Creep Machine Magazine – Contemporary Art & Culture

Author: Creep

  • H.R. Giger, creator of the Alien still annoyed with Hollywood

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    Found this article over at National Post. It’s the 30th Anniversary of one of Giger’s most interesting creations, yet from what the article states, Giger is still upset with how Hollywood treated him. It’s not surprising to learn that any artist is treated a certain way when it comes to the movie business. Whenever a franchise becomes a money maker, any artistic integrity goes out the window. It is sad to learn that Giger could have contributed far more to the movie industry. I have always loved his work and would have loved to see him develop characters and environments for more movies.

    I’m attaching the article here, just in case it disappears from the original site.

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  • Happy Halloween

    I hope everyone has a safe and fun Halloween. I just remembered that last year I made a little image for those that don’t have costume ideas, like myself at the time. So if you have a good printer you can print out this Creep Machine paper face mask and relive the good ol days when you were a kid and had crummy costumes. Maybe that was just me though.

    Click on the image for the larger version.
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  • Artist Profiles: Jason Goad

    Jason Goad is an illustrator out of Ohio. He is a graduate of the Columbus College of Art and Design, and has done work for such clients as Mattel/Hot Wheels, Alternative Press, Warped Tour, The Giant Peach, Alamo Drafthouse, The Lonestar Rollergirls and many more.
    One of the things that really got me hooked on his art is his drawing style; that cross hatching he does is insane. He just posted some new work for a Halloween show at C2 Gallery that I had to share. His work is not usually this dark, but it fits with the mood. Make sure you head over to his homepage to see the rest of his art, you will not regret it.

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  • Art of the Day: “Death is a Messy Bizness” by Dan Harding

    Dan Harding just shared a new painting that he will have in a group show coming this December. The show is at the Hyaena Gallery in Burbank, CA and is entitled “Kill Your Idols”. I think it’s a great idea to push past the artists that inspired you, and use the painting to show that you are moving forward with your style and taking in new influences. Here is the painting Dan is submitting, after the jump take a look at some of the paintings that inspired this one, as well as a statement from Dan about the piece.

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  • “Jason Gets Ahead” print by Ray Frenden

    With the Halloween weekend right around the corner, I have had my eyes peeled for spooky art (even more than usual). One of the recent prints I found is from Ray Frenden, a self taught illustrator with an amazing style. Pretty much most of his work is inspired by monsters and the macabre, but it also filled with some intense colors. The print shown has a bit of a more muted color palette than he uses, but fits the scene perfectly. “Jason Gets Ahead” is an open edition print on 100% cotton rag paper, and comes in three sizes starting at $25.

    Check it out here: Jason Gets Ahead by Ray Frenden

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  • “Red Barren” print by Dave Kinsey

    BLK/MRKT editions has just released a new print by Dave Kinsey. It says “Kinsey was inspired to create this new print after reading about the escalation of arson in the Brazilian Amazon by farmers attempting to meet unprecedented demand for soybeans by the EU and China to feed livestock. We hate deforestation, but we love this print.”
    This is a 2 color screenprint on 100% cotton rag, 18″ x 24″, signed, numbered and stamped for $55.

    Get em here: BLK/MRKT Store

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  • How can you help the Lunch Bunch Project?

    Back in August 2009, I posted a print from Ana Bagayan that would help with the Lunch Bunch Project she is a part of. Every week Ana and a friend get together and “create home-made meal packages to pass out to the homeless of Los Angeles, CA.” And every week they run out of money as well. I just heard this past week that Ana and cohort Mere are organizing a print auction. Donated prints will be sold and go towards helping out the Lunch Bunch Project. This is a great idea, and gives people an opportunity to be a part of such an amazing thing. I’m sure we all have some prints that are just sitting there, so why not get in touch with Ana and turn those prints into food. Contact Ana here: anabagayan@gmail.com

    If you don’t have any prints to donate, there are still some copies of the “Prey” print in her shop. 100% of the proceeds from this print goes to the Lunch Bunch. The print is only
    $25 + $5 shipping, and believe me they look amazing in person. A small price to pay for a great piece of art, and the ability to help those in need.

    Get the print here: Ana Bagayan Store

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  • Juxtapoz Art and Culture Magazine Auction

    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

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