Please join OhNo!Doom Gallery on Friday, April 13, 2012 from 6-10pm as we celebrate the eerie side of life with ‘A Walk Through the Dark: Artworks of the Macabre, Strange and Bizarre’.

This show explores the attraction to death and the supernatural that is woven into our human psyche. From Día de los Muertos celebrations to wide spread superstitions to cults and science fiction, we continually confront these unexplained and daunting topics even though they frighten us. We may be attracted to sugar skulls because of their intricate swirling patterns, or perhaps it is a perpetual reminder of our own mortality. Maybe it is as simple as the self-assured feeling we get when we are able to walk out, unharmed and alive, from a scary movie. Whatever the motivating factor may be, the pulse-pounding thrill of being scared keeps us coming back for more.

‘A Walk Through the Dark: Artworks of the Macabre, Strange and Bizarre’ features the works of seven contemporary artists: Jonathan Bergeron, Stephanie Brown, Ego, Steven Fiche, Ben Lyon, Scarecrowoven and Scott Shellhamer. Music will be provided by DJ Paisley Babylon of turntabling.net and special beers will be created and shared by the craft microbrewers at Lowdive Brewery.

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Saturday! OhNo!Doom transforms itself into OhNo!Arcade with a group show tribute to the history of gaming culture. Check out all the details below, and don’t miss out! Bloop, bleep, bloop!

» What: “Super Button Mashers” Gallery Opening
» Where: OhNo!Doom, 1800 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
» When: Saturday, 11 February 2012, 6-11pm (show runs through 25 February)
» More Info: ohnodoom.com

“Super Button Mashers: A Gamer Tribute @ OhNo!ARCADE” is a group exhibition where artists pick a video game (be it arcade or family console) from their past or present and reinterpret in their individual vision. “Super Button Mashers” addresses the history of gaming culture and its effect on today’s generation. Virtually and physically, the “Arcade” represents the town meeting ground and social arena, comparable to that of the circus, festival and neighborhood fair of their day.

Featured Artists: Aya Kakeda, Alex Willan, Ben Spencer (Galaxxor), Blütt, Brandon Garrison, Brain Killer, Brian Stuhr, Brian Walline, Brianne Drouhard, CHema Skandal!, Cory Benhatzel, CZR PRZ, David Palumbo, David Rettker, Eric Broers (phoneticontrol), Glen Brogan, Isaac Bidwell, Jake Elliot, James Liu (Veggiesomething), Jason Castillo, Jenny Frison, Jeremiah Ketner, J.Shea, Joey D, Jordan Elise (Horrible Adorables), Lana Crooks, Leeanna Butcher, Luisa Castellanos (Pock-it Palz), Martin Hsu, Matt Hawkins (Custom Paper Toy), Matthew Ryan Sharp, Max Bare, Melissa Sue Stanley, Mike Budai, Mike Graves, Mr. Walters, Natalie Blue Phillips, Nathan West, Sean Dove, Shawn Smith, Shayne Labadie, Steff Bomb, Steph Laberis, Tyler Coey, Yosiell Lorenzo, Zoë Bare, The Plush Team, and more!

What Else? Installations a plenty recreate the gallery into OhNo!Arcade; one such feature is an interactive indie game by Jake Elliott, other gaming experiences to be revealed. Patrons can enjoy libations from local beer maestros Low Dive as they premiere brand-new brew samples of their BitMap Porter series. Folks line up outside the ON!Arcade grounds as the Duck N Roll food truck makes a planned visit to spread contemporary Asian deliciousness. Raffle featuring prizes from sponsors WormHole and Gorilla Tango’s “Boobs & Goombas” burlesque troupe. Music provided by Ungertron and NOM STAR.

This is a marketing promo for an upcoming movie, but all the same its pretty freaking awesome.

Robbers from The Laureates on Vimeo.

 If we talked anytime in between the months of April and November of 2011, I probably mentioned that Sara and I were working on a video animation, and I'm super proud and happy to finally be able to show it.  The video was done for a local Chicago band called The Laureates.  It was directed, animated, and composited by Sara, shot and edited by Mr. Brian Keller, and illustrated/animated by me.  If you are curious- I hand drew the illustrations one by one on a light box, I scanned each image, removed it from the background, colored it, and sent the layered file to Sara.  Sara then took each layered file and seamlessy (i.e. painstakingly) manipulated them into the real video so that the two interacted without overlap.  It was intense and quite insane at times, but I think we (especially Sara) friggin killed it.  BTW, there were no green screens used in this:)

Nones - Defecating Grey by HOZAC RECORDS

I will have prints, originals and t-shirts for sale this Sunday, December 18th- with prices starting at $10$! The Holiday Art Bazaar takes place from 12-7pm at Simone's in Pilsen (960 W 18th St just west of Halsted).

My custom Plushform 'All in this Together'. Acrylic paint baby, yeah.