by Jon Partridge
This evening, Mondo opened their latest gallery event, showcasing the talents of Tom Whalen. He put his distinct style on an array of properties ranging from Back to the Future to Daredevil. Paired with this artistic menagerie were origami art made of damaged pieces from the printing process done by Paul Frasco aka Wetfold. You can find more examples of his work here. A splendid array of work and very much worth checking out if you’re in the Austin area, or perhaps worth a flight in, like some chose to do for this event!
More info in the press release below, and scroll further down for pictures of the gallery and be sure to check back with us for coverage of future Mondo events!
Pulp Menagerie
“Pulp Menagerie” will feature original screen prints by the incredibly talented artist Tom Whalen. The term “Pulp Menagerie” speaks to the varied subject matter on exhibit. The pieces are akin to the diverse, exotic creatures and curiosities that were captured, groomed and showcased in the royal menageries of the middle ages. Also featured will be some truly unique in-gallery visuals that ascend the theme to a new dimension!
The exhibit will feature titles including Godzilla, Mad Monster Party, Batman and many more!
The opening reception for MONDO: Tom Whalen — PULP MENAGERIE will open Friday, April 22nd from 7pm — 10pm at the Mondo Gallery in Austin, Texas. The exhibit will run through June 6th.
ABOUT MONDO
Mondo is an art gallery and online store devoted to a passionate love of film, art, and music. The company has received global recognition for bringing art back to movie poster design and has emerged as one of the leading curators of classic and contemporary film soundtracks on vinyl. Utilizing the talents of world class artists and designers, Mondo produces limited edition, screen printed posters based on film, television and comic properties, working with the leading entertainment brands including DC Comics, HBO, Marvel, Paramount Pictures, Universal Studios, Walt Disney Studios and Warner Brothers as well as filmmakers like Paul Thomas Anderson, Guillermo Del Toro, Zack Snyder, Quentin Tarantino and Edgar Wright. Based in Austin, TX, Mondo operates out of a permanent gallery space, hosting regular exhibitions featuring a blend of breathtaking original artwork and limited edition screen prints. Mondo is also recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences with a full archive of film posters as part of their research library. The parent company of Mondo is Alamo Drafthouse.