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DrilOne x Kathie Olivas MBG-1812’s Dropping TOMORROW 6.22!!

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DrilOne’s Military Bird Skelves are moving into position and are set for release tomorrow, June 22nd at 1pm PST via email request to strangerfactorysales@gmail.com (buyers, please include your address for an accurate shipping quote). The collaborative project with Kathie Olivas is a Stranger Factory exclusive and a limited edition of only 18 pieces at $300 a pop. Message board members, visit the associated thread on the Sideshow for your chance to win a guaranteed spot to purchase the figure. The winner will be announced this evening!

One random order will also receive a free custom Orange Bird Companion from Kathie Olivas (below). … Seriously, can it get any sweeter?!

Good luck to all! Get on yer crash helmets!

DrilOne x Kathie Olivas MBG-1812 Custom Bird Greeters

You’ve seen the wings of desire … now … behold the militant archangel they’re equipped to! Coming soon from DrilOne and Kathie Olivas is MBG-1812, a series of custom Bird Greeters and DrilOne’s first editioned Skelve since joining the artist collective late last year.Standing a menacing 10 3/4″ high, the MBG’s (Military Bird Greeters) feature a custom-cast chest plate and removable wings that are built upon Kathie’s iconic sculpt. Each of the 18 figures is hand painted by Dril and retails for $300.  One randomly selected order will also receive a custom Kathie Olivas bird companion!

The drop is just around the corner; man your battle stations and await the signal!

Coming Soon: Stranger Factory’s Exclusive Greasebat!

BEWARE, ALBUQUERQUE! It’s been reported that Jeff Lamm’s infamous kaiju character, GREASEBAT, was last seen rampaging down Rt. 66 and is headed straight for you! This uncontrollable beast breeds unbridled chaos and destruction everywhere he goes and it appears he has his sights set on Stranger Factory in Nob Hill. Get out while you can!

To our fearless kaiju collectors: we plead for you to take a stand and help us wrangle this ferocious beast! He is anticipated to arrive in the next few weeks. This species of Greasebat is rare — a Stranger Factory exclusive, in fact! Sculpted by Chauskoskis and produced in Japanese vinyl by Monster Worship, this 7″ monster is cast in solid, sky blue Pantone with red, gold and silver sprays. He’s $85 and of a very limited edition. Once he’s gone, he’s extinct!

Each Greasebat comes poly-bagged and with a header card signed by Jeff Lamm. But be tactful, should you choose to hunt the creature, for the hunger of the almighty Greasebat is one that is never satiated …

Stay tuned; details on the hunt are forthcoming!

Recap: Chet Zar’s ‘Le Petite Mort’, Charlie Immer’s ‘Scuffle’ & Stephan Webb’s ‘Sinister Dexterity’

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Stranger Factory celebrated First Friday with three solo exhibitions featuring new works from Chet Zar, Charlie Immer and local artist Stephan Webb. Thanks to all who stopped in — there’s a whole spread of opening night photos below!

Le Petite Mort, Scuffle and Sinister Dexterity are on view until July 2nd. Inquiries can be made via email at strangerfactorysales @ gmail.com starting Mon., June 4th at noon PST. Shop the pieces here!

Recap: The Missing Elements + Preview Info!

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Stranger Factory celebrated the opening of Ragnar and Scott Tolleson’s The Missing Elements this past First Friday, and we have some lovely event snaps on hand for everyone who could only attend in spirit!

Sexy, strange and psychedelic, The Missing Elements is a trip back to the era of the golden oldies, albeit through some sort of dimensional tear. It’s pretty awesome.

In regards to all that preview jazz, mailing listers should have already received the email (subscribe via the form here). You’ll have the remainder of the weekend to shop the artworks. The preview can also be viewed HERE.

The request period opens Monday, May 7th (tomorrow!!), at noon PST. Orders will ONLY be taken via email at strangerfactorysales [at] gmail.com

No phone requests! If you have a question, you’re welcome to call the gallery BEFORE noon: (505) 508-3049.

All other instructions are outlined on the preview page — read carefully to avoid disappointment. Good luck, gang; enjoy the perdy picture show below!

Stranger Factory Presents: The Missing Elements – New Works by RAGNAR & Scott Tolleson

Grab your argyle sweaters and swanky cigarette holders because this Friday we’re taking a trip, a retro flip, to the technicolor times of Brandon ‘Ragnar’ Johnson and Scott Tolleson. These two have queued up all sorts of interesting for this month’s affair: a combination of old timey and oddity with ladies, creatures, warriors and skulls. And ladies.

Help yourself the sampler plate of pictures below but pace yourself as this is only the first course! The Missing Elements opens May 4th and runs through the 27th. Cocktail party with Ragnar this Friday starting at 6pm!

The Great Escape: More Sneaks & Preview Info!

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The online preview for The Great Escape will go live on Sat., April 7th, HERE! Requests will only be accepted via email. Absolutely no sales will be taken over the phone, though you’re welcome to call if you have any questions.

We will begin accepting online inquiries on Mon., April 9th, starting at 12 noon PST. Requests may only be sent to strangerfactorysales @ gmail.com. Full instructions will be outlined on the preview page so stay tuned. Good luck!

Andrew Bell Discusses ‘The Great Escape’

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The world of Escape has been without sustainable natural resources for generations, over the years it has slowly become a closed system. The sole remaining source of energy for the inhabitants of Escape is that which is contained within themselves and their existing ecosystem. The ancients of Escape devised a system to harvest that energy which is then stored in liquid and crystalline forms for redistribution. Any waste of that energy, either through malicious actions or accidental deaths, is considered most shameful.

Citizens of Escape are expected to make an honorable sacrifice of their own energy to be harvested at the end of their lives, some families may even sacrifice their youngest children if they are unable to support their existing energy needs. Consume more energy than you are worth, and soon you or your loved ones are marked for judgement.

 A thriving black market energy trade endangers the future of Escape.

On a personal level, the themes and imagery of “the Great Escape” chronicles some of my attempts to free myself from the disabling traps of past emotions and memories, to accept a new reality, and to move on from a love and a life left behind.

 The Great Escape opens Friday, April 6th, with a reception from 6 to 9pm.

Stranger Factory
109 Carlisle Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106

This double show also features the work of Kelly Denato, and her own personal take on the title “The Great Escape”.

[via Creatures In My Head]

This Week, We Make Our Escape!

First Friday is fast approaching in the Duke City which means the opening of our next exhibition: Andrew Bell and Kelly Denato’s The Great Escape! How ’bout some fresh visual stimuli to continue on with the goodness from last week? Above! Love, death and life collide in a beautiful painting from Kelly, while things get a little heated in a sketch from Andrew, below.

The Great Escape opens THIS FRIDAY at the Factory! Both artists will be hanging out with us for the reception from 6pm to 9pm — stop by for the show and stay for the shenanigans!

Sneaks from Andrew Bell for ‘The Great Escape’ @ Stranger Factory April 6th

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The other artist making his great escape to Stranger Factory next month is none other than keen creature wrangler, Andrew Bell. His tragicomical illustrations, otherworldly monster sculptures and designer toy lines have garnered him international attention; his distinct aesthetic has made him one of the most interesting artists to watch in the lowbrow/pop surrealist and art toy scene. Though he’s spent many hours holed away in the studio, quietly creating some Great Escape magic with fellow exhibitor Kelly Denato (her sneaks here), he’s also been kind enough to throw us the odd tweet or two to feed our curiosity. Have a look below at what the last two months have looked like in Dead Zebra Studios!

The Great Escape opens April 6th through the 30th at Stranger Factory in Albuquerque, NM. Reception with the artists on opening night from 6pm to 9pm!