Creep Machine Magazine – Contemporary Art & Culture

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  • “Weirdo Noir” book by Matt Dukes Jordan

    “Weirdo Noir” book by Matt Dukes Jordan

    The author of the book “Weirdo Deluxe”, is back with a new book talking the gothic and dark art scene. The book is 9″ x 9″, 192 pages and features work from more than 20 artists such as Attaboy, Ana Bagayan, Glenn Barr, Jonathan Bergeron, Ray Ceasar, Jason d’Aquino, Bob Dob, Alex Gross, Sarah Joncas, Annette Hassell, Fred Harper, Dan Kennedy, Laurie Lipton, Travis Louie, Tara McPherson, Skot Olsen, Nathan Ota, Annie Owens, Anthony Pontius, Isabel Samaras, Shag, Dani Tull, Brian Viveros, and Edward Walton Wilcox.
    I enjoyed Weirdo Deluxe quite a bit, and this book seems like a good followup. I’m not sure if I agree about the “noir”, or as stated in the description “artists who have embraced the dark side, employing gothic themes in their art.” There are a few artists in that list that have dark works for sure, but maybe I just have a different definition of “dark and gothic”.

    Get it here: Chronicle Books, or cheaper at Amazon




  • New prints by Tara McPherson

    Tara McPherson has added some new prints to her online, and along with the giclee prints are some small lithograph prints and postcards. The two new giclee prints are “Lost Constellations”, 18.5″ x 24″ on German Etch watercolor paper, signed and numbered in an edition of 100. “Weight of Water 3″, 20″ x 27” on German etch watercolor paper, signed and numbered in an edition of 100 as well. There are twelve new postcards and each one can be had for $4, and there are 4 new small lithograph prints. Each of the lith prints are $10, and one of them is the long sold out “The Idealization of Asymmetrical Thought” print that was made for the Decoder Ring Project.

    Get em here: Tara McPherson Store


  • “Playboy Redux” @ Rotofugi Gallery

    The Play Enterprise and Warhol Museum asked over 20 artist to reinterpret the classic bunny imagery. The show as first shown at the Warhol Museum in Pittsburg, but has been given a second go round at the Rotofugi Gallery. The participating list of artists is amazing: Jennybird Alcantara, Glenn Barr, Gary Baseman, Tim Biskup, Brian Ewing, Jeremy Fish, Mike Giant, Ken Keirns, Jeremiah Ketner, Frank Kozik, Travis Lampe, Tara McPherson, Lisa Petrucci, Bonni Reid, Isabel Samaras, Andrew Schoultz, Jeremy Tinder, and many more. Many of the paintings look pretty spectacular, and fit the Playboy theme very well. I especially like Glenn Barr’s, Jeremy Fish, Tara McPherson, Keith Weesner, Ken Keirns, and Isabel Samaras all of which are shown below. After you take a look at these, keep your eye on the galleries site for the full show to surface.

    Rotofugi Gallery



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  • Jason D’Aquino & Lead Poisoning @ Last Rites Gallery

    This past Saturday, July 10th, two amazing shows opened at the Last Rites Gallery in New York. First a solo show of new works by Jason D’Aquino, and then a drawing group show called “Lead Poisoning”. Just a few of the artists that participated in the group show are: Esao Andrews, Carrie Anne Baade, Glenn Barr, Dave MacDowell, Scott G Brooks, Daniel Martin Diaz, Ron English, Chris Mars, Chet Zar, David Stoupakis, Eric White, Tara McPherson, and many more.

    Jason D’Aquino’s show was a perfect blend of his smaller matchbook pieces, and some larger works done on various types of antiqued paper. There is also two prints available: “Plague” which is 8″ x 18″ limited to 50, and “Antique Flash Poster” at 18″ x 24″ for $40. Jason has such an amazing style. The way he draws, his characters, and the found paper that he uses really helps to create a unique and nostalgic feel. I especially like the piece “Don Post (Masks)” (shown), it reminds me of being a kid and wanting to collect every mask Don Post ever created.


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  • 100 Artists See Satan Fundraiser

    First seen in 2004, the Grand Central Art Center is reviving the hit exhibition “100 Artists See Satan”, now available in paperback. This years show features 100 of the most talented contemporary artists giving their interpretation of the devil, and as opposed to the first version of the show, this one will be a fundraiser with “All proceeds will benefit future GCAC programs and exhibitions”. The exhibition will run from June 26th to August 15th, so if you are around the Santa Ana area make sure to stop by. Just a few of the artists that will be participating in this show are: Peter Adamyan, Ron English, Robert Williams, Tara McPherson, Jeff McMillan, Ana Bagayan, Scott G Brooks, Luke Chueh, Dalek, Coop, Korin Faught, Mercedes Helnwein, Camille Rose Garcia, Alex Grey, Chris Mars, Scott Musgrove, Mark Ryden, Mike Shine, Christopher Ulrich, Eric White, Laurie Lipton and many more.

    A majority of the work is pretty amazing. I’m not the biggest fan of Gary Baseman’s work but I really like the drawing he submitted. Eric White’s painting “Nope”, freaks me right out. There is also a good amount of prints we have seen before, but its nice that these artists submitted work to a good cause. Check out the preview images here, and then head on over and see the full show.
    100 Artists See Satan Fundraiser @ Grand Central Art Center

    Gary Baseman — Christine Wu

    Eric White — Jeff McMillan

    Laurie Lipton

    Bob Dob — Chris Mars

    Scott G Brooks — Christopher Ulrich

  • High on Fire print by Tara McPherson

    Tara McPherson has just released two new gig posters. High on Fire (shown) and Liars, which is not sold out. The High on Fire poster is a 6 color screenprint, 17″ x 23,” signed and numbered in an edition of 300 for $25. A portion of the proceeds will also go “Oceana, and The Audobon Society who is working directly to aid birds and habitat affected by the Gulf Oil Spill.”

    Get it here: Tara McPherson Online Shop

  • “Jin & Sun” Lost Print by Tara McPherson

    There is a new print by Tara McPherson. A series of Lost inspired posters have been dropping, each one designed by a different artist. So far prints from Daniel Danger, Jeff Soto and now Tara McPherson have been added to the site. This new one is a 6 color screenprint 24″ x 18″, signed and numbered in an edition of 500 for $50 each. If you look at the second photo, you can see that some metallic ink was also used in the print.

    Get it here: DamonCarltonAndAPolarBear.com

  • Dark Pop 2.0 @ Last Rites Gallery

    Opening this Saturday Night, January 9th at the Last Rites Gallery in New York is the second installment of the Dark Pop group show. The shows will feature artists that don’t necessarily always create dark art but will do so for this show. Some of the artists are mainly “dark” in all of their works, so it should be a good mix of ideas. The artists that will be participating are: Esao Andrews, John Cebollero (Interviewed), Joshua Clay, Molly Crabapple, Amy Crehore, Yoko d’Holbachie, Leslie Ditto, Eric Fortune, GAIA, Stella Im Hultberg, Sarah Joncas (Interviewed), Danni Shinya Luo, David MacDowell, Mike Maxwell, Tara McPherson, Michael Page, Leslie Reppeteaux, Mijn Schatje and more.
    Take a look at the preview pics and then make sure you keep on eye on the site for the full show.

    Last Rites Gallery

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