Display spin racks are ready for upcoming shows. A selection of 60+ prints that emulate the feel of vintage matchbox labels pay tribute to a variety of pop culture characters and objects. Each display is topped with a giant matchbox, complete with matches. Look for these soon at: FanExpo Dallas, Comicpalooza and Alamo City Comic Con.
“To Infinty, Eediot!” by Chet Phillips
Guzu Gallery presents “Nothing New- Artwork inspired by the 90s.” For the show I created a mashup of two monumental animation icons from the decade with Pixar’s “Toy Story” and John Kricfalusi’s Ren & Stimpy.
Ron Swanson tribute from the Parks and Rec tribute art show.
Variants of my Rick and Morty Cronenberg prints were produced for Gallery 1988 in response to the popularity of the first editions. These variants include extra call outs like Rick’s spaceship, portal and portal gun. The edition of each sold within 12 hours.
A tribute to the awesome vehicles from Mad Max Fury Road. Available as matchbox prints and T-Shirts.
Gallery 1988 presents an official Rick & Morty art show. My contributions reference the characters Cronenberg Rick and Cronenberg Morty from the episode titled “Rick Potion #9.”
A new selection of Matchbox Art prints are now available in the ChetArt online shop.
To celebrate the 26th year of created Christmas cards for Russ Berger Design Group, the very first concept created in 1990 was revamped for the 2016 card: “Deck the Halls With Cows and Collies.”
Gallery 1988 presents “The Coens,” a Coen Brothers themed show. My four pieces follow the theme of matchbox art design with tributes to “The Big Lebowski,” “Fargo,” “Miller’s Crossing” and “Raising Arizona.”
~Available in the Online Shop Here~
“Monk’s Café” by Chet Phillips
Gallery 1988 presents a Seinfeld show titled “Another Show About Nothing.” My contributions for the show reflect a matchbox art theme with “Monk’s Café” and “The Chinese Restaurant.” Both will be available online this Saturday after the show reception on Friday, Dec. 2nd.
“The Chinese Restaurant” by Chet Phillips (symbol translates to: Eternity)
The ChetArt Blue Genie Art Bazaar booth is ready for shoppers!
The 2016 Blue Genie Art Bazaar is an Austin, TX tradition. The event opens on Black Friday/November 25th at 10AM and will be open from 10AM-10PM every day forward until Christmas Eve (6PM.) With almost 200 artist’s spaces filled with local and handmade goods, this is an event well worth attending for all your fun and unique holiday gifts. This year Blue Genie will be at a new and beautiful location- 6100 Airport Blvd. across from ACC Highland.
Nerdist spotlight for the “Testing Myths” Mythbusters art show.
“Crash Test Brand” by Chet Phillips
“Testing Myths” is a group art show tribute to Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman of Mythbusters fame. My piece places them in the world of Crash Test Dummies with a matchbox art design. Framed piece and a number of unframed matted versions will be available at the show’s venue opening on November 19th at Creature Features. A big thanks to Chogrin for curating this fun show.
Inspired by vintage matchbox art designs, this new series explores the look and feel of matchbox advertising with pop culture characters, mythology and more. Each is presented as a matted 5″ x 7″ signed print perfect for framing.
“Meereen” by Chet Phillips
Gallery 1988 presents the “Postcard Correspondence” show with a collection of art presented as postcards. My contributions take the form of 5″ x 7″ signed and numbered postcards with tributes to “Game of Thrones” and “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.” Each is a limited edition of 50.
$5 Each- Available Online Here:
“The Room of Requirement” by Chet Phillips
Wishing you a fortunate and happy Dia de Muertos 2016.
“Mr. Toad” by Chet Phillips
Gallery 1988 (East) in conjunction with Tree and Rock presents “Tiny Tales,” an art show with a children’s book theme. My contribution pays tribute to “Wind in the Willows” with “Mr. Toad.”
Two National Lampoon film classics are paid tribute with quotes, icons and portraits. “Double Secret Probation” showcases John Belushi, a.k.a. Bluto from “Animal House.”
Chevy Chase a.k.a. Clark Griswold represents the time honored original “Vacation” with quotes and icons, complete with Walley World sign. Each is available as signed 11 x 14 prints in the ChetArt shop.
~Both Available Here~
