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Friday, January 21, 2022

Kristen Liu-Wong Troubled Waters Print Release


PangeaSeed Foundation is pleased to announce the first fine art print release of 2022 for their educational print program, Printed Oceans. Featuring original artwork by supporting ARTivist Kristen Liu-Wong (USA). "Troubled Waters" is a limited screenprint art edition highlighting biodiversity loss and the impact that humans have on the delicate ocean environment. It is our responsibility to right these wrongs.

Nature is declining globally at rates unprecedented in human history and the rate of species extinctions is accelerating, with grave impacts on people around the world. Did you know fishing gear makes up approximately 10% of the estimated 8 million tons of plastic that enter our oceans every year? Between 500,000 to 1 million tons of fishing gear are lost or discarded in the sea every year. Also known as ghost fishing gear, discarded robes, nets, and lines make up about 46% of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch between the US mainland and Hawaii.

Artist: Kristen Liu-Wong (USA)

Title: "Troubled Waters"
Edition sizes: Regular Edition on 100# Cougar Smooth Opaque paper, 11-color screenprint, 65 signed and numbered prints | Rainbow Edition on rainbow holographic foil paper, 12-color screenprint, 35 signed and numbered prints

Dimensions: 16x20 inches

Pricing: Regular edition $120 per print plus shipping | Rainbow Edition $170 per print plus shipping

Printed by VGKids (USA)
 
Available now via https://shop.pangeaseed.org

Artist statement:

"I chose to address the issue of biodiversity loss for my piece “Troubled Waters”. When I began researching my topic, I became deeply alarmed to learn that the rate of animal extinction is 1-10 thousand times higher than the natural extinction rate, and marine species populations have declined by 49% just from 1970 to 2012.

One of the areas that have been devastated most by the growing impact of human activities is the oceans’ coral reefs, which act as the lungs of the ocean. In Florida alone, 80-90% of the coral has died and in just 30 years the world has lost 50% of its coral. Not only is this a terrible loss of life that deeply affects all of the species that live around and rely on the reefs, but this loss of coral also has resounding consequences in terms of the weather, as we see a change to the frequency and intensity of tropical storms.

I was deeply moved by the documentary “Chasing Coral” which looked at the devastation that global warming has unleashed on our oceans and highlighted the efforts of scientists to save the reefs from these massive bleaching events. One of these scientists was Dr. Ruth Gates, whose pioneering work in reef conservation through human-assisted evolution was also highlighted in Nova’s “Reef Rescue”. I was really inspired by her and the other scientists who continue to persist in their efforts to save these precious environments despite society’s indifference, so the main figure in my piece is the embodiment of their fierce and heroic efforts.

Because overfishing is one of the leading causes of biodiversity loss, I decided to show the figure and other creatures working together to free those caught in a net. I also thought it was important to highlight the threat of extinction so I made sure I included endangered species like the Humphead wrasse, the Loggerhead sea turtle, and the weedy seadragon." Kristen Liu-Wong -

Bowie 75 Serious Moonlight Tour Print by John Vogl


 
Throughout 2022 Iconic by Collectionzz be celebrating Bowie 75 with official prints documenting the changes and various personae of the iconic David Bowie!

One of the iconic Bowie "eras" is undoubtedly 1983's Let's Dance album and 'Serious Moonlight' tour, which took Bowie's fame to even greater heights. In 1995, Bowie said of Let's Dance "I had my first overground success. I was suddenly no longer ‘the world’s biggest cult artist’ in popular music.”

The 'Serious Moonlight' tour print illustrated by John Vogl features Bowie in his classic peach and blue suit, and is printed on a shimmering "more dots" rainbow foil (they've used this in the past and is one of the most impressive foil papers they've seen)! This beautiful art is an edition of 175. 

Rush 2112 3D Lenticular Print By Cuyler Smith

 

 
 

Iconic by Collectionzz is continuing their officially licensed Rush 2112 art series, in which different amazing artists each illustrate a section of 2112, with Oracle: The Dream by Cuyler Smith! This is the second piece in the series, the first being Temples of Syrinx by Palehorse released in 2020. In this illustration, the classic Starman icon is standing before the Oracles...RUSH! As you view the print from different angles, you will see different images with incredible depth. 

 Available now  https://iconic.collectionzz.com/collections/in-stock-1/products/rush-2112-oracle-the-dream-3d-lenticular

Brian Methe Chris Cornell Prints

 


 
Brian Methe has released a new 18x24 inch version of his Chris Cornell print. This is the first version he will be doing custom doodles for and he has a small handful of foil variants available at www.bmethe.com

All prints are signed and numbered. The standard run is out of 50.

Jimi Hendrix Experience & The Who Prints by Ames Bros

 


Iconic by Collectionzz have an epic double-header for you! Their limited edition prints for two of the most influential hard rock bands in history; Jimi Hendrix Experience and The Who by legendary Ames Bros are now available! 

 

Friday, January 7, 2022

Slash Poster By Paul Jackson Release

 

Ready for an insane print, matching an equally incredible icon of rock? Then check out this official print for the one and only SLASH illustrated by the genius Paul Jackson. This print is a 7 color screenprint with 5 layers hit with a Day Glow ink, and then a Glow In Dark Ink. The magicians at the print shop made this look incredible.

Iconic by Collectionzz will release this Jan. 7 at 2pm at https://iconic.collectionzz.com/
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