The Dead Zone
A limited edition 3 colour screen print with each having hand-finished watercolor additions, ensuring no two brain-skulls are quite the same.
On My Own: The Ballad of a Lonely Trash Puppet
Have you ever wondered what happens to the forgotten scraps of our existence? The torn-up takeaway containers, the broken toys, the lonely socks separated from their pairs? Well, ShadowPlay Creations does!
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Psychomania and the Art of the T-Shirt
T-shirts are more than fashion – they’re silent statements, secret handshakes, and subversive billboards. Explore how Psychomania, the 1973 cult biker film, embodies countercultural expression on fabric.
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Embracing Kaos
Evil has been under attack for far too long. Its role in the grand scheme of things is constantly maligned, its agents vilified, its contributions dismissed. But evil – like good – can have a heart.
The Silent Prisoner: A Reflection on Conformity and Repression
The Silent Prisoner is an artwork that captures the weight of societal expectations, the suffocating grip of conformity, and the internal struggle of repression.
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Hollow: A Whisper in the Void
Ambivalence is a peculiar thing. It hovers in that liminal space where nothingness can either be liberating or consuming. Much like infinity – where endless possibilities coexist with existential dread – this space can be as full as it is empty, as freeing as it is suffocating.
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Questions
Peace, love, and happiness – is it all a big lie? Is my head full of bullshit, just thoughts in the sky?
Discombobulated: The Sonic Brain Fart
Discombobulated began as a visual called ‘Brain Fart’ – a chaotic burst of thought that transformed from cognitive gaseous stench into a strangely graceful floral aroma of insight… well kinda.
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Puppets in Motion: The Intricate Dance Between Compliance and Self-sovereignty
In a world where strings are pulled in every direction, what does it mean to truly move of our own volition? Puppets in Motion, the latest track from Sarcastic Execution, tackles this question head-on.
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Life on Mars?: A call to introspection and embracing possibilities
Discover how Sophia Anne Caruso’s rendition of Life on Mars? inspired artwork exploring be-longing, mystery, and the unknown.
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Scooby-Doo, Misanthropy, and the Search for Self: A Cartoon’s Unexpected Wisdom
What if Scooby-Doo wasn’t just a goofy cartoon but a guide to navigating an absurd world? Fear, friendship, and identity – explored through masked villains, irony, and a hotted-up van called The Misanthropy Machine.
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The Unwanted Gift: A Reflection on Sensitivity and Belonging
Inspired by Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, this piece is told from the perspective of a younger “monster,” one who is still discovering what it means to exist in a world that fears what it does not understand.
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The Masque of the Red Death: A Reflection on Fear and Escape
Edgar Allan Poe’s The Masque of the Red Death is a haunting allegory of mortality, inescapable fate, and the illusion of control. Prince Prospero, in his desperate attempt to shut out the horrors of the plague, constructs a lavish refuge—an opulent fortress of indulgence and denial. Yet no amount of wealth or revelry can barricade death itself.
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Downtown: Through the lens of Buddhism
A satirical twist on Petula Clark’s Downtown when viewed through a Buddhist lens, doubles as a critique of samsara
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Phantom Der Nacht – Shadow Puppetry by Shadowplay Creations
In the flickering shadows of our minds, fear manifests – a specter that claws, gnaws, and refuses to let go.
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Groucho Dean
A short animation that explores our obsession with likes, shares, and curated identities – all through the lens of Groucho Dean’s picture-perfect yet comically contrived digital life.
The Poultry Punisher
The Poultry Punisher is an animated Heavy Metal music video using dark comedy and satire to present a cautionary tale about an unconventional vigilante with an unwavering desire to correct injustice.
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Belong
Belong is sculpted diorama brought to life by the reflective poem, offering an exploration of connection and self-realization.
The Hearse Song
Step into the darkly whimsical world of The Hearse Song, a haunting tune that has delighted and unsettled listeners for over a century.
Can Hesher Help?
A character like Hesher might not seem like a traditional source of life enhancement, but such a figure can serve as a catalyst for personal growth.
Technology is all we need?
“Technology is all we need?” is a diorama artwork by Shadowplay Creations that explores society’s deepening reliance on technology, revealing both its promises and its potential pitfalls.
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The Green Slime
A hand-painted, limited-edition moulded sculpture inspired by the iconic theme song of the 1968 sci-fi classic, “The Green Slime.”
Smorf or Die
“Smorf or Die” is a sculpture that reimagines the beloved 1980s Smurfs with a bold twist, blending whimsy with heavy metal aesthetics.
The Foragers Lament
Join the adventurous worm “Bud” as he roams through the Australian bush in an elusive search for magic mushrooms.
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Barry’s Farewell
Take a whimsical journey through the tranquil Fitzroy Gardens, where a chance encounter with a fallen possum named Barry leads
Hello god… Can you hear me now?
Hello god… can you hear me now? is a sculpture that delves into themes of faith, doubt, and self-discovery. The
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Think Different
“Think Different” is a satirical poem that examines the paradox of how we define human “intelligence” and its impact on society and the environment.