Guzu Gallery presents ‘Strange Beasts 3: A Tribute to Kaiju & Japanese Pop Culture’

WHERE:
Guzu Gallery
5000 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78751

OPENING RECEPTION:
Friday, November 20 • 7-10pm

HOURS:
November 20, 2015 – New Year’s Day 2016
Monday-Friday 11:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday 10:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday 12:00pm – 6:00pm

From the press release: What is that? Can you feel the ground rumbling? It’s time for another Strange Beasts art show…the fan favorite! This time around Guzu will expand the show a bit, and allow other Japanese pop culture influences to sneak in. In addition to the always popular kaiju characters — familiar faces from tokusatsu, manga and anime will adorn the gallery walls!

The opening reception will be on Friday, November 20th from 7 to 10pm and the artwork will remain up through New Year’s Day. Limited edition prints and original artwork will be available for purchase. There will be a bone-crushing, live musical performance by Austin rock instrumentalists, Beast of Dean…and the Bedlam City Kaiju Safety Commission will be on hand to give us a rundown of safety precautions, battle techniques, and what-not-to-do’s in the event of a kaiju attack! Following the presentation will be a screening of Kaijutsu by director Adriel Jimenez. As always, admission is free and all ages are welcome!

Guzu Gallery welcomes everyone to the show, but if you can’t make it out, the artwork will be available for purchase in their online store on Monday, November 23rd around Noon CST.

“He Has Drills For Hands” by Zavala — inspired by MechaGodzilla
“Gamera” by Matt Frank — inspired by Gamera
“The Legendary Seven” by Mark Sarmel — inspired by Kamen Rider
“Gary (Where Are You?)” by Half-Human — inspired by Garamon / Ultra Q
“Assault on Tokyo” by Chet Phillips — inspired by Godzilla
“Once Like Brothers” by Brandon Peterson — inspired by Akira

Featured artists include: Daniel Aranda, Breanna Boone, Nicole Cantú, Alan Defibaugh, Forces of Dorkness, Matt Frank, Half-Human, Jenkins2d, Kachi, Devin “Spicy Donut” Lawson, Alice Meichi Li, Daniel Moll, Tessa Morrison, Peelander-Yellow, Brandon Peterson, Chet Phillips, Bethany Price, Mark Sarmel, Scrain, Mila Sketch, Isaak Ramos, Zachary Taylor, Elisa Wikey, Worthy Enemies and Zavala.

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Written by Rondal

Rondal is the Editor-in-Chief of Strange Kids Club and a creative instigator who tackles each day with Red Bull-induced enthusiasm and a mind for adventure. Rondal has written for other sites including Rue Morgue, Fuel Your Illustration and Bloodsprayer. His obsession with horror movies, 80s animation and action figures is considered unhealthy by medical professionals.

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  • Connor Brisbane

    Awesome art! All the kaiju references blew my head in!