Designer Toys, Art & Pop Culture

Robot Envy: Zenith Book Release and Exhibit

(Artwork by Ryan Hall)

Join us the evening of Friday, December 5, 7-10pm, for a special book release and group exhibit for Robot Envy: Zenith.

Robot Envy is an online community with thousands of fans and hundreds of artists coming together to celebrate the world’s best robot art. The idea was launched back in 2012 with the successful kickstarter campaign of a specialty sketchbook created by davpunk. Since then, the Robot Envy network has flourished, promoting a new artist every week. This “robolution” inspired a second sketchbook titled, “Robot Envy: Reconstruction,” which featured brand new designs from davpunk. Founder Dave Pasciuto (davpunk) said, “We have curated some really amazing artwork over the past 3 years. It’s time to promote the creators and bring their work to life. This is why we launched Robot Envy: Zenith.”

Robot Envy: Zenith features a collection of the finest robot artwork in existence. One giant robot book; over 60 incredible artists; illustrators and sculptors from around the world. The book features some of the most inspiring artists today—like Jake Parker, Steve Talkowski (Sketchbot), Dacosta, Brian Despain, Boris Bakliza, Emerson Tung, Bambino Monkey and Eric Joyner—just to name a few!

The book itself is an impressive full-color, 8.5 x 11 (portrait orientation), hardcover, 256 page art book. The interior pages will beautifully display all of the amazing artwork in vivid detail. No one has done this before until now. This is one GIANT ROBOT book (published by Magnetic Press)!

The exhibit will feature prints and originals by Dave Pasciuto, Amy Reyes, Mr. Walters, James Demski – JIMBOT, GABO, Travis Overstreet, Kyle Bice, Chris Boyd, Colin Craig, Jack Etheridge, Jim Terry, Jim Nelson, Dave Pryor, Stephen Neale and more!

Exhibit continues through February 28, 2016.


Up Next in the Gallery: Famous When Dead

Quality Living at Affordable Price$ by Famous When Dead

Famous When Dead, creator of strange and intriguing artworks, was born in the industrial town of Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, England and still lives there today with his family. His artworks are heavily influenced by popular culture, past and present and he is constantly on the look out for fresh ideas. There are no obvious themes to his work although the reoccurring subjects of fragile celebrity and fallen idols are noticeable in recent works.

Join us the evening of Friday, December 11, 7-10pm for the opening of Quality Living at Affordable Price$, New Works by Famous When Dead. We'll have snacks and sodas plus music by DJ Sean Doe.

Works will be made available to purchase at the gallery starting at 11am on opening day or may be reserved via email starting at 2pm. Sign up for our gallery previews email list to get the preview link sent to you the morning of the exhibit opening. Thanks!

Note: Anyone wishing to purchase artwork from this exhibit to be given as a holiday gift will be provided with a full color certificate suitable for giving as a placeholder until the artwork can be delivered in January, thanks!

Exhibit continues through January 17, 2016.


Up Next in the Gallery: Joe Scarano

Hellions by Joe Scarano

Orange County, New York-based Joe Scarano spends his nights painting characters and environments that recall the odd early days of animation and the dingy despair of the 1930's. With their popsicle stick bucktoothed grins, hollow heads and dead eyes his characters often straddle the lines between funny, tragic, grotesque, and sad.

Perfect for the holidays!

Join us the evening of Friday, December 11, 7-10pm for the opening of Hellions, New Works by Joe Scarano. We'll have snacks and sodas plus music by DJ Sean Doe.

Works will be made available to purchase at the gallery starting at 11am on opening day or may be reserved via email starting at 2pm. Sign up for our gallery previews email list to get the preview link sent to you the morning of the exhibit opening. Thanks!

Note: Anyone wishing to purchase artwork from this exhibit to be given as a holiday gift will be provided with a full color certificate suitable for giving as a placeholder until the artwork can be delivered in January, thanks!

Exhibit continues through January 17, 2016.

 


Gary Baseman Signing and Pop-Up Exhibit

Baseman

Join us the evening of Saturday, December 5th, 5-8pm for a special signing and pop-up exhibit with modern pop art icon Gary Baseman!

We'll have a selection of toys, books and new artworks available to purchase along with free snacks and beverages.

Exhibit continues through January 17, 2016.


Munny Ornament Paint-a-Long Class

Join us December 16 for our first ever Munny Ornament Paint-a-long Class!

Your $25 entry fee includes one 2-1/2 inch Munny Ornament,* all decoration supplies and instruction by artist Mary Ruth Butterworth plus 15% off any other items** you would like to purchase during the event! DIY holiday fun for all!

Ages 10+ are welcome...make it a fun family event!

*Munny ornaments are available in Gold, Silver, Green, Red & White — colors are limited. Sign up now to reserve your first choice! **Excluding original artworks

Sign up in person at the store, 2780 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago or pay for your registration online! Space is limited to 18 participants.


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