Ann VanderMeer, Author at Gizmodo

When Cute Art Turns Creepy

Sometimes the creepiest things aren’t malevolent and grotesque, but cute and sweet… and a recent art exhibit proved it. The “Cute and Creepy Art Exhibit” confronted us with terrifying fluffy animals, and alarming children. What could people do except dress up in their greatest gothic finery? “Cute and Creepy” was curated by Carrie Ann Baade,…

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Cute & Creepy Art Exhibit – Part III (The People)

This art exhibit isn’t just about the art being presented but about the true celebration of the imagination. Many of the attendees at the opening embraced this idea and came in costumes they had made. Top image: The hostess with the mostest – Carrie Ann Baade (take a look at that unique necklace she is…

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“Cute and Creepy” Part 1

Something weird and wonderful is happenning in Tallahassee. The Cute and Creepy Art Exhibit – guest curated by Carrie Ann Baade. She brings together a collection of Pop Surrealism from 24 of the most imaginative and artistic minds. As you walk into the entrance you are greeted by “Feral Child,” a piece from Judith Schaecter,…

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Cute & Creepy Art Exhibit – Part II

More amazing art. Less than an hour into the opening, the gallery was so crowded you could barely walk around. It was attended from people of all ages, from infants in arms to art-loving seniors. This eye-catching painting is “‘Diorama of Gasoline, Dopamine, and Adrenaline” by Laurie Hogin “Pandora’s Box” by Laurie Lipton “Galactic Withcraft”…

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The Horrible, Amazing, Odd Story Behind the Stories of Thackery T. Lambshead

What do you get when you cross NYT bestselling author Lev Grossman with Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and a collection of strange artifacts? You get Doctor Roboticus, that’s what. And you get a whole heck of a lot more: a fully illustrated compendium of exciting stories and art featuring Holly Black, China Mieville, Michael Moorcock,…

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Jeremy Zerfoss is the artist who never sleeps

From his eye-catching book covers to his weird sense of humor in his comics, you know you’re in for a wild ride with Jeremy Zerfoss. There’s a sweetness in his images (and playfulness, too) that hide a more sinister side. The first image here is called “The Result of Everything.” Hailing from Las Vegas, NV,…

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The Ghosts and Strangers of J.K. Potter

Artist J.K. Potter has been working his magic in the world of the dark and surreal for over 20 years. He was creating Steampunk imagery long before the current craze. Nobody designs a haunted building or ghostly apparitions quite like he does. Here is a gallery of his strange imaginings. Unpublished personal work – makes…

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The Lost Machines of Richard A. Kirk

Richard A. Kirk is an artist inspired by the close-up view in his backyard garden – especially fungi, plants, insects, and birds. His intricate pieces are filled with so much that each time you look, you come away with something new. For more about Richard A. Kirk, please see his website. Cuckoo’s Promise – a…

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The Fantastical Pinup Girls of Danni Shinya Luo [NSFW]

Danni Shinya Luo’s work focuses on the beauty of the female form, and she understands what makes a woman sexy. Using watercolors, she combines the fierceness of a woman’s power with the bright, fresh colors of the natural world. Here are some of Danni’s pieces – taken from various gallery exhibits (note: she’s got an…

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The Twisted Imaginings of Aeron Alfrey

Inspired by the fiction of Thomas Ligotti and other dark masters of the horrific, Aeron Alfrey views the world as a strange and weird place, full of mysterious creatures. His monsters are abominable and his landscapes filled with creepy crawlies. We’ve got a gallery of some of his most mind-searing creations. From Thomas Ligotti’s Songs…

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Music, Genetics and Fantasy: An Alice Meichi Li Gallery

Welcome to the world of Alice Meichi Li, where fantasy meets the future. Everything you thought you knew about musicians and fairies is all wrong… or is it? How about a different view? We’ve got an incredible gallery of Li’s work that will give you new perspective on the world of fairies. Synth – when…

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Pop Surrealism In The Artwork of Gloria Muriel

I first saw Gloria Muriel’s artwork at Comic-Com San Diego last summer. Inspired by the work of Dali and yet moved by a spiritual search, her passion and enthusiasm is clearly evident in these colorful yet mournful fantasy images in our gallery. You can see more of Muriel’s work on her site. Let’s Play –…

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The naughty niceness of Tommy Kovac

Tommy Kovac is known for his melancholy characters such as Stitch, from his first comic, and Autumn, but also his mischievous Skelebunnies. His blend of whimsy and darkness appeals to goths as well as people who like mushrooms and acorns. See more of Kovac’s work on his website. The Complete Skelebunnies Collection Cover Sparkly Unicorn!…

Books & Comics Ann VanderMeer Nov 26

The oddly disturbing royal portraits of Carrie Ann Baade

Anyone can look at beautiful, eye-catching portraits of everyday people doing everyday things. Or… you can gaze instead at the people who live in Carrie Ann Baade’s world. You’ll see influences from literature and history, plus some truly weird creatures. Queen Bitch – a Woman of Power who is not afraid to wear it. The…

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When Steampunk meets Surrealism

Put on your goggles (or gas mask), sit back and relax. And take a look at the world through the eyes of French artist Sam Van Olffen. His work is an intoxicating blend of surrealism, science fiction and steampunk. Troy The title of this piece is Welcome! A bit of the West. Steampunk meets Cyberpunk…

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People and animals are twisted by the imagination of Valerie Jeanne

Valerie Jeanne paints people and animals. Sounds simple enough, right? However, her people and animals have a bit of a twist – and a turn. And some weirdness…which I love. Check out this Big Eye Art. Reunion – ok we have quite a few things going on here. Some aliens….and some flora and fauna (ok,…

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Angels, clowns and a deep dark place: the art of Mariano Villalba

This is the work of Mariano Villalba, a young Argentinian artist whose influences include Edgar Allen Poe, Jan Saudek and Scarface! His dark surreal world is populated with fallen angels, evil clowns (are there any other kinds?) and mysterious women. Evilia Don Quixote – to dream the impossible dream Battle Angels Slave Angels The Angel…

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The shadowdance of Stephanie Pui-Mun Law

It’s time for something beautiful. Enter the world of Stephanie Pui-Mun Law, where ethereal creatures roam freely. Her work is a mixture of mythology and folklore with a hint of surrealism influenced by nature. The Unfurling…..An absolutely magnificent woman highlighted in peacock feathers… and yet look very closely at the bottom of the picture. What…

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Kris Kuksi’s divine imaginings

Behold the macabre revelations of Kris Kuksi, where you will find great beauty in the grotesque. Described as “Fantastic Realism,” his work incorporates figures from history, mythology and nature to create bizarre yet somehow familiar sculptures. A New Divinity – divine, indeed. Bones and architecture. Ladders, wheels, people – all in service to the divine.…

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The Art Of InObrAS Makes The Real Surreal

Who is the mysterious Russian artist InObrAS? InObrAs (a.k.a. Andrey S. Obryvalin) likes to skew the dimensions of architecture, animals and insects. In his artwork, everyday sights become warped landscapes right out of your loopiest dreams. See more from this amazing Russian artist at his Deviantart page. The Fortress This one is called Street Hunter.…

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When Cute Art Turns Creepy

Cute & Creepy Art Exhibit – Part III (The People)

“Cute and Creepy” Part 1

Cute & Creepy Art Exhibit – Part II

The Horrible, Amazing, Odd Story Behind the Stories of Thackery T. Lambshead

Jeremy Zerfoss is the artist who never sleeps

The Ghosts and Strangers of J.K. Potter

The Lost Machines of Richard A. Kirk

The Fantastical Pinup Girls of Danni Shinya Luo [NSFW]

The Twisted Imaginings of Aeron Alfrey

Music, Genetics and Fantasy: An Alice Meichi Li Gallery

Pop Surrealism In The Artwork of Gloria Muriel

The naughty niceness of Tommy Kovac

The oddly disturbing royal portraits of Carrie Ann Baade

When Steampunk meets Surrealism

People and animals are twisted by the imagination of Valerie Jeanne

Angels, clowns and a deep dark place: the art of Mariano Villalba

The shadowdance of Stephanie Pui-Mun Law

Kris Kuksi’s divine imaginings

The Art Of InObrAS Makes The Real Surreal

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