Chet Zar has added some sculptural collectibles to his online shop. One of which is the custom made Planchette that was given to the VIP guests at his 2007 “Stranger” show at the Strychnin Gallery in Berlin. It’s made out of hand cast urethane resin, and if it is anything like a normal planchette the size is around 6″ x 4″, but don’t take my work for that. Each planchette is also signed on the bottom. This is quite a unique collectible that can be had for only $20 each.

Get em here: Talking Board Planchette by Chet Zar

Thinkspace Gallery will open “A Cry For Help” benefit show this coming Friday, January 8th. The show is presented by Born Free USA, whom along with the Animal Protection Institute helped Thinkspace with the “Fight For Flight” exhibition back in 2008. The theme for this years show is animals, endangered as well as thriving species, and supporting the ethical treatment of animals and making sure current and future generations understand about habitat loss and how important animals are for all of us.

20% of the proceeds of the sales will go to Born Free and A.P.I, as well as 100% of the proceeds from the limited editions that will be released the night of the reception. A great cause with some amazing art. What a perfect way to start out 2010. The list of participating artists is nothing short of spectacular. Paintings from such artists as Allison Sommers, Amy Sol, Andrew Hem, Andy Kehoe, Buff Monster, Catherine Brooks (Featured), Charlie Immer, Chet Zar (Interviewed, 2), Dan May, David MacDowell, Fred Harper, Heiko Müller, Jennybird Alcantara, Joao Ruas, Kelly Vivanco (Interviewed), Luke Kopycinski (Featured), Martin Wittfooth, Nimit Malavia, Rory Kurtz, Sarah Joncas (Interviewed), Scott G. Brooks, Tran Nguyen, Travis Louie, Van Arno and many more will be on view. If you are in the area there is no reason to miss this show, there is just too much good work to pass up seeing it all in person. Here is a small preview of works, keep your eyes open for the full list of art to show up on the galleries site.

Thinkspace Gallery

Copro Gallery has just released two prints from Chet Zar, both of these prints are from painting that were in his knockout “Lilith” show that took place at the gallery this past October. Both prints come framed and are giclee prints on varnished canvas in signed and numbered editions of 20. “Lilith” is 30″ x 42″, and “Lilith and Her Own Familiar” is 21″ x 26″.
These prints look amazing, so cool that they come framed.

Get em here: Chet Zar prints @ Copro Gallery

The Lunch Bunch project that I posted about earlier is now going on. If you head over to Ebay yo can bid on a variety of prints, originals and even collectibles from such artists as: Tim Biskup, Gary Baseman, Nuoar, Natalie Shau, Amy Sol, Glenn Barr, Amanda Visell, Daniel Elson, Shannon Bonatakis, Dominique Fung, N.C. Winters, Morgan Slade & Liz McGrath, Chet Zar, Scott Musgrove and many more. Ana Bagayan, one half of the Lunch Bunch has added a print of her painting “Carolina” (shown). This 18″ x 24″ is only one of three artists proofs of this image.

Check out the auction here: Lunch Bunch Auction

ART THAT CREEPS: Gothic Fantasies and the Macabre in Contemporary Art is a new book released by Korero Books and put together by Yasha Young, owner of Strychnin Gallery. The book is 192 pages, hardcover and is filled with “Neo-gothic visual energy and inspiration from the worlds of lowbrow and neo-surrealism. Featuring artists from all corners of the globe working in oil, digital, sculpture, engraving, porcelain, taxidermy and photography.” Some of the artists that can be found in this collection are Chet Zar (cover), Michael Ryan, Scott Holloway, Natalie Shau, Naoto Hattori, Nicoletta Ceccoli, David Stoupakis, Richard A. Kirk, Jason Shawn Alexander, Leslie Ditto, Melissa Forman, Chris Peters, Michael Page and more.

The book can be found in a variety of online shops, but it looks to be ready for purchase now @ Korero Books

Juxtapoz i Magazine is currently having an auction, in which all of the proceeds will go to benefit the Power House Project of Detroit. There are over 100 artists involved in this action, and you can find originals from such artists as: Robert Williams, Josh Keyes, Ed Roth, Chris Mars, Brandi Milne, Shawn Barber, Chet Zar, Joshua Petker, David MacDowell, Paul Chatem, Sarah Joncas, Kelly Vivanco and many more. It looks like the auctions close November 20th. Upper Playground in Los Angeles will have an exhibitions with the work on November 14th.

Head on over and see all the work: Juxtapoz Art and Culture Magazine Auction

Here is the weekly rundown of art shows that will be taking opening up.

Friday:
Thinkspace Gallery will have three shows opening, “Farewell Avery” from Esao Andrews, “Mary In BronxZooLand” from Tony Philippou and in the project room will be Tempo Momento” from Joshua Mays

Halogen Gallery will open the last solo show from Kelly Vivanco for the next year, the show is selling out fast

Roq la Rue will have new works from Ana Bagayan and Ryan Heshka

Strychnin Gallery will open “Garden Of The Dispossessed” with all new works from David Hochbaum

Saturday:
101 Exhibit will host “Insomious” featuring new works from Jason Shawn Alexander

Gallery Nucleus will open “October Shadows” (presented by Nucleus and Creature Features) featuring work by Cam De Leon, Chet Zar, Gris Grimly, Jordu Schell, Miles Teves, Travis Louie, William Basso and more

The Beyond Eden Art Fair will be starting up. This is a multi-gallery event, if your in the area this is one event not to miss.

Billy Shire Fine Art will open “Hubris” featuring new works by Frank Kozik

Shooting Gallery will open a show with works from C3, Kmndz & Akira. Right next door at White Walls will be the “The Stencil Show” with art from Chris Stain, Adam 5100, Tes One, Ernesto Yerena, Casey Gray and David Soukup

Distinction Art will open “Striptease”, with art from Brian Viveros, Angelique Houtkamp, N.C. Winters, Molly Crabapple, Saratoga Sake and more

Here is the rundown of shows opening the weekend on October 2nd.

Friday:
Flatcolor Gallery opened the latest solo show of EGO, “Light in the Darkness” on Thursday, but the full preview for the show with all the works is now up.

La Luz de Jesus will open two new shows from John Puglisi and Mitch O’ Connell. I haven’t seen too many posts on the various art sites about this show, there should be it looks amazing. Both shows are online to view, head on over and take a look.

Eclectix Gallery will host “Art Attack”, a one night event of live painting, drawings, and meet and greet with Ben Jelter, Nicolas Ceasar, Sherwin Viray and Stephanie Mufson.

Cave Gallery will open “Coisas Esquisitas”, a group show featuring work by Tatiana Suarez, Danni Shinya Luo, Kendra Binney, Jaw Cooper & Tina Darling

Saturday:
Rivet Gallery is opening a duo show with new works from Scott Tolleson and Alberto Cerriteño. Good mix of custom toys, and Alberto’s amazing paper-cut works

Corey Helford will open the latest solo shows of Van Arno and Melissa Forman. I featured some work a bit ago, and this show is not to be missed

Hive Gallery will host the “Tarot: Group Show”, featuring work by Michael Ryan, NC Winters, Jessica Ward, Delphia, Gregory Rodriguez and many more.

Copro Nason will have new shows from Chet Zar, Rachel Bess, Winston Smith and Dark Vomit. Do not miss this Chet Zar show!

Coming this October to the Copro Gallery, Chet Zar will open his latest solo show “Lilith”. Ever since his last body of work at the “When Worlds Collide” exhibition, I have been very excited to see where this new direction in his work would take him. Most notably, his color palette had changed and a new painting that featured a female figure was shown. One of the recent criticisms I have heard is how many artists seem stuck in one mode of creation, seeming to churn out what looks like an endless supply of rehashed, slightly modified and worse yet predictable works of art. This is surely not the case with Chet Zar. Once you think you have his direction in your cross hairs he takes you into a completely new world. I was very lucky to be able to snag Chet for a mini interview, as well as post a few teaser images of what we will see this coming October 3rd.

A while back I made a post about prints from Chet Zar’s “When World Collide” show at L’imagerie gallery being available at the gallery. Well now these prints are available from his online shop. There are five new prints, each one is 17″ x 22″ signed and numbered in editions of 100 for $135 a pop. These are some of my favorite works from Chet to date, although I am sure his upcoming exhibition at Corpo Gallery will
be even more impressive.

Head on over and check them out: Chet Zar online shop