Painter Mike Egan’s “funeral portraits” conjure up some obvious references: Dia de los muertes, German expressionism + religious iconography. All things that I’m fascinated by. When Mike isn’t painting, he’s working in a funeral home, exercising that art does in fact imitate life.

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Left: Heidi Kenney Right: Jared Deal

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Yes, finally, it has arrived! The time of year when skeleton art is legitimized! With a whole show dedicated to plushy Day of the Dead creations! No, I’m fine, really, just something in my eye…I’m just…so…happy!

Red Hot Robot, Phoenix, AZ October 11-November 7