Articles from April 2010

Jerry Vigil


Jerry Vigil is a Denver based Chicano artist that specializes in the artwork of the celebration of “El dia de los Muertos” or Day of the Dead. (not to be confused with the movie at all!) The Day of the Dead’s use of the skeletal image can be traced back to the Aztec and other Mesoamerican empires.The whimsical use of the skeleton was first portrayed by Jose Guadalupe Posada around the turn of the last century and is now the anchor of the skeleton usage.


Jerry’s artwork ranges from paper mache to tattoos to sculpture to carving to print work. The goal is to contemporize the appeal of the traditional work using modern materials and methods. Jerry has exhibited his artwork internationally and around the U.S. as well as Denver. Jerry recently picked up his third “Westword’s Best of Denver” award for 2009. A number of Museums hold Jerry’s artwork.
Jerry is know in Denver as the “Dean of the Dead” for his annual exhibitions of the Day of the Dead. Jerry has co-authored a craft book on creating art for the celebration called and is always looking for different ways to re-express the celebration of the ancestors.







Check out Jerry Vigil’s website at: http://www.vigilarte.net

Here’s a brand new very limited edition art print from Godmachine.


It’s a one color print, titled “Owl be Dammed”. Grey acrylic ink on black 270gsm. Size: A2 — 420 x 594 mm — 16.5 x 23.4 in. All posters numbered and signed in an edition of only 30. So, grab yours quick!


Score one at: http://deadmetalclothing.bigcartel.com

Screen printed poster for Future of the Left at the T.T. the Bear’s Place in Boston on November 1st by Lucky Bunny.

Size: 21×27.

Strict Edition: 100, Signed and numbered.

Paper: 150lb Tag stock.

Details: 2-color Screen print. Metallic gold, and black.

Buy one via the Gigposters Classified Ads

Skulls by Filip Leu is a brand new tome featuring line drawings from the tattoo master.







From Tibetan skulls to hooded reapers to dragon skeletons, this book contains almost every type of skull imaginable within its 300 unique and expressive ink-drawn sketches and tattoo designs, all done by the hand of master tattoo artist, Filip Leu.


Limited Edition of 2000 numbered books worldwide, with all books hand-signed by Filip Leu. Features a silk-screened cloth hardcover in slipcase with a box. 50 pages. Measures 10 1/2″ X 13″.







Pretty hard to find a source for these in the States, but Tattoo Flash Books (http://www.tattooflashbooks.com) is a reliable source for these bad boys, and as I’ve personally ordered from them several times, I can tell you the service is great and the shipping is fast. (and we thank them for the pics!)

Brian Ewing illustrated this great poster for REVOLVER Magazines Golden Gods Awards.

Santos


Santos is an illustrator based out of Seattle, enjoys long walks, loves his wife, art, skulls, anger, heavy detail, stabbing, and hockey, can usually be found at or near his art table, been doing art in the punk and metal scenes for 17 years, has worked with bands such as High On Fire, Kylesa, Neurosis, Shrinebuilder, A Life Once Lost, Catheter, Sunn O))), Noisear, Yob, and Deadbird, and doesn’t really like to use computers to make art.







Check out Santos’ website at: http://eyebleedink.blogspot.com

Bits to Atoms is a range of bespoke unisex jewelry 3D printed using additive manufacturing techniques whereby each piece is laser sintered together particle by particle, layer by layer.


Available in Black or Transparent Acrylic based photopolymer, Bronze infused Stainless Steel & Alumide. All jewelery is designed in Australia using parametric 3D modeling software then 3D printed in the Netherlands to order.





Tough enough to be worn with jeans and a t-shirt, refined enough to be worn with a tailored suit. The Skull ring (mk 1) by Bits to Atoms is a bespoke ring made to order using rapid prototyping techniques. All rings are custom made to your exact size.


Check ‘em out at: http://www.duanns.com

Here’s a great serigraph art print from Adam Turman


“I’ve been asked more times that I can count to pretty-please print my image I use on biz cards and stickers… so here it is without all the AdamTurman.com promo crap… and it’s BIG!”


18×24, 2-color screenprint on 140lb white index


Buy your copy here: http://www.adamturman.com

Gregg Gordon (aka Gigart) just completed this phenomenal gig poster for Hank 3.


They’re available for sale here: http://www.gigart.com

16 inch x 20 inch, watercolor painting by Ryan August.