Edgy Cute Art Book

Doe-eyed girls in pink dresses, animated deserts, bubbly cartoon characters – at first blush these qualities seem to define the work contained in EdgyCute. But a closer look reveals the dead rat on a plate, lurking skeletons, the crying birdhouse; there is nothing sugary-sweet about those cupcakes and Pinocchio will use that revolver he’s holding.

Harry Saylor, owner of Orbit Gallery, has assembled a motley band of artists that dwell in the nether regions of our imaginations where malevolence and immorality transmogrify purity and naivety, breeding the EdgyCute aesthetic. While the work of these 47 artists varies greatly, it all strikes irresistible poses that have found their ways into museums and galleries, marketing campaigns and our dreams.

List of contributors: Ana Bagayan, Gary Baseman, Becca, Mike Bell, Jeff Burnette, Robbie Busch, Michael Caines, Nicoletta Ciccoli, Alexis Covato, CRASH (John Matos), Chris Crites, Gerd Dagne, Kirsten Easthope, Jarrod Eastman, Greg Gossell, Rodney Alan Greenblat, Ryan Heshka, Brian Holderman, Angelique Houltkamp, Curtis Jobling, Jeremiah Ketner, Travis Lampe, Lex, Todd Marrone, Angie Mason, Hal Mayforth, Elizabeth McGrath, Brandi Milne, Motomichi Nakamura, Mitch O’Connell, Kathie Olivas, Emma Overman, Daron Parton, Brandt Peters, Lisa Petrucci, Mark Atomos Pilon, Judy Ragagli, Kevin Scalzo, Joe Scarano, Shag, Matte Stephens, Vivienne Strauss, Gary Taxali, Brian Taylor, Chris Uminga, Brian Viveros, Keith Weesner, Donald Roller Wilson, Derek Yaniger

'This Is Doom City' acrylic and ink on wood panel

Harry Saylor called me up one day (as I was shopping) and asked if I would like to be included in this fine project. We talked for a bit, he's such a great guy, and that was that! I sent him a wealth of images like he asked and then I painted this piece specifically for the book (and Book Release Show). I can't wait to receive my very own copy in the mail to see all the goodies and talent tucked sweetly between the pages! Get your copy of Edgy Cute HERE and enjoy it everyday thereafter!!

Thank you to Mr. Harry Saylor, for being so flippin cool, and for including me amongst such great artists!! You really are the 'guru' of everything POP! Art!!

Harry Saylor
Orbit Gallery
New Gallery is Open by Appointment until September 2009 with the release of "EdgyCute"
Tel: (201) 854.8600
www.OrbitGallerySpace.com