A David Cross-as-Tobias Fünke figurine. A pyramid constructed in honor of Roseanne. A spooky, Cyclops Brian Posehn. A shrine to Pee-wee Herman that would fit right in at a ’50s diner. No, these aren’t images from our pop culture-obsessed dreams — they’re real-life works of art featured in Gallery 1988: Melrose ‘s new show. Is This Thing On?, which runs through January 29th, compiles the comedy-inspired work of 100 artists. You can check out most of the artwork here, but we’ve picked out our ten favorite portraits, of ten comedians we love, after the jump.
David Cross
Daniel Buerli, Effectively Hiding My Thunder, Super Sculpey, 6” x 5” x 4”
Roseanne
Erica Gibson, Roseanne, pen and collage on paper, 10” x 12”
John Belushi
Jason D’Aquino, John Belushi, graphite on vintage matchbook, 1 1/2” x 2”
Richard Pryor
Dave MacDowell, Pryor on Fire!, acrylic on canvas, 18” x 18”
Brian Posehn
Travis Louie, Posehn, acrylic on board, 8” x 10”
Conan O’Brien
Ken Garduno, Conando, acrylic-ink and wash on BFK print paper, 17” x 23”
Margaret Cho
Julie Bowen, Margaret Cho, oil on panel, 22 1/2” x 28 1/2”
Sarah Silverman
Tara McPherson, Sarah’s Mustache Finger, oil on paper, 8” x 10”
Bill Murray
NC Winters, Wisdom of the Lama, acrylic on paper, mounted to wood, and resined, 14” x 17”
Paul Reubens
Allison Reimold, Mr. Paul Reubens, a Loner and a Rebel, oil on board and mixed media, 24” x 18”
[via Animal NY]