The Sucklord
American pop artist and toy maker
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The Sucklord (born Morgan Phillips; March 27, 1969)[1][2] is a New York-based pop artist known for creating unlicensed action figures through his company, Suckadelic.[3] His work draws heavily from pop culture and parody, particularly Star Wars. He has appeared on multiple reality television shows, including Work of Art: The Next Great Artist and Gallery Girls.
March 27, 1969
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| Born | Morgan Phillips March 27, 1969 New York |
| Known for | Figurines, toy design |
| Movement | Pop art |
| Website | suckadelic |
Early life and education
Phillips was born in the West Village neighborhood of Manhattan and attended P.S. 41.[2] He graduated in 1987 from the High School for the Humanities.[4] He later studied art in Eugene, Oregon.[2]
Career
The Sucklord produces bootleg art toys and collectibles under the Suckadelic brand, often referencing science fiction franchises such as Star Wars. He appeared as a contestant on the second season of the Bravo series Work of Art: The Next Great Artist.[1] In 2012, he was featured in an episode of Gallery Girls, where he collaborated with the show's cast to create and sell exclusive art toys in New York City's East Village.
A lifelong fan of Star Wars, The Sucklord has drawn attention for his custom-made reinterpretations of related merchandise.[5] He contributed artwork to series five and six of Topps' Star Wars Galaxy trading cards and later produced his own series of parody trading cards, titled Suckpax.[6] He also collaborated with New York artist Erik Foss on a bronze self-portrait sculpture, assisting in its initial design and assembly.[7]
Media appearances
Phillips made his reality TV debut in the 2004 premiere episode of VH1's Can't Get a Date.[2][8] He has also produced the YouTube shows Toylords of Chinatown and Microsexuals.[citation needed]
Exhibition
- January 2011, Suckadelic, Boo-Hooray Gallery, New York City.[3]
