This past Saturday, White Walls hosted an opening for Word To Mother’s latest exhibition Can’t Afford To Be Broke. The British artist is known for his textured compositions with references to popular culture, and the show featured interactive pieces such as dollar bills stamped with the artist’s brand and stuffed humorously into a couch for the taking.

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Just a few more hours until Word to Mother’s “Can’t Afford to be Broke” opens to the public. The installations are going to be amazing! Don’t forget to pick up a “Mother Money” bill if you arrive when they’re still available.

From the Artist:
“Everyone’s perception of ‘Broke’ is different. It’s all relative to our situation. In situations where celebrity riches and materialistic lifestyles are portrayed by the media, we have been conditioned to feel more valued as an individual based upon what we own, rather than our actions.

People are emotionally broke, financially broke, and physically broke, from the structure of the society we live in. Unless we educate ourselves, work hard, and take the right risks, we won’t get anywhere. We won’t get out. We will continue to be broke. I can’t afford to be broke.”

Read the full press release and rsvp here

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Juxtapoz has a nice post for Word to Mother’s “Can’t Afford to be Broke,” which opens this Saturday, May 12th from 7-11pm. Word to Mother gives old objects a new life, highlighting the beauty of the worn wood he paints on by never covering it completely. WTM’s already-established talent just seems to be growing in recent months and this show encapsulates his drive to make paintings with the unique ability to be both satirical and heartwarming. The exclusive ‘zines and limited supply of “Mother Money” are items that are sure to be gone quickly, so come early and bring a friend.

Full Post Here

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BSA’s Fun Fridays are always a treat at the end of the week, a reminder that work is almost over and the weekend is calling. Word to Mother’s solo show “Can’t Afford to be Broke,” (more on BSA here) made the round-up, along with a video of Lister that we love.

1. “Streets of the World” Now Open in Soho
2. “A Night With The London Police” (Newcastle)
3.  Word To Mother (San Francisco)
4. “Lo-Cal” at C.A.V.E.
5. “French Invasion” in Ventura City
6. “The Exchange Project: Series I” in LA
7.  Lister in a video by Carlos Gonzalez
8.  REVOK: The Seventh Letter x The Hundreds

Check out the full Fun Friday coverage here

“Can’t Afford to be Broke”

Opens Saturday, May 12th, 7-11pm

@White Walls, SF

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“Word to Mother can’t afford to be broke so he’s standing up and saying it bluntly: “Fuck You. Pay Me.” are a series of bats that can be seen in his new show, “Can’t Afford to be Broke” at White Walls gallery opening Saturday May 12, 2012. Along with the bats are dollar bills with the notorious MOTHER screen printed on top, other hand painted MOTHER items, a series of wood assemblage paintings, large scale works, and small pieces.” See the full post at VNA here

Word to Mother is bringing a new currency to San Francisco. The artist will be using these bills in his installation and they will be available at the opening of “Can’t Afford to be Broke,” though the supply is limited. I took a few photos of the Mother Money lain out to dry in the back room of White Walls and we, of course, couldn’t resist throwing handfuls in the air a couple of times. With a crazy installation, large wood assemblage paintings, an exclusive ‘zine and a number of smaller works, “Can’t Afford to be Broke,” is going to be a killer show. Make sure you make it out.

Can’t Afford to be Broke, A Solo Show by Word to Mother
Opens Saturday May 12th, 7-11pm
@ White Walls, San Francisco
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Happy Hump Day, everyone! We’re in the middle of our week at the gallery which means Saturday’s opening of Word to Mother’s “Can’t Afford to be Broke” is almost here! London-based Word to Mother took a break from painting to enjoy America’s favorite past time yesterday with a Giants game, but now it’s back to work! Take a look at a few behind-the-scenes shots and rsvp for the event here

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Eine‘s finished ‘Fiasco’ is being placed on one side of the “mobile public art gallery” ArtIsMobilUs today, with Word to Mother’s painting being placed on the other side. The mobile gallery will be outside White Walls for the opening of Word to Mother’s solo exhibit “Can’t Afford to be Broke,” Saturday May 12th, 7-11pm, and will move around the city on the weekends.

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Took these shots of Ben Eine working in 941 Geary while Word to Mother painted along the opposite wall! It was a great day to see work in process, everything looked great! Word to Mother’s solo show Can’t Afford to be Broke opens this Saturday at White Walls from 7 to 11pm. Make sure you come by!

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The talented Chris Blackstock designed this poster for Skrillex’s Full Flex Express Tour and we had to share it since it looks so rad!

In line with his ongoing attempts to re-imagine the idea of touring and performance, ubiquitous Grammy-winning DJ/producer Skrillex announces a string of Canadian dates featuring some of the most bubbling names in Electronic Dance Music, all of whom will be traveling between cities on a private passenger train. At each stop, a festival event will take place, featuring performances by Skrillex, Pretty Lights, Diplo, Grimes, KOAN Sound and Tokimonsta on multiple stages to crowds in the tens of thousands.