CONSTELLATION RABBIT Glow-in-Dark print, edition size 33, silk screen glow in dark acrylic paint, each handsigned and inscribed with a different magical symbol. Only 33 of them and at $66 it is an absolute steal. These will go very fast on the day of so please click the “GET ALERT” button to stay on top of this print. NYCC is in a few days so let’s get AMPED! FOOX. “GET ALERTED!”
New York Comic Con (NYCC) 2011 is going to be a good time. We have the entire 1xRUN contingent arriving in NYC this week, Metro Orange is setting up their booth on Tuesday, Artwhino from DC is arriving today with their army of artists, and Tenacious Toys has been pumped for months.
Here are the signing times for FOOX at each respective booth and the exclusive item for that booth:
1xRUN: Booth 874
FOOX Signing: October 14th, 1:00-2:00
exclusive: large size Chinese Money (purple rabbit)
Metro Orange: Booth 1167
FOOX Signing: October 14th 2:30-3:30
exclusive: Organ Donors Meet the Jawas (2 print series)
Tenacious Toys: Booth 876
FOOX Signing: October 14th, 4:00-5:00
exclusive: ORGAN DONORS keychains
Artwhino: Booth 889
FOOX Signing: TBA
exclusive: Chinese Money sheets (small edition)
Sneakpeak into another fractal of the FOLLOW project. This collaboration brings together artists David Foox, Luke Gilvey, and FOLLOW in a new and rare format – soft and hard blown liquid glass bars (colors include: gold, topaz, & sunset). Etchings include the FOLLOW RABBIT on one side and one unique Sumerian Tablet on the reverse side. Each piece brings the venerable historical text of the Sumerian Empire back to the present day and in a stunning, delicate form. These are breath taking pieces of beautifulness and the pictures cannot do them justice. In person they glow as if “en”lightened.
please support the FOLLOW project. we have lucky rabbit coins, stickers, tees, and love.
NEW YORK– Ashley Bouder, ballerina at the prestigious New York City Ballet is trying her hand at something a little unconventional; Ashley is curating an interesting show at the William Bennett Gallery on Monday August 29th at 6pm. Featured artists include Asher Jay, Chrissy Angliker, Rachael Senchoway, and myself David Foox. William Bennett Gallery is mostly known for its shows exhibiting Chagall, Dali, Picasso, and many other artistic greats. Read the full interview HERE.
Because a light bulb does turn ON inside people’s heads every so often…
ORGAN DONOR Key Chains w/ LIGHT UP HEADS
(lights up when phone rings or texts).
CHINESE EDITION ORGAN DONOR KIDNEY “ONE SOUL” standing next to newborn ORGAN DONOR Key Chain KIDNEY.
AND… new improved packaging. This time we decided against “blind boxes” and anyone can choose between BRAINZZZ, EYEBALLS, KIDNEYS, LUNGS, HEARTS, and STOMACHS! (New ORGAN DONORS Key Chain)
The ORGAN DONOR KIDNEY KEY CHAIN standing on the edge of his/her MIGHTY iPHONE. LIGHT UP LED HEADS WHEN YOUR PHONE RINGS.
FIRST EVER PUBLISHED PICS. MORE TO FOLLOW.
The Interview of Ingrid Opitz, artist and designer, FOOX LLC.
Q: Where did you study art?
I went to Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, MD for my freshman year of college. The first year of art school is like art boot camp, very intense, but an amazing experience. Even though I loved it there I ended up transferring to University of Virginia (UVA) my sophmore year because like most private art schools, MICA is very expensive and UVA was in-state tuition. I majored in studio art there, focusing mostly on figurative painting and drawing.
Q: Who are your heroes?
I tend to seek out strong female role models- Anytime I need some extra inner strength I find myself listening to female artists like Fiona apple, Tori amos etc. I admire anyone who allows themselves to be equals parts vulnerable, raw and honest, especially through a creative medium, and be completely unapologetic about it.
Q: What is your favorite FOOX project you are working on right now?
I’m currently helping to create a series of female rabbit characters, sort of a spin off of David’s male rabbit series [The Heroes]. It started with one female rabbit, “Pixie Rabbit”, which was done using the Wacom tablet and a combination of line work, sketches, and then coloring in photoshop. Since it turned out, these bunnies will be doing what bunnies do best, reproducing.
Q; Tell us a little bit about a day in the life of FOOX.
Because it’s not an average desk job by any means, my schedule is somewhat unconventional. Generally I come in around 10 or 11, talk briefly with David about the plan for the day and then start working on whichever project is the current priority. We stay pretty focused throughout the week but always make a little time for some silliness and fun.
Q: Where do you get your artistic inspiration from?
Looking at the work of fellow artists always gets me in a creative mindset and motivates me to produce my own work. More specifically, scenes from daily life give me ideas for paintings. I think that some of the most powerful paintings are very simple scenes but its the emotional subtext
Q: How old were you when you first decided to be an artist?
I’ve been doing art ever since I can remember. My parents have all my old drawings saved in scrapbooks. It was always just kind of a given in my mind that i would “be an artist when I grew up”.
Q: Any highlights to working for FOOX?
We’ve definitely had our share of moments and artistic accomplishments. The show at the Sanctuary Hotel this past month was alot of fun. It was nice to be able to take a moment and have fun and reflect on how things have changed since first starting work at FOOX.
Q: Do you tweet or facebook?
Definitely facebook although I can’t say I post too many status updates. I have a twitter but barely update it- I’m pretty sure no one wants to read about the fact that I just cooked some mac and cheese or reorganized my sock drawer.
Q; Do you love rabbits? and what pets do you have?
I’ve always thought rabbits were adorable but I’ve never had one as a pet. I love animals so I’ve had many different types of pets (lizards, fish, hamsters, you name it), but i’ve always had a special place in my heart for birds. I have 5 budgies , also known as parakeets, who live with me in Brooklyn in a big house-shaped cage.
Q; Rabbits in business suits?
…cottontail Trump?
