Rick makes quite a variety of work - a real creative inspiration - his work includes collage, intricately doodled pattern pieces, beautifully observed and drawn lineworks. What I love about Ricks works is how they are imbued with a haunting sadness - an absence, a sorrow - particularly with Rick's figurative stuff. There is a feeling of something hidden... something partially remembered... an underlying melancholy.
I'm really interested what you guys think - it took me a little while but now I couldn't live without them. I did notice on Rick's MySpace page that he studied religion at college... I wonder if that has added an extra dimension to these wonderfully created, sensitive and poetic images? Then I wonder if not having an answer - in itself - is what makes the work really fizz... I do know they'll stay with me for a very long time and I wouldn't have it any other way. Thanks Rick.
November 23, 2009 @ 10:41 am
Lovely, simple line work. This is wonderful!
whatsinalaska November 23, 2009 @ 11:04 am
Nicely put Uberkraaft. I think that's why I love the work of Kilian Eng so much; there's an elusive meaning encapsualted within every character. Great find.
uberkraaft November 23, 2009 @ 11:09 am
Samantha - thanks for that - I hadn't seen that work before ... :)
silav November 23, 2009 @ 12:45 pm
thanks uberkrafft! one note: the 'skull/bunny' collage is a collaboration with adam janes and ann-marie rounkle.
uberkraaft November 23, 2009 @ 1:50 pm
Very welcome :) Check out Silavs photostream for some other great collabs too! http://www.flickr.com/photos/silav/
zelig November 24, 2009 @ 3:21 am
wonderful!
emhmedia December 2, 2009 @ 11:09 am
I love your detailed work! I am just wondering... What is your connection to Iceland? I reacted to the "Ýtt í ófærðinni" doodle. Really nice work!