Godling: Recap

Last weekend (January 29-31, 2026), the interactive miniature art exhibit Godling, hosted by Martin McCoy (martin.mccoy.art), Shane Brockway (7he_blindman), and Joe Aquilina (armageddon_bound), was shown at the Selva Gallery in Brooklyn, New York City. In addition to creating a piece for the show, I was fortunate to travel to Brooklyn for a few days to see the opening, spend time with good friends, and meet new ones. I wanted to share some photos from the trip, including a picture of each piece of art on display at the exhibit.

Although delayed for almost two hours, I was able to take an Amtrak train from Baltimore to New York City.

Shortly before the opening of the Godling exhibit, Tim and Martin finished some last-minute installations.

 

There was a small plinth in the gallery where I could set my projector. I was happy to see that my slides displayed quite well, despite the well-lit room.

The gallery space in Selva was packed on the opening night of the Godling exhibit, with people excitedly chatting and looking at the pieces displayed on the walls.

Steaming Woodlands played an evocative set at Selva on the opening night, helping create a suitable mood for the show.

I saw so many friends at the Godling exhibit. From left to right, top to bottom: Sterling (@sterlingxfrost), Gage (@noclearcoat), Terry (@stone.jaw), Steve (@sovthofheaven), and Witty (@wittlegoblin).

Brooklyn was still encrusted with snow, unsurprising since the temperature never rose above 16°F.

I stayed at a Vrbo with Martin, Shane, Eli, Kelly, Tyler, and Amber. It was not particularly well furnished or comfortable, but it did have a record player and a questionable array of old records. The highlight was the discovery of the American pop rock band Cock Robin, which became a running joke throughout the weekend.

Shane reflecting (perhaps) on how the Godling exhibit was proceeding.

On Friday afternoon, many of the people who came for the show met at OS NYC, a gaming cafe and bar to play Mario Kart, board games, and Magic: The Gathering.

When walking through New York City, I was pleased to see people marching in protest against ICE and advocating for the rights of Palestinians.

A short video of the exhibit:

Pieces on display:

In defense of innocence - Mike DeBolt @gundamofficialhobby

Mudseed - Martin McCoy @martin.mccoy.art

Untitled - Matt Ross @totally_not_panicking

Way of the Leaf, the Way of Iron - Curtis Fell @ramshackle_games

Lunardo - Marcello Rizza Uollas @uollas_ulosh

Oubliette - Colecifer @colecifer_xxviii

There will come soft rains - Terrance Regan @stone.jaw

Corpse World - Jon Ninas @ninj0n

Le Dépôt (The Repository) - B. Roussel Nemessos Miniatures

Ariz confronts Saleel at the absolute promontory - Timothée Gerber-Fleury @howlingmad_looping

Thoughts Form Thought Forms - Isaac Tobin @Weirdingsway

Cave of HORSE - moon.beast.z @moon.beast.z

Cathedral of Eyes and Ears - Nick Borelli @moldmoldmold

Portal Combat - Joe Aquilina @armageddon_bound

Stolen Spark - Amber Ansdell @nettleschnapps

An Appearance of Evil - Maude Bogbody @bogbodyminis

Godling - Eli Parsons @redwetskeleton

Written in the Stars - Matthew Cantor @squared_paints

The Wrath and Greed of Man - Stephen Hupfer @sovthofheaven

A Benediction - Matt Ross @totally_not_panicking

The Gnorcs Don't Understand How to Clean Their Stinky Dungeon So Instead They Are Going to All Get Sick & Die - Tyler Russo @billion_dollar_clown_farm

God is on our side - Gage Bridgeman @noclearcoat

Of One Mysterious Household - Witty Volkova @wittlegoblin

The Face of God - Shane Brockway @7he_Blindman, @theflagellantandthefool

The Gift - Mary Englehart & Shane Brockway @7he_Blindman @theflagellantandthefool

Orn the Lost - Daniel Hassell @draugr

Triptych - Eric Wier @ericwierphotography

Sadly, Arjan van den Brink’s (@atelier.ag) piece, Machine Meditations, did not arrive in time to get displayed in the gallery.

I had an amazing time at the Godling exhibit and really want to thank Martin, Shane, and Joe for making it a reality and Selva for providing such a great place to view it all! Expect a forthcoming post featuring additional photos of all the pieces on display at the exhibit.

-  Eric Wier