(Hand Painted Skekiltor, Adam Pratt/Halfbad Toyz- Art and Design Steven Patt 2011) With his custom toy work featuring in both of our recent ‘Rivet Wars‘ articles, we decided to delve a little further into the world of artist Adam Pratt. The Massachusetts based toy designer/customiser has produced a number of amazing pieces over the years,Continue reading “Exclusive: Interview With Toy Creator/Customiser Adam Pratt”
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Update: Francesco De Molfetta’s ‘Pop Fiction’ Artwork Reveal
(Astrobese, 2011) Featured in the Tru:Teknology Files at the beginning of last month, Francesco De Molfetta’s Pop Fiction show is finally drawing to a close this week. Housed at California’s esteemed Toy Art Gallery, Molfetta’s show features a variety of new and re-interpreted sculptures in his iconic style- a satirical take on pop culture iconsContinue reading “Update: Francesco De Molfetta’s ‘Pop Fiction’ Artwork Reveal”
Toby’s Secret Society: Original Drawings by Gary Baseman @ Rotofugi
Opening last Friday (October 28th) at Chicago’s esteemed Rotofugi gallery, Gary Baseman’s latest mini-exhibition, ‘Toby’s Secret Society’, celebrates the release of the artist’s new blind-box toy series, a collaboration with leading lifestyle brand and art toy manufacturer, Kidrobot. The collection of 15 original works have been drawn on vintage book pages, in Baseman’s iconic deadpanContinue reading “Toby’s Secret Society: Original Drawings by Gary Baseman @ Rotofugi”
“THE EVOLUTION WILL BE FABULOUS”- New Sculptures by Peter Gronquist
Closing tomorrow after a two week stint at Gallery 1988’s prestigious Venice location, the “Evolution Will Be Fabulous” exhibition showcases the latest work by hotly tipped Portland based painter and sculptor, Peter Gronquist. Visiting familiar themes, Gronquist presents a series of spectacularly grotesque sculptures, featuring his trademark blend of animal busts, weaponry, designer label referencesContinue reading ““THE EVOLUTION WILL BE FABULOUS”- New Sculptures by Peter Gronquist”
Exclusive: Interview With ‘Rivet Wars’ Creator- Ted Terranova
Featured here at the beginning of the month (our most popular article to date), Rivet Wars is the first art toy project from illustrator, Ted Terranova. Since the release of his first batch of ‘Vert Tank’ resin casts back in August, Ted’s series has gone from strength to strength, spawning comic strips, illustrations, back storiesContinue reading “Exclusive: Interview With ‘Rivet Wars’ Creator- Ted Terranova”
Uncovered: Modern Monstrosity Comics
With London Comic Con drawing ever closer, we’ve decided to shed a little light on one of our favourite exhibitors, the amazingly talented Modern Monstrosity Comics. Founded way back in 1999 by illustrator duo Laurence Powell and Oliver Lambden, Modern Monstrosity was created as a platform for their action/adventure sit-com comic book, Tales From TheContinue reading “Uncovered: Modern Monstrosity Comics”
London Comic Con MCM Expo @ ExCell London
With the mighty San Diego and New York Comic Cons opening to record breaking crowds this year, UK fans and collectors of sequential (comic) art have been largely left out in the cold- that was until now; Opening this Friday at London’s ExCell convention centre, the London Comic Con MCM Expo 2011 covers the basesContinue reading “London Comic Con MCM Expo @ ExCell London”
TrustoCorp’s ‘Life Cycle’ @ Opera Gallery, NY
Opening this Friday evening (October 21st) at the Opera Gallery, NYC, ‘Life Cycles’ is the latest exhibition by the infamous street art crew, Trustocorp. Featuring the group’s larger-than-life approach across film, painting and interactive sculpture, Life Cycles is set to be their most ambitious project to date. “After a long summer of highly publicized, illegalContinue reading “TrustoCorp’s ‘Life Cycle’ @ Opera Gallery, NY”
Zombiemonkie’s Zombie Art Project: The Best So Far…
Covered here at the Tru:Teknology Files at the end of last month, Mikie Graham aka Zombiemonkie’s Zombie Art Project is now in full swing, with over half of the putrid series now available to purchase through the Zombiemonkie store. Featuring a cast of over 65 customised Playmobil figures, a different pair of the zombified toysContinue reading “Zombiemonkie’s Zombie Art Project: The Best So Far…”
Le Petit Monstres: New Works From Scott Tolleson, Abe Lincoln Jr & Patricio Oliver
With a reception last Saturday, the Oh No! Doom gallery’s latest exhibition, Le Petit Monstres, has opened to huge success. Featuring the latest works from Abe Lincoln Jnr, Scott Tolleson, and Patricio Oliver, the show features ‘petite’ paintings, prints and resin cast toys, all with an appropriately monstrous tone. Famed for their collaborations with theContinue reading “Le Petit Monstres: New Works From Scott Tolleson, Abe Lincoln Jr & Patricio Oliver”
Word to Mother’s ‘Essence Of Adolescence’ @ StolenSpace
Opening to a sell out crowd last Friday night (October 14th) at the legendary StolenSpace gallery, ‘Essence of Adolescence’ is the latest solo exhibition from respected contemporary artist Word To Mother. Signaling his fifth show at Brick Lane’s cultural hub, Word To Mother touches upon familiar themes in his latest work; juxtaposing colourful cartoon charactersContinue reading “Word to Mother’s ‘Essence Of Adolescence’ @ StolenSpace”
Uncovered: Dan Goodsell’s Mr Toast- New Works for NYCC 2011
LA based illustrator Dan Goodsell has been brightening up the world with his hilarious brand of art for nearly ten years now, with the oddball cast of “The Imaginary World” (his signature series) featuring in numerous paintings, comic strips, animations, books and toys across the planet. Originally (and rather ambitiously!) Goodsell planned to create hisContinue reading “Uncovered: Dan Goodsell’s Mr Toast- New Works for NYCC 2011”
Jose Reynoso’s Gumpy Revolution Show @ Gunnzo
Opening last Saturday (October 8th), the Gumpy Revolution show has finally touched down at San Diego’s Gunnzo gallery. Curated by Gumpy creator, Jose Reynoso, the show features customs of the artist’s trademark character from a huge roster of artists, including the mighty Andrew Bell, Frank Kozik, the Beast Brothers, Marka27, Skinner, Paul Kaiju and J-Ryu.Continue reading “Jose Reynoso’s Gumpy Revolution Show @ Gunnzo”
“And I’d Like to Thank…” The New Works of Philip Lumbang @ Dragatomi
Opening last Saturday at Sacramento’s premier toy/art gallery Dragatomi, “And I’d Like to Thank…” is the latest solo show by popular character illustrator Philip Lumbang. The LA based artist has gained a strong reputation through his cute yet mischievious animal creations in recent years, working with the likes of OBEY Giant’s Studio Number One, butContinue reading ““And I’d Like to Thank…” The New Works of Philip Lumbang @ Dragatomi”
Alex Pardee and Skinner aka The Butcher Kings @ Gallery 1988 18+
Joining forces back in the late 90’s through a mutual love of cult pop culture, famed artists Alex Pardee and Skinner have recently opened the doors to their latest show at Gallery 1988, entitled ‘The Butcher Kings’. One of the Californian duos most anticipated exhibitions to date, ‘The Butcher Kings’ has been heralded as GalleryContinue reading “Alex Pardee and Skinner aka The Butcher Kings @ Gallery 1988 18+”
Uncovered: Ted Terranova’s Beautiful World of War- RIVET WARS
“Rivet Wars takes place in a world locked in a decades long battle. The inhabitants of the planet Rivet have divided themselves into two factions, the Allies and the Blight. The Allies see themselves as fighting for the freedom of all Rivets. When the Blight began their attacks, the free nations of Rivet gathered theirContinue reading “Uncovered: Ted Terranova’s Beautiful World of War- RIVET WARS”
Uncovered: The Custom Toys of Graffiti Artist HOAKSER
Based in Birmingham, full time graffiti artist, Hoakser, has gained a huge amount of attention in recent years for the wide and varied scope in which his art has been delivered. Primarily working with spray paints, Hoakser is a master in wild styles, dubs, hand styles and characters, with his creations featuring on walls, t-shirts,Continue reading “Uncovered: The Custom Toys of Graffiti Artist HOAKSER”
Francesco De Molfetta’s Pop Fiction @ Toy Art Gallery
With Emilio Garcia’s “Brain Evolution” Group Custom Show drawing to a close, California based Toy Art Gallery are preparing for their latest show, a collaboration with Italian artist Francesco De Molfetta, set to drop later this month (October 14th). Entitled ‘Pop Fiction’, Molfetta’s exhibition will feature a host of new sculptures in his famed popContinue reading “Francesco De Molfetta’s Pop Fiction @ Toy Art Gallery”
Vinti Andrews’ Nike Dog Sculptures
A graduate of the highly esteemed Central Saint Martins school of fashion and design, London based designer Vinti Andrews has garnered a huge amount of attention for her unique re-constructionist approach to fashion. Her most famous work has come from extensive collaborations with sports brand Nike, including 2008’s Vinti x Windrunner series (pictured below), butContinue reading “Vinti Andrews’ Nike Dog Sculptures”
DMS’ Dumny in Carbonite: A Dunny Bootleg
Having previously covered the bootleg toy art of both Killer Bootlegs and the legendary Suck Lord, our attention turns to Dan ‘DMS’ with the release of the latest edition in his series of toys. Based on the iconic Star Wars scene in which Han solo is imprisoned in carbonite, DMS takes the original sculpts ofContinue reading “DMS’ Dumny in Carbonite: A Dunny Bootleg”
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