Krista Huot’s paintings explore the ongoing emotional relevance of archetypes in folklore, using inspiration from storybook illustration, folk art, animation and vintage kitsch. She’s part of a three woman show at the Corey Helford Gallery opening May 21st.
Off Course is a phobia-centric mini-golf course and exhibit curated by Kevin O’Callaghan for the School of Visual Arts MFA Design program. This clever project features 18 holes of phobia-fairways. Pictured above: Camille McMorrow’s Testophobia- Fear of Taking Tests. (via Imprint)
Fun paintings, drawings and 3D projects from artist Kevin Cyr.
Petros Chrisostomou photographs small-scale, ordinary, ephemeral objects in architectural models that he constructs himself, creating imaginative juxtapositions.
Artist Hyungkoo Lee outfits models with a clear dome embedded with key areas of magnification. The results can range from humorous to nightmarish.
The photographic set pieces created by Jamie Baldridge allow us a glimpse into an imaginative world of mysterious happenings.
Recently added to the online shop: The Realm of the Sea Monkey print.
From a selection of paintings and sculptures by Kathie Olivas for the Monsters and Misfits Show.
“The Canine Transformation Anomaly” (a.k.a.-The Big Bark Theory) is presented as a signed Somerset Velvet Giclee print- limited edition of 250. Image area is 8″ x 10″ presented in an acid-free beveled 11″ x 14″ mat. Each comes with its own blind embossed atom graphic stamp for the edition number.
Behold the plush doll stylings of Vermont artist Megan Baehr. Utilizing her degree in Cartooning and Illustration from the School of Visual Arts in NYC, she’s really found a way to take your standard plush animal to a whole new level of fun. Be sure and check out more of her creations in her Nonesuch Garden shop.
Meet the triumvirate of shagginess. New signed print now available in the Etsy shop.
New portrait prints from the Literary and Artistic Pets series have been added to the Etsy shop. Each signed print comes mounted within an 8 x 10 beveled mat, ready to frame.
Artist Austin Kleon creates clever poetry by blacking out blocks of newspaper columns. He has also written a very insightful and helpful list of ideas that every creative person should read: How to Steal Like an Artist.
Check out the bright colors and clever characters from the mind of Patrick Girourad. Be sure and visit his Etsy shop for loads of robot fun.
And see this step by step with wonderful background score composed by his son Marc.
Artist Maurizio Cattelan has installed 2 tiny elevators in the Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin in Paris. Reportedly they open and close while making the appropriate elevator noises. (Perhaps including a small bottle titled “Drink Me” in the vicinity would make for a modern update to Alice in Wonderland.)
A clever take on this age old craft form from Jason Levesque.
Amazing kenetic sculptures from Theo Jansen.
Grant Sutherland is double threat with his great sense of humor and excellent drawing skills. I had a great time watching him develop some beautiful drawings during the show. His web comic has been compiled into the impressive print collection Greetings From Wonderland. Check out his site for more info and look for him at the upcoming Dallas Comic Con in May and SPX in September.
Our set up for the Staple! Independent Media 2011 show. (Thanks for the great picture, Grant!)
