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Neksis Vorn Raw: The 3D Print
· By Selina M.
++ The 3D print phase is a critical part of every project. It’s the cornerstone of our process, giving shape to the concept and serving as the foundation for everything that follows. From this raw print, we create the molds used for our hand-cast production pieces. The same print is later painted with precision and care to become the master prototype; the reference that guides the look and finish of the entire edition. At this stage, the piece is stripped down to its pure form. Free of paint, it reveals the sculpt in its most direct state. Every curve, line,...
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Brent Ashe's CEREMONY: From Prototype to Perfection
· By Selina M.
++ Why so many “Ceremony” prototypes? Before a statue like Ceremony by Brent Ashe reaches your hands, it goes through several stages of refinement. One of the most important steps is creating multiple prototypes, or paint masters. These aren’t just duplicates, they each serve a specific purpose in bringing the final piece to life. For Ceremony, we used different prototypes for: - Reference for the workshop: This ensures the factory can replicate the exact colors, textures, and finishes we want for the final production pieces. - Each cofounder having their own piece: Both the art director and creative director need...
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Studio Sessions: Xalbaga, The Cat God
· By Selina M.
Disciples of the continuous purr, Here are a few candid shots from the studio during our recent photoshoot for Xalbaga, The Cat God, our latest statue and statuettes based on the art of Skinner. Alongside the shots, we also captured a BTS time-lapse video that shows the full flow of the photoshoot. You can view it HERE. We’ve been working with Rej Harel since the early days of House of Gog. His experience and instinct behind the lens have helped shape the visual identity of our brand from the start. Who better to photograph a cosmic cat god than someone...
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Inside the “Ceremony” Photoshoot with Brent Ashe
· By Selina M.
Fellow collectors and dark arts fans, We’re sharing a behind-the-scenes look at our recent Ceremony photoshoot with world-class art director and designer Brent Ashe. Brent is a top-tier creative with a strong, distinct, and unconventional visual universe, so we knew we had to move away from typical studio photography. Enter local talent and exceptional photographer Chantal Levesque. Her freehand and instinctive approach brought a raw energy to the shoot. The result aligned perfectly with Brent’s direction, giving the shoot a cinematic presence that sets it apart from anything we’ve done before. The shoot was intense, focused, and filled with the...
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Xalbaga, The Cat God – Production Update
· By Selina M.
Fellow disciples of the Anointed Fur, Back from a bit of summer R&R with a proper update. We’ve hit a major production milestone on Xalbaga, The Cat God and we wanted to give you an update straight from the catacombs. The statuette version of Xalbaga (based on the original artwork by Skinner) is now fully produced. If you ordered one, it exists, it's real, and it's getting ready to make its way to your collection. Now, our focus shifts to the larger statue version. Production on this is in the final phase. That means we're doing quality checks, and last-minute...
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Monsterpalooza 2025 – Our Weird, Wonderful Weekend in Review
· By Selina M.
What’s up everyone! We just got back from our second Monsterpalooza and once again, it was amazing! Monsterpalooza isn’t your average convention; it’s the gathering for artists, sculptors, kit builders, and statue creators to showcase their work, engage with fans, and revel in all things monstrous and wonderfully strange. Ceremony (Neksis Vorn): The World's First Human-AI Statue One of the major highlights at our booth was the debut of Brent Ashe’s incredible "Ceremony (Neksis Vorn)" statue - The First Human–A.I. Collaborative Art Statue. The concept blew minds, the execution left people speechless, and the eyes...mezmorized every single one. We were...