‘Save My Life’ Art Book by Cody Hudson, Chicago, 2008
Save My Life: Cody Hudson
Cody Hudson, who works under the name Struggle Inc., is a Chicago based commercial artist and painter known for work that bridges the gap between street art and traditional graphic design. Ranging from guerilla style art to room sized installations; Hudson draws on a variety of influences from pop culture to the French Revolution. Cody creates images known for their sardonic social and political content offset by bold color schemes. His paintings have been exhibited throughout the US and Japan and his client list includes Chocolate Industries, Stussy, Syndrome, 2K, Burton Snowboards and Gravis. He also produces a small clothing line by the name of Headlock. His personal work has resulted in two large- scale commissions from the City of Chicago for works such as pencil drawings and found object installations. Save my Life focuses on every aspect of Hudsons prolific career, including painting, printmaking and sculptural installation. This description may be from another edition of this product.
Cody Hudson Shares His Favorite Things
The founder of design studio Struggle Inc. gives us a look at his prized possessions.
For more than two decades, Cody Hudson has made punk rock treasure from trash. The 44-year-old street artist got his start plucking wood scraps from dumpsters, and his colorful designs have appeared on Converse shoes, Whole Foods bags, and even an Obama campaign poster. “I used to separate painting and design, but I’m connecting the two more as I age,” says the Wisconsin native, whose urban style permeates the Logan Square prewar he shares with his wife, Lori, and two daughters, Birdie and Georgia.
Stanley Whitney
($195, biblio.com)
“Art books are like drugs to me. I know I should stop, but I keep picking them up.”
Hippie bourbon decanter
“I like bourbon and I like hippies. Pretty good combo.”
Chains II by John Opera
“I’m drawn to the dialogue going on here.”
Sixty8 Pomade
($20, Joe’s Barbershop, 2641 W. Fullerton Ave.)
“Good water-based stuff won’t leave an oil slick on a pillowcase.”
Krooked skateboard
($65 for similar, Zumiez, 2 S. State St.)
“The perfect-size board for cruising to the corner for a six-pack.”
Nag Champa incense
($15, Una Mae’s, 1528 N. Milwaukee Ave.)
“Starting the day with tea and some Champa burning helps keep things mellow.”
Mexican textiles
“I visited Mexico City and was really inspired by all the patterns and colors there.”
Cali Thornhill Dewitt sweatshirt
“A one-off from his show at Human Resources in L.A.”