Creep Machine Magazine – Contemporary Art & Culture

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  • Crazy 4 Cult 2 reception photos

    Well the reception for the latest Crazy 4 Cult 2 show is now over. There was a huge amount of killer work from this show. I love the fact that there was a bit more work inspired by horror movies this time around. I really hope we see some prints of the Naoto Hattori and Chet Zar pieces.

    Oldmanmusings.com has some photos of the show over on his Flickr account, one the photos is the one shown here. Wil Wheaton posing next to David Macdowell’s “Stand by Snootch” piece. How cool is that? When David showed me the sketch of the piece, I knew it would be a hit. C’mon, it says “Leech Balls” on Wil’s shirt.
    Crazy4Cult2 show pics

  • Crazy 4 Cult 2 opens this Friday at Gallery 1988 LA

    The second edition of the Crazy 4 Cult group show opens this Friday at the Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles. The shows features a whole host of artwork inspired by the cult movies we all love, brought to you by some of the most inspiring artists around.

    The shows opens on Friday at 7-11pm and is being hosted by Kevin Smith and Scott Mosier. The list of artists that will be showing work is huge, but here is a small sample of some of the work that will be at the show. Crazy4Cult2

  • “I am 8 Bit” exclusive prints now at A Paper Tiger

    A Paper Tiger will be the exclusive spot to get prints from the 4th year of the “I Am 8 Bit” show. The show had the biggest turn out yet, and there was amazing work there.

    The first two prints that will be released by A Paper Tiger are from Scott Campbell and Scott Belcastro. The piece by Scott Belcastro was hands down my favorite of the night, it helps that I am a huge Legend of Zelda fan. Scott Campbell is doing his “Showdown” works again, and the first print will be the first series of them including showdowns of Frogger, Tetris, Mario & Donkey Kong and so on. The Scott Campbell prints are a set of 5, 5″ x 3″ mini prints limited to 30. The Scott Belcastro print is 12″ x 12″ and is limited to 50. Head on over and grab one of them, before it’s too late and keep your open for upcoming prints. I am 8 Bit @ A Paper Tiger


  • “Consiction”, new limited print by Gene Guynn

    Gene currently has some work at the Paper Pushers show at the Gallery 1988 in SF, he sold a killer amount of work and there is even a couple still available. Following up with that show he just released this killer new print of one my favorite paintings he has done so far.

    The print is limited to only 25 signed and numbered, is 9″ x 12″ and comes with a sealed certificate of authenticity. Head on over to pick one of these up, they are only $25 and I am sure they are going to go fast. Consiction Print by Gene Guynn

  • In the Store: “We Accept You” by Jason Rudolph Pena

    Another one of the works from the “Attack of the B Movie” art show, was this killer painting by Jason Rudolph Pena. The painting is of Simon Metz otherwise known as “Schlitzie” one of the more recognized and iconic figures from the 1932 cult classic movie “Freaks”. Schlitzie was often mistaken for being a girl, but was in fact male, due to his many disabilities the people who took care of him thought it was easier for him to wear dresses.

    Besides being in the movie, Schlitzie spent his whole life in Carnivals and Sideshow Attractions. There are hundreds of various collectibles featuring the likeness of Schlitzie, but I have to say this one is my favorite. Of course there is the obvious skill Jason has in painting, but I think the combination of the frame, colors used and presentation gives this work respect whereas most of the work I have seen inspired by Schlitzie is more hokey and less respectful.

    This painting is acrylic on wood, 12″ x 16″ and framed. Check out the store area of the site for purchase info.

    we accept you by jason rudolphpena

  • Shows this weekend: Paper Pushers, 2d/3d & Jennybird Alcantra

    Here is the lineup for the shows that are going on this weekend.

    Friday:
    “Paper Pushers 2008” opens up at the Gallery 1988 in San Francisco. The show looks amazing, and this show is also a great way to score some work from your favorite artists for a killer price.

    Saturday:

    “2d/3d Show” is a group show brought to you by Fabric8 and Neon Monster. The works will be at both locations, so its a good idea to just check out both stores. Just a few artists that will be there are: Dave Crosland, Grant Gilliland, Ken Keirns, Rueben Rude and many more.


    “Buried Beneath Me”     opens up at the Project Gallery in L.A. The show features work by Ken Garduno, Derek Albeck and others.

    Then there is a duo show with art by Jennybird Alcantra and Craig LaRontonda at the Black Maria Gallery in Los Angeles. The show is online right now, ad the works by Jennybird are excellent. I really dig her work, and it looks even better in person. Head on over and check it out: BlackMariaGallery.com

  • New prints available from Chet Zar

    Chet Zar has added a bunch of new prints in his online store. It looks like “Black Magick” and “I Want You” are in larger format 17″ x 22″ limited editions of 100 each.

    “Abandoned”, “Hooker” (shown) and “I am the Owl” are also new prints. Each one is on velvet fine art paper in editions of 50. Abandoned is the painting that he used for his “Ugly American” show catalog, which is still available by the way.

    Head on over and check out the new prints, and some old ones even.
    Chet Zar Store

  • “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.

    Iam8bit.com
    World of Wonder Storefront Gallery