ART SCULPTURE:

Chicago-based visual artist and designer Louis De Guzman has returned to 2019 with another Bart Simpson-themed sculpture, once again titled ELEVATE.

This dusty pink iteration marks Guzman’s second-ever sculpture and will available in a limited run of just 500 pieces. The sculpture is made from vinyl and reworks the cartoon character in the abstract, geometric fashion that is synonymous with the designer. The sculpture stands at eight inches tall and is a showcase of his artistic skills which developed from his own experience as a second-generation Filipino American, a story which he explores through images and stories that evoke his family’s struggles.

Speaking on ELEVATE, Louis De Guzman says, “The idea, concept of sculpture and abstract dimensional form has always been on the agenda. To evolve my personal body of work from two-dimensional intricate line work and pattern sequenced shapes into something more tangible that my audience can examine and study. I want the viewer to be able to view it from all angles and see every little detail. I’m trying to bring something unfamiliar to a familiar space and ultimately evoke emotion and personal attachment.”

ELEVATE will release via LouisDeGuzman.com on May 31, where it is suggested you sign up for further release updates if you are looking to pick up one of the 500 pieces.

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In line with the prolific artist’s new “CONSTELLATION” solo exhibition in Singapore, Futura — real name Lenny McGurr — has teased a brand new sculpture entitled FL-001 to commemorate the forthcoming retrospective. The renowned New York street artist was commissioned to create 30 new works for the specific exhibition, which demonstrate Futura’s bold style that incorporates abstract motifs and space-infused symbology. The new sculpture channels McGurr’s signature Pointman figure, this time created in a metal material that has been further polished in a chrome-like manner. Details of the sculpture include the Pointman’s iconic over-sized hands, pointed limbs, and a tactical vest across the body. FL-001 is the first of a new sculpture series that has been shown to the public.

You can check out Futura’s new Pointman figure from the “CONSTELLATION” exhibition in the gallery above. If you’d like to check out more information surrounding the exhibition, you can do so via the official website.

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CONSTELLATION
GILLMAN BARRACKS, #02-21,
9 LOCK ROAD, SINGAPORE
30 MAY – 9 JUNE