“contemporary representations inspired by master works of the past. I wanted to explore a kind of omnipresent pressure I think we all live under; One that grows out of the clash between humanity—our unique mess of emotions, obsessions and urges—and society’s prescription for success. Subtle shifts, repetition, (re)placement, or absence of facial features are attempts to create a feeling of dissonance and pressure in the viewer. I want someone to be drawn in by the uncanny nature of a piece and still feel safe to explore the feelings and reactions the pressure gives rise to.” -Emilio Villalba
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Shaun Leane Jewelry
Haunting statement jewelry by UK based artist Shaun Leane. His pieces can easily be found on creative editorials and top runways like Alexander Mcqueen. See some selected designs below: 1. “Jaw Bone” Mouthpiece2. Skeleton Corset “Vertebrae” for Alexander McQueen. 3. Tusk anklet for Isabella Blow4. Silver “Joan” Headdress5. Silver crown of thorns headpiece for Alexander McQueen6. Coiled Collar7. Porcupine quill earrings for Alexander McQueen 8. Pheasant Claw Earring
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Paintings by Ronan Barrot
Painter Ronan Barrot creates hauntingly morbid portraits that seem to have a dark story behind them that is never clear but always present. From bloody lifeless bodies to angry mobs. See some selected works below:
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Illustrations by Lynn Nguyen
Haunting and detailed portrait illustrations with the occasional animation featuring ghosts, rotting fleshing and other worldly figures. See some selected works below:
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A Raven’s Dream by Stavros Stamatiou
Photographer Stavros Stamatiou creates a hauntingly dark and abstract series titled A Raven’s Dream based on Edgar Allen Poe’s famous poem The Raven. The landscapes and creatures are manipulated into lucid mysterious nightmares in a contrasting black and white format. See the series below:
