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An Interview with Frank Kozik at Juxtapoz


By Sama Team | October 28, 2009


 

Juxtapoz published a very interesting interview of Frank Kozik. It was during The Art of Rebellion, an art show in NYC featuring 10 iconic rock poster artists, and Juxtapoz got a chance to speak with renowned artist, Frank Kozik. They talked about the artistic process, the state of the music industry, and his Kid Robot toys.   Kozik's quick bio (from Wikipedia):   Frank Kozik was born in Madrid, Spain. At the age of 14 he moved to the United States and settled in Austin, Texas. Credited with single handedly reviving the "lost" art of the concert poster, Frank's creative career grew largely out of his enthusiasm for Austin's growing underground rock scene in the mid-eighties. Starting with black and white flyers for friends' bands posted on telephone poles, his reputation grew as an artist whose work was graphically compelling as well as culturally gripping. Kozik has done over 60 gallery shows worldwide, with multiple exhibits in Tokyo and London. Kozik has done graphic design for dozens of major companies such as Nike, BASF and Gatorade. He also directed music videos for Soundgarden and Mint Condition.   From the interview about Kozik's Smorkin’ Labbit toys we really like at the Gazette:   Why is your line of smoking rabbits for Kid Robot called Smorkin’ Labbit, rather than Smokin’ Rabbit? Why did you change the spelling?   Basically, like ten years ago when the first one came out in Japan, the Japanese company was like, “What is the name of character?” and I’m like, “Smokin’ Rabbit”, and of course, they Japped it out and it became “Smorkin’ Labbit”, which is so perfect. So they fucked up, and I thought “their fuck-up was way cooler than my name, so I’m just gonna steal it.”   Go read the interview, and also check our his official website, whether you already know Frank Kozik or not!



#1


Sama Reader Arnold

AaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaH! Kozik is my favorite artist when it comes to toys! I discovered him in 2007 (July or August) after Max published a post on her blog about toys. Smorkin’Labbit are great although I don’t like the last ones. But the one that illustrates this post in my favorite, big size.

I’m going to read the interview right away!! :)

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 10:53 am

#2


Sama Reader Dittta

Yeah, Kozik is a great artist. I like him too but his posters..
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 11:06 am

#3


Sama Reader Karmitto

I am a fan of Mist but I also like Kozik. I didn’t know he was involved into music. Great interview, thanks for the link.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 11:17 am

#4


Sama Reader Zarzuel

Frank Kozik has produced work for Pearl Jam. Very inspired!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 2:45 pm

#5


Sama Reader Meddi

Same here, I only know Kozik by his work with toys. He’s renowned in the United States but not that much in France. I like his toys but they are a little bit repetitive…… Don’t you think? :roll:

-Meddi
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 3:32 pm

#6


Sama Reader Juliette

Yes Arnold, it was in July, I remember perfectly!

Since then, I have also been contaminated and I like toys too. But they are quite expensive. The bigger they are, the more they cost :)

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 3:39 pm

#7


Sama Reader Nouni

LOL Juliette, that’s right :P

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 3:50 pm

#8


Sama Reader Gulove

__They each debuted painted Iron 883 Harley-Davidson Dark Custom gas tanks as well__

Harley-Davidson rox!!!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 5:08 pm

#9


Sama Reader Moshuo

This toy looks nice, how much does it cost?

I have also become a toys addict because of Max’s posts on her blog. And I don’t regret it at all ;)

Bises
Moshuo
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 6:13 pm

#10


Sama Reader Laurent

I don’t know what the toys are about, I never heard of them :oops:

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 7:21 pm

#11


Sama Reader Juliette

Laurent you can check Max Dana’s posts on her blog about toys:
http://blog.maxdana.com/category/toyz/

And surf on the internet too ;)

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 7:47 pm

#12


Sama Reader Dimbrose

Dimbrose

About toys… When will Max make Sama toys? It’s not the first time we ask since many of us are very interested into buying a Sama toy.

Are you working on it at the Sama Team? Please let ut know!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 10:54 pm

#13


Sama Reader Gino

We want a Sama toy!!!! :P

Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 12:02 am

#14


Sama Reader Yull

Sama Toy Sama Toy Sama Toy Sama Toy Sama Toy Sama Toy :P

Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 7:14 am

#15


Sama Reader Darun-Wi

Harley-Davidson bikes are my favorites.
Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 10:17 am

#16


Sama Reader Hoxor

Hoxor

Interesting! Are the painted tanks for sell?
Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 12:30 pm

#17


Sama Reader Pilar

¡Hola!

Frank Kozik was born in Spain? That’s great, so he’s part spanish :)

¡Adios!
Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 12:46 pm

#18


Sama Reader Karmitto

Yeah, I didn’t know that either about Kozik…….

Jeez, I just realized I didn’t know much about the guy :roll:

Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 3:08 pm

#19


Sama Reader Ghosty

A Sama Toy would be fantastic but I think for the moment, Max is busy working on her upcoming show…… It’s coming and I can’t wait to see her new work :P

Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 5:12 pm

#20


Sama Reader BettyKohn

I am also very excited about it! :)

Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 8:55 pm

#21


Sama Reader Thomas

Message to the Sama Team: Can you please tell us more about the show? I have everything ready (access, login, password) but I’m so eager to see it!!
Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 9:27 pm

#22


Sama Reader Mark

Kozik my man we like you but we got our priorities here and Max Dana’s show is priority number one :twisted:

Friday, October 30, 2009 at 2:04 am

#23


Sama Reader Yull

LOL Mark!!!
Friday, October 30, 2009 at 8:31 am

#24


Sama Reader ErickNO

ErickNO

I’m sure we will have some news pretty soon, the show will take place today. Get ready! :)

Friday, October 30, 2009 at 11:59 am

#25


Sama Reader Arnold

I am ready since this morning, I can’t wait anymore :P

Friday, October 30, 2009 at 2:17 pm

#26


Sama Reader BettyKohn

Same here ;)

Friday, October 30, 2009 at 5:25 pm



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