With the newest issue of Kung Fu Breakfast
less than a week away (this month’s theme: Tales of the Internet), I
was privy to a sneak peek at the cover art by Brittany Bindrim by editor
Jay Kantor. It’s maniacal, pulpy, and gorgeous. Much like last month’s
cover from Caitlin Anne, this is the sort of art that makes me proud to
be a part of such a dynamic, exciting publication.
Brittany
is an artist, musician, entrepreneur, and graphic design guru who is the
founder of Black Dove Design Company and the songwriter/vocalist of
I:Scintilla, a band that defies easy genre categorization but flirts
with synth pop, trip-hop, and indie electro. She has a versatile
illustration style but I have selected work by her that I think matches
the overall aesthetic of this blog: Macabre, creepy, and beautifully
stark. She’s a striking talent and her work would be perfect for a
variety of metal styles. I could see her designs as a cover for anyone
from Kylesa to The Dillinger Escape Plan.
(PRO TIP: CLICK PICTURES FOR A LARGER VIEW AND MORE BAD ASS DETAIL.)
(PRO TIP: CLICK PICTURES FOR A LARGER VIEW AND MORE BAD ASS DETAIL.)
Brittany says of her artwork, “I
honestly cannot remember a day that art was not in my life. At an early
age, I found a way to escape reality and get lost in the dreamscape of
creating art and have lived there ever since. With compelling vision and
true passion, I aim to create memorable and meaningful illustrations
with magical realism. Working as a graphic designer and art director for
over 6 years has given me an innovative design sense to construct
elaborate images and nurtured my bold graphic style.
“My latest body of work consists of pen and ink illustrations drawn with obsessive organic detail. These pieces have been fueled and inspired by dreams and nightmares, anxiety, the streets of New Orleans, the poetry of Charles Bukowski, conspiracy theories, and the horrors of the 9 to 5. I have been hypnotized by the pen to create rich black and white surrealist imagery. The organic vines and veins repeated in the work symbolize a complex and puzzling interconnectedness we have with the one another, nature, and the modern world.”
And listen to I:Scintilla’s music, streaming over at: http://www.iscintilla.com/?page_id=8
I:Scintilla are releasing a new EP on May 3rd. You can check out a preview track here:
https://soundcloud.com/iscintilla/ruinMany thanks to Brittany for allowing me to share her work! I will post links to the next issue of Kung Fu Breakfast when it’s officially released so you can all marvel at her mind-frying skill.
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