Artist Delfino Fidel Fuses Everyday Objects Into Playful Critiques Of Pop Culture Excess
Delfino Fidel sculpts witty everyday symbols into playful objects with sharp commentary using carved wood, acrylic paint, polymer clay, steel springs blending pop culture, emojis, toys, branded items into surreal hybrids. Continue reading »
Socially Sarcastic and Humorous Sculptures by Mike Leavitt
Seattle artist Mike Leavitt critiques consumerism and waste through *Trash Talking*, a sculpture series made entirely from salvaged materials like cardboard and discarded packaging. Continue reading »
Fashion Branded Weapons
LOUIS VUITTON AK-47
7.62x39mm
GUCCI MP-5
9mm
Justin Melnick is an avid photographer, digital artist, and has spent time oversees in the Middle East. All of these influences have come together in his latest project, titled ARM•ME Melnick imagines — quite vividly — what Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Pucci, and Chanel would add to standard ammunition. The exhibition starts September 2nd at Gallery 385 in New York City. The outcome is a compelling statement that questions how we — individually and as a nation — spend our money, contrasting the abundance of weaponry with the scarcity of high-end luxury goods and some pretty amazing imagery. Continue reading »
