Creep Machine Magazine – Contemporary Art & Culture

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  • Featured Artist for June, Mia Araujo

    I have been a little behind with the featured artists, but now that I am done with moving it’s time to get that area back in gear. Thank to the previous featured artist Jeff Ramirez, you can still see his work in the archive. This month’s featured artist is Los Angeles based painter Mia Araujo. Mia recently opened her first solo show at the Corey Helford Gallery in Los Angeles entitled Into the Woods. I was able to send Mia some questions for a mini-interview, and we have some paintings, close-ups, and even some drawings/sketches to show.

    Also, from now until June 5th, Mia is having a mini-print giveaway. If you head over to her blog you will see the full details and learn how to score a signed mini-print from her latest show. Mia Araujo Blog. After you have done that, click the image below to check out the gallery/interview.

  • “Time Machine” series by Allison Torneros

    “Time Machine” series by Allison Torneros

    Allison Torneros has just re-launched her online shop, and to help get it back in full gear she is having a sale of original paintings. The new series is entitled Time Machine, and features 30, 9″ x9″ mixed media paintings for only $80 each. They are going pretty fast, however I still wanted to share them here. Each painting is acrylic, spray paint, and graphite on paper and has that amazing feel Allison’s large scale works have. I love that idea that each piece looks completely random, as if she started laying down paint and allowed it to guide the entire process.

    Check em out here: Allison Torneros Big Cartel



  • Preview: “Scuffle” by Charlie Immer @ Stranger Factory Gallery

    Another solo show along with Chet Zar’s opening at the Stranger Factory Gallery this Friday, June 1st, is Scuffle by Charlie Immer. This new show features close to a dozen new paintings and drawings. There are a few paintings in this new crop of work that have minimal backgrounds, and allow the viewer to focus more on the amazing characters Immer creates. I also love the idea that there is a few drawings; Immer’s style look outstanding in graphite as well. Take a look at the preview images below, and as always keep your eyes on the galleries website for the full show.

    Stranger Factory Gallery



  • Preview: “Le Petite Mort” by Chet Zar @ Stranger Factory Gallery

    Opening this Friday, June 1st, at the Stranger Factory Gallery in Albuquerque is three solo shows, the first of which is from Chet Zar. This new series of works is entitled Le Petite Mort and features 11, 5″ x 7″ oil paintings, each with a hand-cast resin frame. While these works are smaller, they show how a skilled painter and craftsman such as Chet Zar can make art of any size incredibly intense, detail rich, and most importantly continue to show why Chet is one of the best dark artists working today. Take a look at the preview images, and then keep your eye on the galleries webpage for the full show. If your in the area, the reception is June 1st starting at 6pm.

    Stranger Factory Gallery



  • “I Like Soup” Andy Warhol Tribute @ Virginia MOCA

    Jason Levesque (aka Stuntkid) was asked to co-curate a group show along with Heather Hakimzadeh at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art. Each artist was asked to customize blank soup cans, and these new cans would be shown alongside an exhibit of works by Any Warhol. The show, entitled I Like Soup, featured work by Glenn Arthur, Luke Chueh, Dominique Fung, Charlie Immer, JoKa, Sarah Joncas, KozynDan, Elizabeth Levesque, Jason Levesque, Jason Limon, Jim Mahfood, Dan May, Soey Milk, Buddy Nestor, Charmaine Olivia, Conrad Roset, Casey Weldon, Chet Zar, and many more.

    Each customized can is now online to view, and for every can that is sold the proceeds will go to help benefit MOCA’s educational programs and the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia. Head on over to the site and check out all of the works, some of these cans are outstanding. JoKa and his toothpick painting style is always impressive, and Chet Zar Kozyndan, and Jason Levesque went all out and even added some sculptural elements to the cans.

    I Like Soup @ VMOCA




  • Prints: “Drain” by Martin Wittfooth @ Virtu Art Gallery

    Virtu Art Gallery has just released a new limited edition print by Martin Wittfooth entitled Drain. This new print is 10″ x 10″ on a sheet of 12″ x 12″ Hahnemuhle Bamboo Paper. Each print is signed and numbered in an edition of 100, and come with a certificate of authenticity.

    Get em here: Martin Wittfooth @ Virtu Art Gallery

  • The Sculptures of Roger Reutimann

    The Sculptures of Roger Reutimann

    Swiss born artist Roger Reutimann started at a young age with art playing classical piano, and even competed in piano competitions. Later he would gain some notoriety for his award-winning, handcrafted, and limited edition lamps. Reutimann has been painting and sculpting his entire life, although it has only been since 2007 that he has dedicated more time to it. He has an amazing style. Make sure you head on over and check out the rest of his work.

    Roger Reutimann



  • “Long Distance La Dubla” with Tom Haubrick, Ken Garduno, and Travis Jackson

    “Long Distance La Dubla” with Tom Haubrick, Ken Garduno, and Travis Jackson

    “Long Distance La Dubla” opened in May 4th at Blackbird Studios in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show featured new works by Tom Haubrick, Ken Garduno, and Travis Jackson. All three artists kindly allowed me to post the works from the show here on the Creep Machine, so you can check out this amazing show no matter where you are. Check out the work and make sure to keep your eye on Tom Haubrick and Ken Garduno‘s Facebook pages, as they post quite a lot of sketches and information. If you are interested in original works, you can check out the Tom Haubrick’s Etsy page, and Ken Garduno’s Etsy page as well.