Opening night!

Last Friday was the opening of my latest solo show 'Aspects of Syncretism' at Eyeball Kicks Gallery in Wellington NZ.

I had an amazing night and it was nice to finally meet up with loyal supporters and some good friends. The show will stay up for one more week and there are still handful of pieces up for purchase. You can view the available pieces on the online presale HERE.

I also produced a limited edition print run of the 'Man-Dirim' especially for the show. They are signed and numbered and are retailing for only $35. 

There is also a VERY limited run of hand made plushies retailing at only $40 each. Both the prints and plushies can be purchased directly through Eyeball kicks.

A special shout out to the talented photographer Ashley Church from Dinosaurtoast who came along and took the great pics of the show. To view all the photos from the opening night click HERE.

So a few days rest ahead and then straight back into it with a new collection of sculpts for the next New York Comic Con, so check back for progress pics.

You can also follow me on my instagram HERE.

Aspects of Syncretism

I'm Back!

After a huge move and travel I'm now settled in with a new studio setup in Melbourne Australia.

As I mentioned in my last blog, id been drawing my way around South East Asia. Next week I'll be exhibiting this work in a solo show at Eyeball Kicks Gallery in Wellington NZ.
The show is titled 'Aspects of Syncretism' and inspired by the eclectic religions, mythology and theology that I was exposed to during my travels.. Oh by the way...

Sycnretism = the attempted reconciliation or union of different or opposing principles, practices, or parties, as inphilosophy or religion.

The show will be made up of original framed ink drawings, prints, and plushies and all in Black and white.

The night will kick of at 7pm on Friday the 28th of June at 177 Cuba street. I hope to see you there!

For enquiries about artwork availability you can contact Eyeball Kicks directly here.

White Cloud Worlds II

I'm Honored to be involved in the follow up to the award winning publication White Cloud Worlds.
'White Cloud Worlds II' features 41 New Zealand artists and is a showcase for science fiction and fantasy art in New Zealand.
The book was edited and directed by Paul Tobin who works as a senior concept designer at Weta Workshop, and the will be distributed through Harper Collins.
It will be available through all good books stores from Novmeber 2nd.
If you are in New Zealand, there will be be a book signing at the Weta Cave on November 3rd and at Whitcoulls Lambton Quay on November 24th.
Get in quick... I've seen previews of the book and it looks stunning!!!

Bewitching II at Stranger Factory Gallery

I currently have a new piece as part of the Bewitching II show at the Stranger Factory gallery.
This is their annual group show and is packed with great art and artists including Brandt Peters, Kathie Olivas, Amanda Louise Spayd, Travis Louie and Gris Grimly to name just a few.
The piece is titled 'The Masquerade' and stands around 60cm tall. It contains 8 hand sculpted and painted characters which come cased in a customised vintage clock body with an internal light.
Availability and pricing can be found here on the online presale.

New Prints!! The Triptic Series

I have 3 new prints available. Titled The Triptic Series. Each Giclee print is from an edition of 30 and is printed onto Harman archival fine art paper then hand debossed and signed. They measure 40x40cm including the white boarder. As of next week these will be available from Strychnin Gallery (EU & World), The Red Door Gallery (UK & EU), Eyeball Kicks Gallery (Australasia).

'Non Toxic Revolution' launch in Berlin

Next Month is the launch of NTR - Non Toxic Revolution in Berlin. NTR are a global charity organisation who's mission is to inform, educate and inspire young people to revolt against the dangers of toxic chemicals in their environment and food supply.
The launch will start with over 10,000 posters being guerrilla posted all over Berlin and will follow with a week of school visits and seminars spreading the word and educating Berlin youth.
On July 5th will be the NTR / Shepard Fairey gallery show at Strychnin Gallery. For the show 6 Berlin artists including myself were asked to create a Shepard inspired limited edition silk screen for one of the NTR slogans. These will be for sale at the opening along side Shepard Fairey's silk screens and Patrick O'dell's photography. For more info on The Non Toxic Revolution check out their site here, and you can follow the action on the Strychnin blog here.

The Emporium Opening

Last Friday was the opening of the Emporium show. Thanks to all who came out and supported the show. I was pretty pleased at how my pieces looked all set up as it was the first time I got to see it in it's entirety. I think the shelf was actually my favorite thing I made ;)

The show will run for another 3 weeks so if you're around Berlin..I think it's well worth popping in for a look. Here are a few pics of the space. There's more pic of the opening over on my Facebook. 

Anyway, moving on and straight back into work. I'll be releasing 3 new limited Edition giclee prints at the beginning of July. The sculpture work has been taking up a lot of my time so it's been really nice to get drawing again. I'll post a preview soon ;)

Win a Seymour Prize!

Strychnin Gallery has organised a little raffle for the upcoming show 'The Emporium' The 3 artists (including myself) have each donated a little sumthin sumthin. If you're keen to enter, just fill in your details on the raffle and send it via post to Strychnin Gallery 36, 10245, Berlin, or you can just email your details to team@strychnin.com. Or even better, come to the show on the 8th of June and enter the draw yourself ;)

Upcoming Show

In June I will be part of a 3 man show alongside Doktor A, and Skeleton Heart. The show will be a carnival/circus show with a touch of steam punk and will consist of various sculptures from the artists.
I will be doing as many small domed sculptures as I can possibly get done. All the characters are sketched up and I have started the sculpting process for the first lot.

A little Book of Monsters

Ok, so I have had a rather lazy blogging start to 2012. My New years resolution (one of them) was to be slightly more active on here. I have a packed year ahead so there will be a heap to post ;)
The year has kicked off with a bunch of freelancing jobs including kids books, show work and tattoo designs. It's been great to have a little break from the sculpting and get back to some illustrating.
For the last 3 years I have worked doing projects with the Scottish composer Stephen Deazley.
Stephen creates these amazing shows incorporating junkyard style orchestral bands alongside mass children’s choirs. His latest show is called 'A little Book of Monsters'. The show is broken down in to seven sections with seven different songs about different monsters. My job was to Design the monsters.
Below are a couple of examples. One is about a Snob Goblin and the other about cannibal monsters who end up eating themselves.
I will post more info on the show later in the year but for now you can get an idea of the music on their website, it's well worth a listen. (http://www.myspace.com/musicatthebrewhouse)

Seymours Troll House.

A few months back I posted some pics of a house I have been making for the Köln Artfair 21. After a blurry 3 months I am finally done and have just come back from Köln exhausted but really happy with how it all turned out.
Artfair 21 is one of the biggest art fairs in Europe so it was an honor to be asked to show my work there. The reception was great and I made some really good hookups and contacts.
So below are some pics of the house. It stands about 150cm and is made from a mix of woods, polymers clays, plastics, resins and paint.
If you are in Berlin in February you will get the chance to see it on display in a show at the Strychnin Gallery. If you have any enquiries feel free to get in touch.