Google Translate Hip Hop Art Rock

G-Translate Falafel Rap

Download available here: http://www.divshare.com/download/13456125-4c2

I was inspired by the reddit.com article on how to use Google Translate to create a beatbox like effect.
Using German to German translation and vowel-less syllables, the original poster made a simple beat with a break near the end. Here's that original post:
Reddit Beatbox

One of my side projects is a Hip Hop Art Rock Collective known as P.O.W. or Prisoners of Whiteness.
Using Google Translate to try and hack together hiphop is a very square idea for a hepcat like me, but that's the point nowadays. (Where are my Buddy Holly nerd glasses?) But it fits into the P.O.W. collective's forthcoming E.P. quite well as a non-sequitur.

So without further ado, here's my method:
1 part German to German, edited mildly from the reddit.com post
1 part Chinese to Chinese(Traditional)
1 part Norwegian to Norwegian
1 part Rhyme, straight English to English

Mix well and fade out.
Bake at 350 degrees.

HALLOWEEN SPECIALS AND NEW TOYS

Halloween Exclusives are Here!
All of them are available at the brand spanking new and html-challenged http://www.apocalypsepopsicle.com

We’ve got three different sampler packs for $25 each, the new Brothers Tingle set in its first release, as well as the brand new Mr. Scratch. Mr. Scratch is God’s favorite Soul Broker and the Director of the Bureau of Faith and Fear, one of the institutional pillars of the larger Bureaucracy of Death. The Brothers Tingle are his re-habilitated demonic work crew- Itchy, Peeper, and Wayne, Jr.


Brothers Tingle- Candy Corn Glow-in-the-Dark Edition
Limited to 2 sets



9 Total Sampler Sets are available evenly divided between Sets A,B, & C.

Halloween Sampler A
Limited to 3 sets of Sampler A.



Mr. Scratch GID unpainted
Limited to ten per year, released for Halloween




Mr. Scratch – Pumpkin Patch Fiend
Limited to 3. Two-pour resin-dyeing process.

ENDING RADIO SILENCE

Greetings fellow post-nuclear vermin! The interruption in our broadcasting this summer has finally ceased following countless hours of litigation. Censored by the government, shackled by the social constraints of family, and temporarily detained by the siren’s song, Apocalypse Popsicle is back online. Rejoice! For the line shall continue to blur and the beasts will not gnash at their fearsome bits now that they smell the meat.



The graceful reader will be encouraged that the staff here have not been idle in their seclusion. Apocalypse Popsicle took part in a couple of group shows this summer. This early summer AP had several pieces in Dragatomi’s Not Vinyl show. Dragatomi is located in Sacramento, CA and the Not Vinyl show focused on the emerging DIY toy scene. Artwork on display was in a variety of mediums: resin, paper, clay, metal, cardboard, etc. There are pics of my stuff from the Not Vinyl show a couple of posts down from this one and on the flickr page.

The ending of the season was capped by the Toxic Catalyst show at Super7 in San Francisco, CA. This was another show focusing on the emerging DIY scene, but it leaned heavily towards the homemade resin and mold making aspect of DIY making toys. The show was put on by the MonstreHero guys, Cliff & Sean. Thanks for putting me in the Toxic Catalyst group! This show was awesome and I really have to thank Super7 and Skullbrain for their continued support and inspiration. Here’s a pic or two from that show:




On a more personal note-
The top picture in the post is of me at my engagement party. My girlfriend and I are finally taking the plunge. Who knew 7 years of dating would lead to marriage?




HALLOWEEN TOYS COMING TOMORROW

Rambo versus the A-Team

Rambo versus the A-Team 12"x7"






Rambo vs the A-Team is one of the main pieces in my World War 2 Plus 2 set of pictures focusing mainly on Nazi/G.I. combat as represented in Silver Age comic books. Other eras are used, but the richest content is from the olden days. This piece is not for sale at this time.

Here's another piece from a series called Undersea Agent. There are ten completed pieces in this set with two more in process. This piece also not for sale yet.

Undersea Agent: Nemesis 12"x"7"


Detail:


Van Gogh's Apprentice 6"x6"


Detail:


The Stalker 6"x6"


Detail:

R.I.P Barry Coleman

Our dear friend and ally, Gary Coleman has passed away from a brain hemorrhage at the age of 42. Gary struggled with fame more than most child stars. And unlike most child stars, he really didn't deserve a lot of the abuse the tabloids threw at him regularly.

His forever boy-like features were a public display of our communal inner child, the accumulated wrinkles on his face reflecting even more so the horrors and tragedies of time's passage that so inevitably taint our former innocence.

In honor of Gary and in homage to the RIP Keith Ledger video, I present to you a short montage.





Here's the link to the original RIP Keith Ledger video. The song for this one has since been removed due to copyright. The original song was "Bad Day" by Daniel Powter.
If you play the Powter video from 1:53 and turn off the volume on the RIP Keith video, you've got the original copyright-violating version. It is way more funny with the original song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZrpiEFXIgc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH476CxJxfg

Dragatomi Not Vinyl Show Toys For Sale NOW

Sacramento-based gallery and toy store Dragatomi had their Not Vinyl show on May 8th. I had a few pieces in this show and I'd like to thank Joanne, Ray, and Lee Gadja for all the support in getting my stuff up in the gallery.





Dragatomi has recently put up all of the pieces from the show. Here's some links to my pieces for sale:

Apocalypse Parade Mixed-Pour Set
http://www.dragatomi.com/servlet/the-1421/Apocalypse-popscicle-Parade/Detail

Neon Lagoon Old Toby
http://www.dragatomi.com/servlet/the-1418/Apocalypse-Popsicle/Detail

Sir Begs-A-Lot, opaque blue
http://www.dragatomi.com/servlet/the-1419/Sir-Begs-Apocalypse-Popsicle/Detail

Sir Begs-A-Lot, pink/aqua clear
http://www.dragatomi.com/servlet/the-1420/Apocalypse-Popscicle-Sir-Begs/Detail


I'll Never Be Like You Dad! sold



Kong, the Untamed sold

Introducing Sir Begs-A-Lot

Sir Begs-A-Lot is an amphibious two-headed dog-pony. Old Toby's little brother, Sir Begs-A-Lot has many of the mannerisms that you would expect from someone like him. He begs for food a lot, though he can't seem to stop his two heads from fighting with each other. Despite the fact that both heads share one stomach, the brain wants what the brain wants.

More on the story of Old Toby and Sir Begs-A-Lot coming soon. For now, here are some pretty pictures:

Ponies in Space!


Ponies on Earth fleeing the invaders!


ponies on my desk




Here's a sneak peek of the first official Sir Begs-A-Lot release. Sure, I had a few at Wondercon but only two sold that I know of and a third was for sale at Dragatomi's booth. I don't know if it sold, but the other two are in the illustrious hands of Connell, the plastichunter, and Skinner the frikkin' man-beast. You too can join these ranks! We march on Pennsylvania Dutch country upon the first amber rays of the dawn!

From the upcoming Unpainted Ponies release. Ten different, figures all unpainted, this release focuses on the application of color to the plastic while still liquid and the ability to manipulate that process. Here's a few:







More info coming soon!

Superman vs. Muhammad Ali & KONG, The Untamed

WTF #1: Superman versus Muhammad Ali
6" x 6" x .5"





KONG, THE UNTAMED
large square 6"x6", smaller panel 6"x3" These panels are fused together with the liquid plastic into one solid object.





The Blitzkrieg
6"x3", 4" diameter



FEAR: Approved by the Comic Codes Authority
6" x 6" x .5"
Note: I grew the java moss myself in my fishtank




If you are interested in purchasing any of the pieces here, please send me an email for a quote at apocalypsepopsicle@gmail.com

For even more of these plastic canvases, check out the flickr set here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/apocalypsepopsicle/sets/72157623524408917/

Conan at the Koi Pond, also Comic Book Misogyny

Conan at the Koi Pond 8" x 5.5", 1"depth



Detail:


And now...
Comic Book Misogyny: an examination of violence against women on vintage comic book cover art

In Death's Dark Waters 6"x6", .75" depth



The first in a series depicting extreme scenes of brute force attacks on women played out on comic book covers. While comics are filled with depictions of violence against women (whom are already sexually objectified), some cover art scenes are so aggressive that I find it compelling to catalog them and re-contextualize them outside of the story contained in the comic. The comic as product (regardless of the story's content) is being sold with this image of violence against women as its main purchase point. An empowered female character is still being dominated by a more powerful male. The frequency of these covers in both past and present is alarming. So don't hit the snooze button, I've got more coming your way.

Repercussions 8" x 5.5", .75" depth, director's slate is .25" above canvas surface



Am I also using their misogynistic tactics as a selling point of my work? Of course I am. The images are compelling for so many reasons and while my new formatting may further glorify the original image, my intent is to please the eye for what the mind darkly enjoys while also hoping to spurn some personal introspection into the prevalence and meaning of misogyny in art and popular culture. I am vehemently opposed to violence against women. I am fascinated by its consistent portrayal in popular media. These are questionable images that should make us ask ourselves some questions.


If anyone is interested in purchasing any of these three pieces, please shoot me an email over to apocalypsepopsicle@gmail.com Put the piece you are interested in the title of your message so I don't lose it if it gets sent to the old spam folder.

Check out some more of these canvases here:
Plastic Canvas Flickr

Custom Sets from the BOX of FATE revealed!

All of the custom sets from the Box Of Fate release can be seen at the flickr page:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/apocalypsepopsicle/sets/72157623311481929/

Here are a few samples of them:

Unpainted Apocalypse Parade


Pumpkin Patch Mixed Custom Set


Fat Lady Crew: Organically Inclined Set


Fat Lady Crew: Dirty Dirt Road Do-Gooder Demons Club Set


Fat Lady Crew: The Nursery Set


Unpainted Pearl Blue/Green Uni-Chan with Navy Dr. Mori Katatsumuri


More pics at the flickr page http://www.flickr.com/photos/apocalypsepopsicle/

thanks to all who helped out and contributed to the Boxes of Fate: toybotstudios, MutantVinylHardcore, Bert Gatchalian and Lil Japan-- all of you are too cool for school and so smooth you're sharp. the response to this release has made me happy and eager to make more
~sfo

Chunks of Plastic Canvas Art from the Box of Fate Release

Epic (part 1)
approx. 6" x 3"


The High Cost of Fashion
6" x 3"


The Juice Says #1 (3 and 4 of 4 parts)
approx 4" diameter per circular tile


Epic (part 2 of 2)
6" x 3"


The rest of the plastic canvas pieces from the Boxes of Fate can be seen on flickr over here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/apocalypsepopsicle/sets/72157623524408917/