Leonora Carrington – Quotes
Leonora Carrington was a truly inspirational visual artist and author. Here are some wise words from a fantastic woman. Continue reading Leonora Carrington – Quotes
Category: Visual art
Fluxus Poetry Art
Cheryl Penn’s venture into musical composition is so noteworthy I had to blog it. Most of the IUOMA members are aware of Cheryl’s group for the study and advancement of Ruud Janssen’s Fluxus word “ZALOP,” given legs by the enthusiasm of … Continue reading Fluxus Poetry Art
Baffling Beetles
Titan Beetle – World’s Largest Beetle The titan beetle is the world’s largest species of beetle. It has been mistakenly classified as a giant cockroach by some people, but it is a pure beetle, with a genus of its own, … Continue reading Baffling Beetles
The Peculiar Illustrations of Ishihara Gōjin
They can also be called rather homoerotic, stimulating a world of emotions and evoking almost trancelike fantasies… Gojin’s triggering imagery almost endues a lucid dream, where the dreamer knows he is dreaming… Here’s a selection of Gojin’s illustration, enjoy! Continue reading The Peculiar Illustrations of Ishihara Gōjin
The Shocking Work of Francis Bacon
Francis Bacon was one of Britain’s greatest painters, deliberately creating pieces to shock and disgust people. His images often included blood and meat, or at least colours which would remind us of them, as well as bruises and violence. Living … Continue reading The Shocking Work of Francis Bacon
Strange Vintage Adverts
Here’s a little collection of strange vintage adverts! Continue reading Strange Vintage Adverts
Artwork Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft
Call of Cthulhu. Acrylic on birch. Based on the novel of H.P. Lovecraft. Found here. This piece reminds me of Giger too. Continue reading Artwork Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft
Sidney H. Sime
I’ve stumbled upon a wonder!
Sidney H. Sime (sometimes referred to as the Master of the Mysterious) was a gifted English painter, cartoonist and illustrator, often compared to Aubrey Beardsley and Arthur Rackham. Continue reading Sidney H. Sime
The Art of Alejandro Jodorowsky and Pascale Montandon
Alejandro Jodorowsky is well-known for his beautiful, often disturbing films, but he also creates wonderful visual art. He works collaboratively on pieces with his partner Pascale Montandon, who also created the stunning costumes for The Dance of Reality. Writing these posts … Continue reading The Art of Alejandro Jodorowsky and Pascale Montandon
Oddly Beautiful Photos of the Night Sky
The above image shows the scene during a blackout. If you visit the page, you can also see how it would normally look with light pollution. I must admit, I find both images beautiful. Continue reading Oddly Beautiful Photos of the Night Sky
Jay Snelling Art 