Remo vs. Shantell

Posted on | March 1, 2009 |

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Remo Camerota and Shantell Martin are global trendsetters who call Japan home. Like their lives, their artwork crosses boundaries and cultures. They are connectors in the true sense of the word. In the past year, CHOICE has had the pleasure of seeing both of these multi-dimensional artists in action.

Remo

Remo Camerota is a 21st century multimedia artist. Through his production company, Whitewall Studios, he creates films, animation, graffiti art, illustrations and photography for international clientele such as MTV and Kiss. Having begun his journey in Australia, Remo now calls Japan home. He is paving his way into the U.S., where recently he held book-launch parties in New York and Los Angeles for Graffiti Japan, the first comprehensive book on Japanese graffiti art [www.graffitijapan.com].

Work: Film Director, Animator, Photographer, Graffiti Artist, Author, Illustrator

Gear: Cameras; Nikon D700, Polaroid, Lexica 1938, Holga,
Diana, Toy Cameras, iPhone, Video; HDV Sony, RED, Film; Bolex, Krasnogorsk

Music: Analog Synthesizers (KORG) MS 10, MS 20, Nintendo DS 10, iPhone

Software: Adobe CS 4 Master Suite, Maya, Final Cut Pro, Motion, Particle Illusion, Manga Studio, Reason, Logic 8, Lightroom 2, Aperture 2

Hardware: Wacom Tablets, MacBook Pro, Mac Pro Tower, iPhone

Paint: Krylon and M.T.N.

Markers: KRINK

Website: www.whitewallstudios.net

“Japan has long been a breeding ground for innovative approaches to Western traditions, such as cinema and baseball. But the fanatical embrace with which Japanese artists have welcomed graffiti has spawned a form wholly distinct from its Western origins, replete with intricate kanji tags and anime murals.”

Shantell

Worldwide acclaimed VJ Shantell Martin is in hot demand these days—making waves in the digital art world. Shantell was trained as an illustrator but has branched out into collaborative work with fashion designers, magazine publishers, live bands and ceramic artists. Originally from London, Shantell now resides in Tokyo but is increasingly active in the States. During a recent trip, Shantell performed her popular “Hidden Ora” drawings and other works at numerous venues including Dancing on the Charles (Boston), guerrilla light projections on Newbury Street (Boston), Sutra and Studio B (New York) and Bloombars (Washington, D.C.). Having worked with brands like Adidas and Coca Cola, Shantell is now increasingly sought for private commission work. This year she released her first solo DVD titled KOOB’s her label, Lightrhythmvisuals.

Field: VJ, Visual Arts, Drawing, Design

Gear: Intuous 3, Graphire Bluetooth, iPhone

Website: www.shantellmartin.com

“There is this need to share, there is this need to collaborate, to be brought together by doing a piece of work.”

“In Tokyo I`ve had the chance to collaborate with musicians, fashion designers, bands, singers, graphic designers, people from many different fields… there are always little surprises around every corner, doesn`t matter where you go.”