There’s a nostalgic decay in the work of Chicago artist Jason Brammer. His Time Machines series incorporates antique items into his paintings, using the 3D materials to pull the 2D past into our world. It draws from Art Nouveau. …
Posts Tagged ‘Art’
Explorer II Readies Engines for TeslaCon This Weekend
Nov
02
The year is 1880. The wealthy, the well-connected, and the thrill-seeking passengers gather in preparation for the launch of the Explorer II, Royal Britannia’s newest and most advanced Airship. But security remains tight (in light of what happened to the …
Third Bioshock Installment Fully Embraces the Steampunk Aesthetic
Aug
16
I just got wind of this moments ago, so unfortunately I have little information – but what I do see is that the third Bioshock game, Bioshock Infinite, will take the immensely popular, beautifully produced and wonderfully written franchise …
Music Video Shoots, Art Shows, and Conventions Abound for the Chicago Steampunker!
Jun
23
It’s that time again. Temperatures floating around 90 degrees and then falling to a chilly 75 as apocalyptic thunderstorms roll through. Every other day you have to come up with another way to get from point A to point B …
Curtis Eller, Sepia-Tone Americana. Cristina Beller brings some Steampunk to Horrorbles
May
22
By Prof. Joseph F. Mason
The Uncommon Curtis Eller
I had the pleasure of attending the Curtis Eller show at Uncommon Ground last Thursday. The first thing to strike me was that this energetic man reminded me of somebody, initially …
Go Forth! Design a Raygun!
Apr
22
If you are anything unlike me (though perhaps like the Rev. Cpt. Flint or the Lady KL) then you wake up on any given morning and think “I wish I had some motivation other than mad science and/or sheer boredom …
Plans, Imagery and Resources for the Intrepid Airship Builder
Mar
04
I’ve become a great fan of airship history and lore. As captain and creator of the USAS C.E. Rosendahl, accuracy, plausibility and function are all very important to me when creating my floating gas bag based transport. My research has …
First RL&GEMS Soiree of 2010 a SMASHING success!
Jan
27
Well! I must say, I did feel the last soiree was the impressive one but this must have topped them all! No place is quite as lovely to hold a gathering of the minds as Primitive.
We had a …
Chicago Steampunks – Your Night has Come
Jan
23
UPDATE: This event and restaurant is no more!
As it turns out the good Mr. Wesley has put together a new night in Chicago featuring Neo-Victorian style and art, cabaret/vaudeville music and more! What more you ask? Well 30% off …
Steamy Music Compilation from Vernian Process.
Jan
12
If you want to get into some steampunk music, you must stretch your imagination.
True, there are some bands with an entire Steampunk Aesthetic and music set, but there is also music, songs and soundtracks that inspire, or create ideas …
