Book Review: ‘Silhouettes From Popular Culture’ By Olly Moss

Posted on October 31, 2012 by admin

Book Review

Titan Books released Silhouettes From Popular Culture By Olly Moss today, which stands as a ‘best of’ compilation of his first solo exhibition titled Paper Cuts which opened last year at Gallery 1988. Featuring a forward by Duncan Jones (Director of Source Code & Moon) and a quick Introduction by Olly Moss himself, it’s enlightening to get a firsthand explanation of what led him to have a solo show that consisted entirely of meticulously crafted laser cutouts.

The book itself is a nicely fabric-lined hardcover and sized just right to place on your coffee table to show off to your poster friends, or place it on top of your toilet for some good reading, or on your nightstand. As for the content itself, to the uninitiated it might almost at first seem elementary. But upon closer inspection, most will find themselves well entertained in trying to recognize who each pop culture silhouette is of. That in itself is the clever genius that is Olly Moss. Making the most out of the least is definitely not easy to do, and he has made a name for himself by excelling in this.

Many of his silhouette pieces were created to be presented as diptych or triptychs and this book organizes them all and presents them as so. Looking at a silhouette of the Alien on one page and Ripley on the other facing each other further enhances each image all the more.

Silhouettes From Popular Culture is a well crafted and conceived book that represents an artistic vision that is equal parts humorous, inspired, and witty.
On sale now HERE and HERE.

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Coming Soon:

A book review of The Great Showdowns by Scott Campbell which is also on sale now HERE and HERE.

And I will also be giving away an unopened copy of Silhouettes From Popular Culture By Olly Moss very soon because Titan Books accidentally sent me 2 copies!

“The Crow” by Rhys Cooper

Posted on October 30, 2012 by admin

Direct from Nakatomi:

Just in time for DEVIL’S NIGHT.

New in our official THE CROW series of prints comes this devastatingly amazing poster by the one and only Rhys Cooper!

This print measures 12×36 and features a secret glow in the dark layer that you’ll have to order the print to see!

This print is a timed release, but due to the size and nature of this print, we can’t really make too many more than 200 including copies for Rhys and James O’barr, so do keep that in mind!

Sale period will end at Midnight 11/1, central time, possibly sooner depending on response. On sale now HERE.

"The Crow" by Rhys Cooper. 12" x 36" Screenprint w/ GID. Maximum edition of 200 N. $40

“Lonesome Ghosts” by Sam Fout

Posted on October 30, 2012 by admin

Sam Fout will have a new print available tomorrow titled, “Lonesome Ghosts” via Dark Ink Art. It is a 15″ x 30″ Screenprint, signed/numbered edition of 250, and cost $60.
On sale Wednesday, October 31st at a random time HERE.

"Lonesome Ghosts" by Sam Fout. 15" x 30" Screenprint. Ed of 250 S/N. $60

“Churning Beats” by Adam Mclevey

Posted on October 30, 2012 by admin

Adam Mclevey has a new print available titled, “Churning Beats” via LtDedition. It is a 16.5″ x 23.5″ Giclee print, hand finished, signed/numbered edition of 20, and cost £40 ($64US).
On sale now HERE.

"Churning Beats" by Adam Mclevey. 16.5" x 23.5" Giclee print, hand finished. Ed of 20 S/N. £40 ($64US)

“Shifty” by Powerslide Design

Posted on October 30, 2012 by admin

Powerslide Design has a new print available titled, “Shifty”. It is an 18″ x 24″ 3-color Screenprint w/ metallic varnish underprint, signed/numbered edition of 125, and cost $40. On sale now HERE.

"Shifty" by Powerslide Design. 18" x 24" 3-color Screenprint. Ed of 125 S/N. $40

“I Am Awake” by John E. Allen

Posted on October 30, 2012 by admin

John E. Allen has a Breaking Bad inspired art print titled, “I Am Awake” now available. It is a 9″ x 24″ 3-color Screenprint, signed/numbered edition of 100, and cost $25.
On sale now HERE.

"I Am Awake" by John E. Allen. 9" x 24" 3-color Screenprint. Ed of 100 S/N. $25

First Look: “Primus, Cincinnati OH” by Marq Spusta

Posted on October 30, 2012 by admin

Here is the gig poster for tonight’s Primus show in Cincinnati, OH created by Marq Spusta. Wow! It is an 18″ x 24″ Screenprint with an edition of 200.
Stay tuned for artist edition sales…

"Primus, Cincinnati OH" by Marq Spusta. 18" x 24" Screenprint. Show edition of 200.

“Swans, Canada 2012 1 & 2” by Fugscreens Studios

Posted on October 30, 2012 by admin

Fugscreens Studios has their diptych pair of “Swans, Canada 2012 1 & 2” gig posters available now via Galerie F. They are each 18″ x 24″ Screenprints, signed/numbered edition of 100 each, and cost $30 each or $50 for both. On sale now HERE.

"Swans, Canada 2012 1" by Fugscreens Studios. 18" x 24" Screenprint. Ed of 100 S/N. $30

"Swans, Canada 2012 2" by Fugscreens Studios. 18" x 24" Screenprint. Ed of 100 S/N. $30

“Spray Can” by Canvaz

Posted on October 30, 2012 by admin

To celebrate the launch of VandalFactory.com, Irish street artist Canvaz has created a limited edition print that will be given away FREE to fans and supporters. It is a 17″ x 24″ 3-color Screenprint and is a signed/numbered edition of 30.

Vandal Factory has even reduced shipping to a flat $8 in the U.S. and $15 international.
This print will be released on Thursday, November 8th at a random time HERE.