Buff Monster's 'Stay Melty' Chronicles Two Decades of Melty Aesthetic
In 2021, Ginko Press released 'Stay Melty,' a comprehensive retrospective of artist Buff Monster's career. This updated edition builds on his 2015 publication, incorporating six more years of artistic development and featuring hundreds of vibrant illustrations. It chronicles Buff Monster's journey from creating wheatpaste art in Los Angeles to producing international murals, collectible toys, and fine art pieces. Carlo McCormick, a critic and curator from New York, provides an essay that frames Buff Monster's whimsical, consumer-driven art as a reflection on themes of transience and nostalgia. The book showcases both the artist's process and final pieces, emphasizing his signature pink tones and melty style, with contributions from Steven P. Harrington, Jaime Rojo, and Eveline Wilson.
Key facts
- Published by Ginko Press in 2021.
- Updates the artist's 2015 book of the same name.
- Includes six additional years of work and hundreds of full-color illustrations.
- Features an essay by New York critic and curator Carlo McCormick.
- Documents Buff Monster's career from Los Angeles wheatpastes to international murals, toys, and fine art.
- Highlights the artist's signature pink palette and melty aesthetic.
- Text by Steven P. Harrington and Jaime Rojo.
- Photos by Eveline Wilson.
Entities
Artists
- Buff Monster
- Carlo McCormick
- Steven P. Harrington
- Jaime Rojo
- Eveline Wilson
Institutions
- Ginko Press
Locations
- Los Angeles
- New York