rotofugi gallery


Mike Bell — Pop Bot

Pop Bot
New Works Mike Bell
July 18-August 9, 2020


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Works from this exhibit are available for immediate reservation/purchase via email to gallery@rotofugi.com with your first and last name, phone number (in case we need to contact you with any questions) and your selection(s) including the item number. If you have multiple selections but only want the first (or first two for example) that are available, please note that in your email. We will respond with a payment link to complete the reservation if your request is the first received.


Click on images to enlarge / view slideshow. Sizes given are in inches and do not include the frame (if framed).

1
Astro Sane
Acrylic on Canvas
16x16

2
Astro Comes of Age
Acrylic on Canvas
48x48
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3
Space Beats
Acrylic on Canvas
24x24

4
Astro’s Clash in the Cosmos
Acrylic on Canvas
30x15

5
Cocktails with Leia
Acrylic on Canvas
24x24
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6
Tin Heart
Acrylic on Canvas
15x30

7
Tetsujin 28-Go
Acrylic on Canvas
30x24

8
Robo Rapture
Acrylic on Wood
12x9
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9
Robo Funk
Acrylic on Wood
12x9
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10
Skullbot-J•113
Acrylic on Board
4x4

11
Skullbot-Z-29
Acrylic on Board
4x4

12
Astro Deck
Acrylic on Skateboard Deck
32x8
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13
Gigantor Deck
Acrylic on Skateboard Deck
8x32
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14
The Child Match
Pencil on Matchbook
2x4
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15
Mandalorian Match
Pencil on Matchbook
2x4
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16
Space Monster Match
Pencil on Matchbook
2x4
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17
Iron Giant Match
Pencil on Matchbook
2x4
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18
Gigantor Match
Pencil on Matchbook
2x4
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19
Astro Match
Pencil on Matchbook
2x4
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20
B-9 Match
Pencil on Matchbook
2x4
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21
Robbie Match
Pencil on Matchbook
2x4
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About the Artist

Iconic pop culture imagery splashed across modern-day situations is the blueprint for Mike Bell's canvases. The result? A vibrant, bold, offbeat and humorous narrative – true lowbrow. Classic monsters, science fiction, vintage toys, MAD Magazine, pin-ups and Japanese cartoons are among the cultural forces of Bell’s youth that find their way to the end of his paint brush to tell a figurative story and give us an outcome that can be pretty weird, yet ultra cool.

In recent years, Mike Bell has also created a unique gallery - drawing black and white pencil portraits of iconic celebrities on matchbooks, while using the actual matches in the display.

Borne of an act of random bar doodling, his matchbook art has become increasingly popular. Currently, approximately 40 of Bell's matchbooks are touring the Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museums. His take? “Everyone likes to play with matches.”

On a personal note, Bell is proud to tell you he's from the Jersey Shore - born and raised. When he's not creating his next match piece or monsterpiece in his home studio, or making appearances at his many solo and group shows, you can find him with his toes in the sand or lounging in his backyard hammock


Purchasing an Exhibit Piece

To purchase an exhibit piece please note the item name and number and email us at gallery@rotofugi.com with your first and last name, phone number (in case we need to contact you with any questions) and your selection(s) including the item number. If you have multiple selections but only want the first (or first two for example) that are available, please note that in your email.

We will respond to your email and provide an online invoice that you can use to make the purchase if the items you want are available. For new exhibits (preview) we usually respond in 1-3 hours at most, for ongoing or past exhibits expect a response in 48 hours or less. Payments will be required upon receipt of the payment link to guarantee your purchase.

Shipping

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