I’ll be one of the artists in this group exhibit at Brooklyn Fire Proof. The exhibit is titled Scavengers, and the opening party will be this Friday, September 6th, 2019, from 6 – 8pm.
The theme for this exhibit is about artists using recycled, repurposed or salvaged materials. Curated by Jaynie Gillman Crimmins and Sharilyn Neidhardt, in a space generously donated by Thomas Burr Dodd and Brooklyn Fire Proof.
The work from all the artists will be on view from September 6 to September 30th, including the weekend of Bushwick Open Studios, which runs from Sept 21st – 22nd.
If you’re in the NYC, and want to start your Labor Day weekend right, then check out this event out. It’s the closing party for the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Showcasing work by various artists. I have a painting of Dr. Frank-n-Futer in this exhibit.
Dr. Frank-N-Futer painting by Michele Witchipoo. On display and sale at MF Gallery. Aug. 2019.
The closing party is tonight, from 2pm – 10pm. Brooklyn, NY. Film showing, costumes, tattoos and beer. Most important, buy the art! See you there.
Artist Michele Witchipoo in front of her painting of Dr. Frank-n-Futer. MF Gallery. August 2019. Rocky Horror Picture Show art tribute.
The other event will be at Trans-Cen-Der Art Group (TAG), an artist networking and community group located in Bushwick, Brooklyn. I will have a ten minute talk about my art, as slides of my work are shown.
Trans-Cen-Der Art Group (TAG)
Details forthcoming about both events to be posted on this blog.
Now finally have a chance to catch up on blog posts. Here’s a zine show I took part of on Friday, Oct. 13th, 2017.
The zine show was within a bigger art opening titled Transparency, taking place at Brooklyn Fireproof, Bushwick, Brooklyn. It was part of an art collective called Trans-cen-der. The event even had a brief mention on the Bushwick Bomb website. The zine part was curated by illustrator/sculptor/painter/print-maker Danielle-Draik.
Flyer for the Transparency show at Trans-cen-der at Brooklyn Fireproof, Oct. 13th, 2017.
The turn-out was pretty good. In the zine section, there was a variety of self-published comics and zines on display. Two of my titles, Psycho Bunny #3.25, and the last issue of Babalon Babes (astrology issue) were shown.
In another room was sculptures by Colin Radcliffe, titled Uninvited Guests.
Sculptures by Colin Radcliffe, shown during his solo show at Transparency. Oct. 13th, 2017.
The entire exhibit will run until Nov. 3rd, 2017.
Hazel Lee Santino
Zine section from the Transparency exhibit, Trans-cen-der, at Brooklyn Fireproof. Friday Oct. 13th, 2017.
Last minute notice. Was asked to be part of a birthday celebration for H.P. Lovecraft. Happening over at Lovecraft Bar NYC, this Friday starting at 6pm to 1am.
Flyer for H.P. Lovecraft birthday party in NYC. Aug. 2017.
I’ll be one of the artist exhibiting and selling work. Music, cosplay, readings, art, and film under the spirit of Lovecraft. Hosted by Gerry Visco (aka The Gerry Party) and put together by The Set. Admission is five dollars, with a one drink purchase min. 21 and over please. Proceeds to help end NYC depression. Lovecraft NYC is located on 50 Avenue B in the heart of the East Village/Lower East Side in NYC.
This week decided to experiment a bit. So this week’s sketch has a slight surreal feeling. Of course, Psycho Bunny himself only has one thing on his mind.
Introducing the Psycho Bunny sketch of the week for Monday, July 10th, 2017.
Slight Surrealism, Psycho Bunny style. Based on the comic written and drawn by Michele Witchipoo on WitchesBrewPress. Posted Monday July 10th, 2017.
This Wednesday I’ll be showing artwork for NYC personality Gerry Visco’s birthday party. The event will be at Lovecraft Bar NYC, located in the East Village, ten dollars admission. The Facebook invite and more information can be found here.
This Wednesday I’ll be showing my artwork at Lovecraft NYC. It’ll be a birthday party for NYC legend Gerry Visco. For those who don’t know, Gerry Visco is an actress, academic, photographer, club personality, podcast host and all around bad ass. So head over to the East Village this Wednesday for performance art, art exhibition, and more. Stalkers need not apply.
Performance art, art on exhibit and more. Birthday party for NYC personality Gerry Visco. July 2017.
The Made In Ridgewood exhibit has done so well, the showing has been extended through Oct. 24th, instead of Oct. 15th. So if you’re in the area, check out OUTPOST Artist Resources. I have a new piece in this group art show. The exhibit was originally put together by OUTPOST and Ridgewood Artists Coalition for Bushwick Open Studios 2016.
Tomorrow is the Made In Ridgewood group art exhibit at OUTPOST Artists Resources for Bushwick Open Studios 2016 (BOS). The opening reception will be from 6pm – 9pm. The exhibit itself will be up from Oct. 1st – Oct. 15th, 2016. Made In Ridgewood came out of the Ridgewood Artists Coalition, a collective of local artists. This event is also listed on the Hyperallergic guide to BOS 2016. I will among one of many artists showing work at the show.
Photo: Image courtesy of NUTUREart. “Boots in Balls” Campy Dicks 2016
Beginning of installation. Photo by Michele Witchipoo Sept. 2016
Beginning of installation. Photo by Michele Witchipoo Sept. 2016
One of the cats living at OUTPOST Artist Resources. Photo by Michele Witchipoo. Sept. 2016.
This just in. I will be participating in the 2016 Bushwick Open Studios (BOS) event with the Ridgewood Artist Coalition (RAC) over at OUTPOST Artist Resources from October 1 – 15 2016, from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. This will be a group art exhibit featuring many artists from the Ridgewood, Queens area of NYC, displaying work in various mediums.
Opening night details can be found on this OUTPOST page, from noon to 7 pm.
I’m especially pleased because I’ll be showing something fresh. This is part of a new series I’m working on. The series is still in process but I managed to get the first part in on time.
Reverend Mother. Pen, ink, illustration board. 2016. Loosely based on Frank Herbert’s Dune series. Illustration by Michele Witchipoo.
The new series is loosely based on Frank Herbert’s Dune. For a little over a year and half stone, I’ve been getting back into the science fiction genre. (In fact, the 50th anniversary of Star Trek happened this past Wednesday as of this posting.) Particularly those of a Dystopian nature. Dystopia is very fitting into these times, especially with current world and political events. Also, I think Dystopia forces us to confront some very uncomfortable truths about humanity through fiction. Many times Dystopian fiction is very disturbingly prophetic.
Despite some slight reservations I have about how the women are depicted in the Dune series, it’s still one of the best sci-fi stories of all time. My introduction to Dune came during my early ’80s adolescence. The film adaption finally came to the big screen, which I was lucky enough to catch during it’s original theatrical release. The film was produced by flashy producer Dino De Laurentiis and directed by art house fave David Lynch. It wasn’t the greatest film adaption, but at least it supplied some sort of visualization. It had enough impact upon me to buy the paperback at a local Queens drugstore, with the movie poster as the book cover. Years later gave this copy away, which I came to regret. Since then I’ve re-brought the novel at Topos Bookstore.
Enough details. What drew me back to Dune once again was through personal conversations, and it’s correspondence to magick. There’s a brilliant quote that’s pretty well known. It goes like this:
‘I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.’
You can apply this passage not only as an occultist, but also as any sort of creative. Whether you’re an artist, a writer, a musician, actor, etc. This can apply to life in general. In order to accomplish anything, one must get over, or break away from whatever holds the person back. You will never discover your true Will if you allow fear to overtake you.
Revisiting Dune the second time around, the characters that appealed to me the most were the Reverend Mothers. Otherwise known as the Bene Gesserit. The Bene Gesserit is a very powerful sisterhood that can be liken to witches. So I’ve gone back using symbolism such as alchemy and combined it with the likeness of the Reverend Mothers.
The above piece is for sale. If anyone wants to acquire, you can send me an email.
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