Gallery 1988 has released prints and original artwork from its “Back to 1985” exhibit celebrating pop culture that turns 40 this year. I’ve highlighted eight genre-related pieces.
“1985” – Jeremy Wojchihosky’s amalgam of the year’s films includes characters from Friday the 13th: A New Beginning, Ghoulies, The Stuff, and more. 12×12 open edition prints cost $30.
“Got Brains?” – Amanda Jablonka’s artwork of Tarman from Return of the Living Dead is available as an open edition 9×12 print for $25.
“I am Peter Vincent, vampire killer!” – Christopher Uminga pays tribute to Roddy McDowall’s horror host character in Fright Night. The original 9×12 framed watercolor artwork costs $500.
“Over His Dead Body” – Stephen Andrade imagines Clue as a vintage paperback novel. 11×17 prints come signed by the artist for $30.
“Bub” – Jimmy Read’s draws Day of the Dead‘s most iconic zombie. The 4×4 original colored pencil and ink framed piece costs $50.
“Hero vs. Villian vs. Rebel with a Bike” – Jason Cortez illustrates Pee-wee Herman’s run-in with Godzilla and King Ghidorah from Pee-wee’s Big Adventure. 18×24 prints, signed and numbered out of 10, are $30.
“The Black Cauldron” – Michael Stiles conjures Disney’s notorious The Black Cauldron. 12×18 open edition prints come signed by the artist for $60.
“1985 Rewind” – Mike Boon’s treasure trove of 1985 pop culture features nods to the likes of A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge, Garbage Pail Kids, and Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome. 16×20 open edition prints are $50.
Be sure to check out the full gallery for non-horror works like The Goonies, Back to the Future, Rocky IV, The Breakfast Club, and Super Mario Bros.
