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Cryptozoology
dal 31/3/2006 al 29/4/2006

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31/3/2006

Cryptozoology

McCaig-Welles Gallery, New York

Group show. The artists have distinctive creative backgrounds, but each have a common thread of influence reflected in their, tattoo art, comic books, graphic design, illustration, and graffiti art. Each artist took on the old concept of "Cryptozoology" and fused it with a modern point of view.


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Cryptozoology

Group show

McCaig-Welles Gallery is pleased to announce its upcoming group exhibition featuring many influential artists from all over the United States: George Thompson, Samuel Parker, Nils Thorsen, BSPEK, Tighe Clark, Henry Ng, LogikOne, Aaron Nye, Jason Honig, Ryan Kelly, Sean Taggart and Nico Berry

This group show will depict the individual artist’s perspective on the idea of "Cryptozoology". The artists have distinctive creative backgrounds, but each have a common thread of influence reflected in their, tattoo art, comic books, graphic design, illustration, and graffiti art. Each artist took on the old concept of "Cryptozoology" and fused it with a modern point of view while utilizing both traditional and contemporary mediums. Aggressive, slick, comic narrative, and gritty street styles provides a view of the encrypted world of the hidden animals in all of us.

"Cryptozoology" is an actual science, where zoologists are on a mission to prove the existence of present-day "mythological" animals such as the classic Big Foot, the alligator in the sewers, and other fascinating folklores. The idea of hidden messages in animals has always been a fascinating topic for man. Early cave drawings have proven that the idea of hidden animals in our world has been with us since the dawn of man. These ideas still ignite the imagination of our culture.

George Thompson: His fine art is a step into the dark and surreal. As a graphic designer he has worked at Fobia Skateboards and RVCA. (Los Angeles, CA)

Samuel Parker: A full time tattoo artist; he juxtaposes tattoo styles , collage and traditional fine art. (Atlanta, GA)

Nils Thorsen: He utilizes traditional fine art mediums to create stylistic abstractions with encrypted letters. (San Francisco, CA)

BSPEK: A street artist, graphic designer, and a painter that produces well rendered paintings as well as simple graphics. (Brooklyn, NY)

Tighe Clark: A muralist and fine artist, Mr Clark has a colorful lore while using an array of mediums. (Queens, NY)

Henry Ng: He has done freelance work for a variety of companies such as Non, Comixwerks', and Bomb Time for Bonzo. (Brooklyn, NY)

LogikOne: A painter and illustrator, who fuses graffiti, fine art, collage, and comic books to reveal his ongoing inner dialogue. (Brooklyn, NY)

Aaron Nye: A prolific illustrator and cartoonist with an impressive stack of sketchbooks. (Denver, CO)

Jason Honig: An undoubtly , interesting personality that is reflected in his line drawings. (Atlanta, GA)

Ryan Kelly: A professional illustrator and comic book artist who incorporates colorful imagery and comic book fantasy techniques in his paintings. (St. Paul, MN)

Sean Taggart: An illustrator and fine artist influenced by early punk rock who has done album covers for The Jerky Boys. (New York)

Nico Berry: Is a graphic designer with over ten years of experience. He was the art director for Thrasher magazine. Along with a portfolio of logos and design concepts for various clothing companies. (Brooklyn, NY)

Featuring artists George Thompson, Samuel Parker, Nils Thorsen, BSPEK, Tighe Clark, Henry Ng, LogikOne, Aaron Nye, Jason Honig, Ryan Kelly, Sean Taggart and Nico Berry.

About McCaig-Welles

McCaig-Welles Gallery officially opened it’s doors on March 3, 2001 on the Southside of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Four years later, and a few blocks further North, McCaig-Welles has continued its focus in championing street artists rather than career-minded art-school graduates. Many of McCaig-Welles’s artists are mid-career and well known, but a large emphasis is focused on up-and-coming, edgy artists who are just beginning to exhibit in NYC. McCaig-Welles Gallery repertoire includes Shepard Fairey, The Goldmine Shithouse, Andrew Schoultz, Greg Lamarche, SEEN, Dalek, Tristan Eaton, David Stoupakis, Martha Cooper, and more. McCaig-Welles is a member of The Williamsburg Gallery Association and was cited for "Best Graffiti Art" in "The Best of Manhattan" issue of The New York Press. Recent reviews and articles have been featured in The New York Art World, Art and Antiques Magazine, The New York Sun, The New York Press, AM NY, The Village Voice, The Wooster Collective, The Columbia Spectator, Paper Magazine, Artnet, Flavorpill, The New York Post and more...

Opening Reception: Saturday April 1, 2006 7-10pm

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129 Roebling Street - Brooklyn, NY

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