Tuesday, I know this is kind of late, but Tuesday, Dollar Bill and I headed out to 1988 for gawkinkg at works by this artist whose work you see here, Joe Ledbetter and another artist, who's works you can see below, Greg "Craola" Simkins. The exhbit itself, titled "Flight of the Navigator," was an appropriately themed look at flight through each creators set of eyes. While you can rest assured the pieces were stunning, what is always stunning is seeing the diverse takes on a central idea in any art show.
Mr. Ledbetter himself displays a very bold line on any canvas. Digital, wood blocks, and even toys, his work is so distinct that it's no wonder he's becoming quite popular amongst the local art scene and even the urban vinyl scene itself. The characters he has created, while seemingly innocent, lend themselves quite well to unsettling circumstances. I'd almost describe his work as "cartoon engraving," but that almost lessens the impact of what he may be trying to accomplish.
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ack! so cute! (am i allowed to call it cute?). i followed the link to the flying monkeys in tighty whities. awwww. :)
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