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THE ONE SHOW 2023–25 Art PrintS
* Onus / Opus : 24 x 36 digital print : Eric Kass 2024 — Tracking true tangents throughout the expanse //
The Art of Politics 2020–25 ART PRINTS
Poster designed by Funnel : Eric Kass for “The Art of Politics” auction fundraiser and gallery show to support causes selected by each artist – organized and presented by Lars Lawson of Timber Design.
Bigger Picture Show 2016–25 Art Prints
* Funnel : Eric Kass movie poster designs for the Indy Film Fest silent auction fundraiser the Bigger Picture Show presented by Lodge Design, Co. with all proceeds benefiting the Indy Film Fest — 2016 – 2022 //
ONLY HI-FI, EVERYTHING HI-FI
Vintage Sansui / Epicure / Nakamichi HI-FI + Audio-Technica AT-LP2022
it’s About Time
A few favorite limited and unique watches from my collection from Timex + Hodinkee & Huckberry, Hamilton x Hodinkee, Seiko and Orient x Peanuts 75th Anniversary.
Utter Umbra - Total Solar eclipse 2024
Utter Umbra : Occultation Observation — Total Solar Eclipse, April 8, 2024
The Slate, American Craft Spirits Conference & Dever Art Museum
Informational and inspirational trip to Denver to attend the America Craft Spirits Associate 2024 conference. Stayed at The Slate Hotel a former Denver Public School and attended the three day trade show and conferences meeting lots of interesting folks.
nature island — Rosalie Bay Distillery
Trip to Dominica, a.k.a. “Nature Island”, to meet and work the team on the initial test bottling of Rosalie Bay Distillery Organic Single Rum which I have developed and designed the brand and packaging. The world’s first non-profit distillery established to fund ocean conservation and research supporting local coastal communities to protect endangered sea turtles, sperm whales and coral reefs.
Dream Palace Books
New brand work to launch Dream Palace Books fulfilling my mission of making dreams tangible.
Looper Textile Co. identity for H&M + REMondis
Looper Textile Co. Identity for H&M + Remondis by Funnel : Bespoke Brands
CBS NEWS DETROIT — Eric Kass, Vinyl Collector
An inside look at Detroit's Third Man Records. Eric Kass, vinyl collector, interviewed.
Real Silk Art Prints
Artwork commission based on Real Silk Hosiery ads from the 1920’s and 30’s.
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