6/2/14

So much going on this week!

Today marks my very first day as Class of 2016 in the MFA Visual Narrative program at SVA. Super excited and nervous and eager to see how my working method and storytelling evolves over the next two years. Also looking forward to meeting new folks with different approaches to telling and presenting stories. My first (most likely intense) week back in school will be followed by two events this weekend…

You'll find me and the rest of the Three Armed Squid gang selling silkscreen goods and comics at the Grand Comics Festival this Saturday from 11am-7pm. I'll be debuting my Uncanny Alien Raver postcard set, featuring 7 delectable mutants heroes and villains.

Right after GCF I'll be high-tailing it to Grumpy Bert's for the opening reception of Life on Mars, featuring work from Apak, Monica Ramos, Scott Albrecht, Brendan Monroe, Evah Fan, Andrew Bell, Ramiro Davaro-Comos, Theo Ellsworth, Michael Hsiung and myself! I'll have two pieces appearing in the show, one of which I've posted for your viewing pleasure above. Prior to the reception, special guests will speak about the current happenings on the planet Mars. Seating is limited, so shoot an email to bert (at) grumpybert.com to secure your spot! Special guests include Miriam Kramer (Staff writer, Space.com), Caleb Scharf (Director of Astrobiology, Columbia University) and Chris Patil (Mars One Project candidate). I'm sad to miss this discussion but hopefully I'll be able to get the cliff notes version when I arrive. Don't fret if you can't make it; the show will be up through July 13th.

7/25/13

As promised, I debuted a new Uncanny Alien Raver painting at the SVA All-Staff Show last week: Colossus!

The X-Man Colossus possesses the mutant ability to transform his entire body into a form of "organic steel", endowing him with superhuman levels of strength and stamina. He's the most selfless member of the team, always putting himself in danger to protect others. Colossus frequently puts on variety shows for his X-Men teammates, juggling a variety of large objects, including a dozen watermelons at a time. Afterwards, he later uses the remains to make watermelon juice for everyone.

Keep a look out for more Uncanny Alien Raver members in the following weeks!

7/19/13

Last night at the SVA Gallery

A BIG thank you to all who stopped by to check out the show! Minah Kim did a great job of curating and putting everything together. All the yummy food and beer provided was also very much appreciated. It's so interesting observing people reacting to your work. If you weren't able to make it to the reception last night, fear not! The exhibition will be up until July 24th.

7/15/13

Good news everyone: I'm part of the School of Visual Arts All-Staff Art Show! The exhibition, featuring over 60 works of art by SVA's administrative staff, runs for a week at the SVA Gallery. I'll be displaying 4 of my Uncanny Alien Raver paintings, including a BRAND NEW PAINTING! The reception will take place this Thursday, 6-8pm. I hope to see you there!

9/19/12

The X-Man Iceman, also known as Bobby Drake, possesses the ability to decrease the temperature of water vapor in his environment and freeze it into ice. He can sculpt the ice into different shapes and structures and even convert his body into organic ice, liquid water or water vapor. Iceman was the second mutant recruited to join the X-Men by Cyclops and founder Professor Xavier. He quickly took on the comic relief role, infamous for his elaborate water-themed practical jokes. As a way to decompress after major battles, Iceman heads to his favorite northern ice sheet and ice-fishes, typically bringing back a few hundred pounds of fish.

In two weeks: Colossus!

9/11/12

The X-Man Jean Grey, originally known as Marvel Girl, possesses the powers of telekinesis and telepathy. Her powers surfaced while trying to save her best friend during a car accident. Recruited by Professor Xavier shortly after, she became the first female member of the newly created X-Men. She begins a relationship with fellow X-Man Cyclops but has been spotted making out with the much cooler Wolverine in the Danger Room. She loves to plan monthly picnics for the whole team, making her signature bacon and egg sandwiches.

Next week: Iceman!

8/28/12

The villainous M.O.D.O.K.(acronym for Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing) originally started out as mild-mannered super computer that became self-aware and killed its former masters, merging permanently with technician George Tarleton. He possesses superhuman intelligence, the ability to calculate the probability of any given event and psionic powers that allow him to mentally control others and create a powerful force field around himself. M.O.D.O.K. loves giving the Avengers a hard time, especially if he smells roasted peanuts in their break room.

Next week: Jean Grey!

8/21/12

The X-Man Beast possesses ape-like superhuman physical strength, speed and agility but is most well know for his genius intellect. Beast serves as an all-around handy man for the X-Men: a nurse to Professor Xavier on his more difficult days, Help Desk to the Danger Room, Esperanto translator, and human calculator. During the spring months, he is mostly confined to the science lab in an effort to manage his excessive shedding. Beast recently discovered his love of baking (evident by his many burns). His speciality is blueberry muffins.

Next week: M.O.D.O.K!

8/14/12

The X-Man Cyclops has the ability to emit red beams of energy from his eyes, usually referred to as an "optic blast." After nagging Professor Xavier to death, he was promoted to field leader of The X-Men. When he's not fighting in epic battles, he uses his optic blasts to make s'mores for Jean Grey (who is usually off making out with Wolverine). He is usually very cranky, since he is everyone's least favorite X-Man.

Next week: The Beast!