Kern, who is infatuated with **stalgic memorabilia, created These prehistoric pieces as an attempt to "fossilize" the pop culture influences of his youth. (His website mentions Jurassic Park: The Lost World.)*
"******, television, toys and games dominated the cultural landscape of my youth," he says in his artist's statement. "I am a product of this specific time period, and I like to think of my artwork as the fossils that will help preserve it." Read more...