Krazmo attempts to dispel any attempt to discern an over-arching narrative for Don’t Cry sweet potatoes:

I don’t think the theme of the label really has much to do with the type of produce inside. As evidence, I cite the following gallery full of such lovely, obsolete art.

Comment by Krazmo — May 1, 2008 @ 12:55 pm

However, based on the image above it would seem that not all produce imagery is without cohesive thematic intentions. Less can be said for the likes of, say, Gay Johnny Texas Vegetables.

Some photos from the opening of Kago’s exhibition at K-Space in Amsterdam on the 24th of April, where they not only displayed the man’s amazing work but said work was also for sale. Yes, that includes originals. The exhibition was presented in conjunction with Vice magazine, who recently featured Kago in their fine publication.

Shintaro Kago at K-Space Amsterdam uploaded by monkey might puke [Flickr] SAME HAT! SAME HAT!

We’ve featured the work of Boris Artzybasheff before but ASIFA-Hollywood Animation Archive recently put up some new scans from his book As I See, from the section titled “Neurotica”. The pieces are, from left to right: Anxiety, Schizophrenia, and Hypochondria and each does a fantastic job of illustrating their namesake. I find Schizophrenia to be especially well executed and haunting.

Illustration: Artzybasheff’s Neurotica [ASIFA-Hollywood Animation Archive]

A question raised by Saturday’s pink caveman:

Is there a forest where all the woodland psychopaths go because it seems like the third image of a madman taken from this area.

Comment by thefileclerk — April 27, 2008 @ 2:22 pm

Perhaps, but as Narkalant points out this is the work of one Maurycy Gomulicki:

A brief glimpse into the screaming pink maw that is the PINK NOT DEAD! project (link is NSFW) by flickr user VonMurr.

A one stop shop for all “…happiness, pleasure, paradise and its distortions trough controversial but potent phenomena of Pink.”

On a personal note: Hawt.

Comment by Narkalant — April 26, 2008 @ 6:09 pm

Our apologies to Mr. Gomulicki for not giving credit where credit is due.

Joseph Sigenthaler has spent the last 22 years creating strangely proportioned busts from all manner of materials including oil, resin, hair, acrylic, wax, and fabric. His work is regarded as grotesque by many but I find it strangely endearing. The odd other-worldlyness of each sculpture reflects my own unique strangeness, seemingly saying, “In this place, there are others like you.”

Joseph Sigenthaler [Artist’s Site : InventorSpot]

For a team-up of epic proportions.

jesus christ - the neverending story [My Confined Space]

Work, Workspace, More Work [Friend or Foe : Drawn!]

The third print in the Candykiller letterpress print series by the talented Brian Taylor. Pre-order info is coming soon so keep your eyes peeled, these tend to sell out quickly and for good reason.

“Slumberland” Letterpress Print [Candykiller]

My word, I pity the artist of this piece. Surly its creation cost him his sanity.

Comment by ITHIDET — April 25, 2008 @ 4:45 am

A look at his deviantart page suggests that he was already pretty far gone.

No-Face McDonald is the stuff of medium-grade nightmare fuel.

Comment by Mordred — April 25, 2008 @ 5:01 am

No-Face McDonald by ~korintic [deviantART]

A departure from the traditional image of Cthulhu but one that works just as well, making the Old One appear even more alien than usual. I especially like the long, thin neck combined with the bulbous cranium.

Sick Cthulu Illustration [My Confined Space]

An informative documentary on European master — and Ectomo favorite — Peter Bruegel. The level of detail in his paintings has always astounded me and this episode pointed out some details that I had not been aware of. Something nice and laid back to start off your Wednesday.

Great Artists: Bruegel [Guba] : MONSTER BRAINS