EVILE (2009)Acrylic on Panel - 21” x 21”
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EVILE (2009)
Acrylic on Panel - 21” x 21”In an interview, I was asked how I became interested in drawing dark horror images. Many of the earlier pieces were done because they were, simply put, fun. As I got older, it gradually became more important to use the device of horror for self expression or as a way to communicate certain themes. 1/5
#horror #illustration #albumcover #evile
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EVILE (2009)
Acrylic on Panel - 21” x 21”In an interview, I was asked how I became interested in drawing dark horror images. Many of the earlier pieces were done because they were, simply put, fun. As I got older, it gradually became more important to use the device of horror for self expression or as a way to communicate certain themes. 1/5
#horror #illustration #albumcover #evile
Horror art is ideally suited to the venting of outrage or moralistic and political statements. Most often though, it is done just to surprise or disgust folks. Having a sound reason for doing the occasional horror piece is a good thing, because even if I do find it "fun" I'm not sure I should be proud of that part of it. 2/5
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Horror art is ideally suited to the venting of outrage or moralistic and political statements. Most often though, it is done just to surprise or disgust folks. Having a sound reason for doing the occasional horror piece is a good thing, because even if I do find it "fun" I'm not sure I should be proud of that part of it. 2/5
The adult in me says that it's sophomoric to shock for shock value alone. Plus, I sense a disturbing similarity between the sadist's cackle at the squirming of a victim and the chuckle of an author or filmmaker at the discomfiture of an audience. 3/5
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The adult in me says that it's sophomoric to shock for shock value alone. Plus, I sense a disturbing similarity between the sadist's cackle at the squirming of a victim and the chuckle of an author or filmmaker at the discomfiture of an audience. 3/5
Even given that the audience "victim" is a willing partner in a contract of sorts with the creator, the question needs to be asked: "Is it healthy?"
I don't know. 4/5
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Even given that the audience "victim" is a willing partner in a contract of sorts with the creator, the question needs to be asked: "Is it healthy?"
I don't know. 4/5
Album cover for INFECTED NATIONS by Evile (Earache Records) 5/5
https://www.michaelwhelan.com/galleries/evile/
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