Barely establishing themselves just two weeks ago, Blonde Grizzly (15 East 400 South) has become the newest place to find both local and national geek. Prints, t-shirts, collectibles and of course high-grade artwork in its own deranged way, are all on display and for sale. (We’re loving the Batman painting most of all!) Think of them as the new Hot Topic, without all the vampire bondage makeup accessories, high prices, and smell of Oxy in the air. City Weekly‘s blogger Gavin Sheehan interviewed the two for Gallery Stroll this past Friday. We strongly urge you to get your geek on with material made by artists who love what you love.

Gavin’s Underground interview with Blonde Grizzly

Gavin: Where did the idea to start up Blonde Grizzly come from?

Caleb: I just wanted to do something on my own. I worked at the same retail job in the same position that I started in for the last three years and was tired of it. The only way that I saw getting out of it, besides getting another corporate retail job, was to start something on my own. We started with a kiosk in the Layton Hills Mall for three months. It was a good starting point, but wasn’t really what I wanted long term.

Gavin: For those curious, what kind of stuff can people find in the store?

Caleb: We sell artist t-shirts from Zerofriends. Their artists include: Alex Pardee, Greg “Craola” Simkins, Skinner & Camilla d’Errico. We will have Vic Back’s t-shirt line. We have limited edition prints from Alex Pardee, Dave Correia and Skinner. We have Mode Clutches by Amber Dunford. We will be adding more stuff all the time from local and national artists.