Mike Rende
@mikerende.bsky.social
Artist | dangerousbrains.com
Director | oddballartlabs.org
Designer & Code Monkey | sitebymike.com
KaneDems.org | ElginDems.org
Director | oddballartlabs.org
Designer & Code Monkey | sitebymike.com
KaneDems.org | ElginDems.org
The next Oddball Art Labs group show is this Friday! So thrilled about the work submitted!
Friday, November 7, 2025
Hours: 6pm-9pm
The Robin and Mark Seigle Gallery
at Elgin ArtSpace Lofts
51 S. Spring St.
Elgin, IL 60120
www.oddballartlabs.org/exhibitions/...
Friday, November 7, 2025
Hours: 6pm-9pm
The Robin and Mark Seigle Gallery
at Elgin ArtSpace Lofts
51 S. Spring St.
Elgin, IL 60120
www.oddballartlabs.org/exhibitions/...
Oddball Art Labs presents: Reduce. Reuse. ReCREATE!
An art show that is all about saving items from the trash and turning them into amazing creations.
www.oddballartlabs.org
November 4, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The next Oddball Art Labs group show is this Friday! So thrilled about the work submitted!
Friday, November 7, 2025
Hours: 6pm-9pm
The Robin and Mark Seigle Gallery
at Elgin ArtSpace Lofts
51 S. Spring St.
Elgin, IL 60120
www.oddballartlabs.org/exhibitions/...
Friday, November 7, 2025
Hours: 6pm-9pm
The Robin and Mark Seigle Gallery
at Elgin ArtSpace Lofts
51 S. Spring St.
Elgin, IL 60120
www.oddballartlabs.org/exhibitions/...
Banned Books Week seems a bit more important this year!
bannedbooksweek.org
bannedbooksweek.org
October 5, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Banned Books Week seems a bit more important this year!
bannedbooksweek.org
bannedbooksweek.org
Finished up my new sculpture for Side Street's Something Wicked show. The body was originally made for a different sculpture, but they had different plans.
September 5, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Finished up my new sculpture for Side Street's Something Wicked show. The body was originally made for a different sculpture, but they had different plans.
Good info to help spot AI Slop! While it focuses on art, it's also helpful when encountering other AI garbage online.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eyrl...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eyrl...
I Can Spot AI Art Instantly - 5 Ways You Can Too
YouTube video by Brad Colbow
www.youtube.com
September 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Good info to help spot AI Slop! While it focuses on art, it's also helpful when encountering other AI garbage online.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eyrl...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eyrl...
Oddball Art Labs is doing a show in November about re-imagining art. This is the first of my submissions. (It glows in the dark too.)
#sculpture #art #monsters #cosclay #alteredmoments #oddballartlabs
#sculpture #art #monsters #cosclay #alteredmoments #oddballartlabs
August 23, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Oddball Art Labs is doing a show in November about re-imagining art. This is the first of my submissions. (It glows in the dark too.)
#sculpture #art #monsters #cosclay #alteredmoments #oddballartlabs
#sculpture #art #monsters #cosclay #alteredmoments #oddballartlabs
This article makes me feel a bit better about all the of unread books scattered throughout the bookshelves in our home.
bigthink.com/neuropsych/d...
bigthink.com/neuropsych/d...
What our shelves of unread books teach us about ourselves
Many readers buy books with every intention of reading them, only to let them linger on the shelf. The Japanese call this practice tsudoku.
bigthink.com
August 15, 2025 at 12:40 PM
This article makes me feel a bit better about all the of unread books scattered throughout the bookshelves in our home.
bigthink.com/neuropsych/d...
bigthink.com/neuropsych/d...
Reposted by Mike Rende
do people post videos on here...... (reposting a reel ! )
design I did for a stamp rally at Morris Arboretum! The theme was native plants & pollinators! : )
music is Howler Monkey by Louie Zong !
design I did for a stamp rally at Morris Arboretum! The theme was native plants & pollinators! : )
music is Howler Monkey by Louie Zong !
July 21, 2025 at 9:24 PM
do people post videos on here...... (reposting a reel ! )
design I did for a stamp rally at Morris Arboretum! The theme was native plants & pollinators! : )
music is Howler Monkey by Louie Zong !
design I did for a stamp rally at Morris Arboretum! The theme was native plants & pollinators! : )
music is Howler Monkey by Louie Zong !
Feeling helpless? Me too... but we need to stick together and fight this madness everyday! Efforts by millions of people can (and will) make a difference.
In light of Trump’s worsening cruelty, vindictiveness, and ever more belligerent attacks on democracy, many of you ask: “What can I do now?”
Here are a baker’s dozen of recommendations. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-you-can-do-f3d
Here are a baker’s dozen of recommendations. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-you-can-do-f3d
August 7, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Feeling helpless? Me too... but we need to stick together and fight this madness everyday! Efforts by millions of people can (and will) make a difference.
Lessons worth remembering!
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
How to survive the broligarchy: 20 lessons for the post-truth world | Carole Cadwalladr
In the wake of Trump’s unnerving appointees, the investigative journalist and veteran of the libel court offers pointers on coping in an age of surveillance
www.theguardian.com
August 1, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Lessons worth remembering!
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Shutting down the Corporation for Public Broadcasting! This just makes me angry! If you aren't already donating to NPR or PBS, now is the time!
www.npr.org/2025/08/01/n...
www.npr.org/2025/08/01/n...
Corporation for Public Broadcasting says it's shutting down
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funnels federal money to public media stations, says it's winding down operations after President Trump signed a law rescinding all funding.
www.npr.org
August 1, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Shutting down the Corporation for Public Broadcasting! This just makes me angry! If you aren't already donating to NPR or PBS, now is the time!
www.npr.org/2025/08/01/n...
www.npr.org/2025/08/01/n...
Reposted by Mike Rende
The songwriter and math professor found a following with his satirical political songs.
Tom Lehrer, influential musical satirist, dies at 97
The songwriter and math professor found a following with his satirical political songs.
n.pr
July 28, 2025 at 12:44 PM
The songwriter and math professor found a following with his satirical political songs.
Life has just become one endless Onion article. WTF!
President Trump announced a UFC fight will be held on the White House grounds next year — one of many events to be held to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
President Trump says he wants to stage UFC fight on White House grounds
President Trump has announced that an Ultimate Fighting Championship bout will be held on the grounds of the White House next year, one of many events to be held to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
n.pr
July 4, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Life has just become one endless Onion article. WTF!
Reposted by Mike Rende
President Trump announced a UFC fight will be held on the White House grounds next year — one of many events to be held to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
President Trump says he wants to stage UFC fight on White House grounds
President Trump has announced that an Ultimate Fighting Championship bout will be held on the grounds of the White House next year, one of many events to be held to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
n.pr
July 4, 2025 at 7:55 PM
President Trump announced a UFC fight will be held on the White House grounds next year — one of many events to be held to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
The Big Beautiful Bill, Explained
YouTube video by Leeja Miller
www.youtube.com
July 3, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The Oddballs have prepared a "Jam Piece" for Mythological Mayhem. Your donations help us fund these quirky events. Get one raffle ticket for each $5 donation made at the Opening Reception on Friday, June 27, 2025. (Drawing at 8:45pm.)
More info at:
www.oddballartlabs.org
More info at:
www.oddballartlabs.org
June 23, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The Oddballs have prepared a "Jam Piece" for Mythological Mayhem. Your donations help us fund these quirky events. Get one raffle ticket for each $5 donation made at the Opening Reception on Friday, June 27, 2025. (Drawing at 8:45pm.)
More info at:
www.oddballartlabs.org
More info at:
www.oddballartlabs.org
Art drop-off and gallery hanging for Mythological Mayhem was this weekend!
The Oddball team worked hard on Sunday and the presentation is looking amazing!
Join us on Friday, June 27, 2025 from 6pm-9pm to see the amazing creations of our local art community!
More info at:
www.oddballartlabs.org
The Oddball team worked hard on Sunday and the presentation is looking amazing!
Join us on Friday, June 27, 2025 from 6pm-9pm to see the amazing creations of our local art community!
More info at:
www.oddballartlabs.org
June 23, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Art drop-off and gallery hanging for Mythological Mayhem was this weekend!
The Oddball team worked hard on Sunday and the presentation is looking amazing!
Join us on Friday, June 27, 2025 from 6pm-9pm to see the amazing creations of our local art community!
More info at:
www.oddballartlabs.org
The Oddball team worked hard on Sunday and the presentation is looking amazing!
Join us on Friday, June 27, 2025 from 6pm-9pm to see the amazing creations of our local art community!
More info at:
www.oddballartlabs.org
It's great to read another Craig Thompson book after so many years. His style is still great and the narrative is solid.
June 7, 2025 at 11:28 PM
It's great to read another Craig Thompson book after so many years. His style is still great and the narrative is solid.
My second sculpture based on medieval manuscript margin illustrations. This is for the Oddball Art Labs Mythological Mayhem show on Friday, June 27.
Submissions are due by June 8. More info at OddballArtLabs.org
#monster #sculpture #cosclay #oddball
Submissions are due by June 8. More info at OddballArtLabs.org
#monster #sculpture #cosclay #oddball
June 5, 2025 at 2:20 PM
My second sculpture based on medieval manuscript margin illustrations. This is for the Oddball Art Labs Mythological Mayhem show on Friday, June 27.
Submissions are due by June 8. More info at OddballArtLabs.org
#monster #sculpture #cosclay #oddball
Submissions are due by June 8. More info at OddballArtLabs.org
#monster #sculpture #cosclay #oddball
Starting to create my sculptures for the Oddball Art Labs Mythological Mayhem show this Summer. This first one is inspired by a dragon illustration found in a Medieval manuscript margin.
#art #sculpture #dragon #cosclay
#art #sculpture #dragon #cosclay
May 22, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Starting to create my sculptures for the Oddball Art Labs Mythological Mayhem show this Summer. This first one is inspired by a dragon illustration found in a Medieval manuscript margin.
#art #sculpture #dragon #cosclay
#art #sculpture #dragon #cosclay
Oddball Art Labs at the Elgin Public Museum!
This Friday!!
Don’t miss the gallery opening on Friday April 11, 2025 from 6-9pm. The gallery exhibit will be up all Summer long!
Elgin Public Museum
225 Grand Blvd., Elgin, IL 60120
More info @
www.oddballartlabs.org/exhibitions/...
This Friday!!
Don’t miss the gallery opening on Friday April 11, 2025 from 6-9pm. The gallery exhibit will be up all Summer long!
Elgin Public Museum
225 Grand Blvd., Elgin, IL 60120
More info @
www.oddballartlabs.org/exhibitions/...
April 8, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Oddball Art Labs at the Elgin Public Museum!
This Friday!!
Don’t miss the gallery opening on Friday April 11, 2025 from 6-9pm. The gallery exhibit will be up all Summer long!
Elgin Public Museum
225 Grand Blvd., Elgin, IL 60120
More info @
www.oddballartlabs.org/exhibitions/...
This Friday!!
Don’t miss the gallery opening on Friday April 11, 2025 from 6-9pm. The gallery exhibit will be up all Summer long!
Elgin Public Museum
225 Grand Blvd., Elgin, IL 60120
More info @
www.oddballartlabs.org/exhibitions/...
I'll just leave this here...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7i-...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7i-...
Tariff That DESTROYED the American Economy in Just Weeks
YouTube video by The Infographics Show
www.youtube.com
April 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I'll just leave this here...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7i-...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7i-...
Reposted by Mike Rende
Proud to join my colleagues in signing this letter to our students.
It is a time to say true things, clearly.
It is a time to say true things, clearly.
letter-to-our-students.pdf
drive.google.com
March 30, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Proud to join my colleagues in signing this letter to our students.
It is a time to say true things, clearly.
It is a time to say true things, clearly.
Oddballs at the Elgin Public Museum!
Don’t miss the gallery opening on Friday April 11, 2025 from 6-9pm. The gallery exhibit will be up all Summer long!
Elgin Public Museum
225 Grand Blvd., Elgin, IL 60120
Don’t miss the gallery opening on Friday April 11, 2025 from 6-9pm. The gallery exhibit will be up all Summer long!
Elgin Public Museum
225 Grand Blvd., Elgin, IL 60120
March 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Oddballs at the Elgin Public Museum!
Don’t miss the gallery opening on Friday April 11, 2025 from 6-9pm. The gallery exhibit will be up all Summer long!
Elgin Public Museum
225 Grand Blvd., Elgin, IL 60120
Don’t miss the gallery opening on Friday April 11, 2025 from 6-9pm. The gallery exhibit will be up all Summer long!
Elgin Public Museum
225 Grand Blvd., Elgin, IL 60120
Reposted by Mike Rende
✨ #RightToReadDay is April 7! This year, we’re #DrawnToFreedom: the freedom to read, access information, and find community—all of the opportunities our libraries provide. But these freedoms are under attack. Take action to defend them this Right to Read Day: uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-rea...
March 23, 2025 at 12:35 AM
✨ #RightToReadDay is April 7! This year, we’re #DrawnToFreedom: the freedom to read, access information, and find community—all of the opportunities our libraries provide. But these freedoms are under attack. Take action to defend them this Right to Read Day: uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-rea...