Digi-Pop Art Gate
Behold the DigiPopArtGate. This is the latest creation in my continual drive for innovative art presentation techniques.
The artwork, which usually starts with a photograph, is given the appropriate Digi-Pop Treatment, then output directly to 1/4″ sintra (a sturdy, PVC-based material) and mounted to painted chain link fence gates.
“BANG! BANG!” by Nikolas Allen
But let’s back up a bit. Up until now, my collection consisted entirely of DigiPopFuzzBoxes, or Digital Pop Art mounted to Fuzzy Box frames.
“TEEN SEX!” by Nikolas Allen
For those pieces, I would purchase 3” deep gallery canvas, strip off the canvas and cover the box frame in fuzzy fabric. Then I would mount the artwork, which is digitally printed directly to 1/8” sintra (thinner than the pieces I mount to the Gates).
In this manner, I’ve created a cheeky-fabulous collection of bright, fun, unexpected pieces that evokes great reactions from viewers.
“SKREWED!” by Nikolas Allen
Recently, I was considering other mounting ideas and came up with the chain link fence gate. It has an urban, industrial feel that I felt would look great in the right setting.
Since the idea was new, I wasn’t quite sure how I would best go about the gate-painting or the art-mounting. But I had an art show coming up and six weeks to figure it out.
I enlisted the help of Erik Fidman, a professional painter who had just painted the exterior of my mom’s retail store.
I knew I wanted a white gate for “SKREWED!”, but wasn’t sure of the best color for “BANG! BANG!”. I thought a pink gate would be hot, but realized that wouldn’t make the artwork pop as much as I wanted. So, I went with…
…“Yellow Blast”, baby! BAM!
The minute I unleashed the paint gun, I knew I made the right color choice.
The insects liked the color too and immediately came running! They must have thought it was a giant flower. Much to their dismay instead of tasty pollen, they sucked up a faceful of toxic sludge! YUMMY!
After considering several complicated mounting techniques, I settled on eyebolts, acorn nuts, washers and hanging wire. Sometimes the simple way IS the best way.
With a few days to spare, I finished both new pieces in time to debut them in “BOMB POP! A Sexy Explosion of Art & Love” at Village Shoes in Ashland, Oregon. They lit up the window display on Main Street for the whole month of June, creating quite a buzz.
I love it when a plan comes together!
Welcome to Nikolas Allen Art dot com. I am a Contemporary Pop Artist with a background in music, advertising and video production. 
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Everything looks great Allen!
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