At Lazarides we admittedly (albeit sheepishly) pride ourselves on the unconventional approach of our artists. California-based Sage Vaughn is yet another one.
Whilst his pictures use motifs often seen around this way - animals in Vaughn’s Wildlife series, superheroics in his Wildlives project - they are handled with considerable sensitivity and intelligence. In Wildlife the less-than-straightforward co-existence of nature and technology is portrayed in the most subtle of ways, via illustration that’s contemporary in the height. A seemingly simple picture of a bird perching on a branch, as a helicopter approaches, instantly bathes the viewer in all the mixed feelings one should have at seeing such a scene - but rarely stops to consider. In Wildlives, children in jury-rigged costumes and battle armour prepare for action, and a young worker, a frustrated shop clerk perhaps, dons a cape.
This all comes from a moustachioed gun nut. There are more surprises to Vaughn: “He thinks of art as a privilege, not a gift ... Vaughn approaches his studio at 9am and leaves at 6am unless he’s preparing for a show, when he never leaves. He is the only artist with a blue-collar mentality,” said Malibu magazine. And they should know.
Hot off the press! Sage Vaughn's and Mike Muller's colourfully painted photographs of sharks have found their way on the latest single from the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Taking inspiration from their recent show 'Opposing Instincts', the cover for 'Monarchy of Roses' was designed by the duo following their exhibition at The Outsiders London. Can't get much hotter than this ...
Last night saw the opening of Sage Vaughn and Michael Muller's highly anticipated joint show at The Outsiders, London. With Laz artists out in force after a hard days work at The Old Vic Tunnels and a full house of Laz friends and fans the evening went off in a BIG way...
Last night, Team Laz brought their A-game for the launch of Sage Vaughn's first solo show in the UK. Spanning two floors and the Rathbone Gallery stairwell, 'Children Of A Lesser God' is certainly not an exhibition to be missed as evidenced by the brilliant art and smiling faces in these preview pics.
