Hello! Once again, my good friends at the Creature Features gallery in Burbank, CA have put together a great group art show in which I just had to participate. Actually this is a sequel show if you will; the “All Art Attack 2” Group Art Show. As you may recall, the last time this was done, the world was celebrating the 60th anniversary of the much beloved Giant Lizard, Godzilla. The sequel show is happening because we are close to getting TWO new Godzilla films and probably just because it’s a fun theme. Given the amount of attention the opening received from contributing artists, the media, and the public, I would bet heavily on the latter reason. As far as my contribution to the show, I went for something somewhat obscure and brought together the worlds of Godzilla & Godot. I give you “Waiting for Ghidorah”.
Now, having expressed a deep love for the Giant Rubber Monster film genre in the past, one would think I would have a warehouse of ideas ready to go for an occasion such as this sequel show. That was not the case though. I was suffering through a bout of severe “painter’s block” you might say as the deadline crept closer and closer. Enter my my very creative friend and former business partner, Brett Dewey. My old Humerus buddy and I share a great many geek tendencies. So, when I happened to casually mention that I was having troubles landing on a concept for this show, he did what he always does; carpet bomb me with all sorts of fun parody, mashup, and current events inspired ideas.
Of the many great suggestions, the “Waiting for Godot” turned “Waiting for Godzilla” parody was the one that caught my eye. Like many folks, I had always known of the phrase “Waiting for Godot” and that it was from a play. (Admittedly, I was only half-sure about the play part) Researching it, I was fascinated by the basic story and the visual possibilities of dropping the G-Man into it. I was completely sold when I saw pictures of several different productions including a 2013 Broadway run with Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart. I just had to see Gandalf sitting next to Godzilla on a sparsely designed set wearing hobo clothes!
The show runs until August 28. If you are in twin, do head over there and check it out. In case you were wondering, the painting is for sale. There are also a limited number of signed prints available for purchase. Click on this link for more info!
Thanks for looking!!
-Mark