Ferris Plock 'Deltron 3030' Print Available

Artist: Ferris Plock
Title: Deltron 3030
Medium: Giclee Print
Size: 18 x 24 Inches
Edition: 50
Prices: $100

 

*one of my favorite albums from Mo'Wax

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Ferris Plock is a contemporary artist based in San Francisco whose work blends the precision of traditional Japanese aesthetics with the chaotic energy of modern pop culture. Known for a style that is both highly detailed and deceptively playful, Plock utilizes a diverse range of media including acrylic, ink, spray paint, and gold leaf on wood panels. His compositions often feature a recurring cast of idiosyncratic characters, ranging from anthropomorphic animals and samurai-inspired figures to skate-culture icons and pizza-loving monsters. These figures are typically rendered with sharp lines and flat color fields, reflecting his deep appreciation for Ukiyo-e woodblock prints while simultaneously nodding to the subversive spirit of street art.

The thematic core of Plock’s oeuvre often explores the intersection of domestic life and wild imagination. He frequently draws inspiration from his daily environment, family experiences, and personal interests, yet he filters these relatable subjects through a surrealist lens. The result is a body of work that feels narratively rich and culturally layered. He has gained significant recognition through his involvement with the Mission School movement and has showcased his art in galleries globally, including cities like Tokyo, London, and New York. Beyond his solo practice, Plock is one half of the artistic duo known as Keefe Plock, collaborating with his wife, Kelly Tunstall. Together, they create large-scale installations and intertwined figurative pieces that harmonize their distinct illustrative styles. His ability to balance intricate craftsmanship with a sense of humor makes his work uniquely accessible and enduring.

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Deltron 3030 is a definitive pillar of underground hip hop that redefined the boundaries of the concept album upon its release in 2000. The project is a collaborative effort between three masters of their respective crafts: rapper Del the Funky Homosapien, producer Dan the Automator, and DJ Kid Koala. Set in a dystopian future where corporations rule the galaxy and technology has stripped humanity of its spirit, the self-titled debut album follows the journey of Deltron Zero. This protagonist is a disillusioned mech soldier and gravity-surfing rebel who uses the power of rhyme and rhythmic linguistics to combat a global monopoly on culture and thought.

The brilliance of the group lies in the synergy of its members. Dan the Automator provides a cinematic, operatic backdrop that blends orchestral sweeps with futuristic boom-bap, creating a sonic landscape that feels both vast and claustrophobic. Del the Funky Homosapien delivers some of the most complex lyricism of his career, weaving together scientific terminology, comic book mythology, and social commentary to critique contemporary greed through a sci-fi lens. Kid Koala adds the finishing touches with intricate, avant-garde scratching that serves as the sound effects for this mechanical odyssey.

While many rap albums flirt with narrative themes, Deltron 3030 remains one of the few to maintain a rigorous, world-building internal logic from start to finish. It is a work of speculative fiction that remains relevant decades later, warning of a world where individual expression is a crime and the only weapon against tyranny is the frequency of the beat.