Scott Bain Taxidermy MicroMachina

"MICROMACHINA examines what makes the insect world tick, and considers our attempts to control nature and the consequences. Humanity’s blatant disregard for nature, where profit comes before life, will ultimately be our undoing. Pesticides, herbicides, genetic modification and massive urban expansion push the fine balance of life toward disaster. There has to be a point, when mother nature will say ‘too far’, and rid the earth of its biggest pest... us."

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Mysterious Al Solo Show March 2011

'The Doomsday Papers'
By Mysterious Al
04.03.11 - 27.03.11
Mysterious Al's striking, satirical and often dark artwork has long commanded an underground, yet global cult following with avid collectors rabid for his latest creations. Known for his iconic gothic eyed creatures, monsters, mutants and sub-humans... Creatures that inhabit a morbid yet playful universe parallel to our own. One of the first generation of Street-artists; Mysterious Al gained international notoriety alongside D*face for his part in the infamous ‘Finders Keepers’ illegal art events. In a career spanning almost a decade, Mysterious Al has exhibited his work in galleries globally, as well as collaborating with some of the worlds most high profile brands.

StolenSpace is thrilled to present ‘The Doomsday Papers’ the eagerly-awaited debut solo show by Mysterious Al. This brand new body of work loosely surrounds Mesoamerican Gods, the doomsday calendar, Drum & Bass, demonic intervention, Graffiti culture, Wicca and the Occult. In mixed media including wood, paint, newspaper, magazines, torn Bible pages and installation.

“As we prepare to enter what is being described as a new cycle of civilisation, I’ve become increasingly interested in different cultures and their beliefs, as well as my own thoughts and fears on mortality and fate. History is constantly being written... From the wonderfully elaborate depictions of Mayan Gods to mass-market celebrities, cult fiction and present-day witchcraft. What happens if all these humanities mix together? If these worlds collide?”

Stolenspace Gallery
91 Brick Lane
Truman Brewery
London
E1 6QL

There's a nice Mysterious Al studio visit on Arrested Motion....

1920's Criminal Portraits from Australia

I was in awe of this series of "photographs of commitment" from the archive of the Sydney Justice & Police Museum. "They are beautiful, timeless, and peculiarly expressive. These vintage "mug shots" are just brimming with the individuality and personalities of a motley array of people who passed through Australia’s criminal justice system back in the early part of the 20th century .... creating unintentional art 90 years later!" - source

See lots more incredible portraits HERE.

Riot In A Jam Jar Series 2

 Riot In A jam Jar is a series of very clever mini sculptures created by James Cauty....

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Jack Nicholson

Buff Monster New Toy

Love the new toy, "The Destroyer" by Buff Monster. It’s inspired by one of Buff Monster’s paintings, the vinyl toy has four points of articulation and stands 14″ tall. There are only 399 editions produced.

This version was Buffmonster's web version where only 99 were produced!

Alex Pardee Vertigo Show

Alex Pardee's new show 'Vertigo' at the Corey Helford Gallery in Culver City looks incredible! From the images I have seen, his work has come along very nicely...congrats Alex and keep up the amazing work!

Dracula Print by Vania Zouravliov & Aaron Horkey

Love this new Dracula poster from collaborative artists, Vania Zouravliov and Aaron Horkey. In this case, Vania provided the illustration with Aaron adding the type. It’s a 23.75″ x 34″ screenprint, has an edition of 330, and will cost $60 USD. Available HERE.

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Octopus Chair

"This ltd edition chair is the first piece of the Animal Chair collection from the Spanish designer Maximo Riera. The artistic piece of furniture is a combined effort of a team of over 30 professionals and four different companies. The chair was produced using a CNC milling machine, and each part was assembled, glued, sanded and painted by hand. The collection will feature more than 15 different works inspired by animals including, rhino, lion, beetle, whale and walrus."

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Bazzier Studio

I'm feeling the metal tee designs from the young designer/illustrator hailing from Indonesia, Bazzier Studio...He's only 24 and has already designed merch and clothing for many bands like As I Lay Dying, The Devil Wears Prada & Asking Alexandria, and has his own apparel line, Troll Clothing.

Louise Zergaeng Pomeroy Illustration

Louise Zergaeng Pomeroy makes dark & amusing illustrations..."Louise is an illustrator based in London. After graduating from Kingston University'08, Louise has gone on to win a D&AD award for her book of illustrated shorts 'I Married a Toyboy Convict'. Recent clients include Random House, No Brow, Super Superficial and Suzuki Motoden."

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Benjamin Lowy Photography

Incredible photography by Benjamin Lowy....he really captures the dark-side to the world in vivid colour. "Benjamin Lowy received a BFA from Washington University in St. Louis in 2002 and began his career covering the Iraq War in 2003. Since then he has covered major stories worldwide. Benjamin's work from Iraq, Darfur, and Afghanistan have been collected into several gallery and museum shows, his work has shown at the Tate Modern, SF MOMA, Houston Center for Photography, Invalides, and Arles."

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