Although morbid and dark might be the first descriptors that come to mind when viewing the work of Paul Jackson, an artist based in Toronto, fantastical and detailed follow close behind. Paul Jackson depicts everything from skeletons exploding from the bodies of humans and animals alike to images seemingly experiencing digital glitches for a turn at the surreal that many will appreciate.
Working with pen and ink, Paul Jackson creates illustrations that are incredibly realistic save for the subject matter itself. Beautiful Decay notes that "there is a strong element of life and death his Jackson’s work, as many of his drawings contain half living creature and half skeleton." Although not made for everyone, the level of patience that goes into each intricate work of art is impressive.
What's Driving This Trend
- Surreal Illustrations
- Exploring the fantastical and detailed world of surreal illustrations that challenge traditional artistic boundaries.
- Life and Death Symbolism
- Using art to express the duality of life and death through imagery of skeletons and half living creatures.
- Pen and Ink Mastery
- Creating intricate and realistic illustrations using the traditional technique of pen and ink.
Who This Affects Most
- Art and Design
- Opportunity for artists to push the boundaries of traditional art forms and create unique and thought-provoking illustrations.
- Digital Art
- Incorporating digital glitches and surreal elements into artwork, blurring the line between traditional and digital mediums.
- Fine Art Prints
- Creating limited edition prints of the intricate and detailed illustrations for collectors and art enthusiasts.
