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Patreon is a great place to connect more fully with your favorite creators and get more insight into their inner workings. I joined about a month ago and I have been able to interact more than on any other social site. It is easier to respond to comments and share chronological content (something I can no longer do on Instagram or Facebook).

While I am still getting into the groove I have been posting quite a few works in progress, process, and some short videos. I am also preparing quite a few things for the coming months! If you would like to get more involved in my work, come by, give me a follow, or even become a patron.

https://www.patreon.com/lanacrooks

Night Fall - December 9 at Rotofugi

All That Remains at Stranger Factory Gallery, NM

 I had the honor to be the guest curator for October at Stranger Factory.  I got to hang an amazing exhibit and work with some really great artists. The show is slowly winding down but the work will still remain online for a little while yet. Visit www.strangerfactory.com to view all the work from all 21 artists!

The exhibition remains up through Halloween and you can contact the gallery to inquire about of any of the work in the show. 

Below are some images from the opening reception.

Werifesteria and other available works

I had such a great visit and opening with Myplasticheart for the opening of Werifesteria, I cant believe it  was so quick. The turnout was simply amazing and I am thankful for all who came out for it, near and far. It has been a honor to curate the show and to work with these talented ladies! If you missed the reception the exhibition runs until August 2nd and pieces can be viewed and purchased direct from Myplasticheart's site! (Pssst…they also have some of my little hearts)

The gallery also took some really great photos, all of which can be viewed on their flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/myplasticheart/sets/72157668013884223

I am now on my way to my next adventure, one that takes me away from the Internet for a while. If you have been looking for any of my one of a kind pieces please feel free to contact some of the galleries I partner with. Below are a few direct links to galleries carrying my work:

Stranger Factory NM: This just in, pieces from Japan are back in the states and available through the gallery as well as a few other creations and collabs - http://www.circusposterus.com/product-tag/lana-crooks/

Archimedes Gallery OR: Pieces from Lore are still available but contact the gallery to inquire -
http://archimedesgallery.com/lore-preview/

Clutter Gallery NY: Clutter has some of my limited edition plush and a special Luke Chueh Bear head at the moment - https://shop.cluttermagazine.com/products?result=lana+crooks

Arch Enemy Arts PA: Pieces from Imaginary Menagerie 3 are available to view and purchase here - http://www.archenemyarts.com/#!imaginarymenagerie3/q0r4t

Also SDCC is right around the corner… that means a collab from myself and Scott Tolleson will be available from booth 5139!

Opening July 8: Werifesteria

If you are in the NY area, come out to Myplasticheart this weekend! I will have a selection of works at Werifesteria, a small group fibers exhibition about the mysterious woods. Most of the artists will be in attendance (myself included)!

July 8th 7-10pm - August 2nd
myplasticheart
210 Forsyth St
NYC 10002

Sign up for the preview at preview.myplasticheart.com

May Exhibitions

I have been quite a busy bee this spring and I have a number of exhibitions opening very soon.

May 6th @ Stranger Factory Gallery, Albuquerque NM

5 Year Anniversary Exhibition
For this exhibition I have teamed up with Kathie Olivas to create a series of custom Batgirl Olives. I have also contributed some fabric elements to a few other figures (as antlers seen below). 

Batgirl Olive

May 7th @ Archimedes Gallery, Cannon Beach, OR

LORE
Kelly Denato, Melita "Missmonster" Curphy and I storm the Oregon Coast for the town's Spring Unveiling festival. We explore myth and things that may hide in the mists. I will be in attendance so if you are in the area please stop by to say hello!

Preview list is now live as well so please email info@archimedesgallery.com

Adonis (detail)

May 14th @ Clutter Gallery, Beacon, NY

Bear in Mind
A custom group exhibition where artists were asked to transform Luke Chueh's blank bear head. 
I myself took the form into a very fibrous direction…

Monsters & Misfits IV Opens in Tokyo

The Twins, Kappa, Anemone & Spring Jackalope

All the monsters and misfits have gathered at Shibuya Hikarie in Tokyo, Japan this April! I created four  one-of-a-kind creatures for the exhibition. Kathie Olivas, Brandt Peters and I also created a handful of collaboration pieces as well. All pieces are now available from Tomenosuke online. 

Stay tuned, later this week I will be sharing process and details of each of my sculptures for this show. Until then please enjoy Tomenosuke's lovely videos from the set up and opening reception:

Building the Exhibition

Opening Night