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thieves. argh.

Journal Entry: Wed Jul 30, 2008, 8:48 AM




The thieving of works never stopped, but it's getting so bad I just...
feel so upset, insulted, and disappointed.

My first solo exhibition is just around the corner, I'm at a loss for words to see these works so personal to me being pirated and manipulated.


used in Forever Slave's new album cover: . It was first shown to me on Amazon, then their myspace.

Touring extensively and having separate releases in Europe and US. They're even selling band merchandise with it.
I wrote in twice via the contact page on their homepage, with no replies.

*edit* The band has replied saying the art was done by an artist from their record label and all artwork were prepared and held responsible by the record company. And that a few months ago, they DID receive my email.

And the record label had clearly told the band that they had it all accounted for. Yet there is nothing on my end?

If you'd like to help by writing in, please write to the record label politely: Wacken records - Armageddon Music.


copied ->
Selling in a gallery in Barcelona at 4000€: Susanne Wehmer. That's my face, argh.
*artnet said they cannot remove the listing, because they're just a directory website. If you'd like to write in, e-mail/call directly to the L&B Contemporary Art Gallery representing the artist.

->
Selling in a large mall in Jakarta.

again ->
Published by a major Vietnamese publisher, selling online and in stores.


I've tried looking for legal help, but impossible to afford with the infringers in different countries. If anyone knows of any lawyer who is familiar with copyright issues and is able to help out pro-bono, please let me know?

If not... You can help by spreading the word.


Sorry the only update in a while came to this, I'm just really, really tired.

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:iconhybridgothica:
SUE THEIR ASSES. :stab: i am not familiar with any lawyers, sowwy :(

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:iconfuzzyyak:
Every time I read one of these journals by you, I feel SO bad for you! It sucks so much that people can do this to someone!

What about plastering watermarks all over your images? I know it's not pretty, but it works?

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Really, if there was an 11th Commandment, that should be it.

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:iconhellfirediva:
Holy crap now how rude is that :o

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:icongermandoodlebug:
im so sorry....i wish I could help you more.

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:iconkichiru:
I am so sorry hun-- maybe you should watermark your stuff more intensely :\ It sucks that you have to go through this

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:iconshazamimaging:
O my you poor woman! I'll see if i can find someone from my pool of lawyers.

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:iconcareforthewild:
Omw thats awful!
Would be so annoying!!!
Sorry, i cant help you!...hope you get it sorted!

Much Love and Luck!

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:iconskyefan112:
I'm sorry to hear about that.If I think of anything I'll let you know.:hug:

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:iconcasmarisal:
I am so sorry, those are major thieves and they are robbing you honey, I hope you find resolutions soon. :(

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:iconjoker0720:
Wow, I'm so sorry this is happening to you... Makes you wonder how often things like this happen to artists like us. Again, I'm very sorry this is happening, and I wish there was something I could do.

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LOL @ finding money all over your workspace! It helps if you travel a lot, lots of loose change :)
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