by Dennis Richardson
If you love art and need something to do on an upcoming weekend, there’s a new gallery worth checking out!
On April 20th, Tappan Collective opened their doors to their second show, APEIRON, at their brick and mortar gallery on Melrose Ave — the perfect weekend activity for lovers of all things art and design! The gallery is noteworthy — not just for its location — but due to the unique and memorable pieces that are available for purchase. Ranging in value, Tappan Collective offers $300 shipping credit for first time orders, as well.
Chelsea Neman Nassib at Tappan Collective
Ultimately designed as a re-imagined alternative to the typical “white cube” gallery, the space emulates a sense of comfort and discovery like no other before.
As an artist and a storyteller herself, founder Chelsea Neman Nassib’s goal of taking her online gallery to brick-and-mortar was to help customers visualize how and why the creators make what they do through a story of their own. Their newest show ‘Apeiron’ – Greek for ‘that which is unlimited’ – features a diverse range of works that express the energy of life and the importance of uninhibited creativity.
Tappan Collective invites everyone to immerse themselves in this collection that celebrates optimism, creativity and artistic expression.
Located at 8200 Melrose Ave, participating artists in this exhibition include, Ali Beletic, Brian Merriam, Brianna Lance, Bryce Wymer, Georgia Elrod, Hannah Carrick, Helen Rebekah Garber, Michael Wall, Michael DeSutter, Qhamanande Maswana, and Tyler Guinn. The Apeiron Collection is available for viewing until June 10, 2023.
by Dennis Richardson
If you’re looking for something to do as we approach the last few weeks of Summer, there’s one event on the horizon that will end the season with a bang — combining art, fashion, tech, cannabis, and community for the ultimate celebration.
Tomorrow Isn’t Promised (TIP), the Mexican and Boricua-owned creative agency focused on supporting creators from marginalized communities, will be launching their first apparel collection on Saturday, August 20th — making it the first endeavor into merchandise for the business — while kicking off a celebration bringing their community together.
Created by Founders Geza “G” Frey and Lucy Crivelli who are best known for their work in sneakers (working with the likes of Adidas, Nike, and most recently, tech start-up Aglet), TIP is now bridging the gaps between the Cannabis, Tech, and Fashion industries through art and content. Their agency has not only helped build a pathway for creators to tell their stories, but has also offered an opportunity for creators to grow in their roles — helping others build brands of their own, today.
Started in 2020, TIP has been quietly building a foundation with community at the forefront, and the upcoming collection, named “GENESIS” is a reflection of all their hard work coming together. The GENESIS apparel collection will be available for purchase for the first time at the launch event and available online after, with additional limited pieces. “’GENESIS’ was the name we thought of when building this collection, and this event. It’s the beginning but also the culmination of all of our work over the years to start a new beginning,” Lucy said about the upcoming launch.
TIP’s original artwork will be displayed throughout the event and highlighted in what is Geza’s first-ever art show. Originally from Allentown, PA, G moved to his second home in Inglewood, CA to pursue his creative dreams. He is the Creative Director and Artist Originator behind the brand’s mark, TIP Camo. The Art Gallery is being brought to life by Puma, to feature a 1/1 TIP x Puma Slipstream sneaker and these artworks from August 20th through the end of the month.
The event is being built with the help of SoCo House Productions owned by Stephanie Cuevas and Brittany Elizabeth Events owned by Brittany Chow. “We couldn’t have asked for a better team of women to accomplish this with. It’s always been about bringing in the people we value and playing off of each other’s strengths to bring this all together. God really made that happen with GENESIS,” said founder G.
In partnership with Say Treees, TIP Supply will be collaborating on their first Cannabis Strain, also named GENESIS. “Another first for the team, but a must for the family! Say Treees – Jahni Denver, [they] stand for the things we stand for, our values, pushing culture forward, and lifting up others. It was a no-brainer figuring out who we wanted our first strain collab to be with,” G said about the collaboration. The Strain will be available for tasting and testing at the TIP Launch event and in local LA dispensaries.
Additionally, the first 150 guests at the event will receive TIP’s first ever POAP NFT in collaboration with Voice HQ. As a gift back to their community TIP is choosing 1 NFT holder at random to receive a 6-month supply of Topo Chico courtesy of the brand. The event will be held at Gallery 90220 in the heart of Los Angeles. “Being raised in LA, it was important to bring this back to my roots and the community that has helped us and supported us along the way. And David Colbert the owner of Gallery 90220 has been a long-time friend and collaborator for TIP, he has always supported TIP’s mission to insert culture, color, and inspiration back into the industries we belong in,” said Lucy.
TIP’s GENESIS launch event is for everyone ages 21 and up, and it’s not too late to RSVP. Upon doing so, a confirmation will be sent out providing details like address and time of the event.
Follow TIP Supply for more information and to keep up with future developments.
by Dennis Richardson
There’s a brand out there reimagining how we approach creativity, and it goes by Pilgrim Soul! Self-help books are getting a hefty upgrade and taking advantage of your creative mind after using cannabis, as Pilgrim Soul empowers you both in business and in life.
Pilgrim Soul is a mission-driven brand focused on optimizing human creative performance to gain a competitive edge in business and life, collaborating with experts in diverse industries to create products and content to facilitate enhanced creative thinking.
It has sold $3.5M worth of its flagship product The Creative Thinking Journal since its launch in 2020, offering two versions: All Ages and Cannabis – conceived to be used while you’re high, however you get there. Pilgrim Soul quickly expanded its product offerings to include a range of premium live resin vape pens, built on the belief that cannabis helps us tap into our innate creativity.
Why should consumers (cannabis lovers or not) have Pilgrim Soul on their radar? See below for a snapshot of the products & benefits:
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The All Ages Creative Thinking Journal ($29.95)
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This guided journal is filled with fun and shareable, creative challenges meant to spark the imagination. Each challenge pushes you to rethink the way you see yourself and the world around you to uncover new possibilities and ideas. Throughout these exercises, we reveal misconceptions about creativity, annoying aspects of the mind that lead us to repress creative thinking, and the research behind these methods. (Ages 13+)
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The Cannabis Creative Thinking Journal ($29.25)
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The first of its kind, this unique journal is filled with over 50 surprisingly effective, yet highly amusing, creative challenges that provide hours of entertaining self-reflection. The journal will engage your imagination to uncover new ideas, build more productive habits, and expand your application of creative problem-solving to all facets of your life through its unique exercises.
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Live Resin Premium Disposable Vape Pen ($45 – available in select CA dispensaries)
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Pilgrim Soul analyzed hundreds of cannabis strains that index high for creativity, along with secondary and tertiary states of mind, with blends for Creative Awareness, Creative Imagination, Creative Focus and Creative Reflection. Each vape pen is paired with a section of The Creative Thinking Journal to further enhance your creativity.
