Paying tribute to the golden age of games, the iam8bit 20th Anniversary Art Show gallery exhibition will happen in LA from November 8-9.
More than 70 renowned artists will exhibit at the iam8bit 20th Anniversary Art Show in LA.
Scope out the highlights below:
Alex Pardee – is An LA-based artist, illustrator and apparel designer, Alex Pardee designed the artwork for Zack Snyder’s Sucker Punch. He utilizes a distinctive “brightmares” aesthetic that fuses together cute and horrific elements. What follows are vivid, nightmarish creations that have been inspired by horror movies, pop art, and graffiti.
Cobcris – Cobcris’ work blends still images with claymation-style animation, crafting surreal, tactile worlds that feel hand-built and alive. Expect a meld of digital artistry with analog charm!
Drew Wise – An artist and illustrator, Drew Wise’s bold, graphic sensibility bridges pixel art and modern design. Drew Wise’s work has appeared in iam8bit gallery shows, along with official game and soundtrack collaborations.
Hayden Evans – Hayden Evans’ work blends together mid-century flair with irreverent charm to celebrate pop culture icons, His vibrant illustrations set out to combine nostalgic design language with contemporary wit and warmth.
Johana Molina – An award-winning illustrator and animator, Johana Molina’s ethereal digital compositions explore memory, place, and time. His work has previously appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, and international exhibitions.
Keita Takahashi – The acclaimed creator of the Katamari Damacy series, Wattam and To a T, Keita Takahashi’s whimsical and genre-defying style blends together playfulness with emotional depth and heartwarming themes.Â
Lee Gatlin – An illustrator and cartoonist, Lee Gatlin’s introspective comics and pop-culture homages blend humor and poignancy. His recent work includes contributions to Amazing Spider-Man #50 (Marvel, 2024).
Luke Chueh – A pop-surrealist painter celebrated for juxtaposing cute, cartoonish figures with dark emotional undertones, Luke Chueh’s instantly recognizable characters have appeared in international galleries and have inspired a generation of designer-toy artists.
Mark Borgions – An award-winning designer, Mark Borgions’ distinct visual style blends together bold graphics and surreal humor. Mark Borgions’ charming illustrations are the cover art for iam8bit’s Joystick Jazz collection, featuring jazz versions of videogame soundtracks. Â
Maya Quintero – Maya Quintero’s work channels a visceral intimacy, one that blends figurative forms with gestural abstraction and color that is charged with emotion. Maya Quintero’s images often feel like moments suspended between vulnerability and strength.
Natalie Andrewson – An illustrator, comics artist, and Risograph printmaker, Natalie Andrewson is known for The Nutcracker and the Mouse King: The Graphic Novel. Natalie Andrewson’s narrative artwork captures intimate worlds through expressive color and texture.
Paul Robertson – The acclaimed pixel-art animator behind Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game, Mercenary Kings, and TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, Paul Robertson’s intricate pixel worlds helped define the visual language of modern indie games.
Rex Crowle – A BAFTA-winning creative director and artist known for Tearaway, LittleBigPlanet, and Knights and Bikes, Rex Crowle’s whimsical, handcrafted aesthetic bridges together illustration, animation, and interactive storytelling.
Scott Campbell – An illustrator, author, and former Double Fine art director (Psychonauts, Brütal Legend), Scot Campbell is the creator of the beloved Great Showdowns series. Put simply, Scott Campbell’s work radiates warmth, humor and heart.
Tara Billinger – An Emmy-winning art director and character designer known for Disney TV’s Mickey Mouse shorts and co-creator of Long Gone Gulch, Tara Billinger’s animation work blends together vintage aesthetics with bold modern energy.
Jon M. Gibson, co-owner and co-creative director of iam8bit, said the following:
“This show has been a real labor of love from the entire team at iam8bit and the artists who helped bring it to life.
It was extremely important for us to do something that called back to our roots as a company.Â
20 years after we started, we’re just as passionate today about showcasing how special video games can be as a pop culture art form.”Â
Amanda White, co-owner and co-creative director of iam8bit, added:
“This event celebrates our love of the industry, ambition, sense of nostalgia and what we love to celebrate at iam8bit.
We’ve really gone above and beyond in making this a show for 2025 that highlights how far we’ve come over the past 20 years.”Â
One can RSVP for the iam8bit 20th Anniversary Art Show via its official Eventbrite page – Google Maps link for convenience.
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Source: Press Release
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