SONGS FOR THE DAMNED With a background in animation and illustration, it is not surprising that Spanish artist, Gabi de la Merced’s imagery is built on a strong foundation of narrative and storytelling. This fact, along with the incredibly powerful impact that American popular culture has had on Gabi since an early age. Among his […]
CRAZY AND WEIRD CREATURES Wolf-like hybrids or oversized insects against saturated backdrops brimming with colour. As NIARK1 – a.k.a. Sebastien Feraut – explains, this is “a kind of surrealist universe with crazy and weird creatures.” The artist cites a range of influences from 80s horror through to Francis Bacon, from constructivism to David Lynch. His […]
A SLEEP PARALYSIS Dolce Paganne a.k.a Ceren Aksungur is an Istanbul origin artist based in Antwerp, Belgium. Artist focus in her surreal drawings on the “sinister” aspect that reside in the details of daily life. Obsessed with the hypnotic aspects of geometric forms, she loves constructing her work originated from a feeling like “sleep paralysis”, […]
FROM HUMOR TO SADNESS José David Morales, a Spanish illustrator and graphic designer, creates dreamy, fluid images with people at the center. Created with digital tools and colored pencils, his pieces evoke everything from humor to sadness and frustration. “I am in love with hot weather, textures, electric guitars, sensual pencil traces, and human figures”, […]
DRAWINGS AND TESTIMONIES London-based artist Mark Powell reuses old envelopes as canvases to produce incredible drawings. His sketches are made using only a Biro pen, and they often incorporate original stamps and postage marks. By recycling the envelopes, he is in some way preserving a bit of history and the tales behind the sender. He […]
CHILDHOOD NIGHTMARES Jesús Aguado’s paintings are steeped in symbolism and pay homage to historical artworks and traditions. Painted in a classic style, his paintings represent dream worlds, each with a unique narrative and voice. His surreal compositions are a feast for the eyes full of bold colors and a myriad of animals, plants and creatures, […]
