John Baizley 'Purple' Print Available

Artist: John Baizley
Title: Purple
Medium: Embossed 15 Layer Screen Print
Size: 24 x 29 Inches
Edition: 268
Price: $350

 

 

John Baizley is a multi-disciplinary artist and musician best known for his distinctive visual style and his role as the frontman for the heavy metal band Baroness. His artwork has become synonymous with the aesthetic of modern heavy music, characterized by an intricate fusion of Art Nouveau elegance and dark, visceral themes. Drawing heavy influence from classical illustrators like Alphonse Mucha, Baizley utilizes delicate linework and a vibrant yet earthy color palette to create complex compositions. These pieces often feature mythological figures, skeletal remains, and lush botanical elements, weaving together a narrative that explores the duality of life and decay.

Beyond his own band, Baizley has crafted iconic album covers for numerous high-profile acts within the metal and hardcore genres. His portfolio includes celebrated visuals for groups such as Pig Destroyer, Darkest Hour, Skeletonwitch, and Kvelertak. Each piece is meticulously hand-drawn, maintaining an organic quality that stands in stark contrast to the digital perfection of contemporary graphic design. This commitment to traditional craftsmanship gives his work a timeless, stained-glass appearance that resonates with listeners and art collectors alike.

His artistic journey is also marked by personal resilience. Following a catastrophic bus accident in 2012 that nearly cost him his arm, Baizley underwent extensive rehabilitation to regain his motor skills. This period of recovery deeply influenced his creative output, leading to even more expressive and detailed work. Today, John Baizley remains a pivotal figure in the heavy music community, bridging the gap between extreme sound and high-concept fine art through his unwavering dedication to his craft.

Thomas Hooper 'Mountain Of Light III' Print Available

Artist: Thomas Hooper
Title: Mountain Of Light III
Medium: 10 Layer Screen Print on Metallic Gold Paper
Size: 18 x 24 Inches
Edition: 74
Price: $60

Thomas Hooper is a contemporary artist and world-renowned tattooer whose work is characterized by its intricate complexity and profound exploration of geometry, nature, and the human condition. Originally from Hastings, England, Hooper developed a distinctive aesthetic that bridges the gap between ancient sacred iconography and modern abstract expressionism. His artistic practice is deeply rooted in the repetitive patterns found in the natural world, drawing inspiration from the mathematical precision of crystalline structures, the organic flow of botanical forms, and the vast scale of cosmological maps.

Working across various mediums including painting, drawing, and digital design, Hooper creates dense, multilayered compositions that invite meditative observation. His monochromatic palette often emphasizes the play between light and shadow, allowing the viewer to focus on the technical mastery of his line work. In the realm of tattooing, he is credited with pushing the boundaries of the medium, moving away from traditional motifs toward a style that treats the human body as a canvas for large-scale, symmetrical ornamentation.

Beyond the technical aspects of his craft, Hooper’s art often touches upon themes of mortality, spirituality, and the interconnectedness of all living things. His process is frequently described as ritualistic, requiring immense patience and focus to assemble thousands of individual dots and lines into a cohesive whole. Through his tireless dedication to his craft, Hooper has established himself as a pivotal figure in the intersection of fine art and body modification, consistently challenging the definitions of both while maintaining a deeply personal and evolving creative philosophy.