While loitering about one corner of the web this afternoon, I came across this article in the WSJ about a new exhibit at New York's Museum of Modern Art featuring the work of multi-faceted, artistic behemoth Tim Burton, whose unique approach to everything from illustration to film has left an undeniable, if not slightly smudged fingerprint on the art world since his sudden emergence some three decades ago. Apart from his work as a film director and producer, Burton's book, The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy & Other Stories is a sentimental favorite of mine and contains a full compliment of his highly-stylized, mildly disturbing drawings which I often return to from time to time for both inspiration and/or a good cry. The body of Burton's illustration work alone is enviable, capable of tempting someone like myself into tossing a favored drawing implement into the nearest and deepest body of water and immediately taking up needlepoint. Bully for you should you find yourself in New York between now and April 26th and are able to see the exhibit up close.
Look for the gorgeous collection The Art of Tim Burton at your local independently-owned bookstore.
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