Even if you don’t know the name Rick Baker, you know his work. I guarantee it. From Star Wars to An American Werewolf in London, Men in Black to Ed Wood, Gremlins, Thriller, Hellboy, Baker’s work with make-up and effects is legendary. He’s got seven Oscars to prove it and now, a tribute art show.
Trailers from Hell and Hero Complex Gallery in Los Angeles, CA are hosting a group show called “The Monster Maker,” which starts Oct. 23 with special screening of Ed Wood and Harry and the Hendersons (two of the seven Oscars) followed by the gallery opening on October 24. Full details on both events are here but let’s get to a small sample of the art that’s in the show.
Vance Kelly
Rhys Cooper
Assis Filho
Liam Atkin
Chet Phillips
Kako
David Moscati
Original art by Baker himself
Shelia C
And that’s just a small, small preview.
To recap, Hero Complex Gallery, Trailers From Hell and Rick Baker present “The Monster Maker,” from October 24 through November 1 at the Hero Complex Gallery, 2020 South Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. An opening reception takes place from 5-8pm October 24 and a double feature of Ed Wood and Harry and the Hendersons at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica, CA.
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