Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween a la Ralph Eugene Meatyard!

Thomas Allen

Allen selects the pulpiest of pulp paperbacks and then lovingly slices out a figure from the cover, gently folds it into position, and constructs a witty scene around it. Inspired by a love of pop-up books, Allen revels in taking on different roles in creating his scenarios: “In addition to being a photographer, I play talent scout, casting director, stage manager, lighting supervisor, and film editor.” He photographs these engaging tableaux in shallow focus, rendering his prints with the dreamy effect seen in the View-Master stereoscopic toy that also inspired him. These wonderfully playful and imaginative images by Thomas Allen can be seen in his new book, published by Aperture, namedUncovered.

Edouard Buzon

Edouard Buzon, a young, self-taught painter with abstract tendencies, finds his inspiration in the observation of the urban (old walls, palisades, oxidized steal...) and the natural (stones, ochres and sands...).
He has developed a technique that utilizes flat tints on wood composed by successive varnish layers in to which he blends oxides, earth, graphite and pigments. Each layer is polished and engraved.

Some reasons why graffiti is awesome...

Thank you Wooster Collective for showing us what kind of amazing graffiti is out there. To see more go to http://www.woostercollective.com/