Creep Machine Magazine – Contemporary Art & Culture

Author: Creep

  • Danielle E original acrylics for sale

    It was a little over a year ago that I featured the first painting as art of the day, and I just noticed that Danielle added this painting to her Etsy account. She has a whole mess of great paintings for sale there, many of them have been lowered in price as well for your holiday enjoyment.

    Danielle has a really great style of drawing and painting, and I think these painting is a great example of the expressions that she able to get in her characters. I really dig the second one, the colors and lines in the face are perfect.
    Head on over and check out her store for this piece, and many others.
    Danielle E Etsy store


  • Review: Kuksi, Louie & Helnwein at Shooting Gallery SF

    This past Saturday night the Kris Kuski, Travis Louie and Mercedes Helnwein show opened up at the Shooting Gallery in San Francisco. This was one show that I wasn’t going to miss, so I hopped on the bus and spent the 2 hour trip thinking about how cool it was going to be to finally see some of these works in person.

    I go there early enough to take some unobstructed photos of the work, since my lens doesn’t allow me a lot of working room, but it is super sharp. The Travis Louie pieces were amazing, and some of my favorite works by him. I also gained a good appreciation for Mercedes Helnwein’s work, she really knows how to rock that graphite. It was Kris Kuksi’s work that had me captivated all nigh though. Seeing his work online is amazing, but you have to see it in person to truly appreciate how intricate and grand these works really are. I took a whole mess of photos and have added them to my Flickr. Head on over and take a look.

    Creep Machine on Flickr


  • Shows this weekend: “Blender”, Chet Zar, Travis Louie & Kris Kuksi

    After a long week of reading what seems like nothing but bad news, the weekend is finally here, and with it a whole host of killer shows.

    Friday:
    “Fallen” will open at the Varnish Art Gallery in San Francisco. This show will feature work by Carlos Huante and Jose Ismael Fernandez. It’s not often that I get to talk about sculpture, ad I am a huge fan of Fernandez. His sculptures are so amazing, I am particularly fond of “Jane”, “Struggle” and “Fallen”. The work is online to view, so head on over. Varnish Art

    “Red Forest”, a show featuring work by Ekundayo and KMNDZ will have its reception at the Thinkspace Gallery. You will also be able to see work by Jeaneen Carlino and Michael Alvarez in the Project Room.
    Thinkspace Gallery

    At Roq La Rue in Seattle, a group show featuring the work of Dan Quintana, Chet Zar and Jeremy Bennett will open. All three are artists are amazing, this would be a great show to see in person. Make sure you watch the site to see when the work is put online. Roq La Rue Gallery

    Saturday:
    At the Joshua Liner Gallery in New York, there will be a duo show of work from Damon Soule and Chris Mendoza. The reception is from 6-9pm. Joshua Liner Gallery

    “Blender”, the inaugural show of the new Cerasoli : leBasse Gallery (formerly Project Gallery & Lab101) will open. The show features work by Melissa Haslam, Vincent Hui, Mari Inukai, Ryuichi Ogino and Deth P Sun in Gallery I. Gallery II will feature Jennifer Davis and Suzanne Sattler. I look forward to what this new gallery will bring us in the future. Cerasoli-Lebasse Gallery

    Lisa Solberg will have a show open at the Kinsey/Desforges Gallery. Kinsey/Desforges Gallery

    Bill “13:11” McEvoy will have a solo sow open at the Solid Gallery One in Los Angeles. Justa reminder, we still have an original from Bill in the store here on the site. Solid Gallery One

    The Copro Naso Gallery will have works from three artists, Jimmy Pickering with his show “Immaculate Deception”, Laurie Lipton with “Day of the Dead” and Dave Burke with “Fun Size Frights”. Some of the work is online for a preview, and the rest is quickly to follow. Copro Nason Gallery

    “Monster Art Rally”, a show of plush and custom vinyl creatures opens at the Gallery 1988 in San Francisco. Just a few of the artists that will have works there are: Brandt Peters, Buff Monster, Chet Zar, Kathie Olivas, El Maz and many others. The work will be online to view noon this Friday. Gallery 1988 SF

    Finally at the Shooting Gallery in San Francisco, will be a group show featuring the work of Kris Kuksi, Travis Louie and Mercedes Helnwein. This is going to be a great show. I am excited to see the work if Kris Kuksi and Mercedes in person. I have seen Travis Louie’s work once before, and am very happy to be able to do so again, it looks so amazing in person. I’ll be at the show snapping pictures.
    Shooting Gallery SF

    Oh and while your at the Shooting Gallery, step next door to the White Walls Gallery and check out the new works from Mike Giant. The work is online to view as well. White Walls SF

  • Apricot Mantle with a newly launched website

    I featured the work of this amazing artist just a while back with his “Grudge” inspired piece, “Lady Emnity”.
    Well, he just launched his homepage and now you can head on over and check out all of his work, as well as stay current with what the artist will be doing in the future.

    If you take a look at his gallery, you can see that not only are his pieces amazing in color and design, but the frames are a work of art in themselves. I think a frame often has the ability to really compliment the work, and it can quite often hinder the work if not chosen correctly. Well in this case you are seeing frames specifically designed for each piece, and a continuation of the work as well. The piece featured below, “Brookhaven Nurse” is inspired by the Silent Hill video games, and if you view the work on his site you can see the amazing frame he made for it. Just click “view larger” on each one of the pieces to see the works all framed up.

    Apricot Mantle Homepage

  • “Great Showdowns (of the 8-Bit Era)” vol. 2 by Scott C

    A Paper Tiger has released a new print from the recent “I Am 8 Bit” show, this new one is from Scott Campbell and is another set of Great Showdowns.

    “Great Showdowns (of the 8-Bit Era)” vol. 2 features 5 mini 3″ x 5″ prints, each set limited to 30. I can see a showdown from Punch-Out, Dig Dug and ….what else do you see? These prints are really great, I love the style Scott Campbell has, he addresses my nostalgia with just the right eye candy.

    The last set sold out very quickly, so don’t wait. Scott C @ A Paper Tiger

  • Three new “smaller prints from Chris Peters

    Chris Peters just opened his print store last week, and has now added a few smaller prints. Each one of these prints 7″ x9″ image on 11″ x 14″ velver art paper. Each one is signed and is in an open edition.

    It’s a killer way to get some art on the walls for a very satisfying price, only $30 a piece. These are some really great looking little prints, and perfect for those that don’t have enough room for larger prints or are running out of wall space.

    Head on over and check em out: Chris Peters Store

  • “Cover Band” at Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles

    Tonight at the Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles the show “Cover Band” opens. The show features work by a whole host of killer artists, each one interpreting an LP cover. It’s a pretty cool idea and I always love seeing what these artists can do when given a specific topic, or something to work from such as the “Paint by Numbers” show.

    There are some really great artists in this show, such as Shannon Bonatakis (shown), Josh Callaway, Joshua Clay, Tom Haubs, Ken Garduno, Alex Pardee, Andrew Hem and many others. The work from the show is up online as we speak. Head on over and take a look.
    Cover Band @ Gallery1988

  • Shows this weekend: Noxious Fumes, Joshua Petker & Nathan Ota

    Here is a list of the shows that will be opening this weekend.

    Friday:
    Papermonster will have his solo show “Feast” at the Metropolis Gallery. The show is online to view.
    Metropolis Gallery

    The Eclectix Gallery will be celebrating their new location with a group show entitled “Strange Brew”. Some of the artists that will be showing there are: Chris Buzelli, Eric Joyner, Craig LaRotonda, Paul Lewin, Mark Mothersbaugh, Saratoga Sake, Isabel Samaras and many others.
    Eclectixgallery.com

    At the La Luz de Jesus Gallery, Joel Nakamura and Nathan Ota will have new work. I like that Nathan not only has paintings but sketches and monoprints for this new show. Both artists work is now online to view. Laluzdejesus.com

    Saturday:
    Joshua Petker’s solo show “Black Sugar” opens up at the Corey Helford Gallery. Along with all of the new works, a limited editon print is 4 differnet colorways will be released. Each color (acid, pink, white noise & lime) will be 24″ x 26″ signed and numbered in an edition of 40. Head on over and check it out:
    Coreyhelfordgallery.com

    “Noxious Fumes” a group show at the Rivet Gallery in Ohio, will feature work by Annie Owens, Andy Clarkson, Brian M Viveros, Chet Zar, Chris Peters, Doktor A and many others. What a killer lineup. Rivet Gallery