Alternative Tentacles
& Winston Smith’s Studio Fallout Present:
The Bat Show Redux
Your favorite record label Alternative Tentacles and Studio Fallout partnered up for the second time to present a retrospective of the Winston Smith original “bat” icon plus new artist interpretations.
This time, we are celebrating Alternative Tentacles’ 45th Anniversary -
“Giving Art a Bad Name since 1979.”
Meet the new artists who were brave enough to reinterpret Winston's iconic “bat logo.” This dynamic showcase celebrates creativity and innovation, pushing the boundaries of artistic expression as each artist brings their unique perspective to this emblematic symbol. From vibrant colors to avant-garde designs, The Bat Show Redux invites you to explore a diverse range of styles and techniques, all while honoring the legacy of Smith's original work. Join us in this visual feast and discover how these artists breathe new life into a beloved classic!
Robin Street-Morris - "Unshackled" Robin Street-Morris @streetmorrisart is an artist and amateur naturalist residing in San Diego. Through her paintings and photographs, she explores and documents the landscapes and organisms threatened by our relentless pursuit of consumption and the drive to generate profits for shareholders.
NXOEED - Untitled NXOEED @nxoeed (real name James B. Hunt) is a visual artist living and working in the middle of the Arizona Desert. He hides his art in alleys and behind dumpsters throughout the world for people to find and collect.
Rufus Dayglo - "Heads will Roll" Rufus Dayglo is a talented artist and illustrator specializing in comics, concept design, and storyboards. He has relaunched Tank Girl with Alan Martin, illustrated six acclaimed series, and collaborated with notable publishers like 2000AD, Image Comics, and DC Vertigo, blending his passion for animation and comic art.
JP Flexner - "Break Free Or Die" Meet JP Flexner @jpflexner from South Philly! With almost 15 years of experience as an independent design pro, he specializes in a variety of creative services including illustration, music packaging, logo design, hand-printed posters, merch design, and custom font creation. Need art direction or branding help? He’s got you covered!
Francesca Berrini - "Semper Supra" Born in the Arctic tundra in 1922, artist Francesca Berrini was raised by polar bears until the age of seven. Francesca has been the focus of 50 thousand million bazillion solo exhibitions throughout the world. Her work is included in the permanent collections of practically every major museum in the United States, including The Metropolitan Museum, The Whitney Museum, Museum of Modern Art, The Walker Art Center, The High Museum, The Philadelphia Museum, and many others.
Hank von Hellion - "Making People Uncomfortable Since 1979" Hailing from Massachusetts by way of the the Bay Area, Hank @badadvice_club identifies as “old man” and can often be found shaking his fist at neighborhood children riding their bikes too fast. He’s married to the best gal ever and together they are raising a horde of small dogs. His punk journey began with a bootleg Dead Kennedys cassette from a flea market, leading him to appreciate the band’s art and message, which empowered his youth. He now lives in Las Vegas.
Johnny Dismal - "God Says, ‘Pig Bats are the Bomb’" Johnny Dismal @johnnydismal is an artist who creates cute and creepy art that makes him laugh, and he hopes it makes you laugh too. He resides in Oakland, where he makes cool shit while enjoying fun, shitty movies. He thanks you for checking out his shit.
Alex Graham - "MF Doom Bat Device" Alex Graham @alexggraphics is a Graphic Designer specializing in gig posters, band logos and album artwork. Based in the UK he was raised on and inspired by the music, politics and imagery of the Punk scene. He played guitar and shouted in various Punk and Hardcore bands for many years but nowadays fueled on Black Sabbath, Black Flag and black coffee, concentrates on producing gig posters and following through with the ideas in his head.
Clyde Richard Brittain - "Chiroptera Tentacalis" Clyde Richard Brittain @undergrowthpress is a printmaker and multimedia artist located in Vancouver on the unceded territories of the Squamish, Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh nations. A primary focus of his practice is exploring the complex and often fraught relationship we, as a species, have with the Earth. He finds inspiration in the shapes, textures and patterns that exist within nature. Drawing on these, Clyde seeks to imagine new narratives in which humans embrace our place as part of the natural world, just as the natural world is an integral part of ourselves.
David Parker - "Alternatime Crashicles" David Parker @lvbjsc has been an instrument repair technician, video game tester, vintage toy reseller, and has played in post-apocalyptic folk punk band, Scrap Iron Saints and time-traveling punk band, Time Crashers. At some point those things forced him to learn how to make art. Some day he may even become good at it. He is currently the King Grandma of the Las Vegas Battle Jacket Sewing Club.
Kosuke Kawamura - "AxTx" Kosuke Kawamura @kosukekawamura was born in 1979 in Hiroshima Prefecture. As a collage artist, he has collaborated with a variety of artists and held solo and group exhibitions throughout Japan and internationally. His varied work includes graphics for clothing brands, book covers, advertisement designs, and artistic direction for CD and DVD packaging.
Jason Chandler - "Balls Out" Jason Chandler @horriblecomics is a designer, cartoonist, musician, and Ms Pac Man player who lives in North Beach SF. He’s been in bands like the Frustrators and Violent Anal Death. Over the years his visual work has won awards from TechCrunch, Lurzer’s Archive, Print’s Regional Design Annual, SF Ad Club – and in 2024 he designed a book which lost the prestigious Eisner Award.
Josef Buchanan - "Alternative Business Minded" Josef Buchanan @beendeleted is a versatile designer, illustrator, and artist with over 23 years of experience! From print to web, he’s tackled a variety of projects across numerous industries. With expertise in everything from bleeds and trims to CSS, HTML, and WordPress, he’s your go-to for all things design!
Michael Angelo Torres - "A Different Kind of Limb" Michael Angelo Torres @michaelangelotorres is a writer and visual artist who lives in downtown San Francisco with his human partner and two adorable little senior Chihuahuas named Ladybug and Cricket. When he’s not busy cleaning up potty accidents, Michael enjoys reading old Hollywood movie magazines and spending countless hours on eBay searching for records and zines that he used to have as a teenager and desperately wants to have again. Michael also writes a column regarding San Francisco animal issues for Bay Woof magazine, and recently published his first children’s picture book entitled “Cricket Doesn’t Like To Potty Outside!"
Mook Simpson - "Alternative Histories" Mook Simpson @mooksimpson, a contemporary painter born in the USA and based in Sydney, Australia, is known for his pop-surrealist interventions of iconic historical landscapes. His work reinterprets familiar scenes by introducing new characters and storylines. He mixes up our memories, creating fresh perspectives on familiar narratives.
Rob Ginsberg - "Hello Batty" Rob Ginsberg @rob_ginsberg aka D.A.S.A. (Devolved Art Strategically Aimed) was born on Planet Earth and decided to live his life in dedication of taking all pop cultural things and devolving them into a solid state of artistic consciousness of Devo-ness for the last 15 years.
Scooter Harris - "Bat Girls" Scooter Harris @theonlyscooterharris was born near Graceland and the Lorraine Motel. At 14, he became a published cartoonist for a Texas newspaper, leading to various roles in illustration, fine art, and short story writing. He also worked as a DJ, infamous for playing Whitney Houston 45s at the wrong speed. Scooter holds an Associates in Art and English from Scottsdale Community College and a Bachelor's in Design and Illustration from the Kansas City Art Institute. His proudest work is as the artist for Dash Rip Rock's CALL OF THE WILD. He now lives in Louisiana.
Seth Campbell - "Bat Attack; the 45 Year Campaign" Seth Campbell @___sethamphetamine___, hailing from Massachusetts, has been a tattoo artist for 18 years. His introduction to the punk rock and skateboard cultures at a young age naturally aligned with his artistic inclinations, making tattooing a perfect fit for him. Deeply influenced by the community and ideals of these scenes, Seth has always found inspiration in their narratives, especially from longstanding figures like Jello Biafra and Alternative Tentacles. This connection motivated him to create a painting celebrating a significant milestone in the punk rock community.
Topo - "Bat Shit" Topo @topodo tries everyday to not go down the road towards misanthropy, and this exhibition is one of those events where humanity will stave off my inclinations. From Los Angeles
Txutxo Perez - "Tzinacan. Flesh Butterfly." A true force of creativity, Txutxo Perez @txutxoperez grew up in Mexico City, immersed in the vibrant 80s punk scene as a writer, actor, and graphic artist. After moving to the Bay Area, he spent 15 years running iconic underground venues like Balazo Gallery and SUB/Mission Art Space in the Mission District. Now, he's not just creating art but also inspiring the next generation by teaching printmaking at the Community Arts Program in the Tenderloin.
Yoli Rose - "Fascism Sucks" Yoli Rose @yolieagle is a Northern California off-the-grid, (perhaps off-the wall) songwriter rocker, who makes art jewelry, occasionally ceramics, paintings, sculptures, loves animals and whose basic sentiments these days is WTF? If not for music, art, love, and nature- what’s the point?
Seth Busino - "6025" Seth Busino @seth_bat, 44, has a background in graphic arts, photography, and prop and costume fabrication. He works as a surgical nurse, and creates electronic music under the moniker “Isopod”. Among his influences are John Mollo, Wayne Thiebaud, Winston Smith, Denise & Michael Okuda, Gordon Parks, Bruce Gildan, and Mœbius. Originally from Pennsylvania he currently lives in San Francisco with his human partner & his cats.
Daniel Pacetta Giometti - "Morcego"
Logan Cullen - "Threaded Bat" Logan Cullen is an artist and crafter from San Francisco who focuses on unique and strange sets of press on nails, plays music with sad lyrics but happy vibes, and usually has an old stinky dog with them.
Winston Smith - "Crypto-Bat" Winston Smith @winstonsmithart, a punk-surrealist collage artist since the 1970s, critiques corporate complacency in America. Renowned for his work with Dead Kennedys—designing their iconic logo—he's created over 50 album covers, blending humor and social commentary to challenge viewers and inspire a new generation of political artists.
Jason Gael - "Too Drac to Funk" Jason Gael @jasongael is a cocooned cartoonist metamorphosizing into a graphic novelist and animator of reality that is stranger than fiction. Hailing from Soquel, CA (part of Santa Cruz county), his inspirations draw from the places he grew up near the pacific blue and redwood forests along the central coast, and the local bands and skate demos between Sonoma and Santa Cruz counties. *were talking homeless in the 80's. Winning his battle against cancer, chemo and division, every day is a gift so make art! Make music!
Ben Underwood - "Cotton Candy Bat Logo" Ben Underwood has been making collages since the mid-90s when he discovered the montage art of punk visual art pioneers such as Winston Smith. After abandoning academia with only 2-25 years left to complete his PhD in literature, Ben has built a career in the nonprofit space while remaining sporadically active in music, writing, and visual art.
PLUS! We are excited to announce…
The Return of the 2023 Bat Artists!
Rufus Dayglo @rufus_dayglo_art is an artist and illustrator specializing in comics, concept design, and storyboards. He began his career in traditional 2D animation before returning to his passion for comic books, relaunching Tank Girl with Alan Martin and producing multiple series. He has worked extensively with 2000AD and collaborated with various publishers including Image Comics and DC Vertigo. Recent works include Bad Company and Counterfeit Girl, and he contributed to Duncan Jones' 'MADI' and Sturgill Simpson's 'SOUND and FURY'. Based in France, Rufus enjoys collecting Gundam robots, sketching, and sipping coffee—preferably with a Kit Kat on the side.
Chris Shary @chrisshary is a dynamic punk rock artist and drama teacher from Stockton, California, renowned for his vibrant album art and concert designs for legendary bands like Descendents/ALL, The Damned, Devo, and Blink-182. Since 1991, he's been the creative force behind Descendents/ALL's visuals, seamlessly blending pop art color blocking with striking black-and-white sketches, all while being a dedicated family man.
Rob Reger @robreger is the founder and creative director of Cosmic Debris, an art and design house that merges DIY punk, guerrilla art, surrealism, and 1960s psychedelia. He is the visionary behind Emily the Strange, a symbol of empowerment for alternative youth. With a BFA from UC Santa Cruz and an MFA in printmaking from the San Francisco Art Institute, Rob's diverse artistic output—including oil paintings, printmaking, and collage—has been showcased in galleries worldwide, from Tokyo to Paris. Inspired by music, nature, and the creativity of his peers, he embodies a neo-surrealist, pop culture aesthetic in his work.
Isabel Samaras @isabelsamaras.art is celebrated for her vibrant reinterpretations of Old Masters that incorporate pop culture icons, weaving in elements from classic horror, mythology, beloved TV characters, and fairy tales. Her artworks blend classical techniques with contemporary themes, often exploring the desire for ideal outcomes. Featured in prominent publications like Juxtapoz, Hi Fructose, and The New York Times, Samaras has also contributed to several influential books and documentary films on underground art.
Andrea Bergen @andreajanebergen is an American artist known for her intricate collages made from hand-cut paper, resembling paintings composed of colored pastel elements. Her work humorously explores the darker aspects of American culture, focusing on themes such as animal/human interactions, climate change, and unchecked consumption. Bergen's art has been showcased in various venues, including the Marin Museum of Contemporary Art and the Morris Graves Museum, and she has completed notable commissions, including the 2015 Art on Market Street Bus Kiosk Poster Series and the seasonal artwork for the Cutting Ball Theater in 2018.
Becky Cloonan @beckycloonan is an acclaimed American comic book artist and writer renowned for her manga-influenced style. She gained recognition with her collaboration with Brian Wood on the series Demo, which earned multiple accolades, including "Indie of the Year" from Wizard Magazine in 2004. Her solo graphic novel, East Coast Rising Volume 1, also garnered an Eisner Award nomination. Notably, Cloonan made history as the first woman to draw Batman and co-created Gotham Academy, showcasing her versatility. In 2015, she was ranked #3 among the top 50 female comics artists and #14 among top writers.
Joshua "J. D." Wilkes is a multifaceted American artist known for his work as a visual artist, musician, amateur filmmaker, and author. He gained prominence as the lead singer of the rock band Legendary Shack Shakers and is also a skilled harmonica player, having collaborated with notable artists like Merle Haggard, Sturgill Simpson, John Carter Cash, Mike Patton, and Hank Williams III, notably featured in the American Masters film "Hank Williams: Honky Tonk Blues." His song "Swampblood" is part of the Grammy-nominated soundtrack for HBO's True Blood series. Residing in Paducah, Kentucky, Wilkes has penned two books: The Vine That Ate The South and Barn Dances and Jamborees Across Kentucky.
Michel "Away" Langevin is a Canadian musician renowned as a founding member and drummer of the heavy metal band Voivod, which he has been a part of since its inception in 1982. He is credited with developing the band's unique mythology centered around a post-apocalyptic vampire lord, which has influenced Voivod's enduring science fiction themes. In addition to his musical contributions, Langevin is a talented graphic designer, responsible for all of Voivod's artwork as well as designs for albums by Probot and Non Phixion. He also published an artbook titled "Worlds Away: Voivod and The Art of Michel Langevin."
Jeff Sadowski, a Racine, Wisconsin native, has showcased his artistic talents since childhood. Relocating to the Bay Area in 1982, he immersed himself in the vibrant culture and collaborated with notable figures in the psychedelic and lowbrow art scenes. Mastering the airbrush and specializing in acrylics, Jeff’s vibrant paintings often mimic the depth of oils. His work has been exhibited in galleries across California, Illinois, New Mexico, and Wisconsin, and he has created album covers and been featured in Spectrum: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art. Whether whimsical, psychedelic, or surreal, Jeff’s art reflects his unique vision.
Ryan Sturm @thisryanisantiracist
Ali Samantha @alisamanthaxoxo
Chris Shearer @chrisshearerart
Girlmobb @girlmobb
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Graf Holzfeuer
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