Sinister silhouettes
Jan 14, 2010
One of a series of creepy children’s illustrations by Alexander Ovchinnikov which look like the work of pioneering animator Lotte Reiniger pushed into a darker world. Ovchinnikov’s Behance portfolio has a similar set mixing silhouettes with photography.
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#1 posted by littleaugury
Jan 14th, 2010
the Grimm brothers would be pleased.
#2 posted by yggdrasil ash
Jan 14th, 2010
Fun work. For anyone not already familiar with it, the African American artist Kara Walker is worth checking out for a similar approach but differerent fantasy subject: over the top antebellum horrors (and surreal comedy). Really enjoy your website Mr. Coulthart. Keep up the good work.
#3 posted by John
Jan 15th, 2010
Thanks, I don’t think I’d seen Kara Walker’s work before. Splendid stuff but then I’ve always liked silhouette art, even done some myself on occasion.
#4 posted by Betty
Jan 18th, 2010
Thank you for bringing Lotte Reiniger forward. She reminds me of Franklin Booth and his story. Just amazing proliferation of hand-rendered work, both! (He-pen and ink). You have a lovely site, such depth and scope. Really appreciate that. Betty
#5 posted by John
Jan 18th, 2010
Hi Betty. Thanks for your comments, here and elsewhere.
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