A peek at some of my inventory for the Dark Arts Fayre this Sunday, where I'll be debuting new prints and my colourful new Spring Flowers greeting card on deckle-edged, cold-press paper.
Materialise between 12 and 6PM to see all manner of indie artstuffs, hear live music, and get your hot little mitts on my fine giclee prints, greeting cards, and more at special fayre prices.
Details here.
On Saturday, I had the pleasure of signing copies of The Thing: Artbook alongside some talented folks at the famed Forbidden Planet comics Megastore.
Alongside Jason Miller and Brendan Purchase at Forbidden Planet
Though this year has been mostly dedicated to settling into London life and exploring my surroundings, being part of this project has been a professional highlight, doubly so since I finally held this substantial tome in my hands.
My anatomical Kennel Thing in The Thing Artbook, p. 182
Copies of the book stacked and waiting for the signing to begin
Between the heavy hard cover with shiny spot-gloss embellishments, all the gorgeous art, and an afterword by John Carpenter himself, it's a hefty accomplishment by the Printed in Blood publishing team.
Steven Hoveke of Printed in Blood along with some of the artists featured in The Thing Artbook
Meeting so many excellent artists and fellow horror film enthusiasts was a treat, as was finally shaking hands with Steve Hoveke after a year's worth of email interaction. The fans were a lovely bunch, as was everyone at Forbidden Planet, where I have to return very soon for proper browsing. I did manage to swoop up Hiroshi Unno's The Art of Decadence on my way out.
Doaly, Sharm Murugiah, and Mark Borgions
Sartorial homage to The Thing's frosty landscape was paid with an oversized furry hat, but my attempts to get everyone to dress in Antarctica chic didn't quite pan out, with one notable exception: Scott Woolston's impressive parka.
Sometimes, a great horror film gets under your skin and multiples – The Thing has been worth every goosebump all along, but now it's really part of me.
Until the Future,
Zo
A little video snippet of the signing:
Paris! I'm taking part in the upcoming 100 OEUVREs à 100 EUROS exhibit at the wondrous Cabinet des Curieux. I've been following this unusual space for nearly a decade, enticed by its crimson walls and the mix of unusual art and artefacts on display – I suspect my work will feel right at home there.
If you're in Paris on Thursday, June 1, don't miss the opening reception and a chance to explore Le Cabinet between 4 and 10PM at 12 passage Verdeau, map below.
The exhibit closes on June 17th.
Until The Future,
Zo
I'm beyond excited to be part of The Thing 35th anniversary exhibit at Creature Features!
My piece is an anatomical Kennel-Thing from John Carpenter’s 1982 version of “The Thing”, which happens to be one of my best-loved scary classics. The Kennel-Thing puppet, which was created by SFX master, Stan Winston, combines two of my favorite things: dogs and body horror. Though the film is filled with great imagery, the scene it’s featured in has always resonated with me the most.
This exhibit showcases original work from over 100 artists all over the world, paying tribute to Carpenter's chilling vision. There will also be a spectacular display of original props and memorabilia from both the 1951 version and the 1982 remake, gathered exclusively for this event, plus a sneak peek at Printed in Blood, Inc's upcoming THE THING Artbook showcasing over 400-pages of original tribute art.
The opening reception is Saturday, April 8th from 6pm - 9pm at 2904 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, California 91505. The show will run through Sunday, April 16th during regular gallery hours.
The vernal equinox is just around the corner and it’s the perfect time to reopen my shop. I’m kicking winter to the curb with a timed 48-hour print release.
CHASM // Our Heroine Adrift in the Vernal Tides
CHASM will be available as an 11x17" signed giclee print on certified archival paper. She's unframed and ships worldwide.
The launch goes public on Monday, March 20 at 7AM PST. Orders will close 48 hours later at 7AM PST on Wednesday, March 22.
Until The Future,
Zo
Touched and honored to have been voted Best Artist of 2016 by the readers of Auxiliary Magazine - it's especially gratifying during this period of transition. Thank you!
Full list of winners here.
Part Josephine Baker, part FKA Twigs, I came up with this rosy confection after being inspired by the exquisite detail of vintage lingerie – and listening to a lot of FKA Twigs, too.
Click to see her bigger.
Researching head-pieces, lace, velvet and tulle, and getting lost in costuming websites while working on this was pure delight. Playing with watercolors for the first time in a small eternity to capture all that texture and detail was something of a thrill, as well.
Now, I'm delighted to announce that The Tulle Bunny is available at two reward tiers at the crowdfunding page for The Underpinnings Museum, created by designer Karolina Laskowska and freshly-launched today. This wonderful project aims to offer an online exhibition of vintage and, eventually, modern-day lingerie, with detailed imagery of every garment and historical information. All of this will be supplemented with specially curated exhibitions, blog posts and constant new additions. As an example of the museum's inaugural collection, here's a pair of 1930s tap pants that inspired part of my drawing:
Just look at all those tiny hearts! I, for one, am terribly excited about the prospects of poring over the gorgeous details of vintage and antique underthings, as well as learning about their construction and the context in which they were created. Give the exquisite art of lingerie a proper home on the internet, built by true devotees – help fund The Underpinnings Museum today!
I just picked up the tearsheets from the spring 2016 issue of Auxiliary Magazine, where I talk about the evolution of my Alien Botany multimedia art series and offer a taste of things to come. This feature includes an editorial I art-directed and styled alongside a bit of micro-fiction I wrote to offer a different glimpse of the Alien Botany universe. Explore below!
And the images on their own, so they can receive the individual attention limited page counts cannot offer.
It's July, which means my birthday is around the corner – and I'm kicking the party off early.
Until July 31, everything in the shop is 15% (or more) off. Pick up a signed print or two and stock up on Alien Botany wearable art – dresses are available in limited supply and there are just three pairs of leggings left, so ordering sooner than later is recommended.
Straight from our cosmic cauldron to your closets, a very limited edition of wearable art dresses is available to ship right now.
Read MoreLast month I wrote about my Bernie Stardust drawing's adventures with The Art of a Political Revolution exhibition. This extraordinary show has continued its travels and grew until it ended up in New York, where it opened on Saturday to a crowd and some surprise guests: Bernie Sanders, fresh from his trip to the Vatican, his wife Jane, and a few other family members.
Imagine my delight when I found out that Ann J Lewis, a fellow exhibiting artist, happened to get this video at the exact moment of Bernie and his granddaughters looking at my drawing:
Participating in this exhibition has been such a gratifying experience already, and this managed to elevate it even further. As an artist who primarily works in the surreal and fantasy realms, I'm proud and happy to have been there from the start, drawing the one candidate who's managed to add a little magic and a lot of hope to American politics.
Today is the last day in New York, so if you're on the East Coast, I hope you're able to drop by. Details here.
In December, I did something for the first time: I drew a portrait of a politician. Presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders, casting a hopeful glance into the future from a cosmic backdrop.
I called this drawing, "Bernie Stardust". It was two weeks before David Bowie died. I decided to use the illustration for stickers, which, at $3 each, have scattered all over America and raised $400 for the campaign.
The original drawing is currently on the road with the official Bernie Sanders art exhibit, The Art of a Political Revolution, having traveled from California to Texas and Massachusetts, so far. It's fair to say that this drawing has had its share of adventures, and now here's another: it's on a flyer for an upcoming rally in New Jersey. You should go.
Since 2001, biorequiem.com has been my home online. From its clunky inception as an art portfolio, HTMLed, badly, from my decrepit-but-beloved second-story apartment in Chicago's Little Puerto Rico district to the sound of thunder and stray bullets, to its years as a bustling alternative fashion and lifestyle blog, it has endured many incarnations. A few older ones:
Today, it's a bit of everything, housing my photography galleries, blog posts and a detailed overview of the numerous projects I've taken on, from journalism and publishing to filmmaking and humanitarian work. A hybrid of preservation and presentation.
Recent years have seen a metamorphosis in my work, my perspective and my passions. Amidst these shifts, my focus returned to art completely. As the work multiplied and took on a cohesive shape, it demanded a home of its own, which brings us here. Biorequiem.com will continue to serves as a space for photography, personal blogging (should the mood strike and time permit, no promises) and everything else, while ZoeticaEbb.com will serve as a dedicated space for new art and related news.
This design feels so right. Sparse, with focus solely on new work I haven't shown in full anywhere until this moment. A clean sheet of paper, cocooning a life yet unknown.
Have a look around and enjoy this first look at Alien Botany's progression so far.
