tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46792665253927384822024-03-05T10:09:58.252-06:00The Crooked Art of Lana CrooksTales from the Plushinator!Lana Crookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03992875375168850680noreply@blogger.comBlogger138125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4679266525392738482.post-20888018311258100192016-11-29T21:44:00.004-06:002016-11-29T21:45:31.088-06:00I'm on Patreon!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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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).<br />
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Lana Crookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03992875375168850680noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4679266525392738482.post-21291478769845081852016-11-29T21:35:00.000-06:002016-11-29T21:48:04.615-06:00Night Fall - December 9 at Rotofugi<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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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 <a href="http://www.strangerfactory.com/">www.strangerfactory.com</a> to view all the work from all 21 artists!<br />
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Lana Crookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03992875375168850680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4679266525392738482.post-25609252843085044972016-07-13T11:24:00.000-05:002016-07-13T11:25:10.388-05:00Werifesteria and other available worksI 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 <a href="http://www.myplasticheart.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=MPH&Category_Code=0000WERIFESTERIA">Myplasticheart's site</a>! (Pssst…they also have some of my little hearts)<br />
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The gallery also took some really great photos, all of which can be viewed on their flickr <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/myplasticheart/sets/72157668013884223">https://www.flickr.com/photos/myplasticheart/sets/72157668013884223</a><br />
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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:<br />
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<a href="http://www.strangerfactory.com/">Stranger Factory</a> 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 - <a href="http://www.circusposterus.com/product-tag/lana-crooks/">http://www.circusposterus.com/product-tag/lana-crooks/</a><br />
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<a href="http://archimedesgallery.com/">Archimedes Gallery</a> OR: Pieces from Lore are still available but contact the gallery to inquire -<br />
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<a href="https://shop.cluttermagazine.com/gallery">Clutter Gallery</a> NY: Clutter has some of my limited edition plush and a special Luke Chueh Bear head at the moment - <a href="https://shop.cluttermagazine.com/products?result=lana+crooks">https://shop.cluttermagazine.com/products?result=lana+crooks</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.archenemyarts.com/">Arch Enemy Arts</a> PA: Pieces from Imaginary Menagerie 3 are available to view and purchase here - <a href="http://www.archenemyarts.com/#!imaginarymenagerie3/q0r4t">http://www.archenemyarts.com/#!imaginarymenagerie3/q0r4t</a><br />
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Also SDCC is right around the corner… that means a collab from myself and Scott Tolleson will be available from booth 5139!<br />
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<br />Lana Crookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03992875375168850680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4679266525392738482.post-72360797364209857432016-07-05T21:54:00.004-05:002016-07-05T21:54:28.199-05:00Opening July 8: Werifesteria<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX6PsBg6dM4GdKRbiUK5zFOOqXL2rpuhjzhm9O9LQg48NyAvDTsnXPJLIo-5TKTnKZq3HKMOdQsJ97iyGp3WpwEfzRsC7sy0KMxtxXAwesBjO3y0P8gi33_ZtnabbM83VVOsB2jaiwvU4/s1600/13501927_10153560941101302_5777006791148064043_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX6PsBg6dM4GdKRbiUK5zFOOqXL2rpuhjzhm9O9LQg48NyAvDTsnXPJLIo-5TKTnKZq3HKMOdQsJ97iyGp3WpwEfzRsC7sy0KMxtxXAwesBjO3y0P8gi33_ZtnabbM83VVOsB2jaiwvU4/s640/13501927_10153560941101302_5777006791148064043_n.jpg" width="640" /></a>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)!<br />
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July 8th 7-10pm - August 2nd<br />
myplasticheart<br />
210 Forsyth St<br />
NYC 10002<br />
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Sign up for the preview at <a href="http://preview.myplasticheart.com/">preview.myplasticheart.com</a><br />
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May 6th @ Stranger Factory Gallery, Albuquerque NM</h4>
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5 Year Anniversary Exhibition<br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">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). </span></h4>
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May 7th @ Archimedes Gallery, Cannon Beach, OR<br /><br />LORE<br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">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!</span></h4>
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May 14th @ Clutter Gallery, Beacon, NY</h4>
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Bear in Mind<br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">A custom group exhibition where artists were asked to transform Luke Chueh's blank bear head. </span><br />
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<br />Lana Crookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03992875375168850680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4679266525392738482.post-51107312055076196502016-04-05T04:57:00.000-05:002016-04-05T05:00:17.281-05:00Monsters & Misfits IV Opens in Tokyo<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">All the monsters and misfits have gathered at <span style="line-height: 19px;">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 <a href="http://www.tomenosuke.com/MandM_IV/">Tomenosuke</a> online. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I am beyond thrilled to be exhibiting in this installment of Monsters and Misfits! I was able to do some epic collaborations with Kathie Olivas and Brandt Peters as well as some larger scale one of a kind sculptures. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">While I can not show all that I contributed, there have been quite a few sneak peak images posted to the Stranger Factory instagram and the Monsters and Misfits FB page. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Show information: A Circus Posterus Exhibition at Shibuya Hikarie, Tokyo</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Tomenosuke + Circus Posterus (T+CP) is delighted to announce Monsters & Misfits IV, an exhibit of new work presented in collaboration with Tomenosuke-Syoten. This is the first Monsters and Misfits in Tokyo (Japan) and will be on display at Shibuya Hikarie at Creative Space “8/” from April 1st – 7th.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Monsters and Misfits IV will feature returning artists Brandt Peters, Kathie Olivas, Amanda Louise Spa<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">yd, Chris Ryniak, Andrew Bell, Stan Manoukian, and Carisa Swenson. Shing Yin Khor, Leslie Levings, Lana Crooks, and Kevin Titzer join the returning exhibition as new additions to the roster.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This museum level exhibition will bring you through a parade of strange and fantastic creatures and characters from these top contemporary designers, toy makers, and fine artists. This year’s group of Circus Posterus' artists and guests present a hand-made sideshow of beady eyed night critters, devils, reptilian oddities, mouse kings, kappa skulls, ghost children, and more that promise to leave you awash in starry-eyed wonder. The fourth installment of this show features primarily hand made toys and sculptures inspired by cryptozoology and an idealized, re-imagined animal kindgdom. Andrew Bell, Stan Manoukian, Kathie Olivas, Brandt Peters, Amanda Louise Spayd, and Chris Ryniak will be attending the opening reception on April 1st.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To purchase original artwork and, or view the Monsters and Misfits IV exhibition online, please visit <a href="http://www.tomenosuke.com/" rel="nofollow" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.tomenosuke.com</a> on April 2nd (11 AM local Tokyo time) when the web preview is launched. Please contact <a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FTomenosuke.com%2F&h=yAQEga-gWAQEhPcsZe_tWv8GLWn8q77knh-WpXUQcxm7vjw&enc=AZMQdR0K6FHWYAwbVis5Ve2QNuS6BsxuLW7QDSnJL1It4E0LH0OeLxc3DBfXzwLHjU0Ph-lApgylX8bEsIDR5qP6EKvOV9J1E8yCnXUZmSO33m-F8cypU1ovlB-jDBGHN-8ruR8AWpEcHgaJXewrJ5yY1EBE2DkP0c_sOI-Q_TFJn3e8C345Hejz-lsBGaypK02joGkwZAtnnxFZ-hp-wo8n&s=1" rel="nofollow" style="cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Tomenosuke.com</a> directly for any Monsters and Misfits IV purchase related questions.</span></div>
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Lana Crookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03992875375168850680noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4679266525392738482.post-73357446261662698842015-10-19T13:13:00.000-05:002015-11-12T17:21:57.361-06:00Conventions, releases and available worksSlowly but surely I am getting back to work after taking 3 months to recover from double jaw surgery If you are curious about all of the specifics about the surgery I have been keeping a blog on the subject: <a href="http://lanasfaceoff.blogspot.com/">lanasfaceoff.blogspot.com</a><br />
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<b>New Site!</b><br />
You may notice lanacrooks.com looks a little different… besides a long over due update I have changed some things around. Larger thumbnails, newer work is now highlighted (older works are now in the "archive", and it is finally mobile responsive. I was a fan of the old layout but I had to get with the times and the smart phone won in the end. I have a few more pieces to edit and add but all in all its ready for visitors.<br />
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<b>NYCC / DTAs</b><br />
I was unable to attend this year's NYCC and Designer Toy Award ceremony but I did recieve some great news from the event! Gary Ham and I are the recipients of another DTA! Best Non-Plastic goes to the Sylvan Plush!!!<br />
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I am super shocked by this award and am completely appreciative to be receiving it! This was a handmade edition of 10 pieces and in the next month or so I will release the very last of the run. <br />
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<b>Upcoming:</b><br />
Later this month I will be headed to Illuxcon in PA! Since I am now cleared to fly I thought it would be a great first outing. I know many artists that participate in this imaginative realism convention / art show and this will be my first time attending. My work will be represented at the Everyday Original booth (<a href="http://www.everydayoriginal.com/">www.everydayoriginal.com</a>)<br />
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DesignerCon is also fast approaching (Nov 21 & 22) and I again will be there, sharing a booth with Scott Tolleson! I am unsure what I will have on hand this year but will post specifics as the event gets closer.<br />
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<b>Available Works:</b><br />
If you are in the market for an original sculpture please check these locations:<br />
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<a href="http://www.everydayoriginal.com/artistprofile/?artist=lanacrooks">www.everydayoriginal.com</a><br />
Here I release smaller originals on an almost bi-monthly basis. Check my instagram (@lanacrooks) for specifics on each release.<br />
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Stranger Factory / Circus Posterus<br />
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There is still a handful of works from my Mourning Apparitions exhibit (with Kathie Olivas and Michele Lynch)<br />
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Now to get back to work!<br />
<br />Lana Crookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03992875375168850680noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4679266525392738482.post-45746453792990210802015-07-08T00:46:00.000-05:002015-07-08T09:05:56.673-05:00Mourning Apparitions: Now Showing at Stranger Factory!<a href="http://www.circusposterus.com/product-category/current-exhibition/" target="_blank">Mourning Apparitions</a> opened this past weekend at Stranger Factory in Albuquerque! For the month of July I get to haunt the gallery space with Kathie Olivas and Michele Lynch.<br />
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I thought I would take this opportunity to go over my process for this exhibition and explain how ghosts became the theme.<br />
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<b><u>Stage One: Inspiration</u></b><br />
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I usually start by making lists. I love lists. I love scratching things off of lists more. But this is a hunt for ideas. Word brainstorms that work in tandem with music. I listen to a lot of music when I work and I try to create playlists that fit the general mood.<br />
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For this exhibit I had a few songs left over from Adventure Awaits (April 2014 exhibit at Clutter) that I kept re-listening to. One was Lord Huron's "The Ghost on The Shore".<br />
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The lyrics floated around my head for a while:<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; text-align: center;">I'm just a man, but I know that I'm damned</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; text-align: center;">All the dead seem to know where I am</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; text-align: center;">All who sail off the coast ever more</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; text-align: center;">Will remember the tale of the ghost on the shore</span><br />
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I started assembling a playlist that gave me the same vibe as that song. At the time winter was in full swing, everything was icy and white and had been that way for a few months. The perfect setting for a haunting soundtrack. (You can find the full soundtrack on Spotify: Playlist called Ghosts under Lana Crooks <a href="https://play.spotify.com/user/1252527123/playlist/4N5HaeUkaBaFRz0ZF4A0Fa?play=true&utm_source=open.spotify.com&utm_medium=open" target="_blank">Direct Link</a> )<br />
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Once I have that started I pop in some headphones and head to the museum. Find some specimens, make more lists, watch some movies, get the brain moving.<br />
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<u><br />Stage Three: Research</u><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;"> </span></h4>
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<u>Stage Four: Limbo</u><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj04jkI_PN3afb89C7CfgoNog5LA0MnrCqao-QOr_Pu3MN4sNB48nx_kcWEy1vZV6m_bPxFXXTm2rEJ4eqhP6h2zK9yqaY-_A2HXq-8a3V-hWhQ77wgVuGK678fJZHpLS0bBZW7iDjRtYc/s1600/IMG_20150514_012349.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj04jkI_PN3afb89C7CfgoNog5LA0MnrCqao-QOr_Pu3MN4sNB48nx_kcWEy1vZV6m_bPxFXXTm2rEJ4eqhP6h2zK9yqaY-_A2HXq-8a3V-hWhQ77wgVuGK678fJZHpLS0bBZW7iDjRtYc/s320/IMG_20150514_012349.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br />I actually spend a lot of this time fiddling around on pinterest. Look for more color inspiration, putz with the patterns I drew at the labs, general busy computer works. I decide on an over arching scheme, each piece will have its own thing going on but hopefully relates to a bigger picture. This is where the ghosts really haunted my studio.</span></h4>
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<u><br />Stage Five: Hunt and Gather</u><span style="font-weight: normal;">I begin to pull materials for the first few pieces. I scour antique stores for any elements that want to fit. Order fabrics, organize the things I already own and "get my arse in gear"</span><br />
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<u>Stage Six: Create</u><span style="font-weight: normal;">I am not saying that all the other steps aren't work but this is where you just do it already. All the research and time spent playing around with materials lead to this. Prop up the sketch book, organize the desk, and turn up the music…this may take a while. Each piece leads to the next and things begin to take shape. Lots of hand sewing, cutting, adding small details, drawing new details, starting over, doing it again, waiting for dye to dry, making all the pieces talk to each other, and getting very little sleep.</span></h4>
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I have now gone thru some 12 step action (denial, anger, ect…) but those pieces are now done! The work has it's soul, its ready to move on. I give it a name, take its photograph and send it out to live a new life. It's both exciting and sad but now its time to start again. Below are some of my offerings for Mourning Apparitions, the full exhibit can be found on the Stranger Factory website (currently under "Now Showing"): <a href="http://www.strangerfactory.com/">www.strangerfactory.com</a></div>
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<u>Stage Eight: The Lost Stage….or prepping for the opening</u></h4>
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Most of my involvement usually ends after I send the piece into the world. Sometimes I go to work the opening and hang the show with the gallery. I had the opportunity to head out for this one. Kathie and I installed all the pieces and made all the pieces look their best for opening night. If you have not had much contact with a gallery, they are a lot of work. Openings don't just happen. I am always glad to help out for exhibits, it is rewarding to see all the work together as a collection. Images from opening night are coming soon!</div>
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Thank you to everyone at Stranger Factory for having me! Thank you to all who came out to the opening, to those who have ever picked up a piece, asked for a sketch, liked my progress, followed my work and who have enjoyed what I do. I could not have done it without the support.<br />
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Stranger Factory is excited to announce our July exhibit, Mourning Apparitions. With new works from Kathie Olivas, Lana Crooks, and Michele Lynch, the exhibition will embody ghostly projections through expressions of longing, loss, and grief as well as the playful nature of the spirits that stay behind</div>
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The opening reception is Friday, July 3rd from 6 – 9 pm at Stranger Factory. Kathie Olivas and Lana crooks will be in attendance. The Mourning Apparitions exhibition will be on display until August 2nd.<br />
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Stranger Factory is located at 3411 Central Avenue NE Albuquerque, NM 87106 (505-508-3049). There is a sign up for the preview list at <a href="http://www.strangerfactory.com/" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: #008833; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.strangerfactory.com</a></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Chicago-based, Lana Crooks, is best known for her soft specimen-style sculpture. For Crooks, Mourning Apparitions is an opportunity to honor the realm of ghostly apparitions which pair well with her iconic, vintage style. For the exhibition Lana has created 22 one-of-a-kind textile sculptures, elegantly displayed in shadow boxes, miniature museum cases, and bell jars. </span><span 14px="" 20px="" font-family:="" font-size:="" line-height:="" roboto="" sans-serif=""></span><br />
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<br />Lana Crookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03992875375168850680noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4679266525392738482.post-17494000637220850272015-05-18T12:57:00.000-05:002015-05-18T12:57:21.560-05:00Last chance to get some GUTS!This week is your last chance to pick up pieces from <a href="http://blog.lightgreyartlab.com/2015/04/guts-all-over-walls-recap-of-guts.html" target="_blank">Guts at Light Grey Art Labs</a>! I had the honor of joining the show as the featured artist and created a wall of faux specimens, complete with vinyl wallpaper. It was a fantastic opening and I had so much fun visiting. I also stuck around after the exhibit to participate in the Gallery's weekly podcast! If you want to here me chat it up for an hour follow this link: <a href="http://blog.lightgreyartlab.com/2015/04/podcast-talking-with-lana-crooks.html" target="_blank">Podcast: Talking with Lana Crooks</a><br />
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Half of my work sold at the opening but (until the 22nd) remaining pieces can be found here: <a href="http://shop.lightgreyartlab.com/">http://shop.lightgreyartlab.com</a><br />
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If you would like to see images of the opening and my installation, Light Grey has a lot up on their <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/lightgreyartlab/sets/72157652053005635">Flickr</a>!<br />
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This Friday, April 17th, join Lana Crooks at <a data-mce-href="http://lightgreyartlab.com" href="http://lightgreyartlab.com/" target="_blank">Light Grey Art Lab</a> in Minneapolis! She is here to chat about skeletons, exhibit a number of wool specimens and eat some insane doughnuts!<br />
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<em>Guts features new work by 60+ artists from around the world. Artists have made a variety of fiber sculptures, hand-sewn details, intricate illustrations, and paintings that share the truths, uncovered mysteries, and fabricated stories behind some of life's greatest questions!</em><br />
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The Zealot's Elixir - Modern Eden Gallery, CA - Curated by Doubleparlour </h4>
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This Snake is a 21" long skeleton made up of 450 individual and delicate pieces of wool, coiled around an antique druggist bottle surrounded by sculpted ballast and a handwritten perscription from 1896. </div>
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For more information about the exhibit, to read an interview with the curators and to see images from the opening visit: <a href="http://www.moderneden.com/pages/zealots-elixir">http://www.moderneden.com/pages/zealots-elixir</a></div>
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Check out the exhibit here: <a href="http://myplasticheart.com/">myplasticheart.com</a></div>
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This just in: New pieces just posted to the shop! Everything ships out Monday.</div>
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Sylvan by Lana Crooks and Gary Ham</div>
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Only 10 exist, 5 have been adopted from 2014's SDCC. Another piece from the Ham and Crooks collection, Sylvan is the brain child of Gary Ham and has been hand-made by Lana Crooks. Approximately 20" tall by 14"wide, each critter is hand assembled out of fleece and wool. A signed and numbered etched wood tag accompanies each piece. </div>
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Adoptions begin Friday, January 16th at 12 noon CST and begin travel to their new homes on Monday. </div>
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I will also be releasing a few more Finch Under Glass pieces in the same shop at the same time! With 2 more brand new releases in the next couple months. </div>
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Auguste Clown Gallery in Australia may still have a few pieces from Wilderness. Check out their selction of Oddities here: <a href="http://www.augusteclown.com/oddities.html">http://www.augusteclown.com/oddities.html</a></div>
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And for other specimens check out <a href="http://www.circusposterus.com/view/Lana_Crooks_Corvus">Circus Posterus</a>, <a href="http://www.rotofugi.com/home/">Rotofugi </a>(available in store or over phone/email), or <a href="http://www.archenemyarts.com/#!small-wonders-3/c19f4">Arch Enemy Arts</a></div>
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<br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Clutter also has the very last plush Greasebat available in their shop! Only 5 were produced, in collaboration with Jeff Lamm for NYCC and are now up for sale at the link above.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> For this exhibit I also submitted a moth called "flurry" and a new rabbit specimen! Check out the show and available works from a number of artists: <a href="http://www.circusposterus.com/originals">http://www.circusposterus.com/originals</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Rotofugi <span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.rotofugi.com/home/">http://www.rotofugi.com/home/</a></span><br />
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Lana Crookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03992875375168850680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4679266525392738482.post-51551413738312248322014-10-14T16:20:00.000-05:002014-10-14T16:20:08.635-05:00It's October!<h3>
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NYCC 2014</h3>
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I have been in NYC since the con started last week. It was crazy busy this year. I have 2 releases that are now open for online purchase!</div>
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Clutter Magazine Exclusive: Greasebat, a collaboration with Jeff Lamm</h4>
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Limited edition (of 5) Handmade plush. 11" tall by 12"wide</div>
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Lana Crooks x MPH</h4>
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<i>Rattus volatilis - </i>handmade wool Pigeon skulls (under 4" glass dome) making their debut at the Myplasticheart booth. Bone and moss editions - soon available online. Contact sales@myplasticheart.com<br />
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The Designer Toy Awards</h4>
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Hermees Plush wins Best Plush!!! This year I came away a winner in one of the 4 catagories I was nominated in with Gary Ham. Very excited to be awarded this honor…. now to get back to work!</div>
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Lana Crookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03992875375168850680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4679266525392738482.post-33006663731221582152014-08-20T02:04:00.000-05:002014-08-20T02:06:13.745-05:002014 Designer Toy AwardsHermees is a finalist!!! I'm kind of shocked and very humbled to see this news. Hermees, my collab with Gary Ham, is up for Best Plush, Best Collaboration and Toy of the Year (AND Fan Favorite… whaaaaaa?!).<br />
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Thank you so much to all who nominated us, not to mention everyone that adopted one of the Hermees pieces! Voting for fan categories is open now at designertoyawards.com one vote per person per catagory. Show your favorites some love, even if it isnt this piece! Lots of luck to everyone!!
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<br />Lana Crookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03992875375168850680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4679266525392738482.post-74399188560559500502014-08-14T20:42:00.002-05:002014-08-14T20:42:24.389-05:00The Internets!I just wanted to boldly state that, after this weekend, there WILL be an awesomely updated and moderatly rehauled website called www.lanacrooks.com<br />
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Thank you. :)Lana Crookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03992875375168850680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4679266525392738482.post-19349914832673893732014-07-22T11:39:00.000-05:002014-07-22T12:13:18.740-05:00Lana Crooks x Gary Ham: Sylvan SDCC 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Gary Ham and Lana Crooks continue their ongoing collaborative series — the Ham & Crooks Collection — wherein Gary's iconic characters are transformed by Lana into cute soft sculptural forms. The newest member of the Collection's family is Sylvan, an adorable 19" x 14" satyr that has been completely handmade out of wool and fleece with embroidered signature. Wearing a laser etched numbered wood tag, Sylvan will be made in an edition of 10 pieces with only 5 being available at San Diego Comic Con Booth #5139 for $285 apiece.
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<br />Lana Crookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03992875375168850680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4679266525392738482.post-43209914676669052482014-07-22T11:33:00.001-05:002014-07-22T11:41:21.917-05:00Lana Crooks x Scott Tolleson SDCC 2014: Old Beetaronomy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="text-align: start;">Scott Tolleson's "Deadbeet" design has received the plush makeover — again — from soft sculptural artist Lana Crooks. This new version, a wizened wizard named "Old Beetaronomy," is a 19-inch tall plush piece made out of various textiles that have been hand dyed and finished with signature embroidery. Able to stand on his own with the help of his trusty wood cane, this figure has posable limbs and leaves. Limited to an edition of 5 pieces, each with their own 'digitally' signed & numbered wood tag, the initial three handmade versions will be available at San Diego Comic-Con Booth #5139 for $300 apiece… and they come with a surprise bonus! </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Walter Gatus's Jungle Boy Productions paired up with Lana Crooks to make an adorably cute character in plush for them: a critter named Kitsune. Sharing its name with the Japanese word for 'fox' (狐), it should come as no surprise that this pudgy 12-inch tall fellow is indeed a stylized fox itself. Completely handmade from various textiles and wearing an etched, numbered wooden tag, Kitsune is closed release with a maximum of 30 pieces being produced, the first 5 will be making their debut at Jungle Boy's San Diego Comic-Con Booth #1417 for $180 apiece. </span></div>
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A Super Summer Sale will occur this Sunday!</div>
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I have uncovered a few remaining small run plush pieces, drawings, gallery work and various items from my studio in a massive deep clean. I would love to rehome these items (and make way for new work) via my <a href="http://lanacrooks.storenvy.com/">shop</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/plushinator?ref=si_shop">Etsy</a> and Ebay in an effort to raise funds for 2 events:</div>
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* First 30% of every sale will go to PAWS Chicago and I will be running their charity 8k on June 21st! There will not be a coupon code, everything will already be marked on sale.</div>
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* Second, 70% of each sale will also go towards the funding of my jaw surgery in 6 months. </div>
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Every little bit helps so stay tuned for direct links and details!</div>
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Conjuring Mischief opened this weekend at Stranger Factory! This is a custom Skelve group show and the Third anniversary of the gallery. I am honored to have a piece in the exhibit. Check out the pieces and maybe even adopt your own Skelve here:<a href="http://strangerfactory.com/"> http://strangerfactory.com</a></div>
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My contribution is <i>Stigr's Skeletal Suit </i></div>
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Made from Wool, Epoxy Clay, Acrylic paint on Cast Resin</div>
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His mask is completely removable via hook and loop at the parimeter of his hood. </div>
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I had a lot of fun working on this piece and got to do some things I rarely get to do.</div>
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The Exhibit runs until June 1st 2014</div>
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