The Secret Society of Fiends

This afternoon, I came home after a fun filled weekend in Las Vegas for the Rock and Roll Vegas half marathon. As I arrived at my residence, I was welcomed by a white box with red and blue tape around it. I giggled with joy as I recognized the familiar "USPS" tag on it. Could it be? Had my hoodie finally arrived? I knew it was true when I read the sender's name, "Eric Pigors".

I briefly referenced Pigors in my previous post about Dienzo. Dienzo and Pigors work well together and you can see it in their work as many of the characters are similar. Dienzo has a dark approach that is reminiscent of a world in the mind of Tim Burton, while Pigors takes a different approach and brings you a landscape which could be found in a Rob Zombie music video. When I first viewed Pigors' work, I immediately thought about the Beavis and Butthead acid trip in "Do America". Unlike Dienzo, Pigors' creations are cartoon like and have a ... Disney feel? Well if Disney was a saw blade wielding damsel with large boobages and fishnet stockings, that is. And speaking of Disney, some of his characters look oddly familiar.

Based out of Southern California, Pigors, or "Unkle Pigors", is a dominant force in the horror art genre. His career spans over 18 years, where a large portion has been spent spent at Walt Disney working on many projects with them. In 1999, he created "Toxic Toons". Toxic Toons is a company created by Pigors which includes a clothing line, masks, toys, and much more. Pigors has created many designs and posters for musical powerhouses including, but not limited to, Metallica, Dragstrip Demons, Psychocharger, and The Murderdolls.

The art of Unkle Pigors art can be viewed and purchased online at www.toxictoons.com and viewed on facebook as well. Add him as a friend, you will not be disappointed. Upon his acceptance, you will be exposed to his wall of loyal subjects, or his "Secret Society of Fiends". All fiends have a great appreciation for what Unkle Pigors is trying to create. Have I said too much? Absolutely not! Too much can never be said about the work of this great artist.

I have been a friend of the horror genre for many years in all aspects of art including film, literature, as well as visual works. The art of both Dienzo and Pigors is by far my favorite. Their works, whether combined or apart, take on lives of their own and bring the viewer into a new world, sometimes frightening, many times comical, but every time mesmerizing. I challenge all who read this blog to continue venturing into the minds of these truly amazing artists and support their work. Until next time, take care. I'm going to put my new hoodie on. It's only 17 degrees out tonight!