Artist of the Month for April/May
José Rodolfo Loaiza Ontiveros
Irreverence. Much of my life and a great deal of my reviews have an air of irreverence. Too many things that I write about have been, in the past, considered snobbish. Wine and art alone have been adopted by elitists and pricks to be something that only they are allowed to consume and talk about. Well, as usual, I say that's all bullshit. Snobs and windbags no longer hold reign over the finer things in life. It's ours too.
José Ontiveros has, in my humble opinion, created artwork that snubs its nose at convention. It destroys the comfortable world that giant movie studios have built for our entertainment. There are quite a few Disney films that I absolutely love. Quite a few. But, like many things in life, there is room for mockery of something so big. For years, people have been poking fun at religion, politics, and the wealthy. All deserving subjects. Jose has done this for us with his less than idyllic works of art. Disasterland is an artistic mash up of Disney characters and characters from horror films. Throw in some illegal drugs, suicidal tendencies, and overindulgence of all kinds, and you have Mr. Ontiveros's vision. Dystopian splendor. I hope you see these works as I do, humorous, clever, well-made, and yes, irreverent. Follow him on instagram at www.instagram.com/rodolfoloaiza
José Ontiveros has, in my humble opinion, created artwork that snubs its nose at convention. It destroys the comfortable world that giant movie studios have built for our entertainment. There are quite a few Disney films that I absolutely love. Quite a few. But, like many things in life, there is room for mockery of something so big. For years, people have been poking fun at religion, politics, and the wealthy. All deserving subjects. Jose has done this for us with his less than idyllic works of art. Disasterland is an artistic mash up of Disney characters and characters from horror films. Throw in some illegal drugs, suicidal tendencies, and overindulgence of all kinds, and you have Mr. Ontiveros's vision. Dystopian splendor. I hope you see these works as I do, humorous, clever, well-made, and yes, irreverent. Follow him on instagram at www.instagram.com/rodolfoloaiza
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Previous Artists of the Month
The list below is either linked to the artist's webpage or to my review which has a link to their webpage. Either way, it would be awesome if you went to check out more of these artist's works. It's worth a look.
The list below is either linked to the artist's webpage or to my review which has a link to their webpage. Either way, it would be awesome if you went to check out more of these artist's works. It's worth a look.
