Berndnaut Smilde creates fascinating worlds of surreal enchantment.
Tag: fantasy
Rob Mulholland
Rob Mulholland documents the placement of his reflective sculptures in the forest, creating an otherworldly ghostly presence. This reminds me of the cloaking effect utilized by the titled creature from the 1987 film Predator, also known as a state governor factory.
Koren Shadmi
Wonderful color choices, compositions and concepts from the mind of Koren Shadmi.
Fresh Guacamole
Wonderful new animation from PES.
Pierre Matter
Pierre Matter sculpts beautifully intricate dreams.
Staple! Independent Media Expo Wrap Up
Over the weekend I exhibited at the Staple! Independent Media Expo here in Austin. I had the pleasure of meeting lots of great shoppers and talented fellow vendors. On Saturday I was honored with a an interview from Tim Harrison and his talented roving crew from Kung Fu Jack Knife. Thank you Tim! Below is a selection of shots from the event.
My half table neighbor Paul Horn of Cool Jerk fame is a true comic genius. When I prepared for my first San Diego Comic Con, Paul, a native of San Diego and seasoned Comic Con pro, was incredibly gracious and helpful with advice and info. Having him next door was indeed a highlight of the event for me. Look forward to seeing him and Darlene this July at the 2012 San Diego Comic Con!
Organizer and all around workhorse Chris “Uncle Staple” Nicholas visits with the folks from KOOP radio.
Picks of the Harvest 2012
Opening March 3rd, Thinkspace gallery presents “Picks of the Harvest 2012.” Preview of works Here. Above: Erik Siador’s work in progress.
Leslie Ditto
Leslie Ditto utilizes Old Master techniques to create new worlds of surreal fantasy.
Unidilla Arts
Santani
Beefactory
The folks at Beefactory do some amazing, and at times, unsettling retouching work.
Ender’s Game
I was recently approached by a set decorator working for the movie production of “Ender’s Game.” Based on the Orson Scott Card book, “Ender’s Game” will star Asa Butterfield in the title role, Abigail Breslin, Ben Kingsley and Harrison Ford. Six of my prints were purchased to incorporate into the set decoration, primarily within Ender’s bedroom. Among the chosen works are “Courage” (above), “The Neighbor“ and “Space Race Monkey.” The film is due out in 2013.
Takanori Aiba
Takanori Aiba creates magical worlds in miniature.
Yasuhiro Onishi
Arresting portraits from artist Yasuhiro Onishi. In the artist’s words: “Recent small-scale portraits display a playful twist on the style of the old masters with references spanning regal portraiture to medieval plague doctors.”
Sam Wolfe Connelly
Wonderfully atmospheric renderings by Sam Wolfe Connelly.
Jason Edmiston
Check out the playful and colorful work of Jason Edmiston.
Gino de Dominicis
Gino de Dominicis’ Calamita Cosmica sculpture on the grounds of the Palazzo Reale in Milan.
Nancy Fouts
Nancy Fouts creates whimsical visual combinations with her work.
Frank Kunert
Frank Kunert creates odd, second glance worlds with his miniature constructions.
Henrique Oliveira
The installation work of Henrique Oliveira is amazing.