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Post by mute on Mar 9, 2008 17:21:09 GMT -8
I thought that since I'm trying to decorate my house I might want something other than paintings. This has led me to take an interest in Kris's work. His work definitely has a Death Metal/Goth feel to it, neither of these things come close to describing me, but it's the tiny intricate details that I love. And it's pretty freaking cool to look at. He has some shows lined up at the end of the year and I'm wondering what the price range is for his models. I'm wondering if I should even bother trying to get on the preview/purchase lists. If somebody could help I'd appreciate it.   |
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Post by grotesqueanimal on Mar 28, 2008 10:08:15 GMT -8
Hi, if you want to enquire about Kris Kuksi, you should contact Yasha from Strychnin Gallery. (I am not affiliated with them in case someone wonders why I like to post about them, but I have bought from them repeatedly and they are the nicest people in the world). They had a sold out exhibition with him last year in Berlin, the pieces are in their archive: www.strychnin.com/kris/index.htmlThere is no pricing information available, but I believe pieces were between 3,000 and 6,000 Euros (so that's between 4,500 and 9,000 $  ) But he also does smaller ones, like this one, called "Mary Militia", from the "Arcanum" show which was 950$. It is very tiny compared to the others.  I saw one of his huge pieces in the backroom of the gallery. It was sold, but the buyer was so nice to leave it there for longer so more people could enjoy it. There is so much detail in it you could stare at if for hours and not see everything. And I was told that the only did the background part of the pieces at home and assembled the rest on location because the stuff is too delicate to ship. However, if the pieces are shipped to buyers, they have to use a professional art shipping agency who knows how to handle the stuff. Hope that is of some help. |
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Post by mute on Mar 28, 2008 12:17:39 GMT -8
Thanks that does help. It lets me know I should just admire his work and not try to buy a piece. I hadn't taken the shipping aspect into account, it would never make it to my house in one piece. I've actually been impressed that all my paintings have arrived in perfect shape(knock on wood). I have first hand knowledge of what a package endures as it travels across country , I use to work for UPS many years ago, and it's not pretty. I wonder if that's why every painting I've received has been by FedEx?  |
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Post by grotesqueanimal on Mar 28, 2008 13:40:34 GMT -8
I just realize I maybe ruined it for you  But he also exhibits in the US, so considering the shipping aspect plus the weak dollar it seems more reasonable to try to get a piece from one of his US exhibitions. European galleries always charge more. Also you avoid customs fees, which I always hate to pay. And if they are handled properly, they will arrive in one piece. From what I was told they have to be shipped in a wooden box, and the piece is nailed to the box from the inside. Just some bubblewrap won't do Maybe he also does commissions? I am sure one of the galleries that represent him (Strychnin, Last Rites, Joshua Liner) can help you, also about how long his waiting lists are. |
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Post by mute on Mar 28, 2008 14:03:41 GMT -8
It's all good, you didn't ruin it for me. The weak Dollar is hurting me, I recently bought two paintings from overseas and my wallet paid the price . The Nicoletta Ceccoli show in December is another show overseas that I plan on getting something from, hopefully the Dollar can rebound some by then.(doubt it) |
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Post by steveinca on May 15, 2008 22:38:56 GMT -8
I talk to Kris about twice a week, he's a great guy...very cool and very nice. I'm in the process of getting him to do a commission mixed media/sculpture/assemblage piece for me, similar to Divinity but smaller. I have a signed "For Steve K****" print from him and i've got several more coming my way. He's my favorite artist, second to only Michael Hussar.
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Post by sleepboy on Apr 26, 2009 22:08:31 GMT -8
I think this is one of his pieces for his upcoming show in Canada.  |
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Post by joshualinergallery on Apr 27, 2009 5:50:08 GMT -8
I think this is one of his pieces for his upcoming show in Canada. This piece was actually in the Hi Fructose show. |
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Post by sleepboy on Apr 27, 2009 6:22:29 GMT -8
ah, you are right. thanks.
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Post by sleepboy on May 11, 2009 7:32:59 GMT -8
Finally saw that piece at Copro on Saturday. First time seeing a Kuksi in person and I was impressed. So many details within details.
I wonder if he does any sculpting? Man, the hobby shops must love him.
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Post by steveinca on May 11, 2009 8:51:48 GMT -8
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Post by COOPER COLE on May 16, 2009 19:28:58 GMT -8
Went to check out his show last night at Meta. Pretty interesting stuff. I took a few photos but was asked by the gallery not to use a flash(?)... Kinda bizarre, its not like it would damage the work. I think I got a few quality shots though and will post them on dailyDuJour tomorrow. It was cool to see Kris' work up close. He told me that some of these pieces only take him 2 weeks to complete. |
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Post by sylvia0rtiz on May 19, 2009 13:03:08 GMT -8
oh my god these are so detailed and beautiful!!!! thanks for posting these!! have any of you heard of viktor koen i studied under him when i was in undergrad.... andrew jones piece reminded me of his work check it out: www.viktorkoen.com/heres some samples:   |
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Post by sleepboy on Jun 29, 2009 14:10:33 GMT -8
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Post by rizza79 on Jun 30, 2009 1:21:26 GMT -8
RIDICULOUS!!!!! he is moving higher and higher on the list of must haves for me  |
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Post by sleepboy on Aug 25, 2009 12:57:33 GMT -8
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Post by joshualinergallery on Aug 25, 2009 14:03:29 GMT -8
"The Temptation of St. Anthony" I don't know what show this is for though... Sleep, this is for Kris' solo show with us in November, "Beast Anthology" I have seen the work in progress, the show is going to be next level! |
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Post by sleepboy on Aug 26, 2009 8:19:15 GMT -8
Thanks Josh. Looking forward to it.
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Post by joshualinergallery on Aug 26, 2009 14:23:53 GMT -8
Thanks Josh. Looking forward to it. You and me both! |
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Post by chadley on Aug 31, 2009 22:53:47 GMT -8
What are his pieces made of and what is the process he uses for making these sculptures? If anybody could post an article or maybe a video that would be great.
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Post by chetzar on Sept 1, 2009 7:20:22 GMT -8
He uses an old film industry model making technique called 'kitbashing':
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Kitbashing or model bashing is a practice whereby a new scale model is created by taking pieces out of commercial kits. These pieces may be added to a custom project or to another kit. For professional modelmakers, kitbashing is popular to create concept models for detailing movie special effects. Commercial model kits are a ready source of "detailing", providing any amounts of identical, mass-produced components that can be used to add fine detail to an existing model. Professionals often kitbash to build prototype parts which are then recreated with lightweight materials.[1]
For the hobbyist, kitbashing saves time that would be spent scratch building an entire model. Hobbyists may kitbash to create a model of a subject (real[2] or imaginary) for which there isn't a commercial kit.
Although it has a long history, kitbashing came to the attention of a wider public via the fine modelwork with the Thunderbirds TV series (1965), and movie 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) and (especially) Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977). Many of the spaceship models created for these programs incorporated details from tank, speedboat and car kits.
Sometimes source kits are selected primarily due to kit quality, and sometimes because a kit closely resembles the desired model result. Kitbashing is common in sci-fi modeling.
It is not uncommon for parts to be cut and filed into shapes leaving gaps that are later filled with putty. Although a model with putty often looks unprofessional at an early stage, careful painting can completely hide defects. Textural details known as greebles may be added to enhance a model.
A popular venue for kitbashing is diecast emergency vehicles such as fire apparatuses. Kitbashers frequently utilize models from manufacturers such as Code 3 and Corgi. The kitbash in such cases can be as simple as painting or redecaling a model, or as complex as tearing the model down and adding scratch-built components, followed by custom decals.
The popularity of ready-to-run, pre-assembled models, even coupled with the increased availability of many unique prototypes using resin castings, seems not to have seriously impacted the art of kitbashing.[citation needed]
In model rocketry, kitbashing refers simply to using the pieces from a one kit to build a different model. This is typically used to create unusual and/or especially complex models.
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Post by steveinca on Sept 1, 2009 10:57:26 GMT -8
He uses an old film industry model making technique called 'kitbashing': (from wikipedia)
Kitbashing or model bashing is a practice whereby a new scale model is created by taking pieces out of commercial kits. These pieces may be added to a custom project or to another kit. For professional modelmakers, kitbashing is popular to create concept models for detailing movie special effects. Commercial model kits are a ready source of "detailing", providing any amounts of identical, mass-produced components that can be used to add fine detail to an existing model. Professionals often kitbash to build prototype parts which are then recreated with lightweight materials.[1]
For the hobbyist, kitbashing saves time that would be spent scratch building an entire model. Hobbyists may kitbash to create a model of a subject (real[2] or imaginary) for which there isn't a commercial kit.
Although it has a long history, kitbashing came to the attention of a wider public via the fine modelwork with the Thunderbirds TV series (1965), and movie 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) and (especially) Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977). Many of the spaceship models created for these programs incorporated details from tank, speedboat and car kits.
Sometimes source kits are selected primarily due to kit quality, and sometimes because a kit closely resembles the desired model result. Kitbashing is common in sci-fi modeling.
It is not uncommon for parts to be cut and filed into shapes leaving gaps that are later filled with putty. Although a model with putty often looks unprofessional at an early stage, careful painting can completely hide defects. Textural details known as greebles may be added to enhance a model.
A popular venue for kitbashing is diecast emergency vehicles such as fire apparatuses. Kitbashers frequently utilize models from manufacturers such as Code 3 and Corgi. The kitbash in such cases can be as simple as painting or redecaling a model, or as complex as tearing the model down and adding scratch-built components, followed by custom decals.
The popularity of ready-to-run, pre-assembled models, even coupled with the increased availability of many unique prototypes using resin castings, seems not to have seriously impacted the art of kitbashing.[citation needed]
In model rocketry, kitbashing refers simply to using the pieces from a one kit to build a different model. This is typically used to create unusual and/or especially complex models.chet, thanks so much for that read. I always wondered exactly how Kris came up with his killer creations. Do you have any info in regards to how he paints them? I was discussing with a fellow art head and we were trying to figure out how he gets that old/patina/antique look. |
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Post by chetzar on Sept 1, 2009 13:33:57 GMT -8
No problem. I am a big fan of Kuksi's work and when first I saw that he was doing these sculptures, I thought, "Damn! I wish I would have thought of that!". Having worked in the film industry for many years I immediately recognized the kitbashing technique (makeup effects artists and model makers in the industry are very closely related). But it takes a genius like Kuksi to come up with the idea to apply that technique to fine art.
I think he paints them in a series of washes of very thin paint.
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Post by steveinca on Sept 1, 2009 15:02:02 GMT -8
No problem. I am a big fan of Kuksi's work and when first I saw that he was doing these sculptures, I thought, "Damn! I wish I would have thought of that!". Having worked in the film industry for many years I immediately recognized the kitbashing technique (makeup effects artists and model makers in the industry are very closely related). But it takes a genius like Kuksi to come up with the idea to apply that technique to fine art. I think he paints them in a series of washes of very thin paint. Very cool. Btw, i saw Hellboy II for the first time about a month ago....The Chamberlain looked awesome. |
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Post by chetzar on Sept 1, 2009 15:09:13 GMT -8
No problem. I am a big fan of Kuksi's work and when first I saw that he was doing these sculptures, I thought, "Damn! I wish I would have thought of that!". Having worked in the film industry for many years I immediately recognized the kitbashing technique (makeup effects artists and model makers in the industry are very closely related). But it takes a genius like Kuksi to come up with the idea to apply that technique to fine art. I think he paints them in a series of washes of very thin paint. Very cool. Btw, i saw Hellboy II for the first time about a month ago....The Chamberlain looked awesome. Thanks! |
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