OFF THE WALL: Art of Absurd
288 pages
Illustrations by Alex Gamsu Jenkins, Chau Luong, Craig Hopson, Dan Woodger, Dave Calver, Derrengueta, Duch, Emil Sellström, ESTOCAFICH, Gary Taxali Studio, George(s), Josh Freydkis, Kelly Puissegur, Kyung Me, Lai Tat Tat Wing, Laurina Paperina, Loïc Movellan, Marianne Gretteberg Engedal, Nadine Redlich, Paola Ciarska, Paul Paetzel, Roberts Urans, Roman Klonek, Roope Eronen, Sarah Haug, Sebastian Schwamm, Soña Lee, Stefhany Y. Lozano, Toby Leigh and Zhang Liang
22 x 17 cm
Language: English
Hardcover
Publisher: Victionary
2018
Humour is such an inextricable part of our being. In the right hands, it is a weapon, a balm, a tool to disarm – an effective means to help us forget how cruel and harsh our existence can be. However, what happens when this humour enters surreal or strange territory? Do delightfully twisted takes on reality make life’s bitter truths easier to swallow?
Brimming with cheerful colours, juxtaposed details and quirky characters, OFF THE WALL presents bizarre yet bemusing illustrations of dark humour that spin offbeat yet oddly familiar narratives that we can all empathise with. Through curated sound bites, a carefully edited showcase, and nostalgia-inducing comic strips, this book explores the enigmatic minds of 30 artists as they walk the fine line between being funny and unsettling.