Joshua Dunlap Philadelphia, United States
Joshua Dunlap’s artistic pseudonym – ‘Chemical Messiah’ – speaks eloquently of his approach and vision as a graphic designer. Absurdism is his key source of inspiration, and Albert Camus, Franz Kafka and Samuel Beckett are his main influencers. Joshua works in the pop-art and surrealism styles, creating collages that represent pieces of our subconscious mind: the weirdest dreams, associations and superstitions. The artist combines vintage images with recognisable visual symbols of the mysterious, supernatural or religious. Like horror movies, his artwork catches the viewer’s attention immediately and paralyses them, provoking an inexplicable feeling of awe.
Empty vessel - 2019 - Collage Art
Keep digging - 2019 - Collage art
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