My Halloween countdown of artists continues with Travis Louie. Previous entries in this series explored the artwork of Chet Zar and Laurie Lipton. The first entry in this series involved a painting by Chet Zar. The painting by Zar, titled “Night”, was inspired by George A. Romero’s cult classic ’Night of the Living Dead’. The second entry focused on the artwork of Laurie Lipton-- an artist who often switches the roles between the living and the deceased.
Travis Louie’s art is not so much chilling as it is downright fun. Louie has created his own imaginary world that-- as he has stated-- is grounded in Victorian and Edwardian times. Louie’s world is inhabited by various oddities and joyful abominations-- all of which appear to embrace the upper crust of their society.
Oliver Smiley - 11 x 14 inches, acrylic on board by Travis Louie
