I invite you into the slightly disquieting world of Davood Teymooj.
With heavy use of cross hatching and pointilism, he draws strange, somber masked child-like (hydrocephalic-looking) creatures on journeys, or in deep pensive moments.
As a Jungian, it’s hard not to read into the symbolism. We all wear masks, are underdeveloped in some ways, and get a bit too much “in our heads.” Or maybe not of that applies to his work. But great art is subjective.
Matt Gordon paints adorable little monsters and skeletons…
In his hands, these “scary” creatures become innocent, playful, affectionate, reflective characters with real feelings. Gotta love a skeleton…in a skeleton onesie. Very nice touch.
How do I get my hands on this?
This came up in my Amazon suggestions. Best mouse pad I’ve ever seen. I may buy it for my such clicks and many scrolls. And I like its enthusiasm: “Wow.”
I tried to find this album on YouTube so we could take a listen. Art definitely looks the part(y) here.
Dapper Vegetable Man. Wait for it…nobody BEETS him! (See what I did there?)
I have no idea who makes these, but they’re rather amazing.
Take this, Darwin…
Awkward Christ and puppet induced ecstasy:
So chilling…
Control your giant blob, dude.
Not the most practical default posture…but terrifying nonetheless.
“And then the Mammoth took the two of them in the circle of his trunk, and threw them into space.”
Anyone have these as a kid?
The look on the little kid’s face really drive home “poor life choices.”
I’m home after a week in the hospital, but the problem (a section of my small intestine “broke”) is nowhere near under control. I’m not sure how frequently I’ll be able to post, but I’ll try.
This image by Harumi Hironaka describes my current state of mind.
Ah, a robotic body…can I have one of those?
Sorry for the lack of posts. I’ve been in the hospital all week without my laptop. Not sure when I’m getting out of here, but perhaps I’ll have computer access soon!
It’s hard to articulate exactly what I love so much about Catherine Hart’s colorful, abstract drawings.
I think it’s the interesting composition combined with a certain whimsical imagination.
Stéphane Rosse creates truly bizarre art; part retro comic, part mind-bending trip into an alternate universe where skeletons and strange creatures conduct mysterious business and have wild adventures.
One of my favorite things about Rosse’s pieces is that (at least in some of the more involved scenes) it’s delightfully difficult to construct a narrative. You just have to suspend your disbelief and jump in.
Nanami Cowdroy creates gorgeously detailed, lively monochromatic paintings.
Her pieces are whimsical, elaborate and imaginative, often combining mismatched elements.
She was born in Sydney, but has also been deeply influenced by her Japanese heritage. The magic happens where the two intersect.
From the artist bio:
Referring to Tokyo as “a big concrete mass,” she says she finds the lack of space and the size of its population ultimately incredibly inspiring. “What could be viewed as ‘ugly’ like tangled up power lines, cramped alleys and gritty streets, I feel has it’s own ‘raw’ appeal … as it’s not trying to cover up anything.”
In contrast, Sydney is her complementary muse and a fitting balance to the mega metropolis of Tokyo. “We’re lucky to have such great open spaces, and leafy areas in and around the city. It’s not that hard to find a place to sit down and take a break, or catch a breathe away from the concrete shadows.”
We also see fish and sea creatures recurring in her work. Cowdroy sees them as the ultimate embodiment of contrast; “elegant and quirky, delicate yet spirited.”
Atlas Obscura Just posted a feature on “gloriously melodramatic” Shakespearean actor portraits dating back over a Century ago.
Studio portraits were self-promotional tools which often depicted actors in a dramatic pose, against a backdrop of scenery. This may be my favorite I’ve seen (tied with the one above):
While some of them are humorous, they do serve the purpose of demonstrating an actor is capable of the exaggerated expressions necessary to convey emotion from a stage (or grainy film).
The male character portraits seem more entertainingly dramatic, but you can see some ladies over at Atlas Obscura too.
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