IGNITE is an artist representation and consulting company which specializes in licensing, branding, fashion, merchandise design, publishing, limited editions and exhibitions. IGNITE represents a diverse roster of talent which includes visual artists, fashion designers, photographers and filmmakers. IGNITE is based in New York and Los Angeles.
Jason LeBlond is a graduate of Parsons the New School of Design and the former Creative Director of Museum Masters International (MMI.) He has worked with major artists and estates such as Picasso, Salvador Dali, Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Bernard of Hollywood etc. on the development, design and production of officially licensed product lines. He has been involved in the planning of major exhibitions such as Tamara de Lempicka: Art Deco Icon at London’s Royal Academy (’04). His recent curatorial projects have involved acclaimed international contemporary artists such as Ron English, Maripol and Mike Ruiz. He has coordinated high-profile events such as MARILYN IN ART Book Launch & Exhibit, FADER Magazine’s 09 Spring Style Issue Launch, I AM BECAUSE WE ARE Book Signing / Malawi Fundraiser, and MIKE RUIZ's 45th Birthday Bash at the Hudson Hotel.
Ves Pitts is the owner of VJP Productions whose recent projects include producing the film Café du Diablo, directed by Maria Beatty of Paris. Ves is also known for his own fine art photography, and he is represented by Christopher Henry Gallery, New York, where his work has been the subject of solo shows such as Cake Bomb. He has lived in New York City for the last 15 years and documented nightlife, culture, art, and burlesque performers. He has also photographed locations throughout the South of the U.S. and Los Angeles, in addition to international cities like London and Cairo. He has self published three books featuring his photos of nightlife personalities and performers. His work appears regularly on My Comrade.com plus East Village Boys.com and other websites.