Opening this Thursday (December 8th) at Gallery 1988’s Venice location, “Groty” is the first solo show from artist/illustrator, Casey Weldon. A regular to Gallery 1988’s group exhibitions, Casey has prepared a collection of paintings for the show, using iconic 80’s toys and their attached nostalgia as a focal point for his work. Casey’s inspiration forContinue reading “GROTY: new work from Casey Weldon @ Gallery 1988”
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Zealot Guard Artist Series 1: Paper Robots from Oh-Sheet
Just revealed by premier papercrafters ‘Oh Sheet’, the Zealot Guard:Artist Series 1 is their latest custom collaboration project, featuring the works of 6 leading paper artists. With Abigail Braceros’ newly designed Zealot Guard robot the platform of choice for the series, Marko Zubak, Marshall Alexander, Saltnpaper, Sal Azad, Vinsart and Nick Knite have used itContinue reading “Zealot Guard Artist Series 1: Paper Robots from Oh-Sheet”
Codename Babushka: Russian Doll Art @ Kidrobot LDN
In a collaboration with art/design site Flatties, Kidrobot London opened it’s doors to the first “Codename:Babushska” custom art exhibition last Thursday (December 1st). Russian dolls were the platform of choice for the show, with 15 UK artists including Matt “Lunartik” Jones, A Little Stranger, RunDMB and Triclops Studio each customising 5 of the various sizedContinue reading “Codename Babushka: Russian Doll Art @ Kidrobot LDN”
Tru:Teknology Files: Major Update!
Now almost seven months old, we decided it was time for a re-fix here at the Tru:Teknology Files. Blowing away the cobwebs, we’ve updated the site’s appearance, added even more features including Flickr and better Twitter integration, and registered the page as a dot com (no need to worry, all old links will still redirectContinue reading “Tru:Teknology Files: Major Update!”
Occupy Cybertron: New works from the Sucklord @ End of the Century
Check out the updated post including artwork here!Opening Monday December 5th at New York Lower East Side’s “The End of the Century” gallery, “Occupy Cybertron” is the latest exhibition from bootleg toy supremo, the Sucklord. His first appearance since being voted off Bravo’s “Work of Art”, the Sucklord’s latest show pays homage to the OccupyContinue reading “Occupy Cybertron: New works from the Sucklord @ End of the Century”
The Misfit Toys Custom Art Show and More: The Latest Works Of James Fuller
Opening this Friday (December 2nd) at Las Vegas’ one-stop toy boutique Happy Panda Toys, ‘Misfit Toys’ is the latest custom art show from James Fuller. Featuring a number of original customs, including the pictured Iron Man Armegeddon set (+ packaging) and Georgia Devil custom. All of the works will be made available when the exhibitionContinue reading “The Misfit Toys Custom Art Show and More: The Latest Works Of James Fuller”
UPDATE: Exclusive interview with “SATURDAY MORNING RPG” creator Josh Fairhurst
Featured a couple of weeks back here on the Tru:Teknology Files, upcoming iOS/Android game Saturday Morning RPG holds one of the most alluring premises we’ve ever heard; an episodic role playing game steeped in 80’s nostalgia, drawing from cult cartoons, pop culture, and classic video games- perfectly wrapped up in modern gaming sensibilities, and withContinue reading “UPDATE: Exclusive interview with “SATURDAY MORNING RPG” creator Josh Fairhurst”
Eeerz Invasion Tour in association with Ubisoft @ Forbidden Planet
Opening last Friday (November 25th) at London’s premier comic emporium Forbidden Planet, the Eeerz Invasion Tour features customs of Ubisoft’s first vinyl art toy, Eeerz. Based on their popular IP Raving Rabbids, the Eeerz figures feature the trademark floppy ears and rotund bodies that players of the games will instantly recognise, whilst also providing theContinue reading “Eeerz Invasion Tour in association with Ubisoft @ Forbidden Planet”
Thomas Hourdain and The Dirty Cream’s Designer Christmas Trees: Sapinos 2011 series
Conceived back in 2009 by designer Thomas Hourdain, the Sapinos project combines design and illustration with the traditional Christmas tree to produce the ultimate low brow, needle-less (!) decoration for the holidays. Measuring 40cm high and 20cm wide, the Sapinos are made from polyester, are fully customisable and easy to assemble. The latest series featuresContinue reading “Thomas Hourdain and The Dirty Cream’s Designer Christmas Trees: Sapinos 2011 series”
‘Carry The Fun’ New Works By Sonni @ MPH: Artwork Reveal
(Che Gomita by Sonni) Running until the end of this week (November 27th) at My Plastic Heart’s NYC showrooms, ‘Carry The Fun’ is the latest debut show from Argentine artist and graphic designer Sonni. Featuring a collection of nine paintings and over forty of Sonni’s trademark wooden house sculptures, the exhibition has recently been putContinue reading “‘Carry The Fun’ New Works By Sonni @ MPH: Artwork Reveal”
EXCLUSIVE: Interview With Graffiti Artist and Toy Customiser HOAKSER
Featured here in the Tru:Teknology Files back at the beginning of last month, graffiti artist-cum-toy customiser Hoakser has been hard at work sine our last look into his art; opening his first solo show, working on several inspired pieces, and gaining recognition from the likes of leading art toy bloggers ToysREvil and Spanky Stokes forContinue reading “EXCLUSIVE: Interview With Graffiti Artist and Toy Customiser HOAKSER”
‘Paper Whispers’ New Works by David Monteiro @ Artoyz
Opening next Thursday (November 24th) at France’s premier art toy emporium, Artoyz, “Paper Whispers” is the debut solo show of David Moneiro, aka ‘Hello Smelly Trees’. Featuring a host of paper crafts, wooden creations and illustrations, the medium of paper is the central focus of Moneiro’s latest work. Artoyz explains some of the thinking behindContinue reading “‘Paper Whispers’ New Works by David Monteiro @ Artoyz”
Mighty Rabbit Studio’s ‘Saturday Morning RPG’: The Ultimate 80’s Homage
We don’t regularly feature computer games here at the Tru:Teknology Files, but when we recently discovered Mighty Rabbit Studios’ latest iOS project, we had to stop and take note. Tentatively titled ‘Saturday Morning RPG’, the game, which is due on iPhone early next year, squeezes every last drop of inspiration from the classic cartoons ofContinue reading “Mighty Rabbit Studio’s ‘Saturday Morning RPG’: The Ultimate 80’s Homage”
“I Still Feel Something” New Works by Shannon Bonatakis @ Rotofugi
Opening to a warm reception at Chicago’s prestigious Rotofugi gallery last Friday (November 11th), ‘I Still Feel You’ is the latest exhibition from Denvor based illustrator Shannon Bonatakis. Inspired by human experiences, both personal and interpersonal, Shannon’s highly stylised and emotionally charged portraiture has propelled her to the top of the low-brow art/illustration scene- withContinue reading ““I Still Feel Something” New Works by Shannon Bonatakis @ Rotofugi”
Kidrobot x Skullcandy Headphones Set To Drop
Art toy house and lifestyle brand Kidrobot are gearing up for the release of their latest project, a collaboration with headphone designer Skullcandy. Due for release on December 2nd at Kidrobot’s various retail stores, kidrobot.com and specialty Skullcandy retailers worldwide, the collaboration consists of two closed cup headphone designs; the standard Kidrobot Agent which willContinue reading “Kidrobot x Skullcandy Headphones Set To Drop”
UME Toys @ The Thought Bubble Festival’s Comic Con
Celebrating sequential and comic art of all forms, the Thought Bubble Festival is the largest of it’s kind in the UK. Starting on Monday (November 14th), the week long event features a number of workshops, competitions, film screenings, signings, panels and book launches across Yorkshire, finishing off with a two day comic convention at theContinue reading “UME Toys @ The Thought Bubble Festival’s Comic Con”
‘Ghosts’ Group Art Show @ Gallery 1988
(Rex Crowle ‘AKA Rexbox’ “Ghosts N Tapestries”) Opening last Thursday (November 10th) at Gallery 1988’s Venice location, ‘Ghosts’ sees the collaboration of respected low-brow illustrators Scott Campbell, Olly Moss, Rexbox and Jon Klassen. Taking some of pop-cultures most cherished ghostly creations including Casper, Space Ghost, Ghostbusters and Beetlejuice, the quartet of artists have lovingly re-interpretedContinue reading “‘Ghosts’ Group Art Show @ Gallery 1988”
‘Plush-o-Rama’ Group Art Show @ Dragatomi
Opening last Saturday (November 12th), ‘Plush-o-Rama’ is the latest show at Sacremento’s premier art toy gallery and store, Dragatomi. Organised by highly respected low-brow illustrator Julie West, the show features a number of talented artists including 64 Colors, Gary Ham, Shawnimals, Superdeux and Scott Tolleson, all of which have created stunning one-off plush toys inContinue reading “‘Plush-o-Rama’ Group Art Show @ Dragatomi”
“Post More Bills” Group Art Show @ Gallery 1988: Artwork Reveal
Opening to a warm reception last Thursday (November 3rd), Gallery 1988 Melrose’s latest tribute show “Please Post Bills” pays homage to the many faces of legendary actor, Bill Murray. Featuring well over 100 paintings, drawings and sculptures, all of Murray’s best loved film and Saturday Night Live characters have been interpreted, including Peter Venkman, CarlContinue reading ““Post More Bills” Group Art Show @ Gallery 1988: Artwork Reveal”
Planet Streetpainting’s 3D LEGO Army @ Sarasota Chalk Festival
Drawing to a close yesterday, the world famous Sarasota Chalk Festival featured over 250 artists across seven days, all proudly working in the versatile yet evanescent medium of chalk. Entering in the festival’s newly formed ‘3D Pavement Art’ segment, Dutch collective ‘Planet Streetpainting’ stole the show with their witty piece, the ‘3D Lego Army’. InspiredContinue reading “Planet Streetpainting’s 3D LEGO Army @ Sarasota Chalk Festival”
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