Sam Flores's HOPE


SAN FRANCISCO, March 25, 2008 - In an ongoing effort to secure Democratic hopeful Barack Obama's presidential bid, The 008 and Upper Playground have collaborated with Sam Flores and Munk One to create two new limited screenprints of each artist's portrait of Obama. The Sam Flores and Munk One posters are part of an ongoing series of artist collaborations in support of Barack Obama's presidential campaign.

The Sam Flores and Munk One limited screenprints are now available for purchase online through www.upperplayground.com. Both posters will be signed and numbered by the artists and are made at a limited quantity of 200, with each retailing for $200. Each poster is a pre-sale item and will not ship until April 21, 2008. All proceeds from the sales of each design from Sam Flores and Munk One Obama posters will go directly to creating more campaign T-shirts, posters and stickers by other artists in support of Obama's bid for President.

For more information on Sam Flores (www.samflores.com) and Munk One (www.enjoymunk.com) and their endorsement for Obama, please visit www.upperplayground.com.

The 008, Sam Flores, Munk One and Upper Playground would like to thank everyone who continues their support of the Barack Obama campaign.

About Sam Flores
Fifteen years after first arriving on the West Coast from New Mexico, Sam Flores has established his place in the modern art movement as a master of fine art and product design. His signature Fatima figures and oversized welcoming hands have been exhibited in galleries throughout the world. He currently designs the clothing line 12Grain for Upper Playground.

About Munk One
Munk One, a.k.a. Jose A. Mercado, is a contemporary American illustrator and fine artist based in Chico, California. He is most noted for creating artwork for bands including Korn, Avenged Sevenfold, My Chemical Romance and many more whose merchandise can be seen throughout the world.

About Upper Playground
Based in San Francisco, California, Upper Playground was founded in 1999 and has become a leader in today's progressive art movement with its innovative apparel line and art gallery, FIFTY24SF. Recognized as a catalyst for the fusion of fashion with art, Upper Playground produces apparel lines bi-annually and features designs from notable local and international artists. The apparel line is sold nationally and internationally in over 300 boutiques and online. Upper Playground's FIFTY24SF Gallery showcases art from some of the best contemporary artists in the world with its monthly art exhibits. Please visit www.upperplayground.com for more information.


About 008
The 008 is a volunteer group of young professionals with extensive entertainment and political experience who have united with the common goal of electing Barack Obama President of the United States. Pooling rolodexes, social and intellectual capital, along with the objective of fueling a Movement that strategically unifies and mobilizes a new generation of inspired, politically-active Americans. The 008 formed in December of 2006. For more information about 008 visit www.008themovement.org.

The 008 is a purely volunteer organization. If you are interested in volunteering for, donating to, or learning more about the official Barack Obama campaign please visit www.barackobama.com.