Post-apocalyptic art

I have a fascination for it, and stuff that's similar to it. Ruins of cities, civilisations which leave little trace, all these are intriguing and I love artists who paint those scenarios. Sometimes I look at that art and I can build a whole story for myself out of just that one picture, because there can be so much meaning in just that 1200x800 piece. It's like a book, only richer and more different at the same time. The story isn't set in stone, it can be what I like. I can extrapolate beyond the boundaries of the painting and put anything there that catches my fancy or that fits my latest story.

Sadly it's all in the head. I wish I could paint like them or write nice accompanying stories, but all I can do is imagine. Ah well, that's fun enough for me. :) Ah, nearly forgot what set me off: Vitaly S Alexius' art. I found that while wandering through the internet and some of the stuff there is mind-blowingly lovely.

In any case, while I'm on this topic I might as well mention one of my favourite comics (the theme itself is enough :) ),
Gone with the Blastwave. Love that comic. And while I'm on comics about post-apocalyptic worlds I might as well mention: Post Nuke Comic.

PS: Anyone know who drew this piece?