The Twisted Art of Chris Mars
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If there is one word to describe the art of American painter and musician Chris Mars, it’s twisted. Dark shadows, dystopian environments, hollow eyes, a cold colour palette, cadaverous figures, visions from an apocalyptic nightmare. Each painting is enough to freeze you on the spot and suck you in no matter how much you may want to look away.
To quote the artist himself “What I am trying to do, in a sense, is to draw people in and to wrestle with something that is maybe not so comfortable. And I think that is analogous to how we regard one another where there is a lack of understanding…my paintings can maybe start a dialogue in that direction - on why someone might feel uncomfortable when there’s no reason to feel uncomfortable.”
In today’s video, we’re going to not only be exploring the head-turning artwork of Chris Mars, but also his story and the meaning behind his work, that hopefully may shine a bit more light on this seemingly strange, horrific and unsettling collection of visions.
Recommended video: • The Replacements Forme...
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@BlindDweller Жыл бұрын
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@osvaldogandolfo8283 Жыл бұрын
Make a vídeo of Chichoni an Argentinian artist please
@oldboy4271 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for covering Chris Mars he's one of my favorites and he tackles mental health issues in his work, fascinating....
@Hellforsa Жыл бұрын
Who do all youtubers tske these stupid sponsors.. i guess money is everything
@billdauphine951 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I know I'm probably reaching, but was this done after my recommendation or did you receive many..?? In any case, thanks...
@theartofchristophermalherbe Жыл бұрын
Please make a video on lowbrow art.
@nerd26373 Жыл бұрын
Chris Mars is undeniably talented. His works may be perceived as unconeventional, but his art works have deeper complexity to them that not many can easily decode or interpret.
@yoggothemadgod6196 Жыл бұрын
If for unconventional you mean from a stylistic point of view I agree, if you're talking about the messages... i'd rather say that the correct word is trivial...
@democratictotalitariansoci1462 Жыл бұрын
@@yoggothemadgod6196 yep, couldn't agree more. Very unique style, yet cluttered and repetitive works.
@Thimble-berry Жыл бұрын
It's the look in the characters eyes that gets me. So real and alive, even as they are drooping and turned down by weariness. Also, his way with color is so beautiful.
@superkingofnowheretown Жыл бұрын
the ball trimmer almost took me out of it but thank you!! it’s cool to see you covering an artist from my original home ❤ i’ve always admired him and he’s one of the artists who inspired me to continue creating when i saw his work in minneapolis
@peschi79 Жыл бұрын
Agreed the ad was a little jarring. Chris is my favorite living artist!
@sarahhurst701 Жыл бұрын
I tend to be drawn to darkly awesome & twisted art. Thanks so much for posting this today.💕💜🌍
@LunarShimmer Жыл бұрын
Chris must be a very perceptive person to be able to paint such a wide, beautiful array of emotions and expressions. The 'monsters' all look so real, so colorful. I love the ones with big rosy cheeks :)
Жыл бұрын
I discovered this artist because of the covers of "Grimscribe" and "The conspiracy against the human race" by outstanding Detroit writer Thomas Ligotti (published by Penguin) used some of his artworks which I find after reading wonderfully fitting. I encourage you all to read them, specially the later. Pretty Neat video Mr. Dweller, neat as always!
@judeinfante8909 Жыл бұрын
Same. That's what intrigued me the most about him. When I heard his brother was a schizophrenic it made sense and made his art much more impact full.
@Danay985 8 ай бұрын
To me, his art isn't disturbing at all, it's beautiful and soulful 🖤
@kruledrew Жыл бұрын
The Replacements also rock. Thanks for the new artist rec.
@buzzardsinuses4780 11 ай бұрын
I’m a huge Replacements fan, and not only is he one of my all time favorite drummers, but I’m a huge fan of his visual art too!
@scorpion0498 Жыл бұрын
i;m not _super into_ art generally but this channel always surprises me. every episode is a fascinating trip into a completely unique world as seen/portrayed by uniquely talented individuals. i love it :D
@KanyeKetchup Ай бұрын
And weedwackers😂
@celestenova777 Жыл бұрын
I love all the different emotions shown in these faces, so much to read in them that they need no description. Incredible talent. Great video, thanks for your work.
@ericdravenX00X Жыл бұрын
To keep it brief, i will say i love Chris's art and find it mind blowing...
@georgekostaras Жыл бұрын
I have to thank you for introducing me to a number of highly talented and very moving artists. But this one might be the most moving for me personally
@avirtualcanvas7584 Жыл бұрын
So glad you are giving us your insightful and empathic take on Chris's stunningly dark artwork.I don't find his work grotesque or ugly,but achingly human in a really visceral way,he makes us confront our own demons as he confronts his and makes us question bad things in the world.he has the same sensibility as Otto Dix.I love the replacements too,that is how I discovered his artwork as he did covers for their music.He articulates visually things that can't be spoken of verbally in his very emotive art.(Matt)p.s his work really moves you if you see it in real life in the same way Francis Bacon does,hope you get a chance to see Chris's work in person one day
@Skullkan6 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for seeing this, as I think it is key to understanding his work
@ReynaSingh Жыл бұрын
Such interesting work. Thank you for sharing
@papaglenford Жыл бұрын
the album Tim has been one of my favourites since i was a teen in the 80s. good for him for exploring his creativity so thoroughly
@bexmw Жыл бұрын
Giger and Beksinski are my favorite so I’m not surprised at all that I love this
@torgo_ Жыл бұрын
Great video, I've never heard of Chris Mars. Amazing how he gets all those little details in the skin and the eyes and such. Very talented.
@cronkitesatellite Жыл бұрын
Great video! I saw some of his work displayed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art maybe 20 years ago and it still has an affect on me today. One of the pieces was animated and you could put on headphones to listen to hundreds of characters, all talking at once. Brilliant stuff.
@brak1381 Жыл бұрын
Moved in so many ways.. just wow. Your channel feels special,great work. Loving it.
@madwolf4815 Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I discovered this channel thank you for all the work you put into you're videos I've found so much dark artwork and I'm always looking for new dark art and this is where I find some of the best artists In my opinion you do a grate job of displaying there art while sharing there stories
@PatchworkAndNuance Жыл бұрын
Amazing work by this artist, I’m glad to learn of his paintings 🖤🥀
@tomhancock8184 Жыл бұрын
As always, it was a superb presentation. Thank you for your dedication to the understanding of art.
@e-cuauhtemoc Жыл бұрын
Good stuff as always. THANK YOU!
@fayewithane Жыл бұрын
wow wow wow wow!!! another great video highlighted by yet another AMAZING artist corner! I exclaim outloud when i see you've uploaded a new video!
@InglouriousBradsterd Жыл бұрын
Love your channel! This is the first time i've managed to catch a new release! Cheers from Columbus, Ohio!
@user-kc1ix1er5v Жыл бұрын
love his style of painting..thanks for posting
@lewielewis860 Жыл бұрын
I really needed to see this. I think I finally have an idea for my painting now
@Schizonoise 8 ай бұрын
Lots of fine detail, stunning light shading, and good evil - that doesn't go into horror. I like it.
@blinkspacestudio8892 2 ай бұрын
I just discovered this thank you so much for this vid I am absolutely going to purchase the book. I am obsessed with dark creepy art like this its so important. Its the only art that actually makes me feel anything lol. One thing I have noticed is that most of the subjects are doing their own thing but then one will be looking right at you. The eyes are done very well, they really draw you in.
@ElazarYershovFilms Жыл бұрын
Such impeccable skill with which each painting is rendered
@peschi79 Жыл бұрын
Chris is my favorite living artist and I'm the proud owner of many of his paintings. Thanks for doing a video on him!
@tinblessing8 Жыл бұрын
I dislike 99.78% of commercials, but I gotta say: Your copywriting and narration of the Manscape commercial is, well, not just ballsy, ahem, but brilliant.
@Agpicklefeet Жыл бұрын
What a perfect subject for one of your videos!!
@bullcutgaming7749 Жыл бұрын
I just wanted to add my input that I like videos like this where you talk about the artist's work in general more than when you break the video up into a few paintings which you analyze closely
@Saitamaz94 Жыл бұрын
His works, like Suzzan Blac and Yuko Tasushima you covered before, gave me this feeling of physical pain. Like you got pierced and squashed by such cruel and twisted sights they presented to you. Like you can absorb those pain in those paintings.
@heavysounding 10 ай бұрын
That intro you utilize is hauntingly serene. I dig you, mate.
@wast01d 10 ай бұрын
I was so so happy to see you talking about Chris Mars, Ive been a fan of his since my youth. Id love to hear you talk about Camille Rose Garcia sometime!
@kiniyya Жыл бұрын
The only reason I listened to your ad is because your voice is soothing LMAO 🤞🏾💕
@dvdemon420-ud2xe Жыл бұрын
This channel is great I really dig this guy's work and what he said behind it.
@ad_kk16 11 ай бұрын
A suggestion that I think might be interesting, doing a video about Norval Morrisseau. People considered him to be Picasso of the North. He has an interesting story and very great artwork. I do think there's not much Indigenous artist recognition out there. I suggest taking a look. I really love your videos, art means a lot to me, as well as others. Keep doing great work!
@JiyoonPark82 10 ай бұрын
I'm actually curious about indigenous artwork. It's not recognized as much as it should be. As an Asian, I truly admire art from the indigenous people. It's very different compared to modern art, it's very spiritual. I hope Blind is able to check him out. I'm sure others would love to see!
@Karlena_Lewin_Studio Жыл бұрын
Fabulous video again well done!!!! 300k here we come 🎉
@myntultryp3685 Жыл бұрын
bravo dude. presentation has increased tremendously over the course of just One video!
@lisakuntzman7017 Жыл бұрын
love the kind of art that makes me Want to look away but can't...Thank you for the share
@timriley4543 Жыл бұрын
Been a fan of Chris' for awhile now. His stuff is just red hot brilliant.
@jonanjello Жыл бұрын
I love The Replacements, played drums in a band and create my own art. So, thanks for covering Chris Mars and his art
@joecano-ol3re Жыл бұрын
LOVE THE MATS! I'm happy that Chris has found success in his real passion.
@jameskaihatu6209 7 ай бұрын
His clear affinity for the marginalized and empathy for the neglected tracks with the fact that he and his wife operate a canine rescue - Mutt Mutt Engine. He released a new album (downloadable on his website) where the proceeds go to help their mission.
@Scrimosa Жыл бұрын
It's nice to see you sponsored (manscaped is funny and always seem like someone is making a joke), and nice to see you, of course! It's strange that I've never heard of Chris Mars but his paintings look like something I've already seen before.
@PaintedTurtle001 Жыл бұрын
Love this art! 👍
@Browni3bab3 11 ай бұрын
Love this one
@owendubs Жыл бұрын
I really quite enjoy the empathy on display in his works. Downtrodden, disturbed, and disturbing people stuck in a positive feedback loop of getting more downtrodden, disturbed, and disturbing. These are people who need a better world and the introduction of love and compassionate influences like Chris who are willing to look them in the eyes and ask them what's wrong.
@owendubs Жыл бұрын
I'd like to think that his cruel worlds filled with decay are worlds coated with a cruelty that is decaying away from being willing to confront it. Healing wounds look very gross compared to fresh wounds. With convalescence it's a very necessary step to accept and embrace ugliness because beauty is otherwise impossible. Ugly is beautiful.
@NateSmith87 8 ай бұрын
That intro is why I love surreal concept dark, gloomy art depicting such.
@JD-gf7ur Жыл бұрын
this one really stood out for me
@aprofondir Жыл бұрын
Oh wow, I was thinking "was it that Chris Mars" and couldn't believe it was!
@4ll3ytr4sh Жыл бұрын
"With clippers that can snag my bag" had me absolutely dying and if I had the money your ad read would've got me.
@lisamurphy5663 Жыл бұрын
What an amazing artist!👍🏼
@imaspoon4522 Жыл бұрын
I love the Replacements!
@dimitrioskalfakis 3 ай бұрын
brilliant. ingenious.
@LagartoEl Жыл бұрын
Who are the monsters? Indeed. Another fascinating, brilliant video.
@hatef_hatami 9 ай бұрын
This art is beautiful
@jaksville Жыл бұрын
i really connect with this artists work as someone born with autism, ive always felt different and an outsider. Even to the point of people judge you before you even open your mouth and struggling to get the right meaning to what I’m saying. thanks Blind Dweller 🙌
@haruki456 Жыл бұрын
His work reminds me of David B's graphic novel Epileptic. It's a very compelling work.
@edwardquin4464 11 ай бұрын
Perfect commercial for you! Thanks for the fine education you offer.
@artbylee68 Жыл бұрын
I CRAVE ART and YOU'RE MY DEALER.. YOU NEVER DISAPPOINT. Thank You!
@casealialangton8970 Жыл бұрын
I love learning of amazing artist that I've been missing out on!! Have you seen the works of Dolce Paganne?
Жыл бұрын
Hey! Mr. Dweller! Please do review the works of José Hernández (5 January 1944 - 20 November 2013) Moroccan born Spanish Painter and Plastic Artist. I'm sure you'll find it pretty interesting. Much respect to you, my sincere admirations and salutations!
@guruuu6609 Жыл бұрын
I liked the paintings but did not know who made it now I know Keep making these videos on Artists
@mikeluke7417 9 ай бұрын
His works remind me of the movie freaks by Todd Browning. Absolutely brilliant 👍
@aaron_osborne Жыл бұрын
Perfect guy to traumatize myself and children. Me: I wanna show you something. Kids: speed run like sonic the hedgehog
@chaosofthegalaxy3094 Жыл бұрын
As a massive Replacements fan, with only a passing knowledge of Chris’s art, this was a great video. I instantly recognised him as the cover art from “The Conspiracy Against The Human Race” which has always stuck in my mind.
@tr5676 Жыл бұрын
Saw the thumbnail of this vid, thought the style of the art piece looked vastly similar to the cover of my copy of Songs of a Dead Dreamer, and sure enough, same artist!
@NativeIntelligenceCheckMyDJmix Жыл бұрын
BEAUTIFULLY DEMENTED Chris Mars is a bad ass....One day i'll get the confidence to submit my paintings and bio for artist corner. I love that you create that space in ur videos.My work is interesting but I'm still a little too green There is still an insecure monster in me that can only be squashed with more art practice and canvas time.
@kendrapayne7598 8 ай бұрын
The ad made my day
@Browni3bab3 11 ай бұрын
Nice work Sam, that ocean picture is extremely captivating 🥹
@shotbyjkru Ай бұрын
2 minute ad-read on a 17 minute video is criminal
@andersand6576 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Though not very dark a video suggestion could be Otto Frello
@melissainaus7955 3 ай бұрын
Just want to say I am really enjoying your Chanel.every night I watch a new episode.makes me want to buy some paint and canvases and begin an artwork.Melissa from Australia upcoming artist.
@bjornviir3333 3 ай бұрын
superb technical skills with great imagination....like Beksinski.
@hatef_hatami 9 ай бұрын
Thanks man.
@oswaldcannon9483 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Would love if you did Walton Ford. He is a big inspiration for me in my own art.
@toddaulner5393 11 ай бұрын
Super creepy! Good work!
@darrellrohling555 6 ай бұрын
Our talented MN hometown boy!
@cathyhopf6532 Жыл бұрын
amazing
@c0m1g5cmg8 Жыл бұрын
Artwork is stunning beautifully designed and constructed. I agree with the Artist the biggest Monsters are the one's we can see...
@MaxPiper Жыл бұрын
The Best of The Best ;O!!
@oggeeboggee Жыл бұрын
Beksiński meeting Giger... Nice!
@maht0x Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another introduction, Mr Dweller
@spf_500 Жыл бұрын
Damn. I'd like to put some of his work in my future house
@jmpsthrufyre 6 ай бұрын
So good! Way to go! Both of you. The way out is the way in. N. Peart Listen closely to things faraway. Jtf
@michaelwittmann8720 Жыл бұрын
i am so glad, you did one of my all time favorite, Chris mars ,!
@antoniocardozo1519 Жыл бұрын
ART !!!!!!!!!!
@meagain9987 Ай бұрын
As for the trimmer - Where can we see the before and after pictures?
@malocraig2914 Жыл бұрын
I don't know if you take requests but could you do a video on Zelooperz art? He's a rapper who recently turned to painting and his paintings give off a really eerie nightmarish feeling. He is a newer artist so there might not be too much to talk about, but I found his work recently and have been obsessed with his music and paintings since I discovered them. Thanks so much for the video, found so many cool artists who've inspired me through your videos.
@megamike420 10 ай бұрын
Wow his paintings though strange are quite amazing! Also maybe I need some ball deodorant as I call my junk Marky Mark and the funky bunch!
@claykline2830 Жыл бұрын
one of my favorite artists today has to be Phil hale, you would dig his stuff, what an interesting and dark world he creates. There is something about him and his mentor Rick Berry's art that touches a strange place in the reptilian brain. Probably the most skilled out there rn. Chris Mars seems to explore the biological horror where Bhil and Berry seem to be focused on the unfamiliar meeting the familiar. Lenora Carrington or Kathe kollwitz would also make a good video, there's lots of great artists out there. I love your videos
@christianmiller0192 Жыл бұрын
I love your channel and all your videos. This man’s art is amazing and disturbingly beautiful. But your balls jumpscare caught me off guard. 😂
@mathieuleader8601 Жыл бұрын
Chris's artwork reminds me of the cult classic horror film Killer Klowns of Outer Space
@XxAmayaSanxX Жыл бұрын
If you havent covered him already, I would really like to hear what your thoughts are on Wayne Barlowe, particularly the pieces from Barlowe's Inferno