The Sucklord
The Sucklord | |
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 The Sucklord in 2016 | |
| Born | Morgan Phillips March 27, 1969 New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Figurines, toy design |
| Movement | Pop art |
| Website | suckadelic |
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.
Early life and education
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- January 2011, Suckadelic, Boo-Hooray Gallery, New York City.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Tucker, Ken (October 12, 2011). "'Work of Art: The Next Great Artist' recap: Enter the Sucklord". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 31, 2011.
- ^ a b c d Dodero, Camille (September 28, 2011). "The Suckadelic Era". The Village Voice. Retrieved October 31, 2011.
- ^ a b Thill, Scott (January 13, 2011). "Sucklord's Bootleg Sci-Fi Toys Freak Star Wars". Wired. Retrieved October 31, 2011.
- ^ "Humanities alumni Morgan Phillips makes it to prime time tv". Bayard Rustin High School For The Humanities Alumni. May 8, 2006. Retrieved November 3, 2011.
- ^ "Star Wars Merchandise". National Public Radio. May 12, 1999. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
- ^ Harris (October 5, 2011). "The Sucklord to Appear on Bravo TV's Work Of Art". Non-Sport Update. Retrieved November 3, 2011.
- ^ Patakos, Donnalynn (September 9, 2020). "Erik Foss – Locked and Loaded". Portray. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
- ^ "Meet Morgan". Can't Get a Date. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
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