Alex Pardee

I have absolutely no recollection of first finding Alex Pardee’s work, to the point where it feels like I’ve always known about it, which is one of the reasons it’s so endearing to me.

It’s something that SHOULD jump out at you so much that you could never forget seeing it for the first time and yet, it’s ingrained so much into my brain that I don’t remember meeting this little creations.

His work is disgusting yet incredibly beautiful at the same time.

It’s gross and violent but the colours and textures are so endearing that it doesn’t seem that way.

The reason I think this works is his creatures are actually adorable in all the superficial ways, yet they’re gooey and have sharp teeth and are gross around that.

I would LOVE to see (or make) a film that uses this amazing juxtaposition.

I’ve said before in these blogs that the audiences of the world are becoming more open to strange and risky / risqué content and I think this would be a fun aesthetic to unleash on the world!

I’ve always been a big believer in USING ALL THE COLOURS. I don’t like when a colour palette is too muted (in post). If it is the production designer and cinematographer’s intention to light a scene dull-y, then so be it.

But even dark stories could use vibrant colours to their advantage.

This art definitely gives major Rick and Morty vibes. And that show is wildly successful. Mostly due to writing, but I think largely also due to its ‘trippy’ aesthetic.

This could equally be melting alien flesh, or ice cream. Who knows?

And lastly, one of my favourites. It’s just so intricate yet random. I really respect that in art. When an artist trusts the beauty of spontaneity but is also dedicated and careful.

Alex Pardee certainly is that, and I love his style.