Upon first glance Ryden’s work seems to mirror the Surrealists’ fascination with the subconscious and collective memories. However, Ryden transcends the initial Surrealists’ strategies by consciously choosing subject matter loaded with cultural connotation. His dewy vixens, cuddly plush pets, alchemical symbols, religious emblems, primordial landscapes and slabs of meat challenge his audience not necessarily with their own oddity but with the introduction of their soothing cultural familiarity into unsettling circumstances.” Read More…

Here are some more of Mark Ryder’s Artworks:

Mark Ryden – Allegory of the four elements
Mark Ryden – Allegory of the four elements

Mark Ryden – Little boy blue

Mark Ryden – Little boy blue

Mark Ryden – Goodbye Bear

Mark Ryden – Goodbye Bear

Mark Ryden – Nursesue

Mark Ryden – Nursesue

Collection of artworks form Mark Ryden and Lori Earley. Sound can play such an important role when setting a mood. Danny Elfman is the man behind the music of this clip. He is american and has composing scores and songs for Tim Burton’s films and won a Emmy Award for the Desperate Housewives theme. Also involved in the music for Big Fish, Beetlejuice, Batman and Edward Scissorhands… Definatly worth reading up on Danny.