Now Showing:Vanessa Ramirez’ “Reclusively Yours”

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Vanessa Ramirez’ Reclusively Yours

Vanessa Ramirez: Reclusively Yours is a reflection on isolation and the passage of time in the life of solitary monsters. Whether talking to an invisible friend, learning new skills, or indulging in activities like no one is watching (because no one is). These monster find the good and bad in time spent alone.
See all the work now here

Now Showing at Stranger Factory: Exchanging Eyes

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Greetings from Stranger Factory!
We’re proud to present our latest exhibition in our new gallery space in Algodones, NM.
Exchanging Eyes: An ongoing, semi-permanent installation of  works inspired by late 18th Century Lover’s Eye Miniature Paintings. In the spirit of “Exchanging Eyes” this group exhibition of small works presents each artists’ interpretation of the once popular tradition. New multi-media works by Valerie Savarie, Agafia, Katherine Walsh/ Fearsome Beast, Danita Art, Ally Burke, Aunia Kahn, Kathie Olivas, Mario Romero, Maya Detmold, and Nora Thompson


See all the work now here

**Save the Date: Open House with the artists, Saturday August 21st, 4-7pm, with new exhibitions by Tripper Dungan, and our Annual “Toymakers of Planet Earth” Group Exhibition. Tripper will be in attendance; come say hello! ( We will be postponing our David Santiago exhibition until we all feel a little more comfortable having a big social event).

Now open Weekends 11 – 4 p.m., additional hours by appointment. Please contact the gallery if you would like to make an appointment or discuss a payment plan at strangerfactorysales@gmail.com

*We are still requiring masks and social distancing.

Now Showing “Parables” by Erich Moffitt & “Re-animator: Stranger Factory 10th Anniversary” Exhibitions

NOW SHOWING

“Parables” by Erich Moffitt
&
“Re-animator: Stranger Factory 10th Anniversary” Exhibitions

Erich Moffitt These paintings grew out of a year of relearning what mattered to me in the work I do and in how I live my life. Looking beyond art as an escape from hardship led me back to what I had originally wanted to say with pictures: the earnest pursuit of connection with others in a statement of meaningful care. 

 Animal people journey through the wilderness, alone and together, towards a common end. They carry their burdens, through suffering and persistence. Unlike the animals of fables, their agency is relatable to us. Unlike other people, whom we so often define ourselves in contrast towards, these characters can be anyone. Their communion describes the survival instincts of human nature that transcend destructive appetites: recognizing ourselves in others, and belonging.

Erich J. Moffitt began his life as an artist during his childhood, while living as an expatriate in rural Austria. At an early age, the stories of folklore, myth, and fable, as depicted in academic and symbolist painting and the Golden Age of Illustration, introduced him to a wealth of multicultural influences and firmly established art as a means of broadening horizons. In his paintings, he fuses the rich aesthetic tapestry of the past with contemporary humanist philosophy, in narratives played out by totemic character archetypes and their world of talismanic objects.

Trained as an illustrator and exhibiting artist, his work has been shown in galleries across the United States, Europe, and Australia. In addition to art, Erich has also pursued a simultaneous career in custom jewelry design, putting his skills in the service of capturing his clients’ unique visions to celebrate their milestones in life. He currently lives and works near Seattle, WA, and shares a home with his spouse in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest.

RE-ANIMATOR: Stranger Factory 10th Anniversary A little over 10 years ago our first official exhibition as Stranger Factory, Modern Vintage Narrative, explored the optimism of rebuilding a new world post great recession; 10 years later our futures are still uncertain. We asked artists to explore the past ten years and reflect on the pop culture zeitgeist. As visionary artists, we encouraged them to give us a new narrative. Our current 10 year anniversary exhibition “Re-animator” features the work of a cross section of contemporary narrative as they begin to explore what’s next.

See all the work online HERE

***We will be shipping both of these exhibitions at the end of June. Please contact the gallery if you need your shipment sooner.
 
Please contact us directly by email at strangerfactorysales@gmail.com if you would like to discuss a payment plan. Thank you!

 

A look into Mizna Wada’s process

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A look into the process of Mizna Wada’s work. 🥰
aiue of HORROR” by Mizna Wada (Solo Exhibition)
Opening online THIS Friday, March 26th at 12:00 p.m. PST. Now open at our new location in Algodones, NM, Weekends 11-4, additional hours by appointment.
Stay connected by signing up for the preview at www.strangerfactory.com 
 

In person viewings for “New Works 2021” by Phil Noto // “Phantasmenagerie” by Brandt Peters

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Greetings from Stranger Factory!
We’re proud to present two new exhibitions in our new gallery space in Algodones, NM. 
 
We will begin in person appointments starting next weekend, March 20& 21, please contact the gallery in you would like to make an appointment at strangerfactorysales@gmail.com
Starting March 27, we will be scheduling regular gallery hours Saturday and Sunday, 10-5pm.
*We require masks and social distancing and ask to limit families/ groups to 4.
 
 
Brandt Peters- Phantsmenagerie
 
Pop Surrealist painter and contemporary toy maker, Brandt Peters, presents a collection of new multi-media works born of a year of isolation, reflection, and wonder. Dozens of odd characters inspired by the parallel storylines of depression era animated characters combined with the growing  anxiety of an uncertain future in an uncertain world. He combines vintage found objects with timeless avatars into hand made “toys” and assemblages that tell stories of resilience and optimism. 
Brandt Peters emerged from the entertainment industry into an internationally recognized and accomplished fine artist, designer, and producer. Often known for his award winning toy designs, Peters is also a mixed media painter and story-teller who centers his work on character design and visual development. His work hearkens back to the earliest days of comics and animation, with a seeming simplicity that hides layers of intricate back story rooted in humor and a strong, empowering narrative voice. He is one of original founders of Circus Posterus and Stranger Factory gallery and pre-pandemic, worked as an Art Director for Meow Wolf.

Phil Noto- Phil Noto New works 2021

Contemporary narrative artist, Phil Noto, presents new acrylic paintings of his favorite subject matter, the female muse. Strong, confident  faces encouraging the viewer to enjoy life’s pleasures in bold, striking colors and minimalist text that serve as mysterious mantras and secrets soon to be revealed.

Phil Noto is an Eisner nominated American painter, comic book/ concept artist who is known for his work on such titles as Black WidowJonah HexUncanny X-Force,and most recently Star Wars (Chewbacca and Shattered Empire). After a 10 year career at Disney Feature Animation, he started to work full-time as an artist for Marvel, DC, Image Comics and Dark Horse, and as well, time in gaming working on such blockbuster hits such as Bioshock. Phil Noto has been a prominent featured artist at Stranger Factory since its opening in 2011.

Four new limited edition prints by Stephanie Inagaki

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Four new limited edition prints by Stephanie Inagaki.
Guardians & Reliquaries I
Guardians & Reliquaries II
Guardians & Reliquaries III
The Messenger
All limited to an edition of 20 each signed & numbered
See them all online here

 

Out NOW:Cherry Moon Garden mini series Kathie Olivas & Brandt Peters

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Happy New Year, Friends! 
Greetings from lock-down; we hope you are all safe and healthy and optimistic for a new year full of possibilities.
We’re really excited to announce the arrival of our newest mini series, Cherry Moon Garden. This is the first collaborative series with our new toy partners, 1983.

ONLINE NOW
Cherry Moon Garden mini series
Kathie Olivas & Brandt Peters
Produced by 1983 x Circus Posterus
Full case of 10 (complete series) $125
Includes a signed “Trumpet Tea” archival mini print
Individual boxes $13 (blind box)

 

NEW GLOW IN THE DARK SKELVE RELEASE

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Circus Posterus’ 20th Anniversary PANDEMIC PINK,
GLOW IN THE DARK SKELVE

In collaboration with Mana, will include mini sketch from Kathie Olivas OR Brandt Peters.
Edition of 33 – $125
*free domestic shipping on orders of $100 and more until end of the year*
Available online here

October shows and releases

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Now Showing:
Bewitching X, Johnpaul Gutierrez, Defective Pudding, & Lana Crooks.

Bewitching X, Stranger Factory’s 10th Annual Fall Group Exhibition
features works by Genevieve Greer, Anna Tillett, Ally Burke, Jeremy
Cross, Amy Earles, Fika Art, Vannesa Ramirez, Defective Pudding,
Kaitlin Zeismer, Stephanie Eichelberger, Caitlin McCarthy, Kathie
Olivas, & Brandt Peters.

Artists are invited to find inspiration in the season of Halloween.
To tricks, treats, ghouls, and of course, witches.
Brandt Peters Astrobats!
*Limited to one per household

Brandt, “Apparently I broke the internet by uploading my hand painted
vinyl sofubi for Bewitching X…it crashed our site. So this is what
we’re going to do…”

If you would like to be considered for random lottery drawing to
purchase a piece, please send your email and contact info to
strangerfactorysales@gmail.com from NOW until 12 noon PST Monday, the
4th.

A number will be assigned to your email and you will be emailed should
your number be drawn. We will contact you with further instructions
from there. Thank you all who were looking forward to your very own
Astrobat, we apologize for the difficulties earlier today. -Stranger
Factory Team

Dark Playgrounds by Johnpaul Gutierrez

Gutierrez developed the theme of Dark Playgrounds in response to the
growing uncertainty of our children’s future. Having two young
children himself has caused him to reflect on the upcoming
difficulties of navigating the rapidly, changing world. Witnessing the
constant chaos and unrest in the news as well as social media, has
created a nervous agitation about humanity’s immediate future and more
so for our littlest and most vulnerable humans. The need to express
this concern became prominent as playgrounds and schools were shut
down due to the pandemic.

Gutierrez creates a swirling mashup of slides, skulls, and symbolic
creatures emerging from the eyes and mouths of colorful faces. The
characters are the hidden voices that are constantly trying to dictate
a response; these monsters emerge yelling and suspicious while
inhabiting this dark playground.

Dark Playgrounds was created using acrylic paint, watercolor, and the
artist’s favorite medium, pen and pencil.

Bystander in My Tale of Luck by Defective Pudding

Self-taught illustrator and visual artist, Christa Dippel, works under
the artist name Defective Pudding. Her works are primarily created in
color pencil and graphite. Her pieces take on a nostalgic, sweet
appearance while also exploring melancholy subjects. She draws most of
her inspiration from vintage media, toys, and clothes, as well as
wildlife and nature.

Bystander in My Tale of Luck explores the daily experience of anxiety,
mental exhaustion, and a wide range of emotions that mute any attempt
at productivity. Defective Pudding puts emphasis on the emotions in
her creations by utilizing the artist’s feelings towards one’s daily
life. The feeling of an inexperienced gambler each morning, waking up
with no clue what to expect, and the feeling of losing more often than
not. Hope you enjoy this tale of luck.

Portland based artist, Lana Crooks will be having an ongoing solo
exhibition, Found Lost. Unlike other shows, this one is released as
small collections throughout the rest of the year. The next phase of
this series is coming soon.

See the entire show here
We will be rescheduling our upcoming exhibitions; check our website for updates!

Brandt Peters & Phil Noto coming this November! This will be a preview
show for a larger upcoming exhibit in February!