I recently did an interview with EGM[i] Magazine to coincide with The Autumn Society’s “The 3G Show” at Gallery 1988. You can read it here.
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The 3G Show
August 17, 2010The Autumn Society is teaming up with Gallery 1988 to bring you “The 3G Show”, an exhibition of work inspired by 3 of the raddest films from the eighties: The Goonies, Gremlins, and Ghostbusters. You can get a preview of some of the work here, and check out my pieces below.
I wanted to pick a pivotal moment in each film, a scene where one of the characters makes a crucial discovery (or error).
In Ghostbusters, I always wondered what would have gone down had ghostbuster Ray Stantz (Dan Aykroyd) answered “Yes!” to Gozer’s inquiry “Are you a god?” Would he have averted Stay-Puft peril? Sadly, we will never know.
“You Say Yes”
17″ x 11″ giclee print on canvas
S/N edition of 25
In The Goonies, I often wondered what Sloth and Chunk were doing right before they swoop in to save the rest of the Goonies from the Fratellis. Were they spying from afar? Was seeing his mother make a pre-pubescent girl walk the plank at sword-point the impetus he needed to rebel against his own flesh and blood? Or had he simply watched too many Errol Flynn movies while chained up in the basement of their hideout?
“You Wanna Play Pirate?”
17″ x 11″ giclee print on canvas
S/N edition of 25
I’ve probably watched the film Gremlins at least two dozen times, but it was only upon my most recent viewing that I realized that Billy’s girlfriend Kate is probably the most successful survivor of the film. Sure, Billy racks up the highest body count, but only because he [SPOILER ALERT] blows up the town movie theater. Even Billy’s mom kills more Gremlins in hand-to-claw combat in one of the most unforgettable mother-kicking-ass scenes of all time. But the fact that Kate survives who knows how many hours behind the bar at Dorry’s Tavern with barely a scratch and discovers (without any knowledge of Mogwai and Gremlin lore) that bright light is their weakness, and uses a Polaroid camera to escape to safety, is a testament to how much of a badass she is.
“Last Call”
24″ x 11″ giclee print on canvas
S/N edition of 25
The 3G Show
Opening reception Friday, Sept 3rd 2010, 7-10pm
Gallery 1988
7020 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Limited edition giclee prints can be purchased through the gallery or my online shop.
East Meets East
June 11, 2010
Tonight (Friday, June 11 from 5:00–9:00pm) is the opening reception for the Autumn Society’s “East Meets East” show. The show will feature work from ten artists: Jude Buffum / Matt Cavanaugh / Ray Chase / Eamon Doughtery / Alex Eckman-Lawn / Joseph Game / Maryann Held / Anthony Pedro / Jaclyn Sinquett / Tom Whalen
The focus of the exhibition will be a visual commentary on the impact of Japanese pop culture on our contemporary American culture, and vice versa. Complimentary Sapporo beer and Pocky will be served.
The pieces I created are based on Japanese “shunga” (erotica) and are kind of not-safe-for-work, so go to my Flickr page if you want to see them.
The Dream of the Octorok’s Wife
AxD Gallery
265 South 10th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
American Illustration 29
April 7, 2010
“Carebear Carnage”, which I created for the Autumn Society‘s 80s Pop! Show, has been selected to appear in American Illustration 29, which will be released in November of this year at the annual AI-AP party in NYC.
Dia de Los Muertos Video
October 5, 2009Here’s a quick video recap of the opening reception for the Dia de Los Muertos show at Proximity Gallery. Thanks to the Autumn Society and Proximity Gallery for putting together such a great show!
Dia de Los Muertos at Proximity Gallery
October 1, 2009
Tomorrow is the opening of The Autumn Society’s final exhibition for 2009. The show is titled “Dia de los Muertos” (Day of the Dead), after the Mexican celebrated holiday, in which families bring offerings (such as food and mementos) to remember and celebrate their loved ones that have passed away. The holiday is celebrated between October 31st through November 2nd.
The show will consist of 40+ pieces of art from the Autumn Society’s finest artists, each interpreting “Dia de los Muertos” in their own unique way. Above is my piece, “Juego Terminado” (aka “Game Over”). The game over screen in video games, signifying the death of your character, is typically a negative thing, but since the holiday is more of a celebratory take on death, I wanted it to have a positive and festive sentiment.
Dia de Los Muertos
Opening reception Friday, October 2 from 6–9pm
Proximity Gallery
2434 East Dauphin Street
Philadelphia, PA 19125
8-Bit and Beyond! (plus interviews!)
August 6, 2009
Tomorrow night at 6pm is the opening of the Autumn Society’s “8-Bit and Beyond!” show at Brave New Worlds. You can read an interview with myself and two of the other incredibly talented artists here. In addition to the fantastic artwork, Doctor Octoroc will be providing live musical chip tune entertainment, playing music from classic video games, 8-bit covers of 80s television shows (from his upcoming “After These Messages” album), as well as some originals. There will be a “name that tune” contest too, so you just might score a copy of his latest album. Get there early!
My piece is title “Mushroom Recession” and you can read more about it here and here.
If you’d like to purchase a print, click on the add to cart button below.
Mushroom Recession
Giclee print on canvas (unstretched)
10″ x 20″ / Edition of 25 / $60.00
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8-Bit and Beyond!
Friday, August 7, 2009
6:00–9:00pm
Brave New Worlds (Old City)
45 N. 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-925-6525
