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Promo painting commissioned by Tsuburaya Productions for proposed biopic commemorating Eiji Tsuburaya's 100th birthday in 2001. Available as a fine art giclee print on 13" x 19" Ultra Premium Matte finish 100% cotton rag -- a fine archival quality paper guaranteed to be fade-resistant for 150 years. Last one in stock! Price: $125.00. Email me through Flickr mail to order.
Identified as “the last man” by his creator, the robot finds a mate buried in the sand and "Mr. Hunter is resolutely uncommunicative as to when, or even if, a marriage will take place." [Editor's Note]
The robot’s experiences were documented on no less than sixteen covers of F&SF magazine, beginning with the October 1955 issue, and ending with the May, 2003 issue of the magazine. These covers depict the lone robot in various settings and guises, symbolizing the remnants of humanity after a cataclysmic event. The haunting imagery captured the imagination of many readers over the years.
Hunter's work on these covers earned him recognition and accolades, including the Hugo Award for Best Professional Artist in 1960-1962 and the Locus Award for Best Magazine Artist in 1972. The last man robot remains a memorable and influential piece in the history of science fiction art.
I met Kal Spelletich on the fateful and surprising night of April 1rst, the Einsturzende Neubauten 30th Anniversary event at the Meet Factory in Prague. Kal was having an exhibit at the Meet Factory that was open to the public the same night. I walked into the exhibit room and came face to face with a fire spitting tree. Alexander Hacke, Andrew Chudy and Kal were controlling the fire like flame thrower that was placed dangerously close to a dried out Christmas tree suspended from the ceiling. The three of them were laughing like mischievous kids. I went over to the next tree and watched it, as it mechanically spewed green paint onto the walls, a little further down a Kal machine was pouring wine for the guests. In the other rooms there was a flying pine tree and two machine operated trees that looked like they were flapping their wings. I felt like I entered a world of trees that combined forces with technology, which is exactly what Kal wanted. The exhibit was called "Machines without a Cause".
Kal is an artist from San Francisco who has been working with kinetic and robotic art for years. He is one of the founders of SEEMAN. A group of artists and technology inventors who build extreme machines and robots. They have exhibits and encourage audience interaction with the varied robotic technology wonders. Kal has been recently getting more into a form of pyrotechnical art. Kal arrived in Prague to start his residency in the middle of January at the Meet Factory. It proved to be the perfect time for him to fuse together technology and the environment. In January you can find discarded Christmas trees all over Prague streets. Kal took the orphaned trees and transformed them into a mutation of tree and technology. On the night of April 1rst, I did an interview of Kal with the help of Zuzi Ki I think it is best that he speaks for himself! I have written down some of the highlights of the interview. Please click on the highlights above.
Kal Spelletich: "I first heard Neubauten in 1982 and I could not believe it! It was so great, deconstructing rock music. That was when I was in university. In 1992 I started meeting them one by one. I first went to Berlin in 1992. I got to know them in Berlin. I helped my buddy with some squats with the gas, electric and some construction. No one wanted to be in the East. It was empty. So, you just picked an empty warehouse and lived there. It is fun to have a show at the same time together finally.
It is fun to be playing again, in a different context in Prague and also celebrating their anniversary is such a special thing for me. I don't think they know how special it is for me and what an impact their music had on me and my community at the time. It is an honor, for your heros to become your peers and then your friends. That is the great thing about art! It takes you on such a crazy journey and you start to meet your heros. I met John Cage and hung out with him for a week. That was in the 80s' before I met Neubauten. Art brings you that amazing epic life that if I just had some job (which I have had many job jobs) if I didn't quit those stupid jobs, I wouldn't have continued on this journey and ending up half way around the world doing an exhibit with some of my heros. I can't even tell them that they are my heros because they are my friends now. What a gift! And the world shrinks as you travel more and you keep running into the same people and if you stay engaged and in a dialogue with the planet, it circles around and you keep running back into these people. It was "82" when I first heard them, it was "92" when I first met them and now it's 2011 and we're doing a show together, even though it took a long time, it's timeless! It does not matter what the timeline is. I've known them for twenty years and then we have a show.
I'm from San Francisco. I build machines and robots. I do pyrotechnics and I call it art and engineering. I'm kind of a mad scientist. Lately I have been working with trees and nature and arming them, giving them weapons, interfacing technology with nature and seeing what happens. Lately I have been taking the trees and turning them into machines and robots. What better time than to talk about the role of technology and the environment and humans, making it all interactive, so nothing happens unless the audience engages with it. Since I have been in Prague, there's been that nuclear meltdown in Japan, the revolution has started in the Middle East and the U.S. is collapsing and has become a banana republic and a third world fiefdom for a bunch of rich fucking assholes and that continues with the billionaires terrorizing the planet, taking all the money and fucking everyone over.
Art makes me feel like I have a voice and a dialogue with people and I'm here and I'm having this dialogue and running into old friends again. An amazing medium that changed everything for me. I would be in jail or a drug addict if I hadn't found art. I have no doubt in my mind because that is where I was headed when I was 16 and that's what I did. I broke laws, I did a shitload of drugs and I kept getting arrested. The clock was ticking down and Thank God I found art and this voice that I can communicate with the planet and have fun and engage with people and meet brilliant masters of their craft. I'm not a genuis, but if you work hard and just keep going and seeing stuff happen, the journey opens up. You do not fuck people over, you do right, you do extra, you don't just do what they ask, you do a little extra and you help! There's a power structure that doesn't want you to look behind the curtain, but look behind that curtain! And then go behind the curtain!!!!!"
I had a radio show for 3 hrs. a week on PIBCO (the Poconos Internet Broadcasting Company from, if I remember April 2009 - July. I called it ART ATTACK RADIO. I interviewed local artists, and had local musicians play on the air. I ended the show before I got to use this painting for a web banner and paper flyers.
The Destroyer-Bot is a collaboration between myself and jewelry designer Karin Jacobson. I designed the robot and packaging and she carved the wax master for duplication and set the gemstones. We made only 22 of these and they are available here.
The illustration captures the feeling of isolation and perseverance. The robot sits in a broken boat on a barren, reddish landscape, with a full moon or other celestial body visible in the sky. The scene evokes a sense of being stranded in a desolate place, which fits well with a phrase I often repeated as an impatient youth, “I’m going nowhere fast, like rowing a boat in an ocean of sand.”
Mel Hunter documented the robot’s experiences on no less than sixteen covers of F&SF magazine, beginning with the October 1955 issue, and ending with the May, 2003 issue of the magazine. These covers depict the lone robot in various settings and guises, symbolizing the remnants of humanity after a cataclysmic event. The haunting imagery captured the imagination of many readers over the years.
Hunter's work on these covers earned him recognition and accolades, including the Hugo Award for Best Professional Artist in 1960-1962 and the Locus Award for Best Magazine Artist in 1972. The last man robot remains a memorable and influential piece in the history of science fiction art.
This ones from late November from last year. Might be painting this up in the city later this month.
Identified as “the last man” by Mel Hunter, the robot stands patiently at an extinct crosswalk in a desolate wasteland, waiting for the pedestrian signal to change. The robot’s experiences were documented on no less than sixteen covers of F&SF magazine, beginning with the October 1955 issue, and ending with the May, 2003 issue of the magazine. These covers depict the lone robot in various settings and guises, symbolizing the remnants of humanity after a cataclysmic event. The haunting imagery captured the imagination of many readers over the years.
Hunter's work on these covers earned him recognition and accolades, including the Hugo Award for Best Professional Artist in 1960-1962 and the Locus Award for Best Magazine Artist in 1972. The last man robot remains a memorable and influential piece in the history of science fiction art.
[Note: In some regions, pedestrian traffic signals are referred to as “pelican crossings” (short for “PEdestrian LIght CONtrolled” crossing) or “puffin crossings” (short for “Pedestrian User-Friendly Intelligent” crossing) if they incorporate more advanced features like sensors to detect pedestrian presence.]
Getting the costume to fit on a spindly body that looks like it was made from plumbing parts won’t be easy, but this robot is said to be “the last man” and he wants to be Santa Claus this Christmas. The robot’s experiences were documented on no less than sixteen covers of F&SF magazine, beginning with the October 1955 issue, and ending with the May, 2003 issue of the magazine. These covers depict the lone robot in various settings and guises, symbolizing the remnants of humanity after a cataclysmic event. The haunting imagery captured the imagination of many readers over the years.
Hunter's work on these covers earned him recognition and accolades, including the Hugo Award for Best Professional Artist in 1960-1962 and the Locus Award for Best Magazine Artist in 1972. The last man robot remains a memorable and influential piece in the history of science fiction art.
In a scene of utter destruction, a robot sits before a damaged vanity mirror and dressing table, tightening screws and oiling his face. Mel Hunter is said to have named his robot “the last man” and documented his robot’s adventures on no less than sixteen covers of F&SF magazine, beginning October 1955 and ending May 2003. It's unclear if "the last man" was ever connected to a story, other than the stories imagined by the covers.
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American illustrator Mel Hunter (1927-2004) was renowned for his contributions to science fiction and fantasy art. Born in Oak Park, Illinois, Hunter’s early life was marked by hardship, but he channeled his experiences into his art. He began his career in the 1950s, creating illustrations for major science fiction magazines, including “The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction,” where he produced many memorable robot covers. His signature robot, often depicted as a skeletal steel figure wandering through desolate landscapes, became iconic in the genre.
Mel Hunter’s work extended beyond science fiction, encompassing technical and scientific illustrations for clients such as Northrup Aircraft, NASA, and National Geographic. His unique blend of technical accuracy and imaginative flair earned him a nomination for the Hugo Award for Best Professional Artist in the early 1960s. His legacy endures through his evocative and whimsical art, which continues to inspire fans and artists alike. [Source: Wikipedia]
On a visit in an abandoned museum, the last man encounters a pile of junk posing as a robot by Salvatore Dali. The chance encounter goes badly and a bullet is fired. The last man’s experiences were documented on no less than sixteen covers of F&SF magazine, beginning with the October 1955 issue, and ending with the May, 2003 issue of the magazine. These covers depict the lone robot in various settings and guises, symbolizing the remnants of humanity after a cataclysmic event. The haunting imagery captured the imagination of many readers over the years.
Hunter's work on these covers earned him recognition and accolades, including the Hugo Award for Best Professional Artist in 1960-1962 and the Locus Award for Best Magazine Artist in 1972. The last man robot remains a memorable and influential piece in the history of science fiction art.
Another whimsical cover by Mel Hunter featuring his robot, “the last man,” or, as some prefer to call him, “the lonely man” because of his wanderings through a desolate landscape. Here, the robot is seen totally engrossed in reading a magazine selected from his private stash of ancient, perfectly-preserved copies of Fantasy and Science Fiction Magazine. It appears the robot found them in a dry, desert landscape which, climate-wise, is ideal for preserving paper. He even found bookshelves for them. Not Bad Robot!
Here is what the magazine editor had to say “About the Cover:”
“It is not clear whether the robot’s post-holocaust collection of F&SF is complete, but he appears to have enough good reading for some time (e.g., in the foreground is the March 1958 issue, with stories by Shirley Jackson, Robert Bloch, and Poul Anderson, among others).
“The latest of Mel Hunter’s robot series is a preview of a cover that was done specially for a new anthology which celebrates F&SF’s 20th anniversary. The book, ‘Twenty Years of Fantasy and Science Fiction,’ will be published late this spring by G.P. Putnam’s.”
What I did this weekend in honor of Easter...
Flopsy Bot was designed by the Easter Bunny to work in the Easter Egg Factory. However, he has decided that if he sees another Easter Egg he will explode. His dream is to work in pharmaceutical sales.
Principal Parts: Metal cup, metal bowl, beverage shaker, candy mold tins, metal blind bracket, wine opener, drawer pulls, measuring spoons, industrial coffee filters, antique adding machine gear, and various nuts and bolts.
ROBO KAIJU 1979 at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago was the world's first gallery exhibition of Japanese space, robot and monster toys. This is the second poster in a set of four that publicized the show.
this is a custom moody that i just finished for show at lift detroit.
here is his story:
“Scuba Steve is a shark hunting robot. His chief concern in life is causing humans and sharks to live in peace. If a shark won’t listen to reason, then Scuba Steve pulls their teeth out (but still lets the shark live.)”
Cute cartoon character who has the android motif. I have drawn the daily life of Android.
It draws with Photoshop. It is a very lovely mascot character.
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Cute cartoon character who has the android motif. I have drawn the daily life of Android.
It draws with Photoshop. It is a very lovely mascot character.
LINE Sticker
「T-KONI`s Art Gallery」（Imagekind.com）
「T-KONI`s Unique Products 」（Zazzle.com）
Cute cartoon character who has the android motif. I have drawn the daily life of Android.
It draws with Photoshop. It is a very lovely mascot character.
LINE Sticker
「T-KONI`s Art Gallery」（Imagekind.com）
「T-KONI`s Unique Products 」（Zazzle.com）
Cute cartoon character who has the android motif. I have drawn the daily life of Android.
It draws with Photoshop. It is a very lovely mascot character.
LINE Sticker
「T-KONI`s Art Gallery」（Imagekind.com）
「T-KONI`s Unique Products 」（Zazzle.com）
Original cartoon character that makes "Android" motif.
It draws with Photoshop. It is a very lovely mascot character.
LINE Sticker
「T-KONI`s Art Gallery」（Imagekind.com）
「T-KONI`s Unique Products 」（Zazzle.com）
Cute cartoon character who has the android motif. I have drawn the daily life of Android.
It draws with Photoshop. It is a very lovely mascot character.
LINE Sticker
「T-KONI`s Art Gallery」（Imagekind.com）
「T-KONI`s Unique Products 」（Zazzle.com）
Cute cartoon character who has the android motif. I have drawn the daily life of Android.
It draws with Photoshop. It is a very lovely mascot character.
LINE Sticker
「T-KONI`s Art Gallery」（Imagekind.com）
「T-KONI`s Unique Products 」（Zazzle.com）
Cute cartoon character who has the android motif. I have drawn the daily life of Android.
It draws with Photoshop. It is a very lovely mascot character.
LINE Sticker
「T-KONI`s Art Gallery」（Imagekind.com）
「T-KONI`s Unique Products 」（Zazzle.com）
Original cartoon character that makes "Android" motif.
It draws with Photoshop. It is a very lovely mascot character.
LINE Sticker
「T-KONI`s Art Gallery」（Imagekind.com）
「T-KONI`s Unique Products 」（Zazzle.com）
Cute cartoon character who has the android motif. I have drawn the daily life of Android.
It draws with Photoshop. It is a very lovely mascot character.
LINE Sticker
「T-KONI`s Art Gallery」（Imagekind.com）
「T-KONI`s Unique Products 」（Zazzle.com）
Sugar is very dedicated to her community and would like to one day run for office. She enjoys embroidery and sudoku puzzles. Her secret passion is fashion reality shows and records them to watch more than once.
Principal Parts: Metal jiggers, golf club, flan pan, Gummy Bear tin, Pillsbury lids, tongs, industrial coffee grinder burr collar, coffee filter screens, hand soap pump container, baking bread tube top, decorative small silver plate, drawer pull and various nuts and bolts.