A meal fit for The King!

And not The King most people in Memphis think of, either … but the one and only Jack “King” Kirby!

2017 marks the centennial of Jack Kirby’s birth, and I’ve been working on projects to celebrate that anniversary. Some are coming along better than others, but one that is complete is my contribution to Crosstown Arts‘ “Potluck” exhibition, on display during the grand opening of Crosstown Concourse.

This piece, which is a tribute to Kirby’s character and machinery designs (and his co-creation, Galactus), was a good challenge that stretched my creative muscles a little. It’s been quite a while since I worked in 3D, and in the process I used materials and tools that were new to me. I’m happy to say that it turned out pretty much how I envisioned it– if not better! Come see it (along with 80 other artist-created place settings) this Saturday!

“A meal fit for the King”. Mixed media, 18″x20″x9″, 2017.

“A meal fit for the King”. Mixed media, 18″x20″x9″, 2017.

“A meal fit for the King”. Mixed media, 18″x20″x9″, 2017.

“A meal fit for the King”. Mixed media, 18″x20″x9″, 2017.

“A meal fit for the King” on display at the Crosstown Concourse grand opening, 08/19/2017.

Brantley Ellzey’s “Potluck” artwork on display at the Crosstown Concourse grand opening, 08/19/2017.

Breezy Lucia’s “Pride” on display at the Crosstown Concourse grand opening, 08/19/2017.

Danielle Sumler’s “Potluck” artwork on display at the Crosstown Concourse grand opening, 08/19/2017.

Barbie McVomito’s “Mom was right– I am what I ate” on display at the Crosstown Concourse grand opening, 08/19/2017.

Luke Dawson Ramsey’s “Food print” on display at the Crosstown Concourse grand opening, 08/19/2017.

Rachel McCusky’s “Potluck” artwork on display at the Crosstown Concourse grand opening, 08/19/2017.

Kevin Burge’s “Quarter scale” on display at the Crosstown Concourse grand opening, 08/19/2017.

And look for other upcoming Kirby-celebratory pieces from me, both online (like this) and in print…