TOYSREVIL @ "Machine Mouth" solo show by Clogtwo (May 3-5) ~ Papercraft by Gus Santome

Before I begin waxing lyrical about Clogtwo's MACHINE MOUTH solo show via my coverage yesterday, I really would not mind if you switch off your computer now, and rush on out to PHUNK Gallery @ 188 Tanjong Katong Road, as today is the last day the show will be on … no, I will not mind at all (just come back later to log and read it when you get back hahahaha).

To provide a little context to the images you will witness, here is the obligatory write-up for the theme of the show, featuring the artwork and creations of local artist Clogtwo:

"Machine mouth is a metaphoric name derived from the scientific underground experiment. Engineered by a group of scientists in search of the GOD Particle - a singular particle that will prove the theory of the Big Bang; the birth of our universe. The process of obtaining this unstable atom requires the splitting of molecules, and in the event it reacts with other matter, it will create a catastrophic explosion on earth, imploding the whole universe into a black hole, resulting in a whole new galaxy. This scientific experiment of mankind acting as God, recreating life out of curiosity has it’s limits from where man and God stand."

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After the successful launch of his Hell Lotus figure made by Mighty Jaxx, Clogtwo's star has since surely risen to superstar ranks here in the art culture, be it sub or alternative, though not "mainstream", as it would mean being pigeon-held prisoner into a "traditional" mold of "art" in mass consciousness. But I am not concerned with that, and neither is that what this blog is about.

From ink illustrations, to colored vectors, from custom baseball bats to resin collectibles and custom-painted pieces, they are all displayed alongside the launch of his art book.

[Painted Canvas]

All artwork in the images shown here have since been listed online for sales via www.machinemouth.net. As well you can order/purchase them at the exhibition, via Cash and Credit Card, no less! (Visa/Master/Amex/Diners - and please don't be silly looking for NETS payment, thanks).

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Now, the book - a literal tome featuring 368 pages of ink illustrations between hardcovers with a gold embossed relish - is a spectacular collection of Clogtwo's art (from 2008 - 2012). Designed by Inkten and currently available online for purchase at US$100, it as well includes a miniature 3"-tall version of the life-sized SKUHL.

This may well be one of the more important publications in tiny Singapore's illustrative / art culture, to this day, representing the marriage of pop culture icons, comicbook illustration sensibilities, melded into place by the urban artistry of Eman.

The interpretations and depictions of licensed characters (Adventure Time, Star Wars, Sucker Punch, Marvel heroes), proves beyond the generic notions of bootleggery, hence elevated to a successful result of one man's vision. This is Clogtwo's "Bible" - own it, revere it it, relish it.

This is no lofty apple-polishing at work here from myself, you just need to flip thru the book to understand where I am coming from. Here, let me help you understand a bit more:

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With art comes collectibles, and here are a few snaps of what is available. As well there were prints to be had as well! Everything has since been listed online for international sales at www.machinemouth.net.