Paul Baines.....

Artist Paul Baines from the UK recently gave me a nice plug over at his site. Be sure to check his amazing works filled with great social commentary, plenty of satire and wit. Thanks Paul! enjoy.
www.paulbaines.co.uk

19XX.....

So here is my piece "19XX" that featured in the FanBoy vs. ArtBoy show recently. It is inspired by the classic WW2 "shoot 'em up" series 19XX released by Capcom – which included the games 1942 (1984), 1943-The Battle Of Midway (1987),1943 Kai-Midway Kaisen (1988), 1941-Counter Attack (1990), 19XX-The War Against Destiny (1995) and 1944-The Loop Master (2000).

I am told the opening night was awesome with many punters commenting on how diverse all the artist representations were of their video game inspired art. Some other great news to also arise from the show is this week the ABC2 program Good Game dropped into ArtBoy Gallery to film the show! So there will be an upcoming feature on the popular gaming show...more deets soon. For now you can see more snaps of my sculpture here.

FanBoy vs. ArtBoy.....

I have just finished my piece for the FanBoy vs. ArtBoy show. Here are a couple of sneek peeks, without giving too much away!

Traffic Jam Launch.....

Official opening launch Thursday 17th Feb, click on flyer below to see more deets....

Stuck in a Traffic Jam (and that's a good thing!).....

In the last post there was talk about Sydney representation, well I can now say it is official...I am now represented by Traffic Jam Galleries in Neutral Bay! Iam privileged to be part of this fantastic new space, surrounded by amazing artists and people. If you are on the North Shore anytime soon be sure to drop by. Address and other details on their site here. There will also be an official opening sometime in early February, I'll keep you posted ok.

This Is Not Art.....

I was recently invited to be part of the This Is Not Art (TINA)/walkARTbout in Newcastle during the October long weekend. Above is my paste up titled "The World Is Your Monster" which can be found in Keightly Street, (really only a lane) off Hunter Street mall. In conjuction with the festival I was asked to showcase some of my work at The View Factory. See the poster below and if you are in Newie be sure to call in for a beer and check it out!


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On the Metro wall.....

This show is set to be mad! A killer bill of heavy weights...
more info go to
www.metrogallery.com.au

The other other blog.....

Got a couple of nice posts over at my Niceproduce blog. check it.
Above: Faile, Lisbon 2010. Photo used with permission from Phomer, Lisbon. www.phomer.com

Kami + Sasu Session.....

Amazing skateable installation "The Firmament" by Japanese duo Kami + Sasu at the Mori Art Museum, Tokyo...for more cool pics check Niceproduce.com
Photo via Flickr by mark-chronic

In the MCM House.....

I have been invited to show some sculptures and other work, along with 60 plus artists, in the MCM House Art Show which runs for 4 days in a neat 1500 sq metre warehouse in Waterloo, Sydney from May 6 to May 9.
Go here for all the details www.mcmhouseartshow.com

Group shows aplenty.....

A couple of shows to get along to this week in Sydney, Thursday night is The Black Line Collection @ Kaleidoscope Gallery in Paddington which I am a part of, should be a great group show...event details here and then Friday night a show I'm really looking forward to, de-construction by Adam Turnbull, Kalen, Pigeonboy and Bennett @ China Heights see flyer above.

Yikes, check these bikes.....

Some serioulsly ultra cool rides crafted by
Xylon bikes ...made from wood! found over at
Sweet Station.

Eelustration......

Some super sweet work by Eelus from his debut solo show "The Colour out of Space" @ Blackall Studios, London. He has this kinda Paul Insect x Blek Le Rat x cool 70's sci-fi-esque style happening with many pieces which I totally dig. Check out some of his layered stenciled pieces, amazing...they actually look more like screen prints! Photo © Ian Cox 2010. Found via Wallkandy's flickr.

Sea Sick.....

Some sick oldskool shapes from Byron Bay's Sea Surfboards. Starting off their artist series are the likes of Thomas Campbell and Paul McNeil with more to follow. Check more of their sick sticks out here.

"Fang" art by Paul McNeil...This is one rad lookin' unorthodox mal!

Warhol Workshop.....

I would'nt think too many of these babies will ever take to the streets...Andy Warhol x Alien Worshop limited edition series.

The Pigeon Boy connection.....

Really looking forward to my good pal Pigeon Boy's upcoming solo at Westsyde Connection...you can follow his blog here.

Wrap ya peripheral tentacles around this.....

A great collection of early 90's Japanese design found via Pink Tentacles.

Poster for “Life” exhibition, Mamoru Suzuki, 1994.

Post of Gratitude.....

Big ups to ON THE FLY and THE OPENING HOURS for the recent plugs for my upcoming solo.
Muchly appreciated!...now go and check these great sites out ok.

Solo update.....

Been burning the candle at both ends...So much to do...painting,designing flyers,more painting, drawing, getting stuff framed, building sculptures, finishing some vector illustrations, building plinths, some screen printing, more painting, more sculpture work and so on and so on...shit this solo stuff is hard work!

The full colour flyers are now at the printers, so should have them back in a few days time (see here for a peek) and I got hold of 10 cases of Coopers pale ale for the opening...So if you think the art stinks the quality beer should more than make up for it on the night!

Fantasy Squad presents.....

I'll be part of this great show featuring a whole bunch of local talent for one night only at the the Lord Ashley Bar, Crowne Plaza Terrigal this coming Saturday August 29, 7pm Start. Cool art, live music and cheap drinks, what more could you ask for? For artist line-up and more details check out www.fantasysquad.com.au