MARK RYDEN

Mark Ryden is a man of mystery and somewhat of a living legend in the world of contemporary art. Combining classic surrealism with pop culture oddities, his paintings show a childlike vulnerability through unsettling familiarity. Themes such as butcher-bunnies, parades of raw meat and celebrity caricatures contribute to his world of twisted fantasy and barbaric beauty; so imaginative and unique is his work that one could brand him in a genre of his own. His art subliminally offers a commentary on the current state of pop culture and even humanity itself, but alas, not even the richest of write-ups can truly describe his work, so take a gander, if you dare. You never know who you might see staring back at you.