Art Show: The Art of Nat Jones' '68 in Edmonton

[ShaneTurgeon]

Hey everyone, we're hosting an amazing show of Nat Jones' original art from his smash zombies in Vietnam comic '68 at my shop Shades of Grey in Edmonton. Our opening reception is on Saturday night if you're local and free that evening, be sure to come out. I just got finished setting it all up with Nat and it's simply incredible to see all the originals in one place like that. Nat's not selling of his OA from the series so it's a very rare chance to see it all.

 

Here's the press release:

 

PRESS RELEASE

October 26, 2011

 

Zombies in Vietnam: The Art of Nat Jones' '68!

Saturday, October 29th

7pm

Shades of Grey: Tattoos, Toys, Comics, Gallery

10444-82ave, 2nd floor (above Yiannis)

Also featuring additional artwork and sculptures by Travis Shewchuk.

 

Join us at Shades of Grey on Hallowe'en weekend for an incredible art show featuring the original comic artwork from Nat Jones' Vietnam zombie epic '68! In addition to Nat's '68 work, a number of other original art pieces from his career in comics will also be on display as will additional sculpture work from local artist Travis Shewchuk who has collaborated with Nat on several '68 themed projects in addition to his work for bands such as Powerman 5000.

 

About ’68:

Zombies in Vietnam…what a concept! No –brainer, right?

 

In 1968, George Romero, John Russo and Co. created their seminal horror masterpiece, “Night of the Living Dead”. The film pushed every boundary of the times. Armed with its thinly veiled social commentary, horrific concept and an army of flesh eating ghouls, the little film tore its way onto theatre and drive-in screens across America, giving birth to a new (and seemingly) eternal sub-genre. The insatiable cannibalistic dead were here to stay.

 

In 2004, comic writer and artist Mark Kidwell, fresh off of a three-issue mini-series based on the classic zombie film and already steeped in horror fanaticism, kept asking himself a question. “If the hungry dead first rose in Pennsylvania in 1968, what was happening in the rest of the world?”

 

Lots of things. But the one thing…the biggest thing…the thing the world was reeling from and still dissects in minute detail to this very day…was Vietnam

 

In just 3 issues, '68 has been garnered a major fan following and has attracted the attention of both comic and horror aficionados around the world and has received wide spread critical acclaim from across the industry including USA Today, Fangoria and Rue Morgue, and numerous other publications. We're pleased to showcase this art at Shades of Grey and while none of the originals will be for sale, a number of exclusive prints will be available and Nat will be at the opening night show to sign prints and comics.

 

For more information on '68, visit their official site at http://www.68zombie.com/

 

About the Studio:

 

Shades of Grey is Edmonton’s ultimate art fusion experience! By combining experienced tattoo artists with a retail selection of classic and modern toys, comic books and other pop culture memorabilia and placing it all in an upscale, comfortable and gallery‐ esque setting, Shades of Grey is poised to provide Edmontonians with an experience unlike any other you’ve encountered in a tattoo studio or a toy and comic shop.

 

www.shadesofgreytattoo.com

 

 

[ShaneTurgeon]

We're hosting a closing night reception for this art show on Monday December 12th from 6-11pm.

 

Nat will be at the show to sign prints and comics and answer any questions about the series. This will be the last night for the show so make sure you come down and check it out if you're in the Edmonton area. It's a very cool exhibit and a rare treat to see so much art from one series on display.

 

Shades of Grey: Tattoos, Toys, Comics, Art Gallery

10444-82ave, 2nd Floor

Edmonton, Alberta

www.shadesofgreytattoo.com