Mark Ryden
Ryden has the ability to mix cute & darling with the darkest of themes. This combination gives his detailed & masterful paintings a sense of mystery. Ryden's employs an old-world masters talent with a keen eye on the juxtaposition of his objects..
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Take a look at some of his most renowned works below and feel free to add your own in the comments section.
Mark Ryden Artworks
From Mark Ryden's Website "Blending themes of pop culture with techniques reminiscent of the old masters, Mark Ryden has created a singular style that blurs the traditional boundaries between high and low art. His work first garnered attention in the 1990s when he ushered in a new genre of painting, "Pop Surrealism", dragging a host of followers in his wake. Ryden has trumped the initial surrealist strategies by choosing subject matter loaded with cultural connotation."
Images Via: http://www.earlmcgrathgallery.com/galleryartists/ryden/index.html
"Ryden has been said to be the new big thing in the "lowbrow art" scene. Lowbrow art has picked up roots from classic cartoons, to 1960s sitcoms, pulp art, Japanese anime and many other influences"
"Ryden has said himself that his artistic inspiration is drawn from the treasures he finds while browsing the flea market. He buys old photographs, books, toys, anatomical models, stuffed animals, skeletons, religious paraphernalia and vintage paper ephemera. His work is disturbing, yet beautiful, and most of the time silly, and sometimes bring back old memories of childhood." From: http://www.kristardesign.com/ryden/biography.html
Mark Ryden Art
Night Visit
Oil on Panel, 2003
Painting Size: 5" x 7"
Ornate frames are a common tool used in Ryden's works, they provide a rich and classic feel to the detailed art. " In Ryden's world cherubic girls rub elbows with strange and mysterious figures. Ornately carved frames lend the paintings a baroque exuberance that adds gravity to their enigmatic themes." Ryden's Website. It appears Ryden spends hours crafting and constructing these masterful & ornate frames which highlight his paintings. Artnet review of Mark Ryden's art
The Angel of Meat
Oil on Panel, 1997
Painting Size: 15" x 11"
Ryden in his Studio
Born on January 20th, 1963 in Medford, Oregon. Ryden grew up in Southern California. He currently calls an Eagle Rock California studio his home.
Mark Ryden art Images Via: http://www.fanpop.com/spots/mark-ryden/images/10578253/title/lincons-head-photo
Mark Ryden Website: http://www.markryden.com/paintings/
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