Mutated matryoshka doll.

Disturbing stuff, no? This is the work of Sam Gibbons, a truly talented painter. I got to see one of his works up close (not pictured, can’t even remember the name of it sadly) at the New Britain Museum of American Art this past weekend with my boyfriend. I love looking at paintings extra close, and the lines on his paintings are all so precise and the colors are really expertly blended.

Mad Meg

I am quite taken with this piece of art. It is actually a lit stained glass piece by the artist Judith Schaechter. I also saw this at the New Britain Museum of American Art this past Sunday.

( Closer detail )

The story behind this work is quite fantastic as well. According to the NBMAA blog:

“Mad Meg is the anglicized version of "Dulle Griet,” a figure of Flemish folklore from the 15th century. Legend tells that Mad Meg was a peasant woman who led an army of housewives to pillage hell. Dressed in aprons and armed with swords, Mad Meg and her army battled devils and returned victorious with baskets full of golden cups. In Schaechter’s version, we see Meg posed dramatically atop a pedestal comprised of sinister organisms and jewel-like flowers. It is unclear whether she is emerging from the underworld victorious, or about to descend into madness.“

GENIUS. NOTHING MORE TO SAY.

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This is a wonderful four-book series by my favorite writer-artist duo. Understated, yet very heartfelt. A super reintroduction to the comic book icon.

Nicki Minaj and Anna Wintour at NYFW.

So I’m a senior in college now.

Just so you are in the know.

(images via claire nereim)