Rat Fink Vader helmet by David Krys
Bob Self of Baby Tattoo says:
The Vader Project is the result of 100 contemporary artists customizing an authentic, full scale replica of Darth Vader’s helmet. Artists involved with the project include: Shag, Peter Kuper, Jermaine Rogers, Gary Baseman, BXH, Tim Biskup, The Pizz, Dalek, Paul Frank, Ron English, Jeff Soto, Michelle Valigura, Frank Kozik, Plasticgod, Simone Legno – Tokidoki, Bill McMullen, Secret Base, Joe Ledbetter, Alex Pardee, Suckadelic, Cameron Tiede, Mister Cartoon, Marc Ecko, and Amanda Visell. The art objects will be sold at auction on July 10, but you can check out Vader’s many faces at a Los Angeles exhibition this weekend. There’s also a full color catalog available featuring multiple views of every helmet.
Opening Reception: Friday, June 11, 2010 6-10pm
Los Angeles Exhibition On View: June 12 – 20, 2010
Noon-6pm
6812 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CaliforniaThe Vader Project Catalog Signing – Los Angeles
Featuring 20 Participating Artists
Saturday, June 12, 2010 2pm