Neo-Victorianism + Japanese Inspiration + Consumer Whoredom: The Art of Alex Gross

06.12.11

The Victorian era, traditional Japanese art and contemporary Japanese pop culture, super-consumer culture, mid-century America, classic Christian iconography, poster art, ironic/mystical symbolism, and ice cream cones all mix together in Alex Gross’ bright, colorful brand of Pop Surrealism.

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Tags: (twists on) traditional art, 1950s, animals, classic hollywood, colorful, consumerism, edo-period japan, geisha-inspired, neo-victorian, nurse, pop surrealism, religious imagery, retro, symbolism, victorian

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Cadaverous Beauty: Silent-View Photography

12.27.10

>>Silent-View Photography<<

Tags: avant-garde goth, colorful, corsets, emotive, fashion photography, geisha-inspired, headdresses, latex, neo-victorian, saturated color, teacups

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Geisha-Inspired Illustrations from Zoe Lacchei

08.23.10

>> Zoe Lacchei’s Website <<

Tags: erotic, geisha-inspired, illustrations, pop surrealism, zoe lacchei

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Eye-Love [001]

08.15.10

Mona Lisa Is Gone

Devon

Tags: anja millen, bandages, black and white, geisha-inspired, nick knight

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Dolls by Lena and Katya Popova

07.31.10

Lena and Katya Popova are sisters who make the most amazing art dolls. These are from their “Fashion Moon” doll lamp series.

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Tags: dolls, geisha-inspired, victorian

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