Creep Machine Magazine – Contemporary Art & Culture

Category: artist news

artist interviews, website updates, redesign, projects and contests

  • 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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  • 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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  • Greg “Craola” Simkins opens online store

    The artist known as Craola has added an online shop to his homepage. Inside you will find shirts for guys and gals, stickers, posters and prints. One of the newest prints to be added to the shop is “Damsel”. This print is particular is 16″ x 24″ on Elegance Velvet Platinum Edition Fine Art Paper, signed and numbered in an edition of 100 for $125.

    Craola Online Shop

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  • Chris Mars launches online store with new limited posters

    Chris Mars has added a new online store to his website. Inside you will find copies of his book “Intolerance”, as well as three new limited edition posters. Each poster is 22″ x 28″ on heavy 80# recycled stock using vegetable-based inks and varnish, each poster is hand signed and numbered in editions of 1000 for $25. I would like to see some giclee prints of his work, but these exhibition posters are very welcomed as is the price.

    Update: Ok I ordered one of these for myself, and the poster looks fantastic. Well worth the $25. And just like its said in the comments, I went and grabbed a $20 frame from Target. Dropped the print in, secured the back and it’s up on the wall in under 10 minutes.

    Get em here: Chris Mars Store

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  • Tara McPherson & The Art Of Rebellion

    Tara McPherson talks about the life of an artist, her working process and “The Art of Rebellion”

    Tara McPherson & The Art Of Rebellion from elemental on Vimeo.

  • Carles Gomila launches new website

    Thanks to a tip from Tom Bagshaw, I was happy to hear that Carles Gomila has just launched his new homepage. This new site is not only great looking, but is very easy to move around in as well. When you enter a new gallery there is a popup and flash gallery embedded in that, and I am usually against this, but it works well. You get the option to zoom in on the paintings and some of them allow you to see how the painting is compared size wise when next to a human body, very cool feature.

    I have really become a fan of Carles’ work, if you haven’t seen all of it yet head on over: Carlesgomila.com
    His online store isn’t opened yet, but you can find some of his prints over at Fine Grime

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  • Apricot Mantle Sketch and Interview @ Sketch Theatre

    Apricot Mantle now has an interview as well as a sketch video up over at the always inspiring Sketch Theatre website. It’s a great interview and really breaks down not only the working process of the artist, but why he chooses to use colored pencils. It doesn’t seem to be a commonly used material when looking at art these days, but Apricot shows that in the right hands it can look really exciting.

    Make sure you check out the video as well, the final image practically glows, like all of his works seem to do.

    Apricot Mantle Interview @ Sketch Theatre
    Sketch Video @ Sketch Theatre

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