Kavi H :: Music

Operation Ivy

Artists: Jim Mahfood (All) , Food One (All)

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Title:	Operation Ivy
Artist:	Jim Mahfood (All)
Artist:	Food One (All)
Media Type:	Mixed Media
Art Type:	Pin Up
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	1,294
Likes on CAF:	14 15
Favorited on CAF:	1
Comments:	20
Added to Site:	11/8/2021
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Operation Ivy poster design artwork by Jim Mahfood.

My final post from art pickups at NYCC 2021!

A major highlight of the convention for me was chatting with Jim at his booth as he is one of my favorite artists. Was also happy to pick up this Op Ivy piece, my 2nd music related piece in the collection (both by Jim!). This piece was printed and used as a massive poster displayed at a bar in Las Vegas called Jammyland and was also sold separately as a print. The design is based off the album cover to an Op Ivy compilation album called "Seedy" released in 1996 through Karma Kredit Records, well after the band had broken up.

Back in the mid 90s I was discovering a lot of punk rock music (among other genres) and eventually came across Operation Ivy's debut album at a local record store and I was drawn in to their energy, message, and attitude.

The band was stylistically important as one of the first bands to mix the elements of hardcore punk and ska into a new sub-genre, ska punk. The lyrics and tone of Operation Ivy's music portrayed a vehement desire for social justice and a strong distrust of mainstream conformist culture.

Operation Ivy was formed in May 1987 and was named after the code name of a 1952 American nuclear weapons testing program. They would only be active for 2 years, breaking up in May 1989 after releasing a debut 7 inch EP "Hectic" and debut full length album "Energy" through Lookout Records. They officially released 28 tracks (with 4 additional tracks circulating through bootlegs) and performed 185 shows.

Operation Ivy is well remembered as the direct precursor to the popular band Rancid (Two of the Op Ivy band members Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman went on to become founding members of Rancid, and they both remain members of the band to present day) and for wielding a lasting stylistic influence over numerous other bands in what became the third wave ska movement.

Thanks again, Jim!

Song Choice:

Operation Ivy - "Knowledge"

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Mark V
Member Since 2021

1 - Posted on 11/8/2021

Oh man. Great piece of a great band.

Kavi H
Member Since 2018

Posted on 11/8/2021

Mark V wrote:

Oh man. Great piece of a great band.�

thanks Mark!!! A great band indeed

Morgan Social
Member Since 2018

2 - Posted on 11/8/2021

All I know is that I don't know nothing. Awesome piece, Kavi!

Kavi H
Member Since 2018

Posted on 11/8/2021

Morgan Social wrote:

All I know is that I don't know nothing. Awesome piece, Kavi!

hell yeah, classic punk track! thanks man.

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 11/8/2021

We went to a shopping mall
And laughed at all the shoppers
And security guards trailed us to a record shop
We asked for Mojo Nixon
They said he don't work here
We said if you don't got Mojo Nixon then your store could use some fixin'

Kavi H
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 11/8/2021

Marcus Wai wrote:

Nice pull, Punk Rock Girl!!!! man it had been years since I listened to that one. ;)

Steve Day Vich
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 11/8/2021

I'm mad that I didn't think of this.

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 11/9/2021

I have to wonder if their music ever even made it this far north, cuz I've never even heard of this band. But I did any and all music related illustration. Nice piece, dude!

Kavi H
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 11/9/2021

Ruben DaCollector wrote:

I have to wonder if their music ever even made it this far north, cuz I've never even heard of this band. But I did any and all music related illustration. Nice piece, dude!

Not sure about that although Canadians who were super into Punk Rock during the 90s may have found a way to seek them out. You have heard of Rancid though yes? 2 of the founding members of that band were part of Op Ivy and are still part of Rancid to this day, they were much more commercially successful than Op Ivy was, but not as groundbreaking/influential to other punk bands (arguably).

Jordan Joanou
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 11/9/2021

Great mix of music and art.

John C
Member Since 2014

2 - Posted on 11/9/2021

These guys had so many extra mozzarella sticks it isn't even funny.

Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 11/9/2021

Dammit I need some Mahfood in my life. Congrats, bud!

George H
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 11/9/2021

This is so good my friend! Mahfood's art is so fun and full of energy which is perfect for band. Love me some Op Ivy!

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 11/9/2021

I never listened to their stuff, but yes, I'm aware of Rancid. As you say, I suppose their lack of widespread success is why I never heard of the precursor band.

M L
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 11/10/2021

Great piece, and I agree, Jim Mahfood is a great guy and fun to meet. I just set up a pre-con commission from him, music related, for ECCC that I'm excited for.

Kavi H
Member Since 2018

Posted on 11/10/2021

M L wrote:

Great piece, and I agree, Jim Mahfood is a great guy and fun to meet. I just set up a pre-con commission from him, music related, for ECCC that I'm excited for.�

Awesome man can't wait to see how that turns out!!

Tyler T
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 11/10/2021

Great piece!

Jeffrey Wedding
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 11/10/2021

MAH-FOOOOOOOD!!! Nice score Kavi. Do you know if this is part of the giant wall collage or a separate piece hanging at Jammyland? I don't go downtown very often, but the next time I do I will drop in and try and snag a pic on the wall for you.

Kavi H
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 11/10/2021

Jeffrey Wedding wrote:

MAH-FOOOOOOOD!!! Nice score Kavi. Do you know if this is part of the giant wall collage or a separate piece hanging at Jammyland? I don't go downtown very often, but the next�time I do I will drop in and try and snag a pic on the wall for you.

thanks Jeff!! Honestly those part of the details are a bit fuzzy from my convo with Jim a month ago at the convention...could be either lol. Collage sounds like it might be right but I don't know for sure

David Askani�Son
Member Since 2012
Forum Moderator

1 - Posted on 11/12/2021

The next greatest hit! Badass get bud!

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