Michael Pellew (b. 1979) has lived in Brooklyn since his childhood, and has maintained a studio practice with LAND Studio and Gallery since 2005. Pellew’s sculptures, drawings, and paintings are perhaps best prefaced by his own description; he sees his artwork as a way for him to “explore the world… of pop culture” and “never say die to heavy metal.” Infused with casual humor, clever characters, and spontaneity, Pellew’s work is consistently as fresh as it is entertaining. His subject matter ranges from pop portraits of his favorite singers and performers, “punk funk freaks from the East Village and around the Tri-State area,” to narrative strips that capture a sense of Pellew’s style and playful ruminations.