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Videos by The X Shop. A shoppable art gallery by Superstar X to celebrate being humxn and destigmatize being different. #welovedifferent 🌈💜
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🏡🎨 Home is Where the Art Is... At The X Shop by Superstar X, we love different. Art isn't just about decoration; it's about creating spaces that uplift our spirits. Here's why supporting X Artists is more than just purchasing artwork: 🌟 Art as Therapy: Studies have shown that engaging with art can have profound effects on mental health and wellbeing. Whether it's admiring a painting, losing yourself in a photograph, or showcasing wearable art, it has a therapeutic power to evoke a range of emotions, spark creativity & provide a sense of calm, relaxation & even wonder. 🎨 Creative Expression: For X Artists, creating art is more than talent; it's a form of self-expression & a way to process emotions & experiences. By supporting them, you're affirming their talents & perspectives while also enriching your space (&/or wardrobe). 💖 Making Spaces Happier: Have you ever walked into a room & felt an instant lift in your mood? That's the magic of art. Whether it's a vibrant painting, a soothing photograph, or a quirky outfit, art has the ability to transform any space or wardrobe into what you need it to be. 💡Spark of Inspiration: Surrounding yourself with art can ignite your creativity & stimulate your imagination. Each piece tells a story & invites you to interpret it in your own way, encouraging introspection, curiosity & exploration. 🌈 Celebrating Diversity: Art celebrates diversity in all its forms—cultural, social & individual. By supporting X Artists, you're not just purchasing art; you're championing #diversity & #inclusion, cultivating a sense of belonging & acceptance in your home & beyond. ❤️ So, why wait? 😉 Transform your space &/or wardrobe with some goodness from The X Shop. Discover unique pieces that speak to your heart & support X Artists in their creative journey. Because home is truly where the art—& the heart—is, like "Home" by Edward K. Weatherly, Superstar X’s original X Artist: www.thexshop.xyz/collections/
At The X Shop by Superstar X, we believe in the power of art to transform lives and communities. Aligned with this, The X Shop's profit-sharing model is designed so that each purchase values creative expression as well as community: 🎨 60% for X Artists: The artists receive the majority share, empowering them to thrive and continue creating impactful work. 💚 10% Giving Back: Ten percent is gifted to programs, projects, or individuals chosen by the X Artists. This could mean supporting community initiatives or even assisting the artists themselves. They decide. 🌈 30% for Superstar X: This helps to sustain Superstar X, a collective for social change, amplifying diverse voices that celebrate being humxn and destigmatize being different. 🌿 Eco-Friendly Commitment: We source products that have limited impact on the environment. For example, wearable art products such as T-shirts are sourced through the Cotton Trust Protocol, ensuring ethical and sustainable production as well as Oeko-Tex certification to assure safety and quality. 🛍️ Every piece you purchase from The X Shop is a step towards celebrating "different"... ultimately, to activate connection and eradicate oppression. 🤩 In different seasons, and for different reasons, sometimes we can see more... check out the video to see Two-Spirit Cree Artist Elder Ma-Nee Chacaby's "Kokum Watching Ma-Nee in Cabin" fine art print transform into a reusable bag, for all your foraging needs. To purchase your very own, click here: https://www.thexshop.xyz/collections/kokum-watching-ma-nee-in-cabin 👽 To see more, check out The X Shop: www.thexshop.xyz. 😍 Miigwetch / Thank you for your support! #thexshop #superstarx #welovedifferent #decolonize #inclusion #diversity #equity #antiracism #accessibility #advocates #2Spirit #2SLGBTQ #xartists #supportartists #art #buyart #love #peace #profitsharing #community #collective
We Love Different… and it’s more than words. It’s a philosophy that celebrates being humxn and destigmatizes being different. And, we're all different, in our own unique way... Noam Chomsky has often critiqued how the media portrays differences, particularly through his work on media analysis and propaganda... 📺 Perpetuate Stereotypes: Mainstream media often reinforces stereotypes and oversimplified views of different social, cultural, and ethnic groups. This serves to create a binary perception of "us" versus "them," which can perpetuate prejudice and social division. 📹 Promote Conformity: The media promotes a narrow range of acceptable viewpoints and marginalizes dissenting voices. By doing so, it discourages critical thinking and reinforces societal norms and power structures. 👑 Serve Elite Interests: The media primarily serves the interests of powerful elites, including political and corporate leaders. This results in the portrayal of differences in a way that supports the status quo and minimizes challenges to existing power dynamics. 📢 Manufacture Consent: His concept of "manufacturing consent" describes how media manipulates public opinion to align with elite interests. This includes framing differences in a way that generates fear, division, and compliance among the populace. 🌀 Sensationalize and Simplify: The media often sensationalizes and simplifies complex issues, including cultural and social differences. This can lead to misunderstandings and a lack of nuanced perspectives on important issues. 🎙️In summary, the media's portrayal of differences is designed to maintain control and influence over the public, rather than to foster genuine understanding and appreciation of diversity. 🤔 Imagine if the media promoted curiosity about differences and even celebrated them... 👽To see more, check out The X Shop: www.thexshop.xyz. #thexshop #superstarx #welovedifferent #decolonize #inclusion #diversity #equity #antiracism
🗺️ It can be tricky navigating many worlds or systems, especially broken (aka oppressive) ones, along the road to greater wholeness. However, we persevere... ✨ As part of an ongoing decolonization journey to support Indigenous Worldviews, The X Shop includes a pay-it-forward practice in its profit-sharing model: 10% is gifted to a program, project, organization, group, or individual of an X Artist's choice, and this may include themselves. They decide. 📚 As I continue my (un)learning journey, particularly to integrate decolonization practices within myself and Superstar X's channels for social change, including The X Shop, here are some of the books in my library: ❤️ "Indigenomics: Taking a Seat at the Economic Table" by Carol Anne Hilton 🧡 "Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants" by Robin Wall Kimmerer 💛 "The Power of Story: On Truth, the Trickster, and New Fictions for a New Era" by Harold R. Johnson (1954-2022) In the beautiful words of Joan Johnson, Harold R. Johnson's wife: "Harold passed away on February 9, 2022, a couple of weeks after completing the substantive edits for this book. My husband was a brilliant man and gifted storyteller. His last words are powerful and dedicated to all peoples. He encourages us to think about where we came from and the future we choose. We have the ability to change our story." 💚 "Unsettling Canada: A National Wake-Up Call" (@unsettling_canada) by Arthur Manuel (1951–2017) and Grand Chief Ronald M. Derrickson 💙 I am very grateful for these inspiring authors, and all Indigenous Peoples, who share their wisdom and openness for the betterment of All. 💜 I'd love to know your (un)learning recommendations for Truth and (re)Conciliation. Please share in the comments. #thexshop #superstarx #welovedifferent #decolonize #inclusion #diversity #equity #antiracism #accessibility #advocates #friends #2SLGBTQ #xartists #artists #supportartists #
❤️ June (and every month) is National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month. On behalf of The X Shop by Superstar X, we celebrate the beautiful and diverse cultures of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples. And, we celebrate the diverse 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, continuing the journey toward inclusion for All. 🧡 We also acknowledge the destruction that colonization inflicted and perpetuates, while we continue to (un)learn with actions for Truth and (re)Conciliation, including decolonization. 💛 On behalf of the X Artists, including Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples, most also within 2SLGBTQIA+ communities (stay tuned for when (re)introduce the collective of talented X Artists), we express our gratitude for all your support! 💚 Your purchases at The X Shop give back in many ways... 60% for the X Artist, 10% is gifted, and 30% for Superstar X to celebrate being humxn and destigmatize being different. For those who haven't purchased a piece yet, check out The X Shop: https://www.thexshop.xyz. 💙 To start the month off, on Saturday, I attended Tkaronto’s 3rd Annual 2-Spirit Pow Wow at Downsview Park, hosted by 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations. Chi Miigwetch 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations for a very special gathering and to Elder Blu Waters for a very special message. 💜 The Pow Wow was powerful, beautiful, inspiring, and healing... also, of course, the food was delicious. Chi Miigwetch to Pow Wow Cafe for the divine taco and Zisikine for the otherworldly lavender chai latte! 🖤 It was great to see an acknowledgement that "many tribes recognize more than two genders," as reflected in the dance categories. 🤎 One of my goals this summer is to go to as many powwows as possible! What's one of yours? 🤗 🌈 😍 Have a wonderful day! Note: The video in this post was captured during the Grand Entry 2-Spirit Pow Wow, with permission. #thexshop #superstarx #welovedifferent #decolonize #inclusion #diversity #equity #
📺 As one of Superstar X's core channels for social change, The X Shop sells multimedia art by X Artists who are under-recognized in mainstream media. Following the reintroduction of The X Shop, I'm excited to share Superstar X's ever-expanding collective of "different" X Artists with you. 📖 In the interim, for those who are new to our origin story, The X Shop's original X Artist is my brother, Edward. He began creating pop-graffiti artwork during his hospitalization for schizophrenia and substance use disorder. Edward's work is influenced by Keith Haring and his fascination with the media, pop culture, aliens, ones, zeroes, and X's. 💬 Around 1999, Edward told me he communicates with aliens through ones and zeroes they embed in media, claiming they had a "big message" for him. To me, Edward's art is the big message, serving as a catalyst to activate connection and eradicate oppression. More on that later. 🌎 Back to reintroducing The X Shop... Does the world need another online shop to sell things? Maybe not, but it could use more ways to collectively celebrate being humxn and destigmatize being different. So, if you want something truly unique that helps to achieve this, I invite you inside The X Shop to purchase a signature piece(s) from the collective of X Artists who share their stories, or "big message," through multimedia art. 👽To see more, check out The X Shop: www.thexshop.xyz. #thexshop #superstarx #welovedifferent #decolonize #inclusion #diversity #equity #antiracism #accessibility #advocates #friends #2SLGBTQ #xartists #artists #supportartists #art #wallart #wearableart #fashion #photography #buyart #love #peace #activateconnection #eradicateoppression #bigmessage
Wherever you are along your journey, The X Shop (www.thexshop.xyz) has a special 10% promo code* to brighten your way: HAPPYMOMENTS2021 Or click the link below for the promo code to be automatically added at checkout: https://www.thexshop.xyz/discount/HAPPYTRAILS2021 Art: "Prophecy" by Edward K. Weatherly Music: Courage Endures by Trevor Kowalski from Epidemic Sound *expiry date: Oct. 21 at 11:59pm ET #thexshop #superstarx #thankyouforbeingx #alienrealities #prophecy #2SLGBTQ #LGBTQ #LGBT #endstigma #sigmanotstigma #wellness #mentalhealth #popartist #shoppableart #wearableart #popart #art #aliens #alienrealities #artist #designer #fashion #fashionwithpurpose #onlineshopping
Alright, time may be a construct, but it sure seems to fly… So, in this virtual space, continuing with our tour of “Alien Realities” by Edward K. Weatherly, next up No. 8/20: “Prophecy.” "Prophecy" illuminates Edward’s perceptions of reality in relation to multimedia and spirituality. Throughout the ages, the word God has a spectrum of connotations or meanings. Now, what does God mean for you? What’s your Prophecy? If you feel inspired to answer, please share in the comments, as we’d love to know your thoughts (&/or feelings), any time (&/or space). 🤩 Check out https://www.thexshop.xyz/collections/prophecy to make your "Prophecy" come true! 😍 Music: Fear Being Unfelt by Ingrid Witt from Epidemic Sound #thexshop #superstarx #thankyouforbeingx #alienrealities #prophecy #2SLGBTQ #LGBTQ #LGBT #endstigma #sigmanotstigma #wellness #mentalhealth #popartist #shoppableart #wearableart #popart #art #aliens #alienrealities #artist #designer #fashion #fashionwithpurpose #onlineshopping
"MESSAGES" by Edward K. Weatherly
Continuing merrily along our tour of “Alien Realities,” we arrive at No. 7 of 20: “Messages” by Edward K. Weatherly.
"Messages" reflects the bombardment of signals that Edward receives, doing his best to decode them within his reality of schizophrenia...
Whatever messages you might receive along your journey, we hope you always put your Mental Health 1st.
Music: “Peace at Heart” by Ive from Epidemic Sound
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To celebrate more mash-ups of goodness, here’s a cool-and-cozy throwback one with “X” by Edward K. Weatherly and “Message No. 2” by Sigma Bunny for you… ❤️ Thank you for being part of the goodness – your support means the world to us! #blacklivesmatter #thexshop #superstarx #thankyouforbeingx #sigmanotstigma #wellness #popartist #wearableart #popart #art #artist #designer #fashion #fashionwithpurpose #onlineshopping #sweatshirts #sweatshirtseason #gratitude #hope #peace #love #family #wearefamily
Thank you for shining some love on No. 2/20 design, “Demon,” by Edward K. Weatherly! We deeply reciprocate your timely affection! 😍 If you missed this week’s shoppable art promo code, there's one next week for Edward’s design No. 3 within “Alien Realities,” an otherworldly art exhibition by Superstar X. See you then! 🤩 #thexshop #superstarx #thankyouforbeingx #sigmanotstigma #endstigma #wearableart #art #alienart #aliens #artist #designer #fashion #fashionwithpurpose #onlineshopping #gratitude #hope #peace #love
In celebration of healing “demons” or transforming wounds into gold, whether of mind, body, and/or spirit, there's only circa 24 hours left to use the promo code below for 20% off all shoppable art products with the "Demon" design by Edward! 😍 Promo Code: SUPERSTARDEMON2020 Expires: Weds., Dec. 16th @ 11:11AM EST #thexshop #superstarx #thankyouforbeingx #sigmanotstigma #endstigma #schizophrenia #addiction #wellness #mentalhealth #mentalillness #hope #weloveyou #love #peace #popartist #wearableart #popart #art #alienart #aliens #alienrealities #artist #designer #fashion #fashionwithpurpose #onlineshopping #taptoshop
Looking for some holiday cheer to add to your year? You’ve found it! The X Shop by Superstar X has popped up at The Holiday Shop by The Vandenberg House Event Venue! ✨❤️✨ **Special Note: Sunday, December 6th, from 10am to 6pm, is the last day to walk by The Holiday Shop (1400 Queen Street East, Toronto) to buy some shoppable art from The X Shop!** For the month of December, each week, The Holiday Shop showcases locally-created products. From a special selection of gifts by local artisans, you’ll find something special for the special people in your life! The Holiday Shop is an innovative and safe way to do your shopping outdoors during the current reality. Remember to add it to your list! 🤩 #toronto #holidayshop #thexshop #superstarx #wearableart #leslieville #xmasgifts #buylocal
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