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Family Guy x Joe Vaux

If you caught the latest episode of Family Guy, ‘Seahorse Sea Shell Party’, you no doubt noticed the mushroom-induced dream sequence Brian went on. This 2 minute segment was a Bosch-style nightmare world, created and directed by Joe Vaux. The episode was held back from it’s May 2011 release due to “national sensitivity”, but finally aired and I am very happy fans of the show and Joe’s work was able to finally see this. I made the connection earlier to the work of Hieronymus Bosch, and while the two do share the ability to create the stuff night terrors are born from, this segment far creepier and terrifying than any painting by Bosch. Joe is no stranger to the Family Guy series, as he worked as a storyboard revisionist from 2005 – 2007, and also participated in both the Family Guy C.R.A.P Show and the What The Deuce Are You Staring At!?! show that took place in 2006. If you look at the paintings from these shows (below), you can see that some of the characters and elements made their way into the Family Guy segment.

I love the idea that these cartoons (Family Guy, Simpsons, etc) are integrating the art and direction of the artists we spend so much time watching, such as The Simpsons, Banksy directed intro that aired a year ago. Cartoons are still such an amazing medium. One that allows for reality to pushed any which way the animator, writers, and director so choose. Take a look at the video sequence after the jump.


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Preview: “INLE” group show curated by Greg ‘Craola’ Simkins @ Gallery 1988

Opening March 11th at Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles is a group show curated by artist Greg ‘Craola’ Simkins. The show entitled “INLE”, will feature over 100 artists drawing inspiration from Richard Adams’ award winning book, WaterShip Down, and more specifically the Black Rabbit of Inlé. The list of participating artists is nothing short of breathtaking and will include work by: Aaron Jasinksi, Alex Garcia, Alex Pardee, Amy Sol, Anthony Ausgang, Annie Owens, Attaboy, Audrey Kawasaki, Bob Dob, Brandi Milne, Brain Despain, Buff Monster, Camilla d’Errico, Carrie Anne Baade, Charles Wish, Chet Zar Chris Ryniak, Christian Rex Van Minnen, DabsMyla, Dan May, Dan Quintana, Daniel Danger, David Choong Lee, Eric White, Jason Limon, Fred Harper, Gris Grimley, Jon Beinart, Steven Daily, Jeff McMIllan, Johnny “KMNDZ” Rodriguez, Joshua Clay, Joshua Keyes, Kevin Peterson, Kris Lewis, Logan Hicks, Luke Chueh, Mark Bodnar, Martin Wittfooth, Matthew Bone, Meggs, Michael Page, Mike Mitchell, Molly Crabapple, Naoto Hattori, N8 Van Dyke, Nome Edonna, Roland Tamayo, Ron English, Sas Christian, Skinner, Skot Olsen, Tara McPherson, Jason D’Aquino, Jason Maloney, JAW Cooper, Jeff Soto, Jeremy Fish, Joe Ledbetter, Joe Vaux, Travis Louie, Yosuke Ueno, and many more, if you aren’t already blown away.
Skinner also created a timelapse video showing the creation if his INLE painting, and also giving fans a look into his working process. Check it out Here. The Gallery 1988 blog has an interview with Craola that gives an in depth look at the inspiration and inner workings of this show, check it out Here. Take a look at some of the preview images, and then keep your eyes peeled for the full show.




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Shows this Weekend: Femke Hiemstra, Kieth Weesner & Overdose by Hi-Fructose

Here is the rundown of the shows that will be opening up this weekend.

Friday:
Grass Hut Corp will be opening “The Squirrels Made Me Do It”, a group show featuring work by Anna Chambers, Joe Ledbetter, Michelle Valigura & Amanda Visell.

T&P Fine Arts is opening the group show “The Kids Are Alright”. This show is curated by Beau Basse and will feature work by Nimit Malavia, Yuta Onoda, Danni Shinya Luo, Jeremy Lynch, Eric Davison and many more.

Ad Hoc Art will be hosting new works from Ekundayo and Joshua Clay in the main room, and TheDirtyFabulous in the project room.

Saturday:
Rivet Art will be showing new works from Annie Owens ans Laurie Lipton.

Gallery 1988 SF will open a dual show of Dan McCarthy and Daniel Danger. There will be some prints released at the reception.

Copro Gallery will have three killer shows opening up. First Hi-Fructose brings us “Overdose” with work from Alex Pardee, Andrew Hem, Bob Dob, Anthony Ausgang, Brandi Milne, Brandt Peters, Brendan Danielsson, Chris Owens, Chris Peters, Chet Zar, Chris Berens, Craola, Dan May, Dan Quintana, Ekundayo, Erik Fortune, Femke Hiemstra, Glenn Barr, Gris Grimly, Jason D’Aquino, Joe Vaux, Josh Keyes, Kathie Olivas, KMNDZ, Kris Kuksi, Kukula, Lola, Luke Chueh, Mars-1, Martin Wittfooth, McBess, Mia, Michael Page, Naoto Hattori, Nathan Spoor, Robert Hardgrave, Scott Musgrove, Shag, Skot Olsen, Thomas Han, Tin, Tom Haubrick, Travis Louie, Viktor Safonkin, Vince Cacciotti, Yoskay Yamamoto, Yosuke Ueno, Yoko D’holbachie and more.
Then there will also be “Nightlight” by Kieth Weesner in gallery 2 and “The Herrings Hairdo” by Femke Hiemstra in gallery 3.

How is that for a group show?

Joe Vaux and Dan May @ Copro Nason Gallery

Copro Nason just opened two shows this weekend, “Manimal” by Joe Vaux and “Slow Collision” by Dan May. All the works are online to view and both shows look amazing. I really like the new works on Dan May, the colors in these paintings are so bright and vibrant. Nathan Spoor also interviewed Dan for this show over on Hi-Fructose.com.

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The Lowbrow Art Sale: Dec 16th

This weeks article features prints by Shawn Barber, Ben Tour, Joe Vaux, Johannah O’Donnell and J.R. Goldberg. Check it out Here

“I Am 8 Bit” at World of Wonder on August 14th

Tonight is the night that the latest “I am 8 Bit” show opens up. This time the show is at the World of Wonder Storefront Gallery. I took a look at the site, but no work there yet and not sure where they are going to put it.

There is a killer list of artists in the show, some great new ones and one that are veterans of the 8 bit art show. Here is the lineup: Joe Ledbetter, Scott C., Jim Mahfood, Ashley Wood, Amanda Visell, Jose Emroca Flores, Luke Chueh, Bigfoot, Yoskay Yamamoto, Kofie One, Angry Woebots, Gerald de Jesus, Tessar Lo, Gabe Swarr, Jorge R. Gutierrez, Carlos Ramos, Joe Vaux, Joe Shea, Benjamin Marra, Deseo, Mr. Jago, Jude Buffum, Michelle Valigura, Suckadelic, DGPH, Jim Stoten, Tanner Goldbeck, Scott Belcastro, Tony Mora, Nate Frizzell, Elizabeth Ito, ZOSO, The Chung, Ray Frenden, and David Goldberg.

There are already some pics from the show circulating around, and the work by Scott Belcastro (shown) has to be my favorite so far. The colors and layout and amazing, and it really fits the whole Legend of Zelda theme perfectly, kind of like Scott should have always been the designer for the game. I heard there will be prints of these as well, at least I really hope so.

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Shows now online: Strangely Mannered, 4 on the Floor & Shawn Barber

Here are a few shows that opened this weekend that you can now check out online.

Erik Otto’s solo show, opened up at the Shooting Gallery in Sf. I really dig this new batch of work that he is coming up with. Head on over and check it out: Erik Otto @ Shooting Gallery SF

“Strangely Mannered” opening on Friday at the Gallery 1988 in SF. The show features work by Travis Louie, Scott Scheidly, Joe Vaux & Brandt Peters. I was able to make it to the reception, it was a blast and was able to talk to Travis, Tanem Davidson (Newbrow Documentary) and Gene Guynn otherwise known as Rhino Barking Sparrow. Well worth the 2 hour bus ride!! Check out the work here: Strangely Mannered @ g1988sf and I also have some pics on Flickr here: “Strangely Mannered on Flickr

“4 on the Floor” opened this Saturday at “The Gallery” in Atlanta. The show features work by David MacDowell, Brandi Read, Emma Mount & Jessica Elaine Blinkhorn. There are some really amazing pieces in this show, and I know the prices are too good to be true for some of them. Head on over and take a look. 4 on the Floor Group Show

Also on Saturday, the new solo show of Shawn Barber opened up at the Billy Shire Fine Arts Gallery. The show is entitled “Tattooed Portraits: “Los Angeles”, and features some really killer works. There is a few watercolor works in the mix, and a massive painting of Kat Von D that is already sold. If you take a look, a few of the works are also available as prints. Check it out here: Shawn Barber @ Billy Shire

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