Five B&A artists collaborate with 1800 Tequila on the third edition of the Essential Artists Series. Tes One, Gary Baseman, Tristan Eaton, Ray Smith, and Yuko Shimizu produced unique interpretations of Luchadore (professional Mexican wrestler) for the Lucha Libre-themed tequila bottles. The series is a chance for 1800 to bring a contemporary, artistic touch to the brand.

Ray Smith’s bottle was inspired by his ongoing series of mask-like pieces called Symmians. His Lucha Libre Symmian gets his power from elemental forces and tequila. Yuko Shimizu’s bottle features a close-up shot of a Luchadore face. She added drama by cropping the face and adding flying flames. Since tequila is made from the agave plant, Shimizu based the Luchadore’s mask on the plant’s shape and pattern.

Only 1800 bottles were produced for the limited edition run, which launched with a party sponsored by VICE Magazine on May 5^th.

Client: 1800 Tequila
Talent: Gary Baseman, Tes One, Tristan Eaton, Ray Smith, Yuko Shimizu

ilovedust and Ray Smith collaborated with Goodby Silverstein & Partners in San Francisco on a local media blitz for the greater Washington DC area. For Adobe, they created a series of creative intrepretations of government facilities to promote how Adobe technology was powering the Open Government movement. Washington DC locals were surrounded by the artwork on wrapped store fronts, building facades, billboards, and metro stations.