Comments on: The Art of William Schaff

The Art of William Schaff

mrs.pants — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 13:59:22 -0800

William Schaff makes really good art... Perhaps you recognize his artwork from Songs:Ohia's Magnolia Electric Company release or maybe the beautiful artwork from Godspeed You Black Emperor's Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas To Heaven either way his site has a huge collection of his scratchboards, paintings, collages, and mail art.

By: S.C.

S.C. — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 14:06:16 -0800

I knew a girl who had a tattoo personally designed by Schaff. I was jealous as all hell.

By: docgonzo

docgonzo — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 14:17:15 -0800

Godspeed You Black Emperor Is that how they're spelling the commune's name this week?

By: safetyfork

safetyfork — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 14:20:21 -0800

You! never! know! :)

By: TheOnlyCoolTim

TheOnlyCoolTim — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 14:23:00 -0800

I've heard Godspeed actually only moved the exclamation point because they found out that the original location was an incorrect translation from the Japanese movie title. Now Silver Mount Zion, I believe they're now on the fifth name or so - "Thee Silver Mountain Reveries."

By: jojomnky

jojomnky — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 14:28:36 -0800

theres alot more at william's flicrk page

By: safetyfork

safetyfork — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 14:29:56 -0800

Some of those skeleton collages (3rd link at top) are really great (in addition to the scratchboards). TheOnlyCoolTim: interesting tidbit, thanks.

By: UbuRoivas

UbuRoivas — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 14:34:15 -0800

thanks for the post...i recall trying to find more of his work after buying that GYBE album, but had little or no luck on the interwebs at the time.

By: LeeJay

LeeJay — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 14:42:23 -0800

Lovely stuff, mrs.pants. Thanks.

By: puke & cry

puke & cry — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 14:53:25 -0800

S.C. - Is this the tattoo? If so, you're friend is very lucky.

By: S.C.

S.C. — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 15:40:34 -0800

It's not. I don't see hers in there, actually; we haven't talked in years, or I'd try to rustle up a picture.

By: carsonb

carsonb — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 16:56:34 -0800

it's all just more awkward pirouettes in the general direction of hope and joy. this rules. thanks!

By: Scram

Scram — Thu, 08 Dec 2005 01:30:11 -0800

His small book inspired by Neutral Milk Hotel, "I Am Listening To Here Where You Are" (click "Little Books" at the first link), is a very powerful, emotional piece. I was lucky enough to get one in the mail from him in a very beautiful skull-collaged envelope when I was researching my book about In The Aeroplane Over The Sea, and ended up writing about him in the influences section of the book. (William, if you read this, watch your mailbox for a signed copy early next week.)

By: Marquis

Marquis — Thu, 08 Dec 2005 05:38:19 -0800

William Schaff is a wonder, a marvel and a muse. He sticks his hands deep in my chest. I believe he's got a book of his music work coming out in the new year. His art has also adorned (of course) the last three Okkervil River LPs (including this year's exceptional Black Sheep Boy, which I think I love twice as much because of the art). Aberdeen's Kitchen Cynics released an EP called For Will, which is inspired by his work. And most recently, there's Schaff stuff on the cover/liner notes for the sad-indie-rock remix record by Joe Beats. I second the recommendation for the awful, awesome, scary and beautiful "I Am Listening To Here Where You Are", which you can see on his website in its entirety.

By: OmieWise

OmieWise — Thu, 08 Dec 2005 05:45:27 -0800

He ain't got nothing on your work, mrs. pants.

By: mrs.pants

mrs.pants — Thu, 08 Dec 2005 07:35:01 -0800

untrue! but thank you Omie...