SF ARTIST COLLECTIVE Tumblr (3.0; @merchantsofreality)http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_50657855268" src="http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/50657855268/audio_player_iframe/merchantsofreality/tumblr_mmya6olaZi1r2bhgf?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Fmerchantsofreality%2F50657855268%2Ftumblr_mmya6olaZi1r2bhgf" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="500" height="169"></iframe><br/><br/>http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/50657855268http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/50657855268Fri, 17 May 2013 09:08:48 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8a8a885166274adf5c7b0610d2c42e3d/tumblr_mm8wc8Zowl1r2bhgfo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/49545520184http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/49545520184Fri, 03 May 2013 16:09:44 -0700Allen MyersNomadsightMerchants of Reality<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/769ef5db36870e7e281d7cffea14ef13/tumblr_mlxs7nSGWw1r2bhgfo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/dfdce021bae4783eca2502e26bbdf765/tumblr_mlxs7nSGWw1r2bhgfo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/9457c15c65bc7d6094d6106ccc3d1771/tumblr_mlxs7nSGWw1r2bhgfo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d4c7fe26aa3559ec875ce857412d3ea3/tumblr_mlxs7nSGWw1r2bhgfo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/935e212dc848a3ae3ef307c1bffe7eac/tumblr_mlxs7nSGWw1r2bhgfo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/942a9e094eb7e23f0f635a6bd1e40f17/tumblr_mlxs7nSGWw1r2bhgfo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Items of inspiration looking for new work spaces.</p>http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/49043679360http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/49043679360Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:06:59 -0700oldcamerasgaragesale<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/XphIHlTrW6E?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/>http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/45603609546http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/45603609546Sun, 17 Mar 2013 11:37:16 -0700asternlook<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_45259175905" src="http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/45259175905/audio_player_iframe/merchantsofreality/tumblr_mjleu1oPrT1r2bhgf?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Fmerchantsofreality%2F45259175905%2Ftumblr_mjleu1oPrT1r2bhgf" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="500" height="169"></iframe><br/><br/>http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/45259175905http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/45259175905Wed, 13 Mar 2013 02:39:37 -0700<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/gLp6UV0Zf4g?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://busybisi.tumblr.com/post/44234104976/newscast-merchants-of-reality-upcoming-events" target="_blank">busybisi</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Newscast @ Merchants Of Reality</p> <p>Upcoming Events</p> <p>Comedy Art Show @ Merchants Of Reality-March 8th 2013</p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/420497134700817/?notif_t=plan_user_invited" target="_blank"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/420497134700817/?notif_t=plan_user_invited" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/420497134700817/?notif_t=plan_user_invited</a></a></p> <p><span>March 22nd 2013-Rhythm & Rhyme Stars Showcase ft Dapper Dan, Marc Payne, Squarah,Jean Luc</span></p> <p>App reviewed :Top camera</p> <p>Featured art project</p> <p><a href="http://www.organicelectrics.com" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.organicelectrics.com" target="_blank">www.organicelectrics.com</a></a></p> <p>Merchandice: Bisi shirts available @ Merchants Of reality. Coming soon online @ busybisi.com</p> <p>Thanks for tunning in Pyah!</p> <p>Music-Get Up remix</p> </blockquote> <p>Our Artist Bisi and his gang bringing us awesome videos and interesting interviews!!!</p>http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/44235381585http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/44235381585Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:15:45 -0800busybisijohnespeymerchantsofrealityorganicelectrics<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-1oHE1Cy20U?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://espeyfilms.tumblr.com/post/44003653643/i-recorded-some-experiments-with-different-signal" target="_blank">espeyfilms</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>I recorded some experiments with different signal frequencies on an electromagnetic coil, actuating a feather to flap and spin.  The signals are amplified with a small kit 7 watt amp, and apply varying forces on a neodymium ball magnet.  These varying forces are enough to move the feather, and hear the sounds.</p> </blockquote> <p>Our artist John Espey hard at work on his organic electrics.</p>http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/44003854584http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/44003854584Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:53:32 -0800organicelectricsjohnespeyflytying<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d7148ba7ad78af01ea4139d62784a5b4/tumblr_min3bbK7L21r2bhgfo1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>comedy art show </p> <p>march 8th @ 8pm</p>http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/43744160317http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/43744160317Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:52:23 -0800<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/2a62848db84cb283d5d65ff0e1c1d141/tumblr_mhv3tk8ph21r2bhgfo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The giant pop-up-book open and glowing in the dark. That is the exterior accordion fold that contains the interior forest. Forcing you to stem into the book. #merchantsofreality #sf #artist #collective #studio #giantpopupbook #popinbook #glow #projection #azaellighting</p>http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/42514180265http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/42514180265Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:10:32 -0800popinbookprojectionartistcollectivegiantpopupbookstudiomerchantsofrealityazaellightingsfglow<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ce73a127ad50abb90c05c29e9947a38e/tumblr_mhv3dx1D9M1r2bhgfo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>#merchantsofreality #doubleexposure #sf #studio #collective #karlamilugo (at Merchants Of Reality)</p>http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/42513684318http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/42513684318Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:01:09 -0800karlamilugodoubleexposurecollectivestudiomerchantsofrealitysf<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/8b9b2468903fe8ebcc5ae1a2bb089b33/tumblr_mhbci3KPJl1r2bhgfo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>What is magic? How do we see it everyday?</p> <p>What are dreams? Are they always in our minds? </p> <p>Do we use them as a portal to drive us to our wildest desires?</p> <p>Our greatest fears?</p> <p>How do magic and dreams shape our future?</p> <p>Our fortunes?</p> <p>Our transformation?</p> <p>Our creations?</p> <p>Merchants of Reality is sending out an open call for all artists who wish to explore <span>the realm of the unseen. To delve into our dreams and meet each other where </span><span>our subconscious minds intersect.</span></p> <p><span>We invite you to submit anything that relates to your ideas of magic, dreams, and fortune.  </span><span>Any and all interpretations of these topics are welcome.  </span><span>Come create a portal with us and venture through the unexpected dimensions of the Mind/Universe.</span></p> <p>What awaits for you at the end of this portal is an answer to your unanswered questions. </p> <p>Bring your creations to Merchants of Reality and become a part of our larger than life shrine <span>dedicated to the world that lies behind the curtains of everyday existence.</span></p> <p>The event will be free and open to the public, see you then!</p>http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/41664273304http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/41664273304Sun, 03 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800eventseventmerchants of realitymorfortunemagicdreamsart showsan franciscosan francisco art show<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/cd71895060c52a20a84323d71aa95d22/tumblr_mhgkyzkaL11r2bhgfo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The night following St. Valentines Day, February 15th, Merchants of Reality presents <em>Mystic </em>a mid month Music show that sustains the theme of our 8th at 8 gallery show MAGIC/DREAMS/FORTUNE (see flyer post previous) </p> <p>The 15th will feature returning band <a href="http://thestagesofsleep.com" title="The Stages of Sleep official homepage" target="_blank"><strong>The Stages of Sleep</strong></a> as well as goose-bump inducing <a href="http://www.ghosttownjenny.com" title="Ghost Town Jenny official homepage" target="_blank"><strong>Ghost Town Jenny</strong></a> and the experimental work of <a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/physicalsuicidedeterrentsystemproject/song/15954610-adulent-kestrel" target="_blank"><strong>Eli-CP</strong></a>. $5. Doors @ 8pm. 9th @ Folsom. Merchants of Reality</p> <p></p> <p>Flyer illustration by Will Ratliff @ <a href="http://www.willratliff.com" target="_blank">www.willratliff.com</a></p>http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/41891581737http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/41891581737Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:56:00 -0800merchants of realitymusiclive musicghost town jennythe stages of sleepeli-cpSan Franciscowill ratliff illustration<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/31e73bdfacdf8b0e933cd8781aab714e/tumblr_mhev9tuuEl1qdc3pgo1_500.jpg"/><br/> "untitled" WIP 48"X48" oil and mixed technique on Birch<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/44af5801639a2b785e46824d5ba0bb36/tumblr_mhev9tuuEl1qdc3pgo2_500.jpg"/><br/> "undertow" WIP 36"X48" oil and mixed technique on Birch<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f9749f756051e16a11b7d81b6e337e87/tumblr_mhev9tuuEl1qdc3pgo3_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> "overhead compartments" WIP 36"X48" oil and mixed technique on Birch<br/><br/> <p><a href="http://artcaveuno.tumblr.com/post/41819966258/joshua-nissen-king-works-in-progress-packet" class="tumblr_blog" target="_blank">artcaveuno</a>:</p> <blockquote><p>Joshua Nissen King</p> <p>Works In Progress Packet</p> <p>Finally got around to shooting a couple photos of the pieces I’m working on in the studio. some have received more attention for better or for worse. Im pleased with where I am headed, although I recognize some of these works have been more like journal entries, complete spew of my conscience. </p> <p>Enjoy…</p></blockquote> <p>What’s happening in the art cave?</p>http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/41820724717http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/41820724717Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:53:33 -0800artists on tumblrpaintingmerchants of realitysan franciscojoshua nissen kingartstudio<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b02ca9b9569221a163928d5b0786868b/tumblr_mhbbr0a0n81r2bhgfo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0b2f565d92a7bf45ef065e856fc945b7/tumblr_mhbbr0a0n81r2bhgfo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/750b441380186303d717ae5fb96f6266/tumblr_mhbbr0a0n81r2bhgfo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7714bbc64b07666caa180be1a180f100/tumblr_mhbbr0a0n81r2bhgfo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/42fdcd8f0550b531b804d29297a9fa9f/tumblr_mhbbr0a0n81r2bhgfo9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/06fc0041b2e8ff1b322eba24d5c69040/tumblr_mhbbr0a0n81r2bhgfo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/47b3db4038de5f6eb5d24089274838dc/tumblr_mhbbr0a0n81r2bhgfo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2eb7a8469d2808bb7955fdfd5b9afae7/tumblr_mhbbr0a0n81r2bhgfo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/355e3853a4c914e21ad81caecb23be6d/tumblr_mhbbr0a0n81r2bhgfo10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/abd85ce39cd3f337d208cf16a40509ea/tumblr_mhbbr0a0n81r2bhgfo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Merchants of Reality</p> <p>as seen on <a href="http://inst.ag/u/artcaveuno/" target="_blank">Josh King’s Instagram</a></p>http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/41662862274http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/41662862274Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:49:00 -0800merchants of realitymor<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b695d5e1d5954872ab780fe60a25956d/tumblr_mhbb2jTvtd1r2bhgfo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8db779e3c2427351f49545b2e01a0b59/tumblr_mhbb2jTvtd1r2bhgfo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/b69a660e7f0bf7e7890b46237d390e9b/tumblr_mhbb2jTvtd1r2bhgfo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7bb85d26fc5cef61761daacb43349e86/tumblr_mhbb2jTvtd1r2bhgfo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/74fbfef34a848605d3455639781243b4/tumblr_mhbb2jTvtd1r2bhgfo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/036fc54a5b242fb6230cebaccbe2dcbf/tumblr_mhbb2jTvtd1r2bhgfo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/93228e1499e214a431741f526f37d2a0/tumblr_mhbb2jTvtd1r2bhgfo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/aab7ce8c25d2cdb42b6b3fadaf6abaf9/tumblr_mhbb2jTvtd1r2bhgfo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/6ac6ab303fce2db834ddb932eafffb56/tumblr_mhbb2jTvtd1r2bhgfo10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/b56c6cf37e8ff8d4c06579bd754dd66f/tumblr_mhbb2jTvtd1r2bhgfo9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Merchants of Reality</p> <p>As seen on <a href="http://inst.ag/u/artcaveuno/" target="_blank">Josh King’s Instagram</a></p>http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/41661566082http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/41661566082Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:35:00 -0800merchants of realitymor<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c9d18baf28540e35f30bcce71833440e/tumblr_mhbaeermGT1r2bhgfo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/28c89804a5582083e63945577bdf8058/tumblr_mhbaeermGT1r2bhgfo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d35d70a9e327d6e6f7e8c3f9026552b2/tumblr_mhbaeermGT1r2bhgfo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/5ea1eb931fb9dcd4561dd75869f09d05/tumblr_mhbaeermGT1r2bhgfo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b666547f9b11e5b615870ad812e35734/tumblr_mhbaeermGT1r2bhgfo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/dff43b83ec77087cb5d6a10225dcff82/tumblr_mhbaeermGT1r2bhgfo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/76e78c470f36c58ab9377affd7d6e8fb/tumblr_mhbaeermGT1r2bhgfo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/cb9507ec97eca989ede8172da6c187c0/tumblr_mhbaeermGT1r2bhgfo9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/adedbcb9e52ffc93eac7afdd9a705084/tumblr_mhbaeermGT1r2bhgfo10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4a81b85a2b646df355d6225030610cae/tumblr_mhbaeermGT1r2bhgfo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Merchants of Reality</p> <p>as seen on <a href="http://inst.ag/u/artcaveuno/" target="_blank">Josh King’s Instagram</a></p>http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/41660309969http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/41660309969Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:20:00 -0800merchants of realitymor<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a65ef19c1a9672b21056e9d89fc8f074/tumblr_mfvk2paeIN1r2bhgfo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/39270613209http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/39270613209Sun, 30 Dec 2012 18:54:00 -0800artbook artseventsgallerymerchants of realitysan franciscostudiobooks<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/54483939" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://espeyfilms.tumblr.com/post/38985288397/a-recent-experiment-with-my-diy-oscilloscope" target="_blank">espeyfilms</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>A recent experiment with my diy oscilloscope.</p> </blockquote>http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/38985456769http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/38985456769Thu, 27 Dec 2012 14:53:12 -0800<iframe src="//www.tumblr.com/video/merchantsofreality/38985445764/400" id="tumblr_video_iframe_38985445764" class="tumblr_video_iframe" width="400" height="225" style="display:block;background-color:transparent;overflow:hidden;" allowTransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://barboroja.tumblr.com/post/38097685453/steaming-log-pile" target="_blank">barboroja</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>steaming log pile</p> </blockquote>http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/38985445764http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/38985445764Thu, 27 Dec 2012 14:53:04 -0800<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mea4h5htPL1r2bhgfo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/36852655504http://merchantsofreality.tumblr.com/post/36852655504Thu, 29 Nov 2012 18:34:16 -0800