Creep Machine Magazine – Contemporary Art & Culture

Author: Creep

  • Preview: “Marvelous Humans” @ the Articulated Gallery SF

    Opening this Saturday, April 7th, is a new exhibition I have had the pleasure to curate. Entitled Marvelous Humans, this group show features art inspired by the many human marvels that once lived, or are alive today. I have always been inspired by those who were born with a certain condition, and made the most of it, as well as those that choose to alter their bodies regardless of the negative reactions they would receive. So instead of focusing on these people as “oddities”, I thought it was time for some art to be created that was done with a level of respect. A few of the artists looked to the amazing “Human Marvels” website for inspiration, take a look when you have time.

    The reception takes place at the Articulated Gallery in San Francisco from 8-10 PM, and a few of the artists will be in attendance. The Facebook Event page has the full info; please help spread the news. Participating artists include: Apricot Mantle, Casey Weldon, Dan Harding, Dave MacDowell, Edward Cao, Glenn Arthur, Elizabeth Levesque, Jackie Gallagher, Jason Snyder, Jay Doronio, Jessica Ward, Kelly Castillo, Larkin, M Fersner, Patrick Deignan, Peter Adamyan, Richard Frost Robert Bowen, Sandi Calistro, & Scarecrowoven. Take a look at the preview images, and we hope to see you there.



  • “Skulltastic” by Iain Macarthur

    “Skulltastic” by Iain Macarthur

    Iain Macarthur (featured) has been adding some new work to his Behance profile lately. One of the series entitled Skulltastic, showcases Iain’s amazing level of detail, and reinvigorates an iconic subject for many artists. Take a look at the images below and then head over to Iain’s profile for more.

    Iain Macarthur @ Behance



  • Horror Vacui by Federico Chiesa

    Horror Vacui by Federico Chiesa

    In Horror Vacui, Italian photographer Federico Chiesa asks the question, What if the most scary horror film icons from the 80’s were alive today? For this latest series he teams up with special effects and make-up artist Carolina Trotta to give us a glimpse at what the future for these once feared villains would hold.





  • New work by Kent Williams

    New work by Kent Williams

    Opening Saturday, March 31st at the Corey Helford Gallery is a group show curated by Natalia Fabia entitled Hookers. This group show follows the “Second Quasi-Annual Hooker Beauty Pageant” that will take place on March 30th. The exhibition portion of this weekend will feature art by a variety of artists such Phil Hale, Michael Hussar, Jeremy Lipking, Chris Pugliese, Korin Faught, Saber, Tara McPherson, Sean Cheetham, Joshua Petker, and Kent Williams as seen below. This new painting by Williams is entitled Convergence: Ayako, and is oil on linen 60″ x 70″. As always the colors, texture, and motion seen in his work is inspiring. If your in the area make sure to stop by, not only to see this painting, but the entire show.

  • Preview: “Riding the Dragon” by Leslie Ditto @ Copro Gallery

    Opening this Saturday, March 23rd, alongside the Juxtapoz Turns 18 exhibition at the Copro Gallery is a new solo show by Leslie Ditto entitled Riding the Dragon. Inspired by the year of the dragon, the work in this new show centers around legends and myths, and the beliefs that people hold especially in the areas of prophecy, luck, and spirituality. The reception is from 8-11:30 PM, and the show runs until April 14th.

    Copro Gallery



  • Prints: “Northbound” by Dan May

    Just over a week ago I talked about Dan May’s latest painting Northbound, and the exciting new direction that his art is taking. For those that enjoyed this new style, Dan has decided to release a time-limited print of the painting. The print is 16″ x 20″ on a sheet of 17″ x 22″ Canson Etching Photo Rag, 310 gsm, signed and numbered in a max edition of 75, and a certificate of authenticity. The print will be on sale until March 28th, unless it sells out earlier.

    Get it here: Dan May Online Shop

  • Molly Crabapple’s “Shell Game”, engaging art from financial havoc

    Back in October of 2011 I wrote “Political Art for Much Needed Time“, and touched on the idea of art that addresses many of the issues we deal with today. I love art that takes you away to another world, but I also firmly believe that we need art that can open our eyes to what is going on, and most importantly bring people together. I was happy to see that Molly Crabapple has a series of works that not only addresses the financial meltdown that is still raging on, but does it in a way that doesn’t come off like standard political art. Shell Game is an art show that takes inspiration from the financial collapse, and those that have stood up against the powers that set it in motion. For this show Molly plans to create 9, 6-foot tall paintings, and display them in a rented storefront fully decked out like a gambling parlor and invite the city and internet to come along. I really like the idea that a gallery will not be a part of this event, as stated by Molly “It doesn’t seem right to make an art show about the way financial elites screwed us up and only sell things that financial elites can afford. So I’m turning to you to create an art show that anyone can be a part of. ”

    This is an amazing idea, and I hope one that inspires others to do something similar. Head on over to the Kickstarter page created for this project for more information, how you can help, and spread the word. Below is an image of the first painting in the series Great American Bubble Machine

    Shell Game: An Art Show About the Financial Meltdown

  • Preview: Juxtapoz Turns 18 @ Copro Gallery

    Coming this Saturday, March 24th, the Copro Gallery will open Juxtapoz Turns 18, a group show celebrating the 18th anniversary of the iconic art magazine. The show will feature work from many of the artists that have been featured in the magazine over the years such as Todd Schorr, Camille Rose Garcia, Robert Williams, Shag, Scott Musgrove, Candice Tripp, Mark Ryden, Shepard Fairey, Dave Cooper, Tara McPherson, and many more. It’s rare that I look through a new issue of Juxtapoz, and even more so that I visit the website, however I am aware of the place the magazine has in the timeline of this scene and look forward to seeing what these artists come up with. The reception starts at 8 PM and the show will run until April 14th. Keep your eye on the galleries webpage for a full preview.

    Copro Gallery