One of a kind Laser Engraved Skateboard Deck on ebay on 10/21/11

October 21st, 2011

Auction on Friday, 10/21/11

Dawn of the Deck: laser engraved skate decks up for auction. Yes they used Lasers!

One of a kind Laser Engraved Skateboard Deck

Check out the auction.
Click to view my piece at auction.

close view of the engraving

On Friday, October 21st, the world of design and skating join together to bring you a benefit event to help further the growth of the Salt Lake design community and helping Skate 4 Homies in their mission to provide a positive difference in the lives of children and youth who come from challenged environments and communities

Special thanks to AIGA SALT LAKE CITY.

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Les Enfants TERRIBLES in France

September 21st, 2011

Caia & Sheila at Lyon's Contemporary Art Biennale

There is a fantastic show going on right now in Lyon, France, it’s called Les Enfants TERRIBLES. Les Enfants TERRIBLES is part of Lyon’s Contemporary Art Biennale and introduces Pop Surrealism to a huge new audience, the main stream art world. Les Enfants TERRIBLES opened with a bang, speeches, introductions and many thanks to the owner of the magnificent and beautiful space The Rhone-Alpes Region, to the city of Lyon and to the curator extradinaire Jerome Catz, owner of Spacejunk Art Centers.I am incredibly honored to be part of this show that includes such a stellar group of artists. Les Enfants TERRIBLES showcases 12 artists from 4 continents including art by Robert Williams, Todd Schorr, Nicolas Thomas, Jeff Soto, Naoto Hattori, Joe Sorren, Odo, Reg Mombassa, Robert Crumb, Victor Castillo, Ray Caesar and myself.

Jerome organized a group mural which we painted live during the public opening on Sept 15th 2011. And, while most of the artists were busy inside on the mural, Jeff Soto risked getting soaked by the threat of rain to embark on his own project, Jeff chose a huge wall adjacent to the show to paint a massive eye candy, he finished a 30 ft long cat who now keeps two big bright eyes on the terrible babies long after we’ve gone home.The massive crowd wound down to just a steady stream of interested onlookers by the end of the weekend, this incredible show introducing Pop Surealism to the masses will be up through Dec. 31, 2011. So if you happen to get the chance to visit my new favorite city of Lyon take a peak inside The Rhone-Alpes Region.
my SLIDESHOW and Juxtapose Magazine pictures.

Many many thanks to Jerome Catz for making this extraordinary event take place and including me amongst such a talented group of artists.

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New shades with my art

August 22nd, 2011

My new shades with Oakley

My newest collaboration with Oakley has resulted in two pairs of fabulous shades, Fringe and Immerse. Both with my art on the arms and nice big styles, Fringe has a super cute 80′s flare and Immerse is a perfect fitting wrap around.

cute wrap arounds...

Oakley Collaboration

My design on new goggles.

In addition my Stockholm goggle is now available, it’s the best fitting goggle for the ladies who like to get rad in the snow! Yes, I know it’s still summer but who isn’t looking forward to winter already, I know I am…

Here are the links: Immerse, Fringe and Goggles.

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What time is it?!

May 17th, 2011

The new limited edition watch by Oakley is a pricey but cool… with my feline sugar skull design. See it at: Oakely

My feline sugar skull design on the new Oakley watch.

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HP & Rossignol Artist Series

May 12th, 2011

I received an advance HP laptop to try out and after replacing the British plug with an American plug it booted up and looks great. The new Rossignol Skis are part of the Seven Artistic Sins project, this year was my turn to represent Anger. I created a pyromaniacal disgruntled orc feuding with a hornet. Lucky for the hornet, it appears the pyromaniacal orc is out of matches.

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My art is on the cover of WeAr!

May 9th, 2011

The timing couldn’t be better, my solo in France opening in May and the cover of the May issue of Europe’s WeAr magazine. If you can get your hands on one you’ll love the huge glossy pages and incredible print quality, just right for showcasing art and the latest fashion trends. Besides the cover I’ve got 8 pages inside and there are some wonderful close ups, you can see bumps of canvas and wood grain in some, even a kitty hair or two. Thanks WeAr!

Check out the cover of WeAr Magazine

Opening page of WeAr Magazine

My Coffee Girl is a centerfold!

My roadside painting looks good

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Creating iPhone cases!

April 25th, 2011

: iPhone and other cases look cool with my art. I added lots of cases to cafe press and to zazzle. If you would like specific art on a case, let me know.

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Store is back in service!

April 13th, 2011

The Caia Koopman Print Store is now back in service after a brief hiatus. Some new and exciting stuff is in the works, so stay tuned!

Go to the Store

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Painting from my cave…

March 10th, 2011

caia painting her latest...

My solo show at the Spacejunk gallery in France is just around the corner, opening in May. I’ve been in the painting cave, working like crazy, at least it’s a well lit cave with good tunes. This week I’m attempting a 1958 Cadillac 62 series Shark Fin in a bed of roses. Next I’ll be getting started on a series of small paintings on wood. Look out for the ad in the April issue of Hi-Fructose; I’m unveiling “Lost Souls” and you’ll like her! ”Lost Souls” is also the inspiration for a new “Caia Collection” of eyeware and apparel with Oakley coming soon, should be very cool . More on Oakley, HP and Rossi in my next posts, fun stuff!!!! The photo shows me painting some final touches.