I am sure many of you are already familiar with the name Naoto Hattori, a rising star from Japan responsible for a phenominal amount of Subversive Psychedelic Lowbrow Art. I couldn't throw enough adjectives at this mans giant body of deranged works. Naoto's cute Rydenesk characters creep closer to the macabre than many of his contemporaries (in the pop surrealist movement) and are packed with more drug references than you could poke a joint at. I would like to probe deeper into the mind of Naoto at some stage and may come back with an interview. For now, i must go to bed. Tis late.

Naoto is having a solo show of new works from June 1st - July 1st at the Lineage Gallery - 21 N. 2nd Street Philadelphia, PA USA

Naoto is one of 50 artists published in our first book: Metamorphosis  

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I discovered Chris Mars's work a few years ago in an issue of Juxtapoz. After sharing one moment with Mars's Demented world of circus freaks & demonic psychedelia I was hooked. This mans imagination is responsible for more delightful terror than George Bush could hope to find in the whole Middle East! (mind my cheese) I can not even begin to explain what this kind of imagery does to my brain.

Its like Hieronymus Bosch met Mark Ryden in the dark corner of Joe Coleman's Odditorium and decided to free the Madness from all Assylums in one shot! Let Madness roam free and try to fit its whole body into one canvas with the company of HR Giger himself. Aside from all of the insanity and delicious darkness (which I'm sure you can see thrills me to no end), Chris Mars's Techinical ability with oils makes me want to jump in front of a truck and squawk Freedom!

Seriously, I am obviously a huge fan and getting a little overwhelmed right now as I navigate through his bottomless treasure trove. Have a look for yourselves: Chris Mars's Website

Right Above: VM-5: THE POOR STEWARD, oil on panel, 16×20, 2005

Right Below: THE ANTIDOTE STAND, oil on panel, 24×36, 2005

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Karl Persson (27) is one of the most skilled artists I know. Whether you find his images beautiful, disturbing or grotesque, Karl's strikingly realistic oil paintings have always demanded more attention than a quick glance. I have known Karl since 2003 when I lived with him in a huge chaotic warehouse. Out of all of the occupants, I instantly clicked with Karl and we have been close friends ever since (even though we have challenged, annoyed and even angered each other at times…. But that's friendship). I have enjoyed watching Karl's skill as a painter grow over the years and have especially enjoyed watching people react to his work. Even those who hate Karl's work have found it impossible to deny that he is a brilliant painter (verging on genius).

Karl was one of the first featured artists on our old site 'Underground Australian art Collective' (founded in 2003), and over the years I have received countless email inquiries and feedback regarding his paintings (more so than my own art… Sob, sob).

I am happy to announce that Karl Persson has just launched his own website, showcasing his portfolio for the world to behold. Prints, posters and originals will be available from Karl's site in the near future as will news regarding future exhibitions, etc. (i'll also be posting news about Karl's upcoming exhibitions here, on our own art news blog so stay tuned).

Karl was also published in Metamorphosis  

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