Whilst trawling through the Internet this afternoon (which is a regular feat for any procrastinating artist on the hunt for inspiration) I came across these beautifully terrifying creations by artist/photographer Jarosław Kubicki. I’m sure you’ve probably dreamt about some of these creatures, I know I have…
Kubicki’s work is without a doubt dark and creepy, and would scare even the bravest of souls on a dark night! But there is something magical about the way these images are created that lures you into them. Despite the horrid monsters and bottomless pits of darkness, you can’t help but admire his obvious talent, with carefully drawn teeth and piercing eyes they are so beautiful you wish they were real (except for the fact that they’d probably eat you alive…) This monstrosity has to be one of my favourites – I love the irony of the long elegant limbs and the soft lines of their bodies in comparison to three snarling heads. As gruesome as they are, I know children would love to see these in storybooks as the bad guy’s pets.
Graduating from the Fine Arts Highschool in Gdynia – followed by the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk – Kubicki’s work is a mixture of contemporary photography and traditional painting techniques, which fit beautifully together within the digital space. Despite working mainly in monochrome, every image is bursting with life, whilst the subtle use of textures within his work gives the feel of an extra dimension that is rarely found in computer-generated art. This image comes from a series of nudes, elegantly covered by layers of beautifully draped fabric.
Kubicki is an extremely talented artist and a dedicated designer within the gothic arts. Over the years, Kubicki has designed some amazing websites, such as the Gothic Art portal and the official website of Agonised by Love, and won a number of prestigious awards in the process. He has also designed numerous music album covers for the likes of Moonlight, Agonised by love, and Artrosis. Without a doubt this is one to note down in the old bookmarks section of your browser. For more examples of Kubicki’s work check out his website.
This post was written by our lovely friend Tigz here is a little bit about the lovely lady:
Tigz Rice has just graduated from Westminster University with a first in illustration, where she specialised in digital design and animation. Her work is often described as dark and creepy with a kinky edge, taking inspiration from the work of Dave McKean, Andy Hixon and FSC. She loves exploring textures within design and can often be found wielding her camera around the back streets of London. You can find out more about her work on her website.
