Creep Machine Magazine – Contemporary Art & Culture

Author: Creep

  • The Narrative Works of Jeff Felker

    The Narrative Works of Jeff Felker

    An artist working out of Sacramento, Ca, Jeff Felker has a degree in English as well as studio art. He works primarily in oils, and was nice enough to share some of the new works he will be exhibiting at an upcoming show at Rothick Art Haus this February 12th, entitled “Behind the Striped Curtain”. This group show focuses on circus themed art, so Jeff’s works “address female empowerment in the misogynistic, objectifying environment of circus sideshows. In circus sideshows women are commodified for sexual entertainment value, but in Jeff’s paintings, the women earn back their self respect. By gazing out and confronting the viewer, the women are able to remain self-empowered, despite the physical oppression of their bodies.” Make sure you check out the artists homepage, as well his Etsy shop where you can also find some prints.

    Studiologica.com



  • “Perfect Storm” print by Tomer Hanuka

    Tomer Hanuka will be dropping a new print this Thursday, January 27th. The print is entitled “Perfect Storm” and is a Valentine’s Day Edition. The print is 13″ x 19″, signed and numbered in an edition of 45 for $85 each.

    Get it here: Tomer Hanuka Shop

  • Two new prints by Angryblue

    Justin Kamerer, aka Angryblue, has just released two new prints. “You Are Safe” is an 18″ x 24″ print with 5 impressions, and a new technique that creates a “faux embossed” look to the work. The print is signed and numbered in an edition of 90 for $30 each. The next print is “Faun”, an 11″ x 14″ letterpress print on soft cream paper, signed and numbered in an edition of 100 for $30 each. Once again Justin brings us some amazing looking prints. Can’t wait to see what he does next with these new techniques he is working on.

    Get em here: Angryblue.com



  • New work by Bryan Pickens

    Back in October I featured the art of Byran Pickens (here), and have been watching his site ever since. He recently added two new paintings, and even some process shots for one of the paintings “CMYK” (shown first), the second one is “Untitled”. I love the textures and the feel that Bryan is able to achieve with his work, and the clean, sharp, illustrative style the figures still hold. It’s a very dynamic combination. Make sure you check out Bryan’s homepage, and the blog area for more process shots, to see how the artists works and any upcoming news or prints.

    Bryanpickens.com

  • Oscar nomination for Banksy’s “Exit Through the Gift Shop”


    Banky’s documentary film “Exit Through the Gift Shop” has been nominated for an Oscar. I have already read on a few sites that some fans are against this, and even sites such as the Guardian commented how the “outsider status of graffiti artist Banksy took a further blow”, because of the nomination. I believe this nomination will draw even more attention to the artist and to street art as a whole. Which is a good thing right? There are always those that love the underground, and special feel of art, music, and movies that are not mainstream, but as an art historian I am intrigued by what this new attention will bring in the coming years to this ever growing art scene. What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments below.

    Source: Banksy in line for Oscar Nomination

  • The Photorealistic Art of Kim Sung Jin

    The Photorealistic Art of Kim Sung Jin

    An artist working out of South Korea, Kim Sung Jin graduated from the Hongik University for Fine Art. He works primarily in oils on canvas, and as you can see is a photorealist painter, with a very sensual style. I’ve always enjoyed artists that painted in a photorealistic style, but often the content was not as impressive as the skill level the artist had. This new crop of artists, such as those shown at Thinkspace Galleries “New Realism“, are creating work that is not only technically impressive, but draws you in further with the content. Kim Sung Jin’s art falls perfectly into that description. Every new painting you see while going through the artists gallery bring back that awe of how someone could create an image that looks so real, and he even paints macro-like closeups of the lips and face of the models. After looking at these previews, make sure to check out the artists homepage for a lot more.

    Kim Sung Jin




  • “Liber Novus” print by James Jean

    Usually Mondays are pretty slow when it comes to new prints, art shows, and so on. This Monday however bring a new limited edition print by James Jean. “Liber Novus” was painted for Jean’s show at the Japanese American National Museum, and is now available in a 17″ x 22″ print on Hahnemühle Fine Art Paper & Palladium Leaf. The print is signed and numbered in an edition of 50 for $200 each.

    Get it here: JamesJean.com


  • New prints and originals from Mr. Christopher

    I recently posted some new work created by Mr Christopher, now being shown at Last Rites Gallery in New York. As I stated in that earlier post I am very happy to see that Mr. Christopher is still working on hard on new art, and has even added some of these new works to his new homepage and Etsy shop. His homepage is now filled with a gallery, a blog to keep up with new work and news, and an updated list of exhibitions he has participated in. If you check out his Etsy shop you can find some mini prints, custom painted spray cans like the “12 Ounce Misfits” (shown), and a hand painted, and modified cloth baby doll now called “Drunk Fucking Hipster Doll” (shown last). All of the work and prints are priced very reasonable, so head on over and take a look.

    Mr Christopher Esty Shop