Mark Ryden

About

Mark Ryden has earned the distinction of being called "the god-father of pop surrealism" by Interview Magazine. His work blends pop culture exploration with masterful technical execution.

Ryden's vocabulary encompasses themes ranging from "cryptic to cute, treading a fine line between nostalgic cliche and disturbing archetype." His distinctive visual language incorporates meat imagery, kitsch elements, religious symbolism, and Abraham Lincoln motifs.