Dylan Cale Jones

2008-10-16T12:07:00.000-07:00

Book in the works.

"I AM A PILE OF ROCKS"

2008-10-12T21:07:00.001-07:00

2008-10-12T21:06:00.000-07:00

2008-02-19T16:54:00.000-08:00

My parents.

2008-02-19T16:47:00.000-08:00

2008-01-08T09:33:00.000-08:00

Hello,
Again, it has been a while. I don't have a camera again so I may have to borrow one to put up what little new work I have. I have been working with music a lot lately, on my own and with a few colleagues. I have new song on my old myspace. the "Dylan Jones" one. It is still well in the works but can give you an idea of what is to come.
I don't know how many of you have been keeping up with Radiohead and their new album/project "inrainbows". Well, I downloaded the album and it isn't my favorite. I really like their less accessible/more dense music, "Amnesiac" being my favorite of theirs. But I did see their New Years Eve webcast, which is incredible. All of the music is from "inrainbows". What happens in the video is so much more captivating than the album itself. Well, that's just my opinion. Anywho, there are shots of the band playing (I think it may actually be footage of them recording the album). There is one where they are outside of the studio on some hill or something. And then there are staged shots and other video with read voice-over. There is a staged shot of the members of the band running with masks on in slow-motion. Attached to the top of the masks is a long string. As they run away from burning text (I'm not sure what it says) the masks are pulled away and reveal their faces. All of this is happening in slow slow slow motion. It's very epic. This scene develops in different parts throughout the webcast.
Well, hopefully this gets you interested enough to see it. I'm not going to try to write about what I think it means. If you would like to talk to me about or have an e-mail conversation, I would be delighted. I'm not a very good writer and no one wants to read 15 paragraphs of me rambling, being redundant.
One thing that it did do for me that will talk about right now is make me think about media. This is a huge idea behind the whole project. They have no record label so they release the album for whatever price you want. The music is available in mp3, vinyl, "webcast" and soon will be available on CD.
This really gives the "myspace" generation hope, doesn't it? We can use the internet for art? Free aret? And people will look at it? And people will learn and grow? This is in the same vein as video projects such as Guerrila TV, Ant Farm and even artists like Nam June Paik: people who saw the problems with television and also the promise that television had. Only Radiohead is bringing it to a larger audience. They are undoubtedly aware that the internet's space is inhabited mainly by porn and, as far as I can tell, social networks like myspace and facebook. The internet and other forms of big media, for the most part, are putting us to sleep. I am tired and I am entertained.
So, I am not extremely pleased with their new album, musically at least. Admitedlly I have not paid enough attention to the lyrics. But Radiohead's attention to media does more than enough for me. They are using the internet for what it should have been used for all along, THE EXCHANGING OF IDEAS/KNOWLEDGE/INFORMATION/ART. This is history, people.
Besides the addressing issues of how media is used in the webcast/the delivery of the album to the listener, all of this addresses how documentation can affect the experience of listening. I was so much more captivated watching the webcast than I was listening to the album. Sight. Sight! What a difference! Seeing people making, seeing the work, seeing the proccess, seeing their personalities vs. hearing the finished product. It seems like the difference would be an obvious one. Well, maybe it is, but nonetheless it shook me. And what a releif that was. Surprise? That feeling of surprise was wonderful. Especially opposed to the "I think that Radiohead has done better than this" reaction I had to the album. And what would have happened if it was on television once? Or if it was just them playing music without the video segments?
The implications all of this has for people, both as users of media and makers of media, are astounding.
Basically, what they are doing is very exciting. They are telling all of us to wake up without holding up signs that say "BAN TV" or "FOX NEWS: BOOOO" or what have you. You can look at it or see it or listen... or not.
Well, this is only the surface, I think. But I just happened to write this impulsively. And I am at work. Take care.

-Dylan Cale Jones

2007-11-20T19:14:00.000-08:00

Drawing by Wesley Willis. Yes, the guy who wrote "Rock N' Roll McDonalds" and "They Threw Me Out of Church."

Nevermind how you feel about his songs. His drawings are wonderful.

2007-11-19T13:02:00.000-08:00

In addition to my last post, here is a photo by my comrade, Matt Brown. Take a good look.

-Dylan Cale Jones

2007-11-19T12:52:00.000-08:00

Hello,
There is something new and exciting coming my way and yours. It will feature my good friends Jayson Nessi and Matt Hill. Anyone else who is around will be involved as well. If you are interested to hear more drop me an e-mail.

My band, Anchors, Balloons, has been working on some new music. Hopefully we'll be having some people listen to it in a live setting. If this interests you, drop me an e-mail. We will be playing at the Beat Kitchen December 14th.

Keep reading. I know it has been a little bit since my last post but I will continue to update you all. I have a camera again so there should be some new-ish work up soon. Keep your eye out. Also there is always new work being put up by my friends James Kozar and Kelsey Dugan.

Here is another video to give you something visual while I am stuck in language-mode.

Take care.

-Dylan Cale Jones

2007-11-06T11:42:00.001-08:00

Today I was thinking about a short-lived, 2 person artist collective that I was part of. It was called the CFPLTA (a mouthful) or The Coallition for Progressive Living Through the Arts. The members of the collective included myself and my dear friend, Ian Armstrong. Looking back, I think this was 2 summers ago, the name was a little too much. It sounds like a hippy collective or something like that.

Today I was thinking about a different name. Maybe replacing living with thought? I don't know. They're both a little over the top. What is important, I think, is the word "progressive". I use this word loosely. I don't mean purely political progress. I don't know how capable of that sort of progress I am or interested in that sort of progress I am. Not because I am apathetic, but detatched. Who has time to worry about politics when you have bills to pay and work to do? I realize how this sounds. I disagree with myself a bit too.

I'm not rich. I'm not an academic or an intellectual. I grew up in the midwest with parents who worked, their parents worked, their parents worked, etc. By work I mean they are backbreakers. I don't think I am some sort of gallery man, though I do love gallery man/woman art. Basically I'm trying to get at the point that I think art and life should not be two seperate things. This should hold true for the gallery people, the street artists, the "outsider artists", etc. With art I think it is important to complicate the way we live. Complicate it in ways that encourage new ways to live or new ways to think or new ways to see. This are all forms, I think, of progress. And then again,progress sometimes means stepping backwards, beginning to misunderstand something, asking questions, or being left empty. And then again, maybe art can be as simple as making you feel something.

But, I am tired of artists telling me what art is. I am not trying to tell you what it is. But I am. Agree or disagree. I am still trying to understand it myself. These are just some thoughts.

These thoughts, I beleive, do NOT do enough justice to thinking about art and what it is. It is a rough start. I felt it was important to start to talk about art, complicate it and try to make it clearer it-- a little more/a little at a time.

In conclusion, here is a video for you to enjoy. It's from another fella from the midwest. And, let's continue this discussion. Comment or e-mail me, please. If I want to I will post what you wrote me.

2007-11-05T14:58:00.000-08:00

Video still, old.

2007-11-05T14:22:00.000-08:00

I don't think anyone really reads this anymore.

That's okay. No updates=no spectators.

It is important that every now and then we are reminded that we only live once.

So, live.

Maybe some work will be up soon. Maybe not.

-Dylan Jones

2007-04-16T23:19:00.000-07:00

Hey Everybody,

Just wanted to let you know that I have written a new song. Go check it out on my myspace. From there you can also check out my friends' band "Anchors, Balloons." They are making some great music. Maybe I'll have some new visuals up soon. 'Tis all.

-Dylan

2007-04-04T18:40:00.000-07:00

You can tell a lot about a man by how he shakes your hand.

A new project in the works...

Little pieces that will be part of the whole. Enjoy.

2007-04-03T22:42:00.000-07:00

Hey,

I haven't "blogged" in a while. Been busy. Been making artwork that isn't so great or isn't 2-D or 3-D.

BUT I DO HAVE GOOD NEWS.

Remember that ARTBASH thing I mentioned a long time ago? Well it opens this Friday from 5-8pm at 280 S. Columbus Ave. You should come. My piece there is very different from my others. You might enjoy it. If you have any questions shoot me an e-mail.
Thanks.

-Dylan

2007-03-04T23:16:00.000-08:00

Hello,
I started making some music on my own. I only have one song. Check it out. You might enjoy it.
Thanks.

-Dylan

2007-02-28T14:17:00.000-08:00

...Something in the works.

2007-02-21T14:26:00.000-08:00

Painting/sketch.

I would like to hear some more feedback about my work in general. Discuss problems, holes, technique, anything. Negative criticism is what I would like the most. Anyone, by the way. If you happen to stumble upon my blog and have a problem, let me know. Thanks.

-Dylan

2007-02-09T17:16:00.000-08:00

Here are some realllly old drawings. Been feeling rather drowned lately. I should really make something. It's hard to draw when you're drowning. Anywho. I still like these. Peek them.

2007-02-01T07:22:00.000-08:00

Hey folks,
There's a new blog out there made by Kelsey Dugan and James Kozar called, "Jar on a String." I suggest you check out the collaboration of these 2 talents. It's wonderful. Just click the link on the right side of my page. NEW IMAGES SOON.

-Dylan Cale Jones

2007-01-17T18:15:00.000-08:00

Taken from James Kozar.

2007-01-13T14:17:00.000-08:00

Hey there,

I really haven't posted any work in a while. I've been busy doing "real world" big boy things like trying to get a job and stuff. I'll get off my ass soon, I'm sure, and start making some quality images. Thanks for your patience.

Also the installation that I mentioned before will be on exhibit in April. I will keep you all posted. Thanks.

-Dylan Jones.

2006-12-21T21:18:00.000-08:00

In case anyone is interested... My band is playing a show. Come see us. Should be fun.

2006-12-17T18:45:00.000-08:00

Another bit of good news. I have had a piece selected to be shown in ART BASH! It is a show of about 100 works from the freshmen class at the Art Institute of Chicago. I can't show it on here because it includes video and installation. I would love if anybody who reads this could come and see it. It will be showing at Gallery 2 in the West Loop. I'm not sure when it is yet but I will let you know soon. That's all. Thanks.

-Dylan Cale Jones

2006-11-15T15:47:00.000-08:00

Portrait of my parents, workers.

2006-11-15T15:31:00.000-08:00

sketches

2006-11-02T19:53:00.000-08:00

I just want to give people a heads up that I may be setting up a gallery. It's in the bare minimum works right now but should be quite nice if all goes as planned. I'll keep you all posted on what's going on with that. That is all. Thank you for all of the feedback and for continuing to look at my stuff. I really appreciate it. Take it easy.

-Dylan

2006-11-01T15:20:00.000-08:00

My Grandfather, a Worker.

2006-10-25T15:00:00.000-07:00

Hello Interworld,

James Kozar

That is all.

-Dylan Cale Jones.

2006-10-17T19:33:00.000-07:00

A building I haven't put up yet. Gray. I hope you like it.

2006-10-11T14:43:00.000-07:00

New abstract piece.

2006-10-11T14:08:00.000-07:00

I don't know if any more than 3 or 4 people have seen my site. But here is another art blog. Check this smut out. I don't mean that literally. That it, it's not smutty art. Ok.

Kelsey Dugan

2006-10-10T16:04:00.000-07:00

Some older stuff I haven't put up yet.

2006-10-06T14:30:00.000-07:00

This is a new piece. It features Saddam and Gary Glitter. Dig.

2006-10-05T09:33:00.000-07:00

Here's a stencil I did in a local abandoned place. Inspired by those crazy Americans, The Beatitudes, and the writings of Kurt Vonnegut. Hope y'all enjoy.

2006-10-03T11:02:00.000-07:00

This is my first blog entry I suppose. It is the most recent piece I have made on my own that I really like. It's about the 5x7 inches or whatever the normal size of a photograph picture is. It was made using colored pencil, a lightbox, a typewriter, and normal/tracing paper. It's called "Fat, Rich, Fancy, Happy Man". Enjoy.