The Art of King Kong, featuring William Stout

Above, permanent display of King Kong atop the Empire State Building. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

This evening was spent in Burbank at the Creature Features monster store. There, an exhibit of King Kong related art work opened.

The new Kong: Skull Island by Legendary Pictures is set to open in theaters next week.

The store was crowded when the exhibit reception opened at 6:00. I met Brant Elliot at a nearby Italian restaurant before heading over to Creature Features, which was nearby. Brant had one piece of Kong artwork on display along with 50 other artists.

The exhibit is titled, "The Art of King Kong, featuring William Stout".

Creature Features screened a new King Kong documentary (not yet released) during the reception.

Here are some highlights of the event:

Above, the window display advertising the reception. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, Kong atop the Empire State Building. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, Fay Wray on the Empire State Building. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, "Kong Tiki", made of foam and coated with resin. Photo by Armand Vaquer. 

Above, King Kong art on display. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, transporting King Kong from Skull Island. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, more Kong art on display. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, Kong: Skull Island movie posters. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, Fay Wray as Ann Darrow. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, Kong wins by a knock-out. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, Kong sculpture. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, a rare early print of King Kong art. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, Brant Elliot and William Stout. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, a Kong portrait by William Stout. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, "Son of Kong Dragon" by William Stout. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, Armand with Donald F. Glut. 

Above, Donald Glut and William Stout having a discussion. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, construction paper art by Brant Elliot. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

More photos to follow in part 2.