THE THACKERY T. LAMBSHEAD CABINET OF CURIOSITIES

"THE THACKERY T. LAMBSHEAD CABINET OF CURIOSITIES

Exhibits, Oddities, Images, & Stories from Top Authors and Artists

Edited by Ann & Jeff VanderMeer

A showcase for some of the world's greatest imaginations, copiously illustrated…

A stunning find beneath the famed Dr. Thackery T. Lambshead's house years after his death: a basement space lost under a collapsed floor, in which were found the remains of a remarkable cabinet of curiosities. Containing artifacts, curios, and keepsakes collected over Dr. Lambshead's many, many decades, the cabinet of curiosities took over a year to unearth, document, and catalog. Thus, in keeping with the bold spirit exemplified by Dr. Lambshead and his exploits, we are now proud to present highlights from the doctor's cabinet, reconstructed not only through original visual representations by the likes of Mike Mignola, Greg Broadmore, and Jan Svankmajer, but also through exciting stories of intrigue and adventure." - quote source from io9

I have two artworks appearing in this fascinating book.  Authors Michael Cisco and Caitlín R. Kiernan wrote short fiction inspired by the artworks, giving strange life to equally strange artifacts from the cabinet of Thackery T. Lambshead.

Excerpts from the two stories associated with my art can be found in this recent article at Weird Tales Magazine.

You can purchase the book from Amazon here.

Bruno Bozzetto - Allegro Non Troppo (1979)

Previously mentioned on my other blog, Fantastic Animation. Yes, I'm slowly bringing life back to it and fixing long dead video links.

Chad VanGaalen

Chad VanGaalen — Molten Light (Official Video) from Altin Village & Mine on Vimeo.

Hollywood Icons, Local Demons - Ghanaian Popular Paintings by Mark Anthony

"Ghanaian master artist Mark Anthony (born c.1943) is acclaimed for his signage-inspired paintings which attract audiences to itinerant theatrical performances or “concert parties” by local musicians and actors. This exhibition of Anthony’s work consists of sets of paintings for three different plays; 1) Some Rivals Are Dangerous, 2) In This World, If You Do Not Allow Your Brother to Climb, You Will Not Climb, and 3) When A Royal Dies, We Take Him Home.

During the twentieth century this type of painting became integrated into the arts of Ghanaian communities with playwrights often basing their work on well-known stories that explore current issues. Of particular interest are tales that reflect the social pressures brought about by rapid change and globalization. Each set portrays key scenes from the plays, designed to attract attention and promote discussion as people walk or ride by. The size and combination of image and writing make the works feel like an exhibition of bizarre roadside billboards. To make these oversize paintings transportable, the artist constructs them in two sections connected with hinges. They can then be folded and tossed on and off trucks—and they show the wear from this use and abuse." - quote and image source

Mat Brown

A not work safe selection of pieces from Mat Brown's new work, a brightly colored fantasy world of nightmarish life forms creeping and crawling among nude human figures can be viewed here. "This work has been mostly withheld from the public as it´s a single work and when complete will be released as a book."

More of Mat's art can be found at the Cutts Gallery.

Charles James Folkard (1878 - 1963)

William Terry

Imagination cover painting, September 1954

Illustration for "These Are My Children" in Other Worlds #16, January, 1951