Safewalls, the art project by Cirque Du Soleil, has just released a new print by Chet Zar. Inpsired by the Zumanity™ Pan character, Chet created a work with his signature style of painting and mood, and created one very sharp looking print. There are two versions, the standard which is 20″ x 30″ and limited to 300 and the deluxe which is 24″ x36″ and comes stamped and with a COA. Also on the Safewalls homepage is an interview with Chet which is a must see. He has a great attitude, infectious laugh, and really just draws you into his art and his world even more. He also talks about the painting and the idea of creating something more erotic than he usually does. Safewalls Interview
Opening tomorrow night, May 21st at the Corey Helford Gallery, is a new how with three outstanding female artists: Sarah Folkman, Krista Huot and Isabel Samaras. All three of these artists. The show opens at 7pm, and for those that make it there early the gallery is giving away free mini prints throughout the night, all of which are limited to 150. This will be the third time that Sarah Folkman and Krista Huot show at the gallery. Isable Samaras will be bringing her amazing oil pianting skills as well with her new body of work “Heavy Gretel”, which has to be one of the best names for a show I have heard yet. From the preview images it looks like Krista will be exhibiting some of her biggest paintings yet. This looks to be a very exciting show, so if your in the area be sure to stop by or keep your eye on the website for the full show release.
Just this past Friday, May 13th, the Like the Spice Gallery in Brooklyn, NY opened a new solo show by Jenny Morgan entitled “One and the Many”. This is the artists third solo show at this gallery. Along with the 10 original works that are on view, there are also 2 different silkscreen prints available (shown last). The prints are both 17″ x 17″ on Arches 500 gsm paper, each print is individually colored in unique editions 1 of 50. This is an outstanding show, and one that I am sure as always is more impressive when seen in person. The exhibition will be up until June 19th so if your in the area make sure to stop by. The Milk Made blog has some very nice, larger photos of some of the work in the show.
Tara McPherson has just released her first canvas giclee print to her Cotton Candy Machine shop. The “Snow Bride” was first seen in Tara’s solo show “Bunny in the Moon” that took place last October at the Jonathan Levine Gallery. The print is 23″ x 11.5″ pre-stretched canvas print, coated with gloss UV varnish, signed and numbered in an edition of 100. The print will not be shipped until the beginning of June, however you can pre-order the print now.
Jessica Stewart is an artist working out of Melbourne, Australia. As stated in her bio she likes to “draw portraits of dreamers and lovers. Using pencil, paint and pastel she draws ships, homes, animals among all other sorts of symbolic objects to represent a bond, a freedom or maybe an escape from their current situation.” Growing up near the coast is a strong influence in her work and can be seen with the nautical elements many of the drawings have. Her drawings have a very painterly effect to them, and are very effective at pulling you in to the world she has created. I would love to see these in person as I know some of the details are lost when photographed. Also, if you head over to her Flickr you will see more drawings as well as some photography of hers. Make sure to check out her homepage, she has some original works and prints listed in her online shop.
When You Escape – Jessica Stewart
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This past week, Friday the 13th to be exact, the POVevolving Gallery in Los Angeles opened a new solo show by Derek Albeck. Entitled “Mysterious Strangers”, these new realistic graphite drawings continue his recent works which “depict the disparate, frenzied moments that are usually the domain of the casual snapshot. What makes his use of these images noteworthy, however, is the carefully selected grouping of images that, as a whole, mimic a loose narrative rooted in his own personal history and memories.” The show is now online to view, and the works look amazing. Derek is truly a master when it comes to drawing, and shows that a medium that gets less attention than painting can be very dynamic. Also om the website in an interview with Derek, so while your there to check out the art make sure to take a look at the interview as well.
Derek Albeck @ POVevolving Gallery
1xrun has just a released a new Monday limited edition print, this time it’s from Romanian artist Raul Oprea (aka Saddo). That name might be familiar to long-time readers of the Creep Machine as he was a featured artist back in 2009 (featured). His work is just as colorful and intense as it was the first time I saw it. The print entitled “Ride” is 17″ x 18″ on 330gsm 100% Archival Cotton Paper, signed and numbered in a max edition of 50. For anyone interested the original is also available by contacting the site.
Check it out: Saddo @ 1xrun.com
N.C. Winters has just released a new print to his online shop. “Down the Rabbit Hole” is 11″ x 14″ on a 13″ x 19″ sheet of 140 lb. (300 gsm) Entrada Rag Bright White acid-free 100% cotton paper, whew! Signed and numbered in an edition of 25. The blog has some good photos of the print, as well as well as some close ups (here).
Get it here: N.C. Winters Shop
Godmachine has just dropped a new print to his online shop. “The Omen” is hand screen-printed by the artist, 16.5″ x 23.4″ on Black 270gsm paper, signed and numbered in an edition of 45. Each print comes shipped in a sturdy tube, and also come with a free sticker.
Get it here: Omen by Godmachine
On May 6th, The Cotton Candy Machine, Tara McPherson’s new gallery, opened a group show entitled Paper View: A Zerofriends Show. The show features new work, prints, apparel, books, and more by Alex Pardee and Zerofriends. Kristen Wyman headed out to the show was nice enough to write a review for the Creep. All images from the Cotton Candy Machine and Sara Antoinette Martin.
The “Paper View” show featuring the creative collective Zerofriends at Cotton Candy Machine boutique and gallery on Friday night was a stunning representation of the new wave of Do-It-Yourself artists who strive to make fine art more accessible to their fans. Founded by well-known artist Tara McPherson in Williamsburg just last month, the Cotton Candy Machine hosts a different show every month and focuses on originals and prints for $500 or less.
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Jeremy Hush has been a well-known artist for the punk music scene on the east coast for a long while, however he’s been receiving much more attention in the past few months with several solo exhibitions and participation in some high-profile group shows. His work is intricate, visceral, narrative and simply gorgeous.
Currently his work is up in a solo exhibition in Philadelphia’s Part Time Studios. Even better, you can keep up to date with his newest work via his blog.
For all of those lucky art fans in Los Angeles, the Congregation Gallery will be opening three must-see solo exhibitions tonight, May 14th at 9pm. Dan Harding will have new works with his show “Splinters”, Patrick “Star 27″ Deignan will have “Bad Obsession”, and finally “Rhinestone Deities” from Washington artist Larkin. With this new series of works, Larkin will summon “the creatures of land, air, and imagination to reinvent a polytheistic court of guardians and daemons. Utilizing dead religions as a template, He populates his new Otherworld with anthropomorphic deities, each with its own purpose and personality. Animal, human and teratogenic smithereens combine to form divine chimaeras and immortal misfits.” Dan Harding will once again be dipping into your worst nightmares, and putting the imagery few can imagine onto canvas with the skilled hands of a master. Patrick Deignan set out to tell a “brief narrative of coveted fame and the attempt to find fulfillment in things outside oneself. The pieces focus on themes of addiction, lust, and the loss of the spirit. The figure is portrayed in vibrant colors as if attracted to neon lights just off the canvas, like a moth to flame.”
This is going to an exciting night with some amazing artwork on view. Here are a few preview images, and keep your eyes on the galleries web page for the full show.
Congregation Gallery
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