Write Up: New Flesh's "Tokyo 1954" Art Print

It's been far, far, far too long since I last wrote about the going-ons of Austin-based New Flesh Prints. I lament this not only because their posters continue to grow in both complexity and beauty with every release, but because they also seem to have some sort of Vulcan mind meld with me thus ensuring their every contribution to the world of cinematically-inspired artwork speaks directly to my filmic interests and obsessions. (It's a rare but wonderful situation that has cost me more than a few shekels since they first started up shop in 2011.) Case in point: as part of Guzu Gallery's "Strange Beasts" show, the boys at New Flesh have conjured up an appropriately gorgeous piece of print that pays tribute to the awe-inspiring destruction of (a miniaturized balsa and polystyrene) Tokyo circa 1954 and the irradiated creature that represented so much more than a lumbering monster to a nation attempting to reconcile a past tragedy. Take a gander below, won't you?

"Tokyo 1954" Art Print (Regular)
N.E. (New Flesh Prints)
18" x 24" (Screen Print) - Signed and Numbered
$40 - Limited to 50
Inspired By: Godzilla (1954)

There's a lot to like about this print. First and foremost, it features the daddy of all rampaging monsters (sorry Kong, no ill will meant) in his natural habitat (i.e., crushing cities like they ain't no thang). But what really stuck with me was the actual construction of the piece. Using a muted monochromatic palette (the film's in black and white, after all), artist N.E. has delivered an exhaustive vision of chaos and devastation. From the billowing smoke and raging infernos to the heavily shadowed Godzilla standing atop the ruins of civilization, every part of this poster demands your undivided attention. It's a beautiful thing and wholly deserving of a place on your wall. Oh yeah, and do yourself a favor by picking up Criterion's amazing Blu-ray set.

"Tokyo 1954" Art Print (Variant)
N.E. (New Flesh Prints)
18" x 24" (Screen Print) - Signed and Numbered
Not for Sale
Inspired By: Godzilla (1954)

Against all odds (and human logic) there still happen to be a few copies of this spectacular print available for your consumption through their online store. "Tokyo 1945" is signed and numbered and will run you a cool $40. To learn more about the artist and studio behind this poster, visit newfleshprints.com and follow @newfleshprints and @nenewflesh on Twitter. And for those of you wishing to keep up-to-date with all future New Flesh releases, I'd also recommend signing up for their newsletter ASAP.