamic emerging from their dark well of creative character. Slowing the pace only to crash down with a force merely hinted at in previous Pulling Teeth recordings. The release also features a J. Bannon (Converge, etc) remix of "Dismissed In Time", the epic closing track from their heralded "Martyr Immortal" album. IRONS & Pulling Teeth "Grey Savior" Audio Player IRONS Apparel & Releases in the DW Estore Pulling Teeth Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore |
 | Supermachiner "Rust" 2XCD Collection out now Limited to 1000 hand assembled copies, this release is available exclusively in the DW Estore. No retail version will be made available. Nearing a decade after the only proper Supermachiner release, Deathwish brings you "Rust", the complete 30 track 2XCD Supermachiner collection. "Rust" features the sought after "Rise of the Great Machine" tracks, as well as four track ghosts of forgotten songs, and other unique audio experiments. All of it showcasing the artistic spirit that made Supermachiner such a unique animal for the time. Foreshadowing the future marriage between "post hardcore", "noise rock", and "shoe-gaze" genres that dominates today's avant garde/experimental music world. Supermachiner "Rust" Audio Player Supermachiner Releases & Apparel in the DW Estore J. Bannon Facebook Page J. Bannon Official Estore |
 | Supermachiner "Rise Of The Great Machine" 2XLP out now The e-vinyl label in France has released the "Rise Of The Great Machine" album (now OOP) as a limited edition gatefold 2XLP (pictured to the left). The release is a one time pressing and is available now in the e-Vinyl Estore as well as the DW Estore. Click here to order from the DW Estore Click here to order now from e-Vinyl e-vinyl Website J. Bannon Facebook Page J. Bannon Official Estore |
 | A few answers to the same questions... Thank you to everyone who has checked out the site so far, it's appreciated. First thing to mention, please do not email me about a project as I am not taking any on at the moment. It's simply not possible for me at this time. Also, since I received a number of emails about how I make things, I figured it may be best to make an entry here about that, etc. Tattoos: I have a healthy respect for the tattoo world. Though I appreciate when I see my work tattooed on a person, I do not design tattoos for anyone at this time. Illustrations/Mixed Media work: I make a majority of my work by hand. Ie: I do not use Photoshop brushes/effects in my work. I'm not that technologically advanced to do such a thing. My use of a computer is extremely basic in that regard. It's a great tool to clean up images, but I don't see it as a creative tool by itself. Many commercial projects I work on require a great deal of versatility/flexibility in their uses and sizing. Because of this, I tend to construct pieces physically in layers, and will scan those elements for later use. Photography also plays a major part in what I create. Overall Advice: Learn to be poor yet dedicated, forever. Step away from the computer every chance you can and learn how to be flexible as an artist/designer. Learn art history, color theory, grid systems, typography, photography, and illustration. Work with other artists/designers around you. We all learn from one another. Education is everything, but the institution isn't. School is great, but retaining information is better. With that said, Art School is great for some and a waiting room for others. It's certainly not a requirement to be an artist. Once you have a knowledge base, the world is yours to make. To summarize, I am a person just like you, no better or worse. I work to create things that I find interesting and fulfilling on a variety of levels. My advice to you is to find your voice and do the same, and hopefully it will lead you in a positive direction. Good luck. J. Bannon Facebook Page J. Bannon Official Estore |