Hero Complex Gallery And Bruce Yan Hold A Silent Auction To Benefit The Oklahoma City Area

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Hero Complex Gallery and BRUCE YAN are holding a silent auction for his professionally framed 10″ x 10″ Arch Nemesis doodle, “BYTE ME” to help support the recent tragedy that has befallen The Oklahoma City area. 100% of proceeds will be donated to this cause.

As a BONUS, Bruce will be giving a copy of his print “THE KILLER” inspired by the 1989 action flick to the winner of the auction.

Screen Shot 2013-05-24 at 11.10.42 AMThe Killer – Bruce Yan

To place your bids with HCG please email them at:  info@herocomplexgallery.com and put “Bruce Yan “Byte Me” Silent Auction for Oklahoma City” in the subject line.

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I Want To….

…ride…

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…stay connected…

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…come in from the rain…

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…rise to the occassion and conquer insurmountable odds…

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…gaze deeper…

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…marvel at nature’s symmetry…

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…boldly go where no one has gone before…

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…do my own yard work…

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…roar…

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…invite a friend over for breakfast…

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“iam8bit Entertainment System” The iam8bit International Art Exhibit Featuring Work Inspired By Retro Video Games Of The 80′s

xborder-iam8bit-entertainment-system.jpg.pagespeed.ic.Az7g1WCsI_iam8bit Entertainment System, the videogame-themed art extravaganza, launches in Los Angeles this summer, opening June 7, 2013. iam8bit Entertainment System will debut an international showcase, featuring the work of a variety of returning and first-time artists, as inspired by classic 1980′s videogames.

iam8bit has evolved throughout the years to be not only showcase of awesome art, but recreate the most nostalgic moments of our childhood – the ultimate in fantasy fulfillment for all fans in attendance,” Jon M. Gibson, co-curator of the show. “We take great care to craft a uniquely incredible, in-person experience, putting imagination on display in a way that will surprise most gallery-goers.”

Screen Shot 2013-05-24 at 9.07.13 AMiam8bit is best known for their expertise in curating uniquely personal artwork and pop-culture inspired exhibits. Most recently, iam8bit hosted It’s the shizNICK!, inspired by Nickelodeon TV shows of the 1990s, and Grace & Ritual, which showcased contemporary female artists, exclusively.
Screen Shot 2013-05-24 at 9.08.03 AMiam8bit Entertainment System will be on exhibit at the iam8bit gallery on Sunset Blvd. in Los Angeles, beginning June 7 through June 30, 2013.

What: iam8bit Entertainment System
Where: iam8bit Gallery, 2147 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026
When: Opening night on Friday, June 7, 7 – 11p.m (Exhibit to run through June 30)

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This year’s show puts the spotlight on a wide range of over 80 artists from around the globe, including:

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    • Aled Lewis
    • Alisha Murray
    • Andrew Schick
    • Axis
    • Barnaby Ward
    • Becky Dreistadt
    • Ben Butcher
    • Brent Kobayashi
    • Chris Applehans
    • Chris Gardner
    • Chris Sanchez
    • Dadu Shin
    • Darick Maasen
    • Dave Crosland
    • Dee Chavez
    • DKNG
    • Drew Wise
    • Edison Yan
    • Erik Alós
    • Evanimal
    • Fmio Watanabe
    • Gabe Swarr
    • Gerald de Jesus
    • Gianmarco Magnani
    • Gina Martynova
    • Guillaume Singelin
    • Hine Mizushima
    • Hiroshi Yoshii
    • Jason Brockert
    • JC Richard
    • Jeremy Tinder
    • Jim Mahfood
    • Jim Rugg
    • Jing Zhang
    • JKB Fletcher
    • Johnny Yanok
    • Jophen Stein
    • Jordan Crane
    • Jorge R. Gutierrez
    • Jose Emroca Flores
    • Jude Buffum
    • Kelice Penney
    • Kelsey Garrity
    • Ken Garduno
    • Ken Wong
    • Kevin Stanton
    • Kyler Martz
    • Mark Englert
    • Marko Manev
    • Matt Furie
    • Matt Taylor
    • Michelle Valigura
    • Mitch Ansara
    • Nicholas Kay
    • Nicole Gustaffson
    • Nimit Malavia
    • Nolan Fabricius
    • Olly Moss
    • Pascal Campion
    • Paul Robertson
    • Phantom City Creative
    • Philip Tseng
    • Priscilla Wong
    • Rex Crowle
    • Roberto Cecchi
    • Ron Regé, Jr.
    • Scott MacDonald
    • Señor Chips
    • Sky Burchard
    • Steve Courtney
    • Steve Lambe
    • Steve Purcell
    • Tetsuya Toshima
    • The Chung!!
    • Thorsten Hasenkamm
    • Timothy J. Reynolds
    • Tony Mora
    • Travis Chen
    • Valeriya Volkova
    • We Buy Your Kids
    • Wes Louie
    • Zac Gorman
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Mondo Announces Onsale Info For Next Vinyl Release: “The Raid: Redemption” With Art By Jock

Mondo-RaidOST1-FrontFirst off… how did you do with this morning’s Mondo release?  Hopefully you got what you wanted today and HOPEFULLY I will get what I want tomorrow because that is when Mondo will release their fifth soundtrack of 2013, Mike Shinoda & Joe Trapanese’s Original Score for THE RAID: REDEMPTION.

Mondo-RaidOST2-BackTHE RAID is a brutal Indonesian martial-arts film that is easily one of the best action movies to come out of any country in the last few years. This soundtrack, scored for the U.S. release of the film by Joe Trapenese (of last month’s soundtrack release OBLIVION) and Mike Shinoda, is fast-paced, and pulsating, perfectly capturing the energy and tension of the film.

Mondo-RaidOST3-GatefoldThe artwork on this gatefold jacket was created by one of our favorite artists, Jock, and the album was pressed on 180 Gram vinyl in both BLACK and randomly-inserted SMOKEY GREY.

-0-Mondo-RaidOST4-CharcoalFollow Mondo on Twitter for the on sale announcement. This 2XLP will be available online at a random time on Friday, May 24th. Wish me luck!

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Everybody In Star Trek Wants To Sit In The Kirk’s Chair…

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Funny how the image of JJ has a bit of a lens flare between Zoe and Zachary.  I want to sit in that chair!

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AMP: An Online Showcase Featuring Fantastic Alternative Movie Posters

Screen Shot 2013-05-23 at 10.23.31 AMI have never met Simon Hawes but I feel we have a bond.  You could even call us “birds of a feather” or say that we are “cut from the same cloth.”  Although he hails from across the pond we are kindred spirits that share a passion for alternative movie posters.  It’s what spurred me to start the Poster Posse and it is why he started Alternative Movie Posters.

7Alternative Movie Posters, AMP, is an online showcase that features….alternative movie posters from artists all over the world.  Simon started the site in 2011, (the same time BLURPPY was born) and to date, they feature over 2000 posters from 500 incredible artists.

922Initially set up as a showcase for Simon’s own alternative poster designs, he quickly realized that the audience was greater than a few friends, with alternative posters springing up on nearly every type of online portfolio site or social media outlet. Seeing a bigger opportunity, he set about creating a site that would pull all this amazing work onto one site for all to ogle, crave and enjoy.

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16Over the last two years AMP has worked with many film companies and directors to run competitions for alternative posters to support upcoming releases, proving that it’s not only the fans that crave a more creative interpretation, but that the film companies are excited by new ways to see the art of the film poster.

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17The site has also produced two books that capture a snapshot of the work on the site so far. Alternative Movie Posters Volume 1 and Volume 2 show the work in full glorious color. Each one is a handy pocket sized reference that is a must have for any film fan or creative.

The artists featured on the site and in these books is extremely diverse.  Some of the artists in the books you know, some…you don’t, but AMP offers you exposure to new, up and coming artists with amazing vision.  Here are just a few whose work grace the site and books: Marie Bergeron, Matt Ferguson, Godmachine, Paul Ainsworth, Stanley Chow, Ghoulish Gary Pullin, Grzegorz Domaradzki, Matt Needle, Phantom City Creative, Tim Doyle, Rodolfo Reyes, Kilian Eng, Bruce Yan, Anthony Petrie and Doaly.

11Now approaching 2 million views, AMP continues to champion the artists and amazing work behind the art of the Alternative Movie Poster, with lots of exciting projects planned for the coming year.  Head to their WEBSITE to see all the amazing art and go to their STORE to order their two books, Alternative Movie Posters Volume 1 and Volume 2 as well as some outstanding posters. (Personally, I’m eying Rodolfo Reyes “Ironman” print.)

VOLUME1VOLUME2Stay tuned to BLURPPY for updates on future projects from AMP.  We can’t WAIT to see what Simon has up his sleeves.

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