Anthony Fearron MaddTronix

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Anthony Fearron

MaddTronix

Anthony Fearron or DJ MaddTronix as he is also known made an impression on me similar to an allergic reaction to a honeybee sting.  Why that analogy you may ask?  

Consider this,

·     Honeybees have specific jobs they must do.  Anyone who has been around Anthony will attest to his focus on creating in every capacity.

·     A sting by a honeybee will surely bring back thoughts of each encounter.      

·     Honeybees are severely misunderstood, underappreciated and unnecessarily feared.

In my opinion Anthony Fearron the “ARTIST” fits all of these.  His work has intense depth with his technique of layering.  His creative spirit provides him the freedom to let the energy dictate what to do next.  Focusing on a singular direction in Anthony’s work is futile, try changing the perspective by rotating the piece!

The Long Island, NY born Fearron graduated from Deer Park High School.  He shared one of his life experiences when friend Pete Shipman introduced him to Jimi Hendrix’s version of the “Star Spangled Banner.”  

Long Time Friend and fellow Artist Karey Maurice Counts (L) and Fearron (R) WIMG Studio 2013

Fearron recalls the moment by saying, “My life had changed at that moment.”  Another statement from Fearron mimics my personal experience when I met Hendrix.  Several people of color didn’t get it and nixed the thought of outside the box thinking, some said, “He’s a white boy, he plays rock n roll etc.”  That didn’t deter me or Fearron and THANK GOD!  Anthony finishes this segment by saying "From that moment I would listen to everything under a stone" referring to music.

MaddTronix rattled off several genres of music and experiences that went with them including House, Disco, the Tramps, New Wave, Semi-Punk, Industrial, Techno, Gothic, Dup-Step, Jungle, Trip-Hop and Glitch for example.  Two stories he shared included how “Ministry’s” Land of Rape & Honey impacted him.  His self-proclamation that he is one of the 1^st African Americans into the Industrial/Gothic scene.  He backed this up by saying he was at first Long Island show of Ministry.  This performance took place at the club “Spy’s.”  The other testimony to Tronix and his art and music was his time on the air at WRSU-88.7FM on the campus of Rutgers University.  The link is a collaborative with Daizo from 12/2006.

http://archive.org/details/Daizo_on_Maddtronix_Moodshow_88.7_WRSU_FM_12.07.06

Tronix gave some info about his time on the air at WRSU from 1996-2007 during the years of the Melody Circuit.  During that time Trenton and New Brunswick had a 4 to 5 bar/club circuit happening.  Those of us from Trenton would start at Mundy’s, Perry’s Clubhouse, Perry’s Club14 then to City Gardens followed by a trip up to New Brunswick’s Roxy(sp) and The Melody.  While we reminisced we laughed about creating a Melody-2 circuit, hmm stay tuned!

10 words on the mind of “Tronix”

1.   wonderful

2.   gift

3.   tomorrow

4.   impression

5.   faith

6.   hope

7.   Bora-Bora

8.  Paris

9.  Japan

10.     Bliss

Anthony spent some time in Japan spinning music and gathering inspiration for painting.  His artwork is in England, Paris, Japan and throughout the USA. 

SOME of his work can be seen at the Exit7A studio on W. Front St. in downtown Trenton as well as 

The Euphemia Gallery 200 North Main St., Hightstown, NJ 08540 609-443-8300
http://euphemiagallery.com

Anthony, like the other many talented men and women in the Trenton art scene has big plans with high expectations, and I believe in him!  Beside his appreciation of the works of Basquiat, a viewing of  Jackson Pollock and Michaelangelo’s work at MOMA inspired him at the age of 10 and motivates him to succeed.   

Here are a couple of quotes to give you some more insight about Anthony Fearron/MaddTronix;

“Everyone has ability, but very few accept it or use it.”

“This is not just the battle but working through it to see victory.”

Trenton 365

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bolt-Welding-Ironworks-LLC/121714064573437

BOLT 

Welding & Ironworks

Chris Hiltey

Chris Hiltey is my new profile.  His office/warehouse/gallery is located on Monmouth St. between Clinton and State streets.

 

As you approach the space you will realize it’s been there for years, over 30!  I asked myself, “how come you haven’t stopped here before?”  Divine timing I guess, but now I have a new friend! 

Chris Hiltey

Chris is a quiet gentleman with a great sense of humor and vast knowledge about his craft.  BOLT is a fabrication company specializing in metal and steel however, don’t limit your thoughts to the large amounts of fencing and railing on the property, give call him about your next project, remember Chris is an artist and a craftsman! 

Interior of the shop-1

Interior of the shop-2

The atmosphere of the shop is friendly, energetic and you can tell things get done here.  I've met with several members of his crew and a few of his friends.  I believe it's safe to say his crew would refer to him as a “brother”, “uncle”, “mentor” and or “friend."  

Tools of the trade-1

Tools of the trade-2

Tools of the trade-3





The photos below are some of the items in and around the BOLT facility.

The below photos are some of the architectural items on site.

Some of Chris' sculptures

These would make awesome planters

Oh yeah Chris sold them!

In Trenton we have wonderful committed people, artists, craftsmen, leaders and businesses doing some amazing things without attention.  I personally will be profiling them.

Visit them, follow them on social media and tell them you heard about them through Trenton365!

George Zienowicz the "Sign Man"

The SIGN MAN!

George Zienowicz

We take lots of things for granted as we travel in our busy lives.  Some of them are the signs that let us know what we are looking for.  In the Trenton area George Zienowicz is responsible for A LOT of them.  George has the look of someone who Hollywood would mark as a biker, a Harley guy and he is.  However don’t let that discourage you and lead you to miss out on a local craftsman/artist and businessman.

I had the privilege to meet George a few months ago at his old office.  The location was just off of Hamilton Ave near the Wirerope district.  The red brick building screams character and a perfect fit for George, I thought.  After a brief introduction George let me take a self guided tour around his shop.  I felt like I had the keys to a museum-like storage area for signs.  The tools and equipment are as various as the businesses and organizations George does work for. 

Old wood tables that have produced years of signs, a digital table and hand tools all to help make signs out of practically anything!  Don’t be fooled into thinking only signs, this craftsman is a fabricator and visionary as well.  Ask him to show you a few of his functioning projects for the shop.

Fast forward to Fall of 2011.  George has moved…..WHAT!  Only around the corner though, to a more functional space.  This new location gives the feel of reality show shop space. 

Think of the motorcycle building t.v. programs.  The creativity that happens here is the same that so many have come to expect from George, and I don’t think anything will change in the future. 

In closing, you now know of another member of the Trenton365.  You have seen his work whether you know it or not, now get to know him.  As always thank you for visiting, recommend someone and let the subject person know you saw him or her at trenton365.blogspot.com

www.zsigns.com

202 East Canal Street 

Trenton NJ, 08609

609-393-4068