Who We Are
Patchwerk Press started with a small forgotten piece of fabric,
a little dream, a bunch of ink and hell yeah, a lot of love.
Now we have a full silk-screening print shop, in a brand new space, with a collective group committed to bringing access to one of the oldest and most important art forms to the public.
Our members consist of artists, designers, mentors and teachers.
Sometimes you can even catch us out printing live.
printers coming together.
Check out the collective members bio's below.......
Lukas Whatwhat
Lukas likes making nice things and giving them away, he is tired of removing old laundromat floors and the like so now he's selling some of the art he makes, participate in his surroundings and staying out of jail. He has been making artstuff and assorted clownery for a bit now and is a pretty well happy feller that likes peope for the most part and wants you to be happy, too.
Trinity Cross of Field Day Wearables
Inspired by the grotesque amounts of textile waste, sweat shops, and cookie cutter designs, Trinity is striving to change the "fash-shun" industry one garment at a time. Her mission is too work and play with similarly minded designers to create an ecologically friendly, hand printed, unique and beautiful world. She strives to minimize textile waste by offering wearable works of art as an alternative to mass produced and sweat shop labored clothing. As an independent designer, she hopes to demonstrate the true value of hand made goods, while keeping products accessible to a wide market.
Email trinity at: fielddaywearables (at) gmail.com.
www.fielddaywearables.com
Ezra Li Eismont
Ezra has shown his work extensively throughout the Bay Area and is also a musician and producer with the band CatFive since its inception in 2000, and he continues to produce music under the moniker of Dj Darkat.
www.ezrali.com
Henry "HotStuff"
Visual merchandiser by day, clothing reconstructer by night! Henry is the founder/artist of Korrupt Label, a men's garment line specializing in reconstructed blazers, t-shirts, and one-of-a-kind pieces. A hybrid of deconstructed uniforms, military gear, high fashion, and historical Russian, French, and other esoteric iconography, Henry infuses all of his pieces with a unique style and plenty of class. Check him out if you can find him . . .
Email henry at:
korruptdesign (at) gmail.com
Case Conover
You'll sometimes find his prints in bay area galleries and his t-shirts at various local events. His EARTHEART clothes are printed on 100% salvaged threads with water-based inks.
Have Case design and/or print t-shirts, patches & posters for you by contacting him at case.conover (at) gmail.com
caseconover.com
Rock Paper Scissors Collective
RPS simply rocks....they're a all volunteer-run organization fostering creativity and collaboration in order to strengthen local communities and encourage sustainable practices and alternative models. They promote the sharing of ideas, skills, and resources through the celebration of art, craft, education, and performance.
Take or teach a class, sell or buy handmade wears, read a zine, see an art show, use the arts lab, or just stop by and say hello!
23rd and Telegraph in Oakland, Ca
www.rpscollective.com
Sharon Murriguez of Casa Murriguez
handmade housewares with style & conscience
Her business Casa Murriguez, or Casa M for short, makes handmade housewares with style and conscience featuring her hand drawn illustrations. Casa M believes that you don't have to sacrifice style for environmental and social sustainability or vice versa. Eco-conscious design can still be bold, fresh and colorful and working within these parameters makes Casa M even more creative and resourceful. Products include throw pillows, tea towels, art prints, stationery and other such items that will turn the style knob of any room up a notch. Check out Casa M's website at www.casamurriguez.com.