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Feature on Bao Pham

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Bao Pham is an illustrator based out of somewhere in Iowa. Pham’s work is primarily digital, but isn’t limited to it as he also paints, analog style. A lot of what Pham does is centred around fantasy imagery, such as elfs, fairies and zombies; not that zombies isn’t on it’s way to become a reality or anything…

I poked around the internet and found this little collection of his work, which are some of my favorite pieces from Pham. I love his use of colour, it’s just amazing. I especially love when he uses beautifully delicate colours when depicting horrific imagery such as this zombie above.

Pham primarily sites are on blogger and deviant art. Check him out!

Feature on João Ruas

João Ruas is an artist from and based out of Sao Paulo, Brazil. He approaches his artwork with a variety of mediums, from pencils, gouache and watercolour to metal leaf and collage. Ruas first introduction to art was comics and later on he studied design in university; elements of which are evident in his approach to his work. But what I find to be completely captivating is his dark and mythological imagery, exploring worlds between archaic folklore and and the shadow of our subconscious.

Ruas’ recent solo exhibition, “Yore” was at Thinkspace Gallery in Culver City. For more images and info, check out his past and present works on the gallery site or check out his blog.

 

 

Feature on Neil Krug

Neil Krug has been on my mind for the past few months. I kept a tab open in my browser of his website for about a month, just so I can keep browsing his images. I adore the colours and the treatment to his film. By using old polaroid film, his photos reveal faded colours and blemishes which I find very seductive with a nostalgic attraction. There is also an aspect of mysticism and symbolism, particularly in the series “Pulp Fiction.” Much of his work involves photos of musicians and bands, many that I so happen to listen to… so what is there not to like? I’m sure his photos has had an influence on my recent body of work.. thanks Neil.

He is presently launching the book, “Pulp Fiction,” that is now available for pre-order.  Check him out!

Don’t Trust the Angels, they may be Devils in Disguise

Here is my latest piece. This painting comes from a really loose sketch that I did a couple of months ago. It was a bit of a painful project to carry out in the sense that it didn’t feel as though it was coming together very well as the painting progressed. It also left me in a bit of an existential place, wondering what it is I am trying to achieve, not only in this work, but in my recent direction artistically. I had decided to finish it none the less as I felt the responsibility to the initial idea. I’m still slightly baffled by it and what it could mean, but perhaps there is some power to this ambiguity. So with great hesitation, I present my latest painting, “Don’t trust the Angels, they may be Devils in Disguise.”