My friends just had twins, a boy and a girl. They are beautiful and amazing; I can't wait to watch them grow up. And, admittedly, I'm looking forward to playing with their toys.
Kate Bernauer is an Australian photographer and video artist. Her work is often based on dreams or myths and contains somewhat dark subject matter. I enjoy the dramatic, theatrical lighting and whimsical, though mildly frightening feel it creates.
From her website:The series ‘I’ll be home in time for dinner’ explores the ridiculous and often tragic nature of human experience through the staging of people engaged in strange and often futile activities.
Fans of Where the Wild Things Are can enjoy dozens of works of art inspired by Maurice Sendak's book at Terrible Yellow Eyes.
The variety in both style and mediums of contributed work is incredible, ranging from simple sketches to elaborately detailed woodcuts or paintings.
From creator and contributor Corey Godbey: I have been taken in by Maurice Sendak’s terrible and wonderful monsters. I love the anger, and the frightfulness, and the joy I find there. I hope you will find something here as well.
Banksy is an English graffiti artist known for his elaborate, detailed stencil designs. His most recognizable works tend to be satirical, critiquing politics and popular culture. He also brilliantly incorporates part of his "canvas" structure or other pre-existing entities into his designs. See more of his work here, along with his vague manifesto.
Andrew Bannecker does prints I simply adore. He's well known, does national advertising, gig and event posters, and is asked to special exhibits at galleries. But maybe you don't know him, and so I would like to share a few of my favorites.