Flock Upon Yonder

A collection of hyperpop flamingos explored through sculpture and digital remasters, showing at La Luz De Jesus Gallery in Los Feliz, Los Angeles, through May 2024.

Sküt @inkedbyskut (pronounced “Scooot”) is a LA native experimental pop #artist, sculptor, and muralist.

His queer-contemporary sculptures and digital re-masters of the flamingo as a queer icon in his series Flock, a visual hyperpop collection made from upcycled and remixed materials in unapologetic pink flavors.

He has exhibited at Mondrian Los Angeles, Aquarium of the Pacific, The Artist Tree, TAG Gallery, and The Other Art Fair.

You know Sküt best as original designer and Co-Founder of Grindr, the world’s largest gay social network. Sküt’s art explores themes of equity and conservation through color, light, and happiness.

What’s in a Flock? A lot, really.

All of Sküt’s creations are made with sustainability in mind. For Flock, the armature of each sculpture is made from upcycled materials.

Sküt saves aluminum soda and beer cans to create and stabilize the cores for his three dimensional creations. The cans are bunched together and crushed with a mallet, before being wrapped in foil and duct tape to form each flamingo pose. Those skeletal structures are then meticulously wrapped in Apoxie Sculpt, a self-curing clay that solidifies in three hours after actvation. Creating new art from waste is one of Sküt’s ways to emphasize conservation and care for our incredible planet.

And don’t worry, the canvases are also upcycled too. Sküt collects old art that his friends are going to throw away. Those abandoned canvases become fresh new home art pieces after a caring coat of spackle and primer. As they say, one human’s waste becomes another’s treasure…

Chisme

Whiskey, Tango, and Foxtrot

Upcycled Mixed Media Sculptures.

36X12X10” Each.

You all know this crew. Three impossibly pink figures stand huddled, their long necks craned together in a conspiratorial circle. Their beady eyes dart nervously around, scanning the scene for the next juicy tidbit. Beaks clatter incessantly, feathers ruffle, and the air crackles with whispered secrets about the unsuspecting flock nearby. This is Chisme, and their names are Whiskey, Tango, and Foxtrot.

Flamxing

Metal Wall Float, Digital Collection.
12x12”

A bright yellow diamond sign mimics the classic pedestrian crossing symbol, but instead of a walking figure, a sassy flamingo silhouette mid-stride takes center stage. The iconic design, a playful nod to urban street art, leaves a lingering question: just where is these fabulous flamingo off to?

Cerberus

Upcycled Canvas, Acrylic Mixed Media.
16x20”

A hyper-graphic acrylic painting explodes with the image of a flamingo, its fantastical form multiplied and distorted. Three heads twist and preen, their eyes gleaming with an otherworldly intensity. This Cerberus of the fabulous guards the gateway to all things pink, its vibrant plumage a testament to the flamboyant chaos that lies beyond.

The Ides of the Flamingo

Mixed Media, Thermal Polymer, Acrylic, Spray Paint, PLA, High Gloss, Phosphorescent Element, Canvas. 36 x 48

Two upcycled canvases together form a diptych, a fiery sunset ablaze in neon hues. From the vibrant backdrop, three-dimensional flamingo silhouettes erupt, crafted from repurposed materials. This is the ides of the flamingo, a vibrant and unexpected spectacle marking a dramatic shift in the flock's trajectory. Et tu Brute?

Clever Girl

Up-cycled Armature from Recycled Cans, Fine Clay, Acrylic, Mixed Media, High Gloss, Phosphorescent Element, Pedestal.
18x18x50

A monumental flamingo head protrudes from the wall, its core crafted from sustainably upcycled aluminum. Tribal patterns dance across its sculpted surface, hand-molded from apoxie clay. Its single, piercing eye, painted with startling realism, fixates you, leaving an unsettling question: is this majestic beast admiring you, or sizing you up for its next meal?

Pose

Metal Wall Float, Digital Collection.
12x18”

A hand-drawn flamingo adorns the surface, its long legs and graceful neck rendered in crisp black lines against a background of colored squares. The familiar form evokes an ancient artifact, a timeless symbol etched onto the surface with the meticulous precision of a forgotten civilization. The vibrant juxtaposition of line and pixel creates a captivating image, both familiar and strangely enigmatic.

She Could Never

Metal Wall Float, Digital Collection.
12x18”

Bold black lines dance across the canvas, depicting a stylized flamingo with a long, elegant neck and a single, upraised leg. Sparse pops of pastel color highlight its features, creating a playful and characterful image. This stylized woodcut resembles a vibrant stamp of fabulousness, ready to adorn any surface with its whimsical flair.

Flocking Solo

Acrylic, High Gloss, Pine Wood Skate Deck

31x8”

A hand-painted pine skateboard deck defies convention. A stylized flamingo, its long neck and graceful form bursting through the board's outline, dominates the design. A small, vibrant blue heart floats above, adding a playful touch and leaving the rider with a message: shred with fabulous flair.

Little Mona

Upcycled Mixed Media Wall Sculpture.

20X12X6”

A petite flamingo, painted in vibrant hues of hot pink, sungold yellow, and lagoon teal, perches regally on a hollowed-out deep wall float frame. This miniature sculpture sets the tone for the entire "Flock" art collection, embodying its playful spirit and vibrant color palette. Its presence establishes a whimsical focal point, inviting viewers to explore the world of fabulousness further.