Showing posts with label Chogrin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chogrin. Show all posts

The Legend of Zelda


Here is my contribution to the Fill Up Your Hearts blog. My parents gave my older brother a Nintendo for Christmas of '86 (i think) and from then on we were hooked. We only had a few games starting out and this was one of them and it's still one of my favorite games.

MTV's AGENTES DE CAMBIO: "Viralistas." (featuring Chogrin & German Orozco)

The Autumn Society's Chogrin & German Orozco got featured (starting @16.46) on MTV's Agentes de Cambio: "Viralistas." This wonderful short documentary is about AIDS awareness and how art can help spread that cause. A special thanks to Ana Tessi, Manuel Alvarez, Ilana Sod, CHA, Kali Meadows, Jorsh Pena, Rosario Ruiz, and Galeria GURU.

Be sure to check out www.theautumnsociety.com / autumnsocietymexico.blogspot.com for announcements and art on the upcoming art show next year in Mexico! View the whole short HERE or below!

THE AUTUMN SOCIETY in MTV'S "AGENTES DE CAMBIO" - DECEMBER 1st

Spread the word and watch the ad HERE or below

Through the Autumn Society's efforts in Mexico (with the Iconoclastic Dead Show), emerged a collaboration with the MTV (Latin America) documentary, called "Agentes de Cambio."

MTV was present at the Autumn Society's "The Iconoclastic Dead Show" (@Guru Gallery / Mexico D.F.) where they interviewed Chogrin & German Orozco about possibly producing an art gallery themed to "Safe-Sex" & "Aids Awareness." Chogrin & German excitedly agreed to the project and now their interview will be featured as part of the upcoming "Agentes de Cambio" documentary premiering this December 1st, 10am EST. 

To promote the Autumn Society's involvement, illustrations by Chogrin, Kali Meadows, Jorsh Pena and German Orozco will be featured during the premiere of Agentes de Cambio. Take a look HERE.

 A special thank-you to CHA, Ana Tessi, Manuel Alvarez, Ilana Sod, and German Orozco. 

More details and information on the upcoming art show soon!

You can also view a preview of the documentary HERE.

Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger!!! "Terror! Eaten In An Instant"

 
My SUPER SENTAI (known as the "POWER RANGERS" in the US) tribute for the upcoming KAMEN RIDER VS SUPER SENTAI Anniversaries Tribute Exhibition, at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center this Saturday!!! Brought to you by the fine folks at Q Pop and Christopher Mitchell

My piece is inspired by the "Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger" episode "恐怖! 瞬間喰い" (Terror! Eaten In An Instant), featuring ...Pudgy Pig (ドーラキルケ).

In my version, the Rangers obviously don't make it....

You can watch the episode here: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4x30c_kyoryu-sentai-zyuranger-epi-08_shortfilms

Chill *ss Murray (チル・アス・マーレイ)


My Bill Murray tribute for the upcoming "Please Post Bills" Show @ Gallery 1988 (LA)

Yes, have some :)

Feature on CONTOUR Magazine

Casey (Jewel Shepard) Tribute


This is my tribute for a fundraiser benefit show for Jewel Shepard who played Casey in the film'Return of the Living Dead'. 

3512 West Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91505

Jewel Shepard Tribute

Dark Delicacies held a cancer benefit show for Jewel Shepard who played Casey in the film'Return of the Living Dead'.

Jewel Shepard appeared at the show as well as Clu Gulager.

3512 West Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91505

INTRODUCING: AUTUMN SOCIETY MEXICO


It is with great pleasure and honor to announce the beginning of the Autumn Society Mexico. For starters, The Autumn Society's "THE ICONOCLASTIC DEAD" show was a big success in Mexico City! So much so, that we have signed on for several more shows to take place in Mexico City between 2012 & 2013!

At this point I'd like to thank several people for making this dream a reality. German Orozco for his leadership, friendship, the marimba, and for taking this show above and beyond! Jorsh Pena, for providing some stellar special guests and artists. Jorge Gutierrez, Rhode Montijo, and Alberto Cerriteno for sharing their wonderful art and accompanying us on the show. Guru Galeria y tienda for all the love and goods that they provided for the show (papel picado, t-shirts, postcards, ads, tequila, and all the rest!). Another big thank-you to Rosario Ruiz, Manuel Lugh, Romero Chagoyan, Bere & Bere, POGO, and all of the Hula Hula gang! Gracias a todos who came out that night!

More coming soon...

Check out a video of the show's premiere below:
Video by Rafael "Dr. Charro" Morales
Exclusive "THE ICONOCLASTIC DEAD" T-Shirt (design by Jorsh Pena)
 
Spanish Description of the Autumn Society
Papel Picado of Autumn Society & Guru logos! 

TONIGHT, THE AUTUMN SOCIETY TAKES MEXICO CITY BY STORM (THE ICONOCLASTIC DEAD PREMIERES!!!)

Well, I write to you as we're in final preparations for the Autumn Society's highly anticipated "THE ICONOCLASTIC DEAD" show as a continuation to our yearly tradition and appreciation for the "Dia de Muertos" holiday celebrated in Mexico.

The show will take place at Guru Gallery in Mexico City, our first show in Mexico!  We're all very excited here and the positive energy is fierce! More updates very soon, but for now check out this beautiful "papel picado" version of our logo (above) by the wonderful folks over at Guru, and a preview, and pictures below! Viva Mexico & The Autumn Society!
 

VIEW SOME PIECES OF THE ICONOCLASTIC DEAD SHOW HERE: (http://www.theautumnsociety.com/search/label/The%20Iconoclastic%20Dead)

Gurú Tienda Galería
Colima 143, LA ROMA
Mexico City, Mexico


More info below:


THE ICONOCLASTIC DEAD
The Iconoclastic Dead is the Autumn Society's first show in Mexico, the first of many we are sure. The idea came about due to our love for Mexican traditions, specially for the "Dia de los Muertos" tradition.

In this show, Autumn Society members & special guests pay tribute to those Iconoclasts that made mark, would like brought back to life, or remember that they will die and try to immortalize them in this fashion.

What started in 2005 as an idea for a zine, became a collective of Illustrators, known as the Autumn Society in 2006.
The Autumn Society was born in Philadelphia (Pennsyvalnia), named by Sam Heimer & co-founded by Joseph Game (Chogrin).

Over the years the group has grown and spread its wings around theworld. Artists from Mexico, England, New Zealand, Ecuador, France, and Brazil have joined the Autumn Society’s cause inpresenting unique visual feasts throughout the internet, art galleries,events, and in various publications. The Autumn Society has become known and will rise toany creative need or challenge.

The Autumn Society has worked with world known galleries,groups, and companies like: Brave New Worlds Comics, Gallery 1988,Ground Kontrol, Meltdown Comics, The Mars Society, Toys for Tots, Cartoon Network, Image Comics, Dreamworks, & King FeaturesSyndicate.
The Autumn Society Mexico is part of the initiative ofexpanding the Autumn Society name and group worldwide. There's hundredsof talented people everywhere, and one of our main goals is to assemblethese people all together into art galleries, books, and differentevents. The Autumn Society Mexico is run by German Orozco, Jorsh Pena, and Anita Mejia.

The Autumn Society is very proud to be here in Mexico, at Guru galeria,this month of October. It is truly an honor and dream come true to bein a place with such history and cultural richness. In this show youwill find special guest artists like: Jorge Gutierrez (creator of ElTigre), Rhode Montijo (Pablo's Inferno), and Alberto Cerriteno(Illustrator Extraordinaire).

This was madepossible with the support & help of German Orozco, whose leadership and determination has filled this show with specialMexican artists, decorations, art, and music! A special thank-you alsoto Jorsh Pena for bringing some great Mexican talent on board, to Guru for letting us be here, andto Chogrin for his dream & vision to expand the Autumn Society internationally.

If you're reading this right now, know that this show is truetestament that any is possible through vision, hard work, love, andfriendship. As we like quote the CHE, "HASTA LA VICTORIA SIEMPRE!"

The Autumn Society is always looking for new talent & crew members. Please join us @ WWW.THEAUTUMNSOCIETY.COM"


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THE ICONOCLASTIC DEAD  (SPANISH VERSION BY GERMAN OROZCO)

TheIconoclastic Dead es el primer Show de The Autumn Society en México, el primerode muchos, estamos seguros. La idea surgió de nuestro amor por las tradicionesMexicanas, en especial el día de muertos.

Enesta colección de obras de miembros de la sociedad e invitados especialeshacemos homenaje a esos Iconoclastas que nos marcaron y nos gustaría regresar ala vida o recordar que van a morir para intentar inmortalizarlos de algunamanera.

Loque comenzó en 2005 como una idea para un zine, se transformó en un colectivode ilustradores conocido como The Autumn Society en 2006.

TheAutumn Society nació en Filadelfia (Pensilvania), nombrada por Sam Heimer yco-fundada por Joseph Game (Chogrin).

Conel correr de los años, el grupo ha crecido y extendido sus alas alrededor delmundo. Artistas de México, Inglaterra, Nueva Zelanda, Ecuador, Francia y Brasilse han unido a la causa de The Autumn Society presentando abanicos visualesúnicos a través de internet, galerías de arte, eventos y diversaspublicaciones.

TheAutumn Society ha trabajado con galerías, grupos y compañías mundialmentefamosas como: Brave New Worlds Comics, Gallery 1988, Ground Kontrol, MeltdownComics, The Mars Society, Toys for Tots, Cartoon Network, Image Comics, Dreamworksy King Features Syndicate.

TheAutumn Society México es manejada por Germán Orozco, Jorsh Peña y Anita Mejía,es parte de la iniciativa para expandir la sociedad a nivel mundial.

TheAutumn Society siempre está en busca de nuevo talento y miembros.  

Encuentranosen:  WWW.THEAUTUMNSOCIETY.COM

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The Iconoclastic Dead Poster #3 by CHOGRIN (www.chogrin.com)
 
The Iconoclastic Dead Poster #2 by Jorsh Pena (mrjorshpena.blogspot.com)

 The Iconoclastic Dead Poster #1 by German Orozco (www.germanorozco.com)


P.S. Check out the Autumn Society Mexico! :)

MY ICONOCLASTIC DEAD (Guillermo Del Toro) - "Que es un fantasma?"


¿Qué es un fantasma? Un evento terrible condenado a repetirse una y otra vez, un instante de dolor, quizá algo muerto que parece por momentos vivo aún, un sentimiento, suspendido en el tiempo, como una fotografía borrosa, como un insecto atrapado en ámbar. Un fantasma, eso soy yo."

-My favorite narration and lines from "El Espinazo del Diablo"

Guillermo Del Toro is a passionate man and leader that has influenced me tremendously. As a person, with my work ethic, as a producer of different projects, and as an artist. This is my tribute to him in the "Dia de Muertos" fashion for the Autumn Society's THE ICONOCLASTIC DEAD show in Guru Gallery this Saturday, October 1st (Mexico City).

I will be flying out for the event, and am very excited to be part of our new and latest branch, Autumn Society Mexico (with German Orozco, Jorsh Pena, Rosario Ruiz, and Anita Mejia). Until we meet again and updates soon! "HASTA LA VICTORIA SIEMPRE!"

ICONOCLASTIC DEAD - SPECIAL GUEST (ALBERTO CERRITENO)





As you all know, we're about to hit Mexico City hard (in a good way) with the Autumn Society's "THE ICONOCLASTIC DEAD," with our second international show, this time in Mexico City. This show has been an absolute dream come true for me. To be surrounded by friends, fellow artists, and special guest artists that I respect and look up to. On that vein, it my pleasure to present to you another one of our very special guests, Alberto Cerriteno.

Here's a description of Alberto's piece, "El Catrín" from his blog

"My piece entitled "El Catrín" represents the namesake urban legend from a little old town in Guanajuato, Mexico called San Juan de Dios where locals claims to have seen the ghost of this elegant man who made suicide around the third decade of the 20th century. The story says he killed his wife and then regretted hanged himself and to these days you could see him walking around in a park of the same town looking for his lost love. Nowadays in Mexico the word "Catrín" is a synonym for an elegant and dressed up man."


A video compilation of some of Alberto's work

MONDAY FEATURE: ICONOCLASTIC DEAD - SPECIAL GUEST (RHODE MONTIJO)


One of the amazing things about being part of the Autumn Society is that it has allowed me to work with a lot of my heroes. Today, it is my pleasure to share with you the work of Rhode Montijo. Rhode created this tribute to Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel) for the upcoming ICONOCLASTIC DEAD show in Mexico City (October 1st @ Galeria GURU).


To me Rhode's work is whimsical and genuine. Some of Rhode's published works include his graphic novel Pablo's Inferno, and his children's books Cloudboy, and The Halloween Kid. Rhode is also one of the co-creators & directors of the Happy Tree Friends. Along with Jorge Gutierrez, Rhode has had a big influence on my work and I'm still pinching myself to see that he's a part of this show!

A special thank-you to Eric "The Gute" Gonzalez for introducing me to Rhode's work back in 2006.


A video of Rhode talking about his artistic process while working on Pablo's Inferno

-Chogrin

FRIDAY FEATURE: ICONOCLASTIC DEAD - SPECIAL GUEST (JORGE GUTIERREZ)


As the Iconoclastic Dead show approaches, it is my great pleasure to reveal some of the amazing special guests we have in store for the show.

Up first is a man who has influenced me and keeps inspiring me as I write this post. It is an honor have Jorge Gutierrez joining us for the Iconoclastic Dead.

Jorge is known for his Luchador / Dia de los Muertos (very Mexican) drawing style, his Super Macho cartoons, his company MEXOPOLIS (with his wife and partner Sandra Equihua), and one of my favorite cartoon shows, EL TIGRE!

Jorge chose to portray the great Mexican revolutionary legend and hero, Emiliano Zapata, who is known for the slogan "Tierra y Libertad" (Land and Freedom). Read more about him here or by clicking the image below.

I became of fan of Jorge's work when I befriended Eric Gonzalez (from my internship at Cartoon Studios in 2006). Eric introduced me to Jorge's & Sandra's work, as well as their 2005 pilot for EL TIGRE! I was hooked!

Chogrin with Jorge's "Viva Zapata"

Since then, I've watched about every episode of el Tigre and always look forward to any new project Jorge is working on. Another reason I admire Jorge (from a latino point of view) is because he wears his heritage on his sleeve proudly.

I could keep going and nerding out, but you can see for yourself how creative and inspiring Jorge is in the following videos. Viva Jorge!

Jorge's Interview with his childhood hero and cartoonist legend, Sergio Aragonés

THE ICONOCLASTIC DEAD TEASER (THE AUTUMN SOCIETY MEXICO)

The Autumn Society's Mexico logo is a collaboration between German Orozco, Jorsh Pena, Anita Mejia, and Chogrin.


Join the Autumn Society (www.theautumnsociety.com) for their first art show in Mexico. The Iconoclastic Dead (http://www.theautumnsociety.com/search/label/The%20Iconoclastic%20Dead) is a "Dia De Los Muertos" themed show where artists celebrate someone famous they admire that is either dead or alive in the "Muertos" fashion.

The Iconoclastic Dead will take place at Galeria Guru (www.gurugalleryshop.com) in Mexico City. The show premieres Saturday October 1st (6pm-12am) and runs to the end of the month (October 31st).

It will feature over 40 pieces of artwork by members of the Autumn Society and other special guests!

Live music and drinks will be present at the show as well! It is the Autumn Society's #1 event of the year, so you don't want to miss it!

The Iconoclastic Dead is curated & produced by German Orozco (www.germanorozco.com), Chogrin (www.chogrin.com), & Jorsh Pena (mrjorshpena.blogspot.com).

Gurú Tienda Galería
Colima 143, LA ROMA
Mexico City, Mexico


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For more info, check out these links:

www.theautumnsociety.com
www.gurugalleryshop.com
http://www.theautumnsociety.com/search/label/The%20Iconoclastic%20Dead
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=143476422403056