Showing posts with label lowbrow art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lowbrow art. Show all posts

Saturday, October 27, 2007

Lowbrow Art



An interesting phenomenon that has recently began to creep into the art scene is something called "lowbrow art". Lowbrow art is nothing new, artists like von Franco, and Ed Roth created lowbrow art in the 50's and 60's. Lowbrow artists do not create art for the sake of art critics, but rather create for the sake of art. Alot of the art includes tikis, kustom kulture, cars, etc. You can find examples of lowbrow art by typing "Lowbrow Art" in your google search engine. Here are some interesting examples that I found.



Somewhere, buried in the dark recesses of my mind lie some artistic abilities. When I was younger, I really enjoyed drawing, painting, etc. In fact, my parents sent me to a couple of art workshops when I was a kid. At one point in my life, I considered going to school to be an art teacher. Although my plans changed, one of my favorite electives I took in college was an art class. Maybe someday I will find the time and the means to explore that creative side of my brain again.

Josh Agle a.k.a "Shag"

O.k., those of you who are into the kustom kulture scene may have heard of this guy. If not, at least you may have seen some of his work. Josh Agle (a.k.a. Shag) is famous for his tiki lounge/lowbrow artwork.


His art has even been used by several magazines and musical artists including Brian Setzer as CD cover art. Shag's paintings usually depict a VERY colorful late 50's early 60's scene. Typically, they might include tiki bars, ski lodges, and/or cocktail lounges. His art brings to mind the likes of secret agents and beatniks. Shag uses lots of purples, blues, greens, reds and oranges in his work.
You can find examples of his work by googling Josh Agle or Shag. I've included a few here. I recently found a copy of one of his pieces that includes modern advertising...ie McDonald's, Coca-cola, and Subway. (see below) I think his stuff has a certain "coolness" about it. What do you think?
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