Kerry Skarbakka in the The Struggle to Right Oneself series.

Heidegger described human existence as a process of perpetual falling, and it is the responsibility of each individual to “catch ourselves” from our own uncertainty. My work is in response to this delicate state. It questions what it means to resist the struggle, to simply let go, and the consequences of holding on. The images stand as reminders that we are all vulnerable to losing our footing and grasp, symbolizing the precarious balancing act between the struggle against our desire to survive and our fantasy to transcend our humanness.

Paul McCarthy‘s works. On view at S.M.A.K. Museum in Gent, Belgium.
Here‘s a cool and unusual trailer for the exhibition…

Paul McCarthy sketches an unambiguous image of the ‘Western way of life’. This refers both to the global ‘West’ – the Western world – and to the more specific setting of the West Coast of America or, even more specifically, Hollywood. The following characterisation does not pull its punches: ‘Paul McCarthy is dirty and rotten, sexually hung-up and likes ketchup.’ …

Thomas Keeley‘s works.

Digital art by Natalie Shau…

Atonement, Bones & Silk series

Ominous ride, Bones & Silk series

The incredible imagination of Sergey Tyukanov (yes, he loves Hieronymous Bosch).

Purgatory

Purgatory – detail

The creepy  sugarpaste icing sculpures by Jodie Carey…

Untitled Monument, 2007

Femur, 2006