Fascinating artwork by The Chapman Brothers. I love “If Hitler Had Been A Hippy How Happy Would We Be” (under Exhibitions) which depicts all sorts of horrible yet imaginative tortures via dioramas laid out in the shape of a swastika. Provocative, to say the least.
“Travis Louie’s paintings come from the tiny little drawings and many writings in his journals. He’s created his own imaginary world that is grounded in Victorian and Edwardian times. It is inhabited by human oddities, mythical beings, and otherworldly characters who appear to have had their formal portraits taken to mark their existence and place in society.”
They are marvelous. I wish I had this talent! Have a look for yourself…
Thanks to Bruce for the suggestion.
Here are some absolutely beautiful (and rather unsettling) 19th century Japanese ghost scrolls. I’m not normally a huge fan of Japanese scrolls, but I’d love to have THESE in my house!
Thanks to Bruce for the link.
Shain Erin’s morbid art dolls are absolutely beautiful! I wish I could have some for my collection. Maybe one day…
Fine Sculpture and Art Dolls by Shain Erin
Thanks to Elizabeth for the link.
Paul Komoda is an amazing artist who previously sculpted a magnificent bust of John “The Elephant Man” Merrick. Now he’s started a “Human Pathology” series and his first entry is the wonderfully grim “Tertiary Syphilis” which is based on an infamous photograph of an actual syphilis victim.
The wonderful Coilhouse has all the details here.
Thanks to Lady Morgana for the suggestion.
“Peur(s) Du Noir” is a 2007 French film about fear that consists of several black and white animations done by noted comic book creators and graphic designers. SwtP sent me a link to an excellent excerpt by Richard McGuire from the film. Good stuff!
Here’s the official website:
Fear(s) Of The Dark
Nick Cave’s song “The Curse Of Milhaven,” which details the escapades of a murderous 15-year-old girl (swoon…), is one of my favorites from his morbid masterpiece Murder Ballads. Here’s an excellent live version of the song from 2001.
Here’s an excellent creepy short film about an over-caffeinated driver who finds himself in an alternate reality.
Thanks to gsteinma for the link.
I’ve added some new images to my photography page, The Camera Dementia. If you’re interested in somewhat dark, hopefully somewhat artistic photography, please have a look. Unfortunately, due to a problem with spammers, I’ve had to disable commenting on the site.
