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Filip Ågren

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Vectormania 2022-2024 all drawn by hand. I was initially diagnosed in late 2021 after suffering several B2B bouts of combined Covid19 & AI Psychosis. Vectormania is a life long prognosis with no cure unfortunately but weekly therapy has helped me keep it somewhat under control. My doctor recommends daily hard techno & psytrance dosing to help manage my symptoms. Proper prescription is essential....Occasional flare ups (depending on the moon cycle) will still see me glued to my machine for up to 69hrs at a time unable to anything other than vectormaxing. FUCK AI.

If you or a loved one suffers from Vectormania please reach out to the Vectormaniac's Anonymous @ 1-800-420-6900 for support & assistance in managing this atrocious affliction. taken in Gallery AFK by @filip.agren

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⚠️ There's an extra chonky raccoon on the loose in Pennsylvania. 🦝

🔗 to full story in bio. taken in Millvale, Pennsylvania by @filip.agren

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@whisthum & @drkaramelov wtf were we thinking?! Also who tf shot this on my phone??? taken in COLLAPSE by @filip.agren

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Poise. What an utmost pleasure it has been to nurture this project to fruition. Working hand in hand with one of my closest friends & colleagues @thirdwardarchitecture, this project embodies our collective ethos. Simple design, honest material, & affectionate detailing will indeed produce something timeless in earnest. Standing guard, a humble railing is something far more than its primary protective purpose. It cinematically frames the temporal motions of its inhabitant's lives, begging them to slow down & appreciate the little moments of extacsy in the everyday ennui of existence. A cacophany of light & a sleight of hand, yet oh so real, firm & everlasting; precisely the sort of work I live to make. Cheers <3 taken in Northshore by @filip.agren

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My lastest completed project at the Church of St. Nicholas for the Society to Preserve the Murals of Max Vanko. HVAC enclosure designed, fabricated & installed by me <3 Motif borrowed from the lovely original stained glass featured in the church. Many thanks to the Church for trusting me with this commission 🙏 It was so nice to be working in the beautiful town of Millvale again!!! taken in Millvale murals of Maxo Vanka / St Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church by @filip.agren

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This pays homage to a several of my favorite comic characters, hiphop and graffiti callbacks, a couple key issues, and a few Easter eggs. Looking forward to folks getting to check out all the work we put in for this show tonight. I’d do it all again in a heartbeat, without a doubt. Appreciate the team @collectionsinblack @djbigphill @filip.agren @gallery_afk - couldn’t have done it without a solid squad. Appreciate you all!

#pittsburghartist #spraycanart #aerosolart #comicart #comicpanel by @filip.agren

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AKIRA1988 test reel, shot from when we had Vindeezy's fashion show roughly 1 year ago @gallery_afk taken in Gallery AFK by @filip.agren

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600+ pieces, 6months construction, 12.5' tall, 14' wide, 26' long, & ~5000lbs of corten steel. Untold blood, sweat, & tears poured into forging this beast virtually single handedly for the neighborhood of Millvale <3

I pray she stands for 1000+ years, I will be long gone before this sculpture succumbs to the elements 🙏 #longlivetrashpanda

HUGE thank you @millvale_borough_cdc for trusting me with this commission, it was an absolute opportunity of a lifetime & I sincerely hope everyone enjoys it for generations to come!

Also want to thank @wickedpgh / @mikeschwarzthekid for supporting the project, Mike secured numerous donations for the raccoon, without which this project would have never happened.

There are too many parties to thank for their contributions to the project in this post, that said I am working on the commemoration plaque and all involved will be visible soon!

From Braddock to Millvale, I truly believe Pittsburgh is a special place & when we come together, we can achieve anything. I am so proud & grateful to be a part of this amazing city & its loving communities <3

Finally, please join us for the opening Oct. 18th between 3pm & 11pm! We will be christening the Raccoon with champagne for good luck!!! 🍾🍾🍾

Photo credit @saenct <3<3<3 taken in Millvale, Pennsylvania by @filip.agren

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Let's talk about the raccoon. It's about people, and cooperation, and fun during a time of division and angst and confusion. A labor of love conceptualized over a year ago by students with the @shalerarea_sustainability_club and @millvale_community_library. Funding was secured by Henry L Hillman Foundation and the @triboroecodistrict, and with help from @savemaxovanka @vankamurals the MCDC ended up hiring @filip.agren and @gallery_afk. @mikeschwarzthekid from @wickedpgh adding in the energy, communications, securing donations and organizing the party and this is off and rocking.

Our neighbors Bruce and Ray have the skills and machinery to get big jobs done and yesterday, Bruce drove his truck and hauled the raccoon home. Please stop by for the official celebration next Saturday, Oct 18 from 3pm-11pm as we celebrate (free from 3-7 and pay what you can from 7pm-11pm). Featuring food, drinks, DJs, entertainment, and good times! All donations will support the MCDC's continued efforts to create the Rainbow Raccoon Park. Come out and have a good time! We have been at it for over three years, and will keep on pushing. Our next priorities include perimeter safety fencing, slides, more play opportunities including wheelchair accessible parking, paths and swings, and more.

Our neighbors @abeillevoyanteteaco and @mcwalkeryarns are working to help the raccoon stay warm this winter and is busy stitching up a little something special! Please contact them if you want to learn more and participate.

While so much of our world is working to divide us - let's remember that the magic and choice is ours. It is here. At home. Neighbors helping neighbors. Let's all take care of each other. Millvale is love.

Pictures and Video and Friendship by: Danielle Spinola, Melissa Mason, Abbey Nilson, Filip Agren, and Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Raccoon conceptual design by @nhbdalliespgh

This park never would have happened without inspiration of Jenny Mendak and Perry Rees taken in Millvale, Pennsylvania by @filip.agren

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5,000 pounds of corten steel, 604 individually welded pieces, 12.5 feet tall upon completion….the Millvale Raccoon is well on its way 🦝

Want to give a huge shoutout to @millvale_borough_cdc & The Henry L Hillman Foundation for organizing + sending this project our way! Also a massive thank you to our incredibly generous material donors @belleflexllc @west_penn_laco @concretefactory & Triad Metals; without you, this project wouldn’t have been possible!

Fabricator, Welder, and Lead: @gallery_afk & @filip.agren
Partner and Project Manager: @wickedpgh & @mikeschwarzthekid

Steel Donor: Triad Metals
Laser-cutting Donor: @belleflexllc
Consumables Donor: @west_penn_laco
Concrete Donor: @concretefactory

Visuals: @mikeschwarzthekid
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#publicart #installation #installationartist #sculpture #sculpture_art #weldeverydamnday #weld #welding #welders #welderup #steel #pittsburghart #pittsburghartist taken in Braddock, Pennsylvania by @filip.agren

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Summoning a raccoon spirit 😇🦝💫💞

#trashpanda #finalboss #dumpsterdivine #raccoonenergy #giantbeastmode #diycryptid #ratsupreme #hoarderchic #dumpstercouture #chaosinstallation #weldporn #raccoonlover #visitpittsburgh #localsonly #shoplocal #blackmagic #occultism #pittsburghpirates #pittsburghpenguins #pittsburghsteelers #braddock #millvale #fyp #foryoupage taken in Gallery AFK by @filip.agren

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Felt like making something cute <3

76mm brass spikes on 25mm & 50mm aluminum strap
In progress, still needs velvet, & polish :) taken in Gallery AFK by @filip.agren

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