Pretty Ugly Collective
Pretty Ugly is a collective of low-brow artists who work in varied mediums with roots in pop culture, comics, surrealism, graffiti, collectible toys and tattoo art.
The collective runs a gallery show annually in Wellington City.
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A traveler from ages past explores the solar system through the lens of their dreams. Inspired by National Geographic Outer Space posters.
Pretty Ugly 2025 - Space Station
Our Great Void
I’ll Love You Forever
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A celebration of the bond shared between a childhood toy and its human - whether the toy is lost forever or tucked away in an attic box, that love doesn’t just disappear (featuring real teddies that belong/ed to my friends and family.)
Pretty Ugly 2024 - Toy Factory
Look.
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Cats talk through their eyes. I invite you to look into them a little longer (make sure you blink once or twice so they know you’re friendly.)
Pretty Ugly 2023 - Cats vs Dogs
Illustration
Character
Environment
Commissions
Animation
Massive Magazine
Bad Apple Gay
Fish Whisperer
Sketchbook
Films