Zach Fernandez
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Zach Fernandez is an American multi-media artist in Los Angeles, California.[1][2][3] He is popular for turning the Hollywood sign to "Hollyweed" on New Year's Day as a prank.[4]
Personal life[edit]
Fernandez is from Upland, California.[5][3]
The "Hollyweed" Incident[edit]
In January 2017, Fernandez gained recognition after altering the Hollywood Sign to "Hollyweed" on New Year’s Day.[6][7][8][9][10] The same year, he dropped an impeachment banner on Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. The banner said, “You're Fired” and sparked controversy among netizens.[11][12][4]
Career[edit]
After the ‘Hollyweed’ scandal,[13][14][15][16] he launched a march online on his website to sell sweatshirts that said “Hollywood Hollyweed Hollywoed”. According to sources, each sweatshirt cost as much as $150 and within the first 24 hours, Fernandez made about $68,000.[17][18]
In 2019, Fernandez founded the cannabis lifestyle brand “Hollyweed”.[19][20][21][22] He launched the brand at the licensed cannabis B2B Hall of Flowers the same year.[23][24][25][26]
In 2020, Fernandez created the first movie poster made entirely out of weed for Guy Ritchie's film The Gentlemen.[27][28][29] On April 20, 2021, he launched Hollyweed CBD.[30][31]
References[edit]
- ↑ Thomas, Dexter (2017-01-18). "We spoke with "Jesus Hands" — the "Hollyweed" prankster". Vice. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ↑ Romero • •, Edgar (2017-01-23). "'HOLLYWeeD' Artist Hangs 'Impeach' Trump Banner on Golden Gate Bridge". NBC Bay Area. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Hollyweed: Zach Fernandez made a point about smoking a joint". KCRW. 2023-04-03. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "'Hollyweed' Sign Guy Hits Golden Gate Bridge with Anti-Trump Banner (PHOTOS)". TMZ. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ↑ B, Brian (2020-01-24). "Watch the Hollyweed Artist Create the World's First Weed Movie Poster for The Gentlemen". MovieWeb. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ↑ Cascone, Sarah (2017-01-04). "Meet the Artist Behind the Cheeky Transformation of the Hollywood Sign". Artnet News. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ↑ Koerner, Claudia (2017-01-10). "The Man Behind The "Hollyweed" Sign Has Surrendered To Police". BuzzFeed News. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ↑ Hernandez, Salvador (2017-01-04). "Meet The Artist Who Says He Changed The Hollywood Sign To "Hollyweed"". BuzzFeed News. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ↑ Service • •, City News (2017-01-09). "'HOLLYWeeD' Sign Prankster Arrested on Suspicion of Trespassing". NBC Bay Area. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ↑ Relations, University; University, Advancement © California State; Street, Northridge 18111 Nordhoff; Northridge; Us, CA 91330 Phone:677-1200 / Contact (2017-01-06). "LA Artist "Jesushands" Takes Credit for "Hollyweed" Prank". California State University, Northridge. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ↑ Careaga, Christina (2017-01-24). "'Hollyweed' guy strikes again with a massive anti-Trump banner". Mashable. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ↑ "Artist responsible for 'Hollyweed' prank strikes again. This time against Trump". Los Angeles Times. 2017-01-24. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ↑ "Hollyweed Artist Zachary Cole Fernandez Charged With Trespass Misdemeanour". Artlyst. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ↑ Parker, Ryan (2017-01-06). ""Hollyweed": Artist Says He's Responsible for Sign Alteration But It Wasn't Vandalism". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ↑ "'Hollyweed' Sign Culprit In Hiding, Fears Arrest (PHOTO)". TMZ. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ↑ "A painting with your meds? An art gallery pops up inside a cannabis dispensary". Los Angeles Times. 2017-03-13. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ↑ ""Hollyweed" Sign Creator Now Selling $150 Sweatshirts". Yahoo News. 2017-01-17. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ↑ "'Hollyweed' Sign Prankster Makes $68k Off Merch In 24 Hours (PHOTO)". TMZ. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ↑ Franklin, Ericka (2019-05-02). "Post Malone, 'Hollyweed' Artist Zach "Jesushands" Fernandez Debut Cannabis Brands". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ↑ Lastreto, Nikki; Now, Cannabis (2019-05-06). "Branching Out at the Hall of Flowers". Cannabis Now. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ↑ Darmon, Aynslee (2019-05-02). "Post Malone Launches Cannabis Brand 'Shaboink' At Hall Of Flowers Trade Show". ET Canada. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ↑ "Post Malone Debuts His New 'Shaboink' Cannabis Brand". The Cannabis Investor. 2019-05-07. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ↑ Src='https://Secure.gravatar.com/Avatar/81422494cada52790c74b0ea6624d391?s=20, <img Alt=; #038;d=mm; Srcset='https://Secure.gravatar.com/Avatar/81422494cada52790c74b0ea6624d391?s=40, #038;r=g'; #038;d=mm; Brabo, #038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-20 photo' height='20' width='20' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/>Joseph (2019-05-06). "Hall of Flowers 2019 Raises The Bar Even Higher". Respect My Region. Retrieved 2023-10-16. Cite uses deprecated parameter
|class=(help) - ↑ Adams, Benjamin M. (2019-05-03). "Post Malone Launches Cannabis Line Called Shaboink". culturemagazine.com. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ↑ Content, Brand Partner (2022-01-21). "5 Best CBD Oils for Pain & Inflammation: List of Top CBD Oil Brands - LA Weekly". www.laweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ↑ Journal, In Partnership with Men's (2023-05-07). "Best CBD Gummies Of 2023". Men's Journal. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ↑ "An Artist Has Created The World's First 'All-Weed' Movie Poster For 'The Gentlemen'". UPROXX. 2020-01-22. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ↑ "The First Weed Poster Ever Created for The Gentlmen". 2020-01-24. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ↑ "This Movie Poster for The Gentlemen Is Made Entirely of Weed". Muse by Clio. 2020-01-22. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ↑ "Hollyweed Launches Delta 8 Flower: Raises The Standards Of The Hemp Industry". Yahoo Finance. 2022-08-18. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ↑ CBD, Hollyweed (2022-08-24). "Why CBD Flower By Hollyweed Is The Best You Can Get From A Marijuana Dispensary". GlobeNewswire News Room. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
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