Your Shirt Lies South West

A train pokes around a corner amidst a flourishing desert terrain; “You’re heart lies southwest” displayed whimsically below. Psychedelic greens and browns swirl around images of monkeys hanging playfully on branches. This is Cody St. Arnold, a modest silk screen printer and artist with incredible talent posted up on a typical Sunday at the Rail Yards Market. Utilizing a style that resembles Andy Warhol, Cody exploits the use of pop culture and branding juxtaposed against vivid southwestern colors and themes. And his artistic style paired with the handmade quality of silk screening combines to make a fine product. I own one of Cody’s T-shirts, and the fact that it is local, handmade, and hand drawn puts it miles above any factory produced garb I’d find at a retail chain. Thank you Cody Saint Arnold for providing our community with your local talent!

The Rail Yards is a community market supporting local artists, crafters, performers and more open every Sunday at 777 1st St. SW 87102. Go to http://railyardsmarket.org for more information.