Singular Sensation

Don't let the seeming scramble of letters and numbers of Tyson Powless' UN3EK SY5TEM (pronounced "unique system") fool you. The graphic designer has a straightforward point of view when it comes to his creations, which draw inspiration from graffiti and his Native American heritage, as well as punk and '80s...

By Becky Bartkowski

March 29, 2012

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Don't let the seeming scramble of letters and numbers of Tyson Powless' UN3EK SY5TEM (pronounced "unique system") fool you. The graphic designer has a straightforward point of view when it comes to his creations, which draw inspiration from graffiti and his Native American heritage, as well as punk and '80s hip-hop culture.

Powless will showcase six of his new unisex t-shirt designs at the UN3EK SY5TEM 2012 Fashion Show on Saturday. The bill also includes a performance from his band, The Analog Sweat, and work from two other fashion designers: Wisdoma Lifewarrior, Powless' mother, and his sister, Endowna Endwarrior, whose line is called Shiny Moon Creations.

Sat., March 31, 9 p.m., 2012

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