The website dedicated to all things Obama featured my piece titled "Inspiration". Have a look here: The Art of Obama
03/17/2009
02/04/2009
"Little Bastard" prints now available
High quality fine art prints are now available for "Little Bastard".
Priced at just $250, each is signed and numbered.
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from our authorized retailer, CraftsmanGallery: "Little
Bastard" art print
01/21/2009
"Case #408: Unsolved"
I've always been fascinated by Cryptozoology, the study of unknown creatures, and this interest inspired the scene in "Case #408: Unsolved". The eerie glow of the murky water and moodiness of the shore lends an air of uneasiness as we wonder what it is exactly these two boys have found. I took it to an extreme degree here of course since the featured creature is almost a cartoon beast that has somehow found it's way, perhaps only in death, into our realm of existence.
01/02/2009
10/04/2008
10/01/2008
Admiral Barackbar & Security for "Lights Camera Election"
Special preview of works from
"Hollywood D.C.- Lights, Camera, Election!"
Show runs October 18th-November 4th at the
World of Wonder Gallery, Hollywood, California
News flash! TMZ features Trevor Chowning
"Security"
acrylic, spray paint, on canvas
$2,200
"I created 'Admiral Barackbar' to give a playful
pop-culture face to the Democratic campaign of Senator Obama. He is a
true leader of the modern Rebellion and is bravely leading us into one
the greatest battles of our lifetime. This isn't a battle about land,
power or influence, it's a battle for America's people, peace, and
prosperity. We're at a point now where anything is possible, so long as this new
generation of open minded and peace-loving American's take a stand and hold their
ground this Election Day. It's time we take back America and "Paint the White House Black" as George Clinton famously said. We are the Rebels, fighting the real Evil
Empire that has taken control of our planet for the last 8-years.
'Security' is a jab at the Republican political war machine and how it uses the same scripted attacks year after year, decade after decade to frighten and control us. If you view the original painting from a distance it appears polished, shiny and gleaming, just like the propaganda posters of the Third Reich. Only upon closer inspection do you begin to notice the purposefully added finish that exhibits the degradation, cloudiness, and wear that comes with trying to rule using tactics of tyranny and deceit. The Republican war machine is rusty, creaking and creeping to a halt. There has never been a better time to strike. Sadly this is all real life, not a movie, but thankfully it's not too late to change the future. This is your chance to be part of history... to be an American Hero. Don't let it slip away." -Trevor Chowning
10/01/2007
"Hollyween"
My Lindsay Lohan piece that started everything. First censored by the gallery but later put back on display. It turned out to be a great show and my first serious exposure to the masses via Entertainment Tonight, The Insider, Perez Hilton, Defamer and LA Weekly. This piece was sold in mid-2008.
"Lindsay Lohan Child's Costume"
Pictured below is the famous "For the Love of God" platinum and diamond skull as perpetrated by Damien Hirst (or several dozen people acting in his name). I actually think it's a wonderfully beautiful thing and wanted to honor his work in a take-off of his name and thus created "Damien Hearse" which found it's way into a private collection shortly after the show.
First, the inspiration...
...and my tribute, "Damien Hearse", which took many weeks and 3,200 rhinestones and about $600-700 in materials alone to complete.
