"Fantastic Universe: A Forces of Dorkness Art Show" presented by Guzu Gallery in Austin, TX

 

Guzu Gallery Presents

Fantastic Universe: A Forces of Dorkness Art Show

October 14, 2016 - November 1, 2016
Opening Reception: Friday, October 14th • 7-10pm

From the artist, Forces of Dorkness, comes a universe of strange characters brought to life in this brand new collection of paintings. Fantastic Universe combines the sights and sounds of one guy’s idea of what it is to be a creature in deep space. That's right, sights AND sounds! The artist will also perform a soundtrack created just for these works, on opening night.

“These are the beings I think I would find if I were to jump in a rocket and explore space itself, not just other planets.”

The opening reception will be on Friday, October 14th from 7 to 10pm and the artwork will remain up through November 1st. Artwork will be available for purchase. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.

 

 

EVENT DETAILS:

WHEN: 10/14/16 | 7:00 pm OPEN NOW!!!

WHERE: Guzu Gallery 5000 N. Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78751

PHONE: 512-454-4898

TICKET INFO: Admission is free.

Creatures for Kids Charity Art Auction

Creatures for Kids is a unique charity art auction which donates all
proceeds from sales of artists’ work to a local, child-focused non-profit organization.
In its second year, Creatures for Kids is excited to partner again with Vinyl Thoughts, the largest
vinyl toy show in Texas, at this year’s Vinyl Thoughts Art Show 6. More than 500 art lovers will
gather in Deep Ellum at Quixotic World, 2824 Main Street on September 17, 2015 from 7:00pm-
11:00pm. The show will provide a separate area featuring toy and art pieces donated by generous
artists specifically to Creatures for Kids, who has chosen CHILDREN AT RISK as the sole
beneficiary. CHILDREN AT RISK has been dedicated to comprehensively addressing
children’s issues through research, community education, collaboration, and advocacy
since 1989. All proceeds will help foster positive impacts for children in health, food insecurity,
human trafficking, and education.

“It’s really been a blessing to work with such incredible artists and the great team at Children at
Risk. This event is such a blast to work on and so fun to see so many artists join together to help
such a great cause.” says Toby Grauberger, Founder of Creatures for Kids.

Along with a slew of great local and national artists, music, and drinks for guests, this free event
will include over 20 artists who have donated resin and vinyl toys, prints and custom sculptures
to Creature’s for Kids, featuring such names as Vanessa Ramirez, Melodrama, DuBose Art, Mr
The Sanders and many more. The event has been generously sponsored by The UPS Store at
Lemmon Ave and The Tollway, Dallas.

For more information about Creatures for Kids, please visit www.creaturesforkids.org.
For more information about CHILDREN AT RISK, please visit www.childrenatrisk.org.
For more information about Vinyl Thoughts Art Show, please visit www.vinylthoughtsartshow.com

+The Highest Fever

Den Ramos custom "Prepare for Glory" for Cast in Plastic show

"Prepare for Glory" custom for Cast in Plastic show

A beautifully executed custom by local hero Den Ramos (aka Mr. Den), this piece will be shown at Domy Books in Houston, TX on starting on May 14th at 7PM. A show curated by my friend, customer and associate Marie Ung, the Cast In Plastic show will be showcasing a truckload of local and global talent in the designer toy scene. For more pics of this custom, check Mr. Den's Flickr. Also hit up the Cast in Plastic blog and Facebook page. Here's more about the show from Marie herself:

Cast In Plastic: Art from the Designer Toy Revolution will be the very first
Custom Toy Show in Houston, Texas. The show will encompass 30+ different
artists from around the globe. Each artists will display their work on a
variety of vinyl platforms. They have been hand selected because of diverse
concepts, background and skills. The introduction of this scene will allow
viewers of different age, groups and demographics to participate in this
movement; whether it would be from buying, selling, collecting, creating
customs or educating others about it. Houston has a very large art community
and the Custom Toy scene would be a great addition to our diverse culture.
Artist roster:
Abe Lincoln Jr.
Ackzilla
Andrew Shondrick
Anville
Babyvtec
BALD
Brett Osborne
Chauskoskis
Christian Navarrette
Daniel Anguilu
Evoker
Fried Gold Productions
Ian Ziobrowski
Igor Ventura
James Fuller
Jay Bramhall
Jeremiah Ketner
Julie Truong
George Lamontagne
Lara Slater
Luihz Unreal
Malo Customs
Martin Hsu
Matt Anderson
MeSmithy
Mr. Den
Nreazon
Rocketboy
Ryan the Wheelbarrow
Saner
Squink!
Valerie G
VISEone
Zam Art