Yes, the work of Eric Yahnker is undeniably strange. This much is true. After the initial weird out has happened it begins to sink in that works like the pieces shown above were actually created in graphite. That’s right, they were drawn. When that realization occurs, it’s hard not to deny some keen talent and a really amazing eye.
Mark Weaver likes nature and outer space (two things close to my heart as well) and he experiments by collaging those loves into some really interesting layouts that you can see in his Flickr-folio. He updates often so check back.
There are some strange and unusual new collages involving found imagery for 2009 in the portfolio of Valero Doval.
You really have to appreciate the eye for spotting just the right retro/vintage imagery to create these undeniably cool photo-collage mashups. You can see the entire set in the Flickr-folio of Nick Blakeman (who really needs to make some prints of these by the way).
Linda Zacks creates dense and vivid collage paintings inspired by urban surroundings that effectively communicate the cultural/ethical/mashup/melting pot that is unique to big cities.
Mary Virginia Carmack generates some very strange and fascinating psychedelic paper collages.
Mathilde and Christine are two french graphic designers who like little dogs, riding bicycles and decorating.
Strange and a little disturbing collage work from Cullen Stephenson. I have seen a lot of this kind of work lately and can’t decide how I feel about it but whenever I see it, I always end up being drawn in by it.
I have been poking around all over today trying to find something to post or write, about and just about the time I started thinking I wouldn’t find anything new or interesting today I stumbled across the work of Henry Gunderson.
The first part of the discovery was a wave of ‘wow, that is some really great artwork’ which was then followed by a, ‘my God, he is only 17-years-old’ response. My jaw dropped. He’s painting better than people twice his age. Really phenomenal work at a far greater maturity-level-comprehension of space, color and composition than his age would bely. I can only imagine what his mind will bear in the future.
Strange and interesting, and I guess fashion-related things are abounding in the Flickr-folio of Katya Ford. I like what I see.
There is really no rhyme or reason to the work of British artist Keith Tyson. His work reads like spillage from an everflowing stream of subconscious visions and memory. It is hard to believe that it all has anything to do with a single individual. All of it is interesting and thought provoking.
His website can be a little frustrating. Try using the quick nav at the bottom of the screen and be sure to click on the images of his work to see larger views.
Collage and photography-based Toronto graphic designer/artist Anthony Gerace has some interesting work in his Flickr-folio.
Justin Wood combines 3D imaging with contemporary illustration techniques to achieve a result that is highly unusual.
There is some pretty sweet collage work happening in the Flickr-folio of Kraffhics. They also have a really nice zine out that you can purchase for next to nothing. It looks like they put some real love into producing it as well. You can pick up a copy here.
I am absolutely loving the portraiture abstractions and studies of artist Jeremy Chance. I was really inspired by them.
I am not entirely sure how to describe the work of Museum Studio. It isn’t necessarily entirely new or different, but then again what the hell is. But that is actually what I really like about it. They sort of aggregate preexisting imagery and cultural symbols to imbibe their work with layers of meaning, and they manage to do all of that through really simple iconic collage-like layouts. The end result is kind of light and dreamy, provoking imagination and the recall of buried subconscious memories.
I guess what I am trying to say is that, I like, dig it man.
I want to go to Sweden so badly. From the design that is created there, it must just be a magical place. Someday.
Eden Veaudry Flickr-folio is a strange little misfit treasure trove of creative wonder. It would be wonderful to see the world through her eyes if only for a moment.
