Fushigi Circus (Japanese and English Edition)
by Mark Ryden
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Author: Mark RydenEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); Japanese (Published); English (Published)
Published: 2006-06-30
ISBN: 4894444070
Number of pages: 128
Publisher: P I E Books
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Book Review: One of the greatest artists of our time
Summary: 5 Stars
The work of Mark Ryden has been described as kitschy pseudo sentimental works that harken back to some twisted Golden Book era gone bad. Sure one could view his work in that way. To me that's a bit simplistic. I tend to get a bit more awestruck looking at his images. To me they invoke a ageless romanticism that juxtaposes humanity with the cosmos. One of the things in art that has always appealed to me was when mans very awkward nature as a sentient creature is shown. And in the case of Ryden's work, this awkward nature is contrasted with the vastness of time and space. The pictures are intimate but they allude to so much. The details such as meat and candy show the animal nature of man and the sugarcoated side that hides and pretends to not be afraid. This awkward nature that humans have is rarely spoken or written about. Still, it's obvious that Ryden is pushing this. His works, while uncomfortable at first glance, show characters engaged in life cycles. Often times plants and creatures from the Cambrian, Ordovician, and Silurian periods on this planet are painted to co-exist with human/cartoon counterparts. These characters, to me, represent humanity. Some times there is more specific symbolism going on with Santa, and certain celebrities. Still, to me, the best works are the ones that allude to the vast bridge of time that humanity has crossed to arrive here at this moment in time. Our self reflective nature give us the power to look back on the history of the earth, the galaxy, and the universe. In the face of this vast time that has elapsed, man is very insignificant. That idea can be unsettling, uncomfortable, even awkward. This is the feeling I get when looking at Mark Ryden's work. I feel insignificant, yet I still feel awe and wonder at the very wonderful awkward nature of myself existing in the universe. Mark Ryden has made images that allude to this vastness. He has also used the art of Rudolph Zallinger from the Time Life book The World We Live In. The book is amazing and has been on my shelf since the day my father gave it to me. I'm sure Ryden has his own copy as well.
Summary of Fushigi Circus (Japanese and English Edition)
A collection of the works of Mark Ryden. Features works prior to the Tree Show, including Blood, Sweat, Tears, and The Creatrix. A survey of 55 of Ryden s most impressive works from past shows to the present. A gem of a book, presented in a beautiful hardcover, clothbound format. Text in Japanese.Arts & Photography Books
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