GR2: Buff Monster Book Signing Saturday 1/30/16 2-3pm!

Giant Robot is proud to host our friend Buff Monster to celebrate the launch of his new book, STAY MELTY.

In his latest monograph, Buff collects his works in progress, paintings, murals, posters, stickers, Melty Misfits trading cards and toys. As it’s hard to keep up with this energetic artist’s output, fans will be grateful to find much of his recent work in one compact volume. (Gingko Press)

Please join us on Saturday, January 30th, to welcome Buff Monster. We will have his new books as well as other awesome Buff Monster goods.

Stay Melty
Buff Monster Book Signing
January 30, 2016 SATURDAY
Giant Robot 2 (GR2)
2062 Sawtelle Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90025
http://gr2.net/
424.2GOROBO
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"I took nearly all the photos (over 600 total) and layed it out myself. It’s got tons of behind the scenes photos; all aspects of my creative output are included. I’m super happy that the iconic Gingko Press published it and that art critic extraordinaire Carlo McCormick wrote the text for it.

When I moved from LA to NYC about 3 years ago, I didn’t know how it was going to work out. Sure, I had visited NYC a bunch of times, but I had no idea how I would fare. As soon as I moved here, my life changed; a whole new world of opportunities and possibilities opened up. Over the last three years, I’ve travelled the world, worked on a little animation for Disney, painted a ton of walls, set up my painting studio in the LES, released my first self-produced vinyl toy, and worked on a million other projects. My new book, Stay Melty, is the culmination of the last few years." -- Buff Monster

About Buff Monster
The color pink, a symbol of confidence, individuality and happiness, is present in everything Buff Monster creates. Originally known as a street artist, over the last fifteen years, he’s worked on an impressive variety of projects. His meticulously executed paintings have been shown in galleries around the world; one painting hangs in the Bristol City Museum as part of their permanent collection. He’s also created a variety of limited edition collectibles including vinyl and resin toys, prints, shirts, stickers and two series of his ambitious trading cards/stickers called The Melty Misfits. He’s worked with some of the most recognizable brands such as Disney, Converse, Hello Kitty, Samsung, Coca-Cola and others. Along the way, he’s cultivated an impressive following on social media. And whether he’s at home in New York City, or being flown around the world, he still enjoys painting large colorful murals. Most recently, Jeffrey Deitch ask him to participate in a mural project in Coney Island. He was also featured in Banksy’s Oscar-nominated documentary: Exit Through the Gift Shop. He’s a tireless worker, often citing heavy metal music, ice cream, Pop art, Japanese Culture and graffiti as major influences.