Yesterday in NYC, JanSport threw a launch party featuring the live tunes of Digable Planet’s Ladybug Mecca, and J. Boogie and debuted it’s latest collection of limited edition artist designed bags, featuring the art of UK artist Julie West and LA based grafitti artist JoeX2. Previous collections have been limited to backpacks, but with this collection we see messenger bags, and expandable upright luggage bags thrown into the mix with marvelous result. These bags will be released to stores in April 2008, but you can still find the winter collection in stores now. Check JanSport.com for product information and to find your local retailer for the series. Artist bios, inspiration and more photos after the jump.

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Rick Maderis is an artist on many levels and is comfortable in many mediums. Whether it be illustration, painting or photography, Rick is able to communicate his unique perspective. He just re-launched his site Unconscious Monster with new images of his work. Take a break from your day and check out something new!