Steampunk Bizarre 2 - The Experiment - Gaining Steam!

After the success of last year's first Steampunk Bizarre exhibit, I knew that this would have to be an annual event. I also knew that I wanted it bigger... faster... stronger. So I upped the anti. After the last show I was approached by several artists who expressed interest in the genre of Steampunk and I started taking names. This continued through a few other art exhibits I was part of and the interest in my fellow artists began to grow.

This fueled my theme for this year’s event, "The Experiment" as I have come to call it, and it began to take shape. The theme behind the show comes from the excitement these artists experienced when they learned about Steampunk and how it gelled with their own style. This excited me as an artist because if there nothing I like more about Steampunk, it’s the individuality of the artist’s representation of it, as opposed to pigeon-holing it into a certain time or style.

I also wanted to bring some of the fun and whimsy (along with the dark humor of Dr. Grymm) back into the art form by themeing the entire event down to the lighting, atmospheric sound FX, and food. Not too much will be divulged just yet, but the event will run for 3 weeks in July in Hartford CT. It will feature 22 artists from across the US and even a few from over seas!

The list for this eclectic feast of the 6 senses includes: film makers, sculptors, painters, comic book artists, musicians, instrument designers, costumers, assemblage artists, photographers, lighting designers, illustrators, sound designers, prop makers, and much more just to name a few. And I am honored to work with all of them!

In the coming weeks more will be revealed. A new site dedicated to the production of this undertaking will be designed to keep up to date with the artists involved and the details of the event. Mini showcases and Artist lectures will take place on the weeks surrounding the Opening Night Party as well.

There is even talk of  a documentary being filmed about this entire undertaking! To say I am overjoyed about this show is an understatement, so check back soon for more event announcements and details or contact me directly!

Stay Grymm…

~The Dr.

P.S. Image above featured on Technabob