NEW SCREENPRINT // FATHER 4.1

Father 4.1(A). Edition of 15 + A/P.

It's here!!

Brad Novak (aka New Blood Pop) has completed a new limited edition screenprint titled 'Father 4.1'.

About This Work

Continuing with his Digital Dilemma theme, in which he comments on the world’s ever-increasing digitisation, Novak again utilises Emojis to represent the ‘shortening’ of interpersonal communication.

His fascination with popular culture comes to the fore with Darth Vader caught mid pose reaching out to Luke as he tempts him to rule the galaxy ‘as father and son’.

“This, in my opinion, is the greatest twist in cinema history, Luke races to confront and kill the villain who ends up professing that he is, in fact, Luke’s father.”

- Brad Novak

In the pose, Novak also sees similarities with Shakespeare’s Hamlet. In the play, Hamlet converses with the skull of a person he once knew. The scene uses comedy to comment on larger issues regarding life and death. It hints at the vanity of life and the existential crisis we humans face. Novak leverages this imagery to highlight a clever nexus where pop culture meets fine art.

Click on each image below, or HERE, to View/Purchase.

Note: As always, if you are a client of one of his galleries, have been introduced to his work through a gallery, or purchased from a gallery prior, Brad asks that you contact that gallery directly. Pricing is standard wherever you acquire these works.

Father 4.1(B) [Red Eye Variant]. Edition of 12.

CHECK OUT THE NEW BLOOD POP WEBSITE HERE

May the force be with you... always.

CRACCUM // An Artist's Journey

The start of 2025 has been a busy time for Brad Novak (aka New Blood Pop) with not only continued creating and planning towards a new limited edition screenprint but also an exciting solo show.

He's also made time to discuss his unusual journey to become a practicing artist. Lewis Creed, the managing editor of Craccum magazine recently contacted Brad to interview him, and hopefully glean for the University magazine's audience any advice he might have for young people trying to find their way in the world.

The result is a nice summary of how life changes can be made with a combination of desire, grit and happenstance.

Read the article here: 'An Interview with UOA Alumni Artist Dr. Brad Novak.

Novak credits his wife Katrina with introducing him to contemporary art at 'The Tate Modern', whilst on their OE in London in 2000-2001, and thereby changing his life forever:

"That visit was like a lightning strike, awakening my inner artist. I spent 2 hours discounting the quality of art, saying, "That’s crap, I could do that" and Katrina keep repeating “But you didn’t do it, Brad”."

- Brad Novak

Novak also has a number of limited edition screenprints that are near to selling out...

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CHECK OUT THE NEW BLOOD POP WEBSITE HERE

May the force be with you... always.

Art House Tour // OBV Gallery Feature

November 2024 is proving a busy month for Brad Novak (aka New Blood Pop) with 2 showcases happening simultaneously.

Tomorrow (Saturday 23rd November) he will be in attendance at House Number 1 on the Auckland Grammar Art House Tour, a one-day-only yet 2-yearly event. See Novak's works on show here - 'NEW BLOOD POP - ART HOUSE TOUR':

Novak has 5 works on show including the Sir Edmund Hillary painting featured above.

"The Auckland Grammar Art House Tour is a chance for me to give back to the school that gave me such a great start in life!"

- Brad Novak

Also in November, Novak is the feature artist at the wonderful OBV Gallery in Omaha north of Auckland. The gallery sits within the Omaha Bay Vinyard and is a bespoke and awe-inspiring setting to view art on any trip up north. The 'bunker' must be seen to be believed...

Make sure to say hi to Bev or Hegman on any visit and ask to hear their inspirational story.

CHECK OUT OBV GALLERY HERE

May the force be with you... always.