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 1200×800 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?
Posted by roshan.george under Art, Internet |
Gone with the blastwave is truly hilarious. I read all the strips so far in one sitting.
Comment by Arun — September 10, 2007 @ 8:55 pm
Yeah, it’s pretty damn funny and that style of drawing is so cool. Post Nuke is more serious, sort of.
Comment by roshan.george — September 10, 2007 @ 9:43 pm
uhmm.. i think i commented in the wrong post!! how embarassing!!
Comment by Anna — September 24, 2007 @ 10:16 pm
It happens :) I’ve moved it to what I think is the right one.
Over here: http://www.arjie.com/blog/2007/09/07/rant-over-religious-people-government-workers-in-india/#comment-179588
Comment by roshan.george — September 24, 2007 @ 10:50 pm