Todd Schorr
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Der schwarze Drache lädt zum Lunch. Roman. ( Fantasy). (1986) — Umschlagillustration, einige Ausgaben — 645 Exemplare
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If you are interested in contemporary art and street art, then I highly recommend you subscribe to Juxtapoz. It never fails to intrigue or challenge your sensibilities. I have picked up all of Schorr's books (and reviewed another Todd Schorr collection here) but for this one, which Mr. Schorr was kind enough to send me in trade for a copy of [b:A Greater Monster|12480602|A Greater Monster|David David Katzman|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1315706831s/12480602.jpg|17465192].
This is Schorr's earliest body of work, and it reveals some of his evolution as he developed his signature style. Although I have seen many of these paintings before, it was exciting to discover some treasures I hadn't. I was unaware of how much he had applied cubist techniques early on. And it became more obvious how much of an influence Robert Williams was to his formation. And while Schorr's paintings are still likely to feature bright psychedelic colors, his color palette evolved to include much moodier, darker tones that create more contrast, depth, and focus.
Schorr often fluctuates between themes that are more playful and those that are darker. I was surprised to find how disturbing a few of these early works were, such as this one, Cannibal Cat:
Some of my favorites are:
If you are already a Schorr fan, then this book is worth buying for more than the collection of Schorr's early work (and the centerfold of the outrageous Verne to Vader: Noteworthy Highlights Concerning the History of Space Fiction in Popular Culture). It also features a long autobiographical essay that relates Schorr's history and experiences as he made the leap from commercial illustrator to self-supporting fine artist. A rare feat that many of us who are writers or artists aspire to. It requires a combination of great skill, incredible determination, and good fortune. In this case, well deserved.
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