The Haunting Paintings of Ken Currie

[@HappyHeresy]

I think you might enjoy looking into the story of Mike Diana: To put it simply, he's the only artist in American history ever charged with a crime under Obscenity Laws.

[@ContrastNY]

I agree, and the Netflix doc about him was excellent!

[@Petemejia77]

Documentary is called "Boiled Angel: The Trial of Mike Diana"

[@sabrinatscha2554]

Being as provocative as one can be in order to get a reaction from people and then claiming yourself a martyr when they react. That’s Mike d in a nutshell. And as far as artistic skill goes, the guy is just a dime store version of Crumb with about one 1 millionth of the wit and humor. Despite all the explicitness that his art clearly relies on (in order to be relevant at all) he still doesn’t come close to the amount “edginess” that Crumb exhibited. I’m surprised anyone bothered to make a documentary about him and even more surprised that anybody would watch it

[@bratzmovieofficial]

Omg i met mike diana in new york and didnt know who he was until a year later. He was painting ny friend’s feet for a mini boiled angel exhibition. He was polite

[@Pretermit_Sound]

He was the only one who was CONVICTED under the obscenity laws. There are other artists/musicians who have been CHARGED. Jello Biafra comes to mind 🤔

[@shepthedep5862]

The distortion and the blended look of the people in his later paintings almost reminds me of those AI generated art. It’s haunting in a way that can’t be replaced

[@JesperHellvik]

Unfortunately I think it WILL be replaced by AI art. I have a very dystopian view on AI art - as you can tell.

[@bronzergoth7598]

@@JesperHellvik replaced, no. AI is a tool, and people making skillful/poignant use of the tool will end up finding success with it. also excited for people with hand mobility issues to have ideas shine directly from their brains. portraiture is alive and we've had photographs for centuries right? it ok :)

[@reperpeter]

@@bronzergoth7598 using midjourney, I can generate 1000 of these arworks per minute. There is no way a human being can spot the difference. Human art is dead right now as we speak.

[@users4007]

@@reperpeter currently it is very easy to distinguish between midjourney generations and human drawn art, midjourney isn’t that good compared to dall e and stable diffusion which can also be easily identified

[@users4007]

@@JesperHellvik only some digital artists will be replaced, but traditional artists won’t be replaced, it’s like when there’s photographs but artists still get commissioned to paint something

[@artistcodymeyer6491]

If you’re into dark or nightmare art, I suggest looking into the works of Zdzisław Beksiński. He has a tragic story, with a grim ending. He’d be the perfect subject for one of your videos.

[@nicelyppppppp]

yes! In Praise of Shadows did a video here on youtube a while back. would love to see him covered here.

[@bexmw]

My favorite artist behind Geiger

[@MrBluntafterblunt]

@@bexmw Giger you mean ?

[@TheStick0fBoom]

I was just about to comment the same thing.

[@giulyanoviniciussanssilva2947]

@@bexmw The Giger is so, KING that even Zidslaw he inspired.

[@Pencil0fDoom]

Its almost as if you’re reviewing the works of two different artists. His earlier work is almost cubist, the picture plane packed with endless detail, backgrounds overspilling with figures and objects… then suddenly sometime in the late 90s he transforms utterly! His work mutates into a smooth minimalist representational style, surrounded by a black ocean infinite empty bleak tenebrism. What happened?! Mind bending.

[@mikeyhamato2012]

To be honest, as an artist, I think it’s a very honouring feeling to have someone interpret your art. People around me don’t interpret my art work, but in very rare moments, I do get one interpretation. And it makes me see my art in a whole new light. I just love channels like yours.

[@giulyanoviniciussanssilva2947]

It is the beginning that when your art goes to the world, it no longer belongs to us, but to others it is not only our interpretation but that of others, so much so that the more scarcity of information an art has, for me more of it impacts because it is a product of total inquiry from others, at least I wouldn't want people to use me to be able to interpret my works.

[@naranara1690]

That's the kind of thing most wouldn't consider until it happens to a work of theirs, and it transfigures their understanding. I bet it's special.

[@mikeyhamato2012]

@@naranara1690 I just love seeing people theorise over the smallest details in my art. It fills my heart with joy for a moment.

[@CrabcakeAR]

I love this... I feel like it's not generally accepted in some forms of media so I try to keep it to myself. It always disappoints me when I get a different message and people begin to explain the intended one from the author to me. I enjoy being given the freedom to see things in my own way but at the same time I feel forced to respect the initial idea given by the one who made it but it feels deeply wrong to me.

[@Lola-xb8sd]

I agree! It is extremely honoring

[@clairvaux8459]

His art invokes a similar feeling to what I used to feel as a child, staring at my hands and thinking how strange flesh looked. It's a mix of unease, surreality and fascination.

[@ohno4930]

This really made me wish I understood symbolism a bit better. It's a struggle for me to translate nontangible concepts into art. I think it's because I'm autistic, but it feels like I kind of have to reach to portray things in any other manner besides literal and straightforward. Makes it feel less authentic even when I do succeed, because the way other artists talk about their process, it seems like it just comes naturally to people. In any case, Currie's work definitely inspires me to keep working on the flexibility of my thinking. I may not fully understand how the concepts behind his work connect to the image shown, but I can feel the intent and raw emotion and it's something I admire. Great presentation :)

[@LiterallyScarecrow]

I'm autistic Too and I struggle with the same thing, I love art but I often find myself taking it at face value unless I really look into it. This artist's work is beautiful, I'd love to be able to tweak symbolism and beauty like that in my art.

[@ohno4930]

​@@LiterallyScarecrow Yeah, same here! I can usually tell if there's intended symbolism behind something and may have a vague idea of what it could be, but that's about it, and I'm even worse trying to create my own. It's a little frustrating for sure, but I think it's possible to get a message across and put depth and nuance into work without that natural feel for the abstract! I'm definitely still hoping I will learn more by consuming more content like this, though.

[@kaai_9362]

Hey! Autistic digital painter here, and I’ve been told so many times that my art should express certain emotions or meanings but I never knew how to do that correctly for the longest time. I would just copy the colors of my reference and get low points for not being creative enough. The truth is though, there can always be a meaning in art and usually, any meaning you interpret would just be your interpretation, it may not be the most accurate, but it’s the one that came to you first, and that’s okay! (Sorry if I explained this poorly or made any typos, I have a really terrible migraine rn and I’ll correct it later)

[@siratlas8198]

i’m not autistic, but i’ve felt similar insecurities towards my art not being ‘creative enough’. It’s probably something that can be improved with practice, but i also think it’s worth adding that embracing the things that make your art an extension of yourself and the way you see things, whether straightforward or really abstract, can be beautiful ! Of course being inspired by other artists and striving to explore different mediums and styles is also good :)

[@thebigcapitalism9826]

Watching videos like this and reading criticism of art (especially the art form you enjoy and are trying to improve in) will help teach you the dialects that artists have used throughout history to convey different things, both of their own conscious effort and subconsciously as well. Another great channel I recommend that has improved my understanding of the visual arts in particular is Great Art Explained.

[@SEATACx]

Aside from the content of his work, his technique has become something truly incredible. It has a sense of realism but sits in its own uncanny (and unsettling) valley. As with all of your videos, great work.

[@alexandragabitto2573]

Love that Currie’s works are being covered on your channel! I just rewatched “Portrait of a Woman on Fire” and was reminded of how important The Gaze is. Currie’s subjects always seem aware they are being watched constantly breaking the 4th wall to stare at the audience. Great stuff!

[@Pilovie_.]

This is a beautiful example of “disturb the comforted, comfort the disturbed”. I love it

[@nissansucc5486]

nah this more like "disturb the comforted, disturb the disturbed"

[@Oriol-oo7jl]

Never heard that concept. I like it

[@Grim.Doctor]

I need, I feel, a love You love to love the fear

[@AlbertWeskerVR]

​@nissansucc5486 nah I don't feel disturbed when I see these. Quite the opposite. So I guess I'm one of the comforted

[@cthulusauce]

I remember Currie when I was a painting student, my teacher actually showed me his work. So glad you are covering him.

[@EverTheFractal]

I saw Three Oncologists and Unknown Man in person the other day and found this video trying to learn more about the artist. I think a really important thing to note is that they are massive. I felt so overwhelmed and intimitated facing these. The nurse especially, her bloodshot and tired eyes made me feel like she was just sobbing and had to compose herself to talk to me and it felt so uncomfortable to hold her gaze. Masterful work.

[@AerialTheShamen]

Those Three Oncologists in that hazy halo look like being beamed down or up again from an extraterrestial space craft after doing medical examinations of human bodies.

[@lilyburrows9469]

I worked in a selling gallery for 5 years that sold Ken Currie's art, and it always got under my skin in the best and most morbid of ways. Another extremely under-represented artist that reminds me of Currie is Barry Burman, who's definitely worth looking up. A lot of his paintings are lost or in private care, and perhaps are in some ways similar to the work of Zdzisław Beksiński who has gained popularity in recent years. More portraits. He created images - his very late work based upon 'masks' he saw in nightmares - until he died of overdose in 2001, aged 57.

[@Thiccolo86]

Sue Black leads a fascinating life. It's always a pleasure to see her appearance in a documentary, as she is truly passionate about brining peace and resolve to victims of crime in life and in death.

[@Thiccolo86]

For anyone interested, the first doc that comes to mind would be a Reel Truth episode about the wax mummification of labor house children in the early industrial period, usually splayed open as a medical specimen. Sue and her team piece together the story of these children, including giving them back their face, trying to find their identities, and ultimately persuading their collectors to lay them to rest as they are, in fact, deceased children. But they also recreate the mummification process to understand how and why it was done. It's fascinating.

[@humbertbee9650]

Her books are absolutely incredible, just finished her latest in 5hrs today, couldn't put it down

[@eatrawskin]

Ken Currie is the ONLY artist I happily researched in college. A man unafraid of disturbing, all he did was document. I love his work with a passion and hope to one day maybe own a piece or twio in my lifetime.

[@thenotoriousp.i.g.7424]

Bro literally just read word for word descriptions form National Galleries Scotland website lmao

[@king-curse]

Holy shit you weren’t kidding.

[@nootmaster4316]

what no way!! what article are you referring to?

[@tgauff6625]

Wait really? How is his vid still up-

[@DngrDan]

That's all these random analysis videos on KZbin! They're always read by some nerdy dude in his early 20's just trying to make bank off view counts. I Googled "Ken Currie" and my curiosity was satiated. I don't need to watch a crappy 30 min faux documentary about it.

[@jerrywhoomst1116]

He literally says he's quoting it.

[@juliedawson8027]

Thank you for sharing this. I'd never heard of Ken Currie and clicked on the video because of the thumbnail. Absolutely fascinated by his work, but more than that, my late father taught anatomy at the University of Dundee. It was him who recruited Sue Black and I remember he and my mother (she worked at Ninewells) mentioning the oncologists in the first painting. Surreal to come across them all here. Wish Currie had met my father, he would have made a perfect subject and I think Dad would have adored his work.

[@Jimyblues]

Well done - whenever you show a new painting, I pause the vid to form my own impression then listen to what you say about it .

[@MmkK-my2fy]

It's always a welcome breeze of fresh air to see contemporary artists who explore symbolic art while not forgetting that it requires a great deal of craft to truly capture an audience. The art world seems to be saturated with mediocrity that is neither captivating nor masterfully crafted. This channel has become a gateway for good pieces of work and art that is worth being talked about. Another great video. Thanks!

[@snootwizard]

This artist reminds me of another sort of "dark" artist/filmmaker named Michaël Borremans. To me he's sort of the synthesis of Currie and Goya, though with more of a unique emphasis on posing figures like objects removed of their agency. I wrote a paper about his work and haven't been able to stop thinking about his haunting, enigmatic paintings since. Definitely worth checking out if you haven't already! (sorry I know a lot of other people have already been recommending artists to check out down here)

[@analogrhymes]

I was in NYC for an art course and part of the class involved visiting galleries. One of them was featuring Ken Currie's work, it was fabulous.

[@amandaredd3057]

His art is haunting and absolutely mesmerizing

[@contentlyforlorn1423]

The perfect video to come across for lunch time.

[@chemtrayliaindafukkinskya]

Ooo these are hauntingly fantastic...

[@leonardwimbelton8920]

Is there any chance you could analyze Otto Dix's works? He was a soldier that fought on the german side in WW1, and he portrayed the real horrors of war, such a great artist that needs more attention

[@thedudeman2106]

I was going to suggest to same. Easily some of the most haunting works I've ever seen.

[@BigHenFor]

Have you checked out The Canvas' video on Otto Dix?

[@leonardwimbelton8920]

@@BigHenFor I sure the fuck did, and it was beautiful

[@russell_szabados]

So happy to find this, I *love* Ken Currie’s work. He’s one of the few contemporary artists whose dark aesthetic matches mine. I use Gallowgate Lard as an avatar in online forums.

[@Duskyberry]

What I find most striking about Currie's art is his juxtaposition between the stunning fluid softness of his paintwork and his subject matter. To me it gives off an almost ephemeral element while at the same time depicting the longevity of how things stay the same.

[@amandasshadow9605]

Wow! The painting of Sue Black is just astounding! He captured all of what you described in her eyes. I'd never heard of Ken Currie before this video and now I want to explore everything he has done. Every single piece you've featured here is tragically beautiful! Krankenhaus reminds me of how our healthcare system is here in America. Seemingly sensitive but actually fueled by greed- wanting to do the bare bones "care" to keep people sick, under the guise of helping them, in order to make more profit. I realize this is not the intended meaning of the painting, but that's what it reminds me of. As for Artist Corner- chef's kiss to Harrison Morall. Beautiful artwork!

[@DeathMetalDerf]

How did I miss this one!?! What an incredible art style.

[@CurflanderHolyfield]

The Troubled City feels symbolic to me that Sodom and Gomorrah are very real places only changing geography and name over time. The Three Oncologists feel like their expressions are ones they’d have the moment after losing someone on the table. Showing the surreal emotion in reality

[@hannahtanski3911]

there’s a painting by an artist, however i can’t remember the name that depicts an early version of the modern autopsy. reminds me of that

[@kc_cobra]

Thank you for covering Ken Currie's work! He's one of my favourites but so few people have heard of him. It's great that you're helping bring more attention to his hauntingly beautiful art.

[@Tobi-ln9xr]

15:31 just a minor historical mistake but the Weimar Republic was from 1919 to 1933 until the creation of N@zi Germany. In my opinion, the Weimar Republic is the most overlooked chapter of the history of Germany. It had the biggest movie industry, a huge art "industry“ and a huge fashion industry. And also other topics from that era like the German revolution, Hyperinflation and political and social situations of the W-R are very interesting.

[@waisehell]

The show called Babylon Berlin covered this stuff pretty well.

[@sunnyapartmentroom2038]

Not sure if I’ve commented before but, as someone who’s studying art history and a fan of the darker side of art and learning about the artists behind them- this channel is a treat!! It’s criminal you don’t have more subscribers, great as always!!

[@masterofreality1687]

Very interesting artist, his paintings were so detailed and creepy.

[@Queen.AnneBoleyn]

If I could paint 🎨 art like THIS I'd be so blessed, but I cannot, so therefore I just observe and admire painters such as this. His talent is truly genius. What an amazing human being.

[@_ripVanWinkle_]

you could

[@minniemintfresh]

it's never too late to start.

[@BloodylocksBathory]

So glad to see appreciation for Ken Currie's art. My favorite of his work are the portraits made of raw meat, such as "Transfiguration 1", as they evoke body horror and existential dread. Similarly dark - though for different reasons - is Odd Nerdrum and his dismal dreamscapes. His painting entitled "Cannibals" came to mind while "The Troubled City" was on the screen. PS I like your self portraits, especially the one looking out of a blue pane (water?).

[@chewbaccalyn302]

I love to hear your thoughts on Art, you point out so much I never would have thought about prior. Fantastic job explaining so much detail.

[@basedokadaizo]

can't wait for this guy to make an april fool's video of his kid relative's drawings. "this piece was done as a passion project for the artist, almost impulsive in the use of watercolor on paper to bring us 'Sunny Day with Mommy'. the warm tones the artist uses to depict their mother is a dead giveaway for their fondness of her, having known her as their rock for 2 years and 10 months. the choice to give her a red dress, a color the artist's mother rarely ever wears in reality, may hearken back to time spent in the womb. the sun's rays create a splendorous source of light that brings the viewer back to sweeter days of childhood, bringing to mind a warm summer's day eating candy on the front stoop. we also see the artist's self-portrait: thick lines and an impressionist-esque style leave features vague enough for viewer interpretation, as if to say 'see me as you will'. however, the style makes such features distinct enough that we can plainly see the joy on the artist's face as they spend this quality time with their mother. it is unclear what their goal is in this outing, but it doesn't seem to matter. this is a daily source of happiness for the painter, and they wish to share it with you. truly magnificent."

[@GenreChowderStudios]

Oh my God… 😅

[@vinkei4521]

I know this is supposed to be a joke, but maybe we should see children's artwork that way, rather than as just something devoid of meaning or purpose. Because even though the child is just doing it for fun, nor really knowing what they're doing, they're still making an effort to portray their lived experiences and their view of the world around them. I find that so meaningful, in a way. Like this tiny human who's just starting to learn who they are and how the world works is showing us how they see what surrounds them, trying to portray it to the best of their abilities, sharing unabashedly what they find important, all while having fun??? It's moving, in a way. At least it is to me. As a child, I used to draw a lot to deal with the abuse and bullying I was dealing with at the time. It was both my way to express what I couldn't yet put into words and a way to escape into my own imaginary world, away from the pain. Many people found what I drew disturbing, because it was either weird creatures I'd invented, tragic comics or gory scenes. But that was just because I watched too much animal planet since I love learning about biology lol (god knows why my mother let me watch animals eating each other in graphic detail), also because I loved learning about mythology and history too and didn't restrict myself to just the kid friendly versions. Plus, as an artist (using the term loosely to describe my love for making art ever since I could hold a crayon and press it against a sheet of paper) I think there's a lot to learn from children and the fact they know better than most experienced artists why they started making art in the first place: because they simply enjoy it. So to me, art made by a child is just as worthy of acclaim as a professional artist's. And I will forever cherish my little siblings' art.

[@SuperPsychoSheep]

I recently saw a painting by him in the Edinburgh portrait gallery. And now you've made this, so I can really understand his work.

[@sarahhurst140]

Wow! Brilliant use of colors in Curie's works! Incredibly deep & socially conscious messages in his artwork as well! Thanks for sharing this artist with us! Well done & peace out, my friend!💜🌍

[@ollieoleary]

Here here!

[@Wendigosh]

Damn its so late here..Saved to watch later, can't wait to enjoy this one in the morning. Thank you for your uploads they're something i always look forward to

[@skullchimes]

love these videos and the dark looking art, rarely see that nowadays cuz the art market seems to be so saturated and it's hard to find artist like this

[@berensucakmakoglu864]

I felt so weird when i saw Sue Black as i just watched a video called ''Sue Black Catches Paedophiles by Looking at the Marks on Their Hands'' yesterday and i wasn't expecting seeing her so soon in an art related video. Wow, i really love have art can touch so many realms!

[@Aigsup]

He's been one of my absoulte favorite painters of all time. Love the attention this videos getting for him

[@skxlter5747]

You saved me a year of art history with these videos ty

[@anceamarilla3594]

I appreciate so much having found your channel thank you

[@danfreisting2874]

Amazing artist I've never heard of. Now a fan. Great presentation

[@azraeljaan327]

I like it. Reminds me of different metal styles of music themed album covers/art. 🤘🏽👹🤘🏽

[@pawlpoche8736]

I watch every episode you put out I will soon send you my art. I have a few more paintings to finish

[@AbstractCatsMedia]

Currie's work is probably the inspiration for the art work for work of the albums of KMFDM. Really great work.

[@giulyanoviniciussanssilva2947]

I really like the residual effect of certain arts as if they were ghosts.

[@redmillion7089]

I love getting notifications from your channel. I like to listen/watch while I paint my Warhammer minis.

[@industrialcream]

This whole video is so interesting. I love it. With "Krankenhaus", I completely agree with yr view that it's set in WWII. The name even means "hospital" in German, or literally "sick house". Sadly, there were a large number of doctors & other healthcare workers within the nazi regime who tortured & murdered their fellow human beings, including children.

[@satanm8c40]

The incredible talent in these is astonashing Having the ability to PAINT heavenly yet hauntingly grey lighting the way he did. Wow

[@pringles_2471]

To anyone watching that’s in the IB program and school and has to write that nightmare extended essay, you could do it about this guy. His analysis is very professional and something you could use as reference for information. This would be under the Visual Arts category. I did a different artist but the way I wrote my essay was similar to the way this guy talks and analyses the paintings like seriously this whole video is a great IB e.e.

[@lastoftheurgents1965]

In the 90's I saw a reasonable collection of Curries work at gallery in Cork Street and was really impressed. Photos dont always show the brushwork and blending. Thansk for the video

[@ronkledonkanusmoncher564]

Someone’s already recommended it, but Otto Dix is probably my favorite artist of all time. A man who showed the grim dark world he lived in and the horrors he experienced everyday laid bare for the world to see.

[@magenta6]

Flowers East was a favourite Gallery when i lived in East London. As good as Ken Currie is I admire his compatriot Peter Howson even more. What is it about the Scottish painters that makes them exceptional artists? Your appropriate musical choices, high production values and thoughtful commentary are also admirable.

[@bruh-lu2dl]

bro i love your videos so much, hope youre doing well man and taking care of yourself as it must take a load of effort making these videos ❤️

[@chasepalumbo2929]

This is some of the most captivating work I’ve seen in a while

[@tayisiyaaaaa]

This is the first video of yours that I'm watching & I am so very happy to have found your channel. Thank you for going so in-depth! Excited to watch more :)

[@BlindDweller]

Aww lovely! Make yourself at home 😁

[@WendyBenfield-i8z]

This is the first time watching one of ur documentaries, and the one I watched was one of Ken Currie. And it was beautifully done. I loved the way u pointed out certain details in his paintings like the ghostly figures and the whispering brush Strokes and sharp contracts of colors and again I believe it was beautifully done. Thank you so very much for allowing us a view into the artist world, as well as a view into ur world and thoughts............

[@ollieoleary]

Another brilliant feature Mr Dweller! I can't believe I didn't know of this artist before now. Kudos to Tiffany for the suggestion..! It's extraordinary that someone so replete with technical talent uses it to create such startlingly dark, disturbing, profound imagery. That three surgeons painting in particular is just astonishing. As is the Unknown Man work. The detail in his paintings is stunning. Just look at those worn red eyes in his figures. And his virtuosity in composition and light is incredible, "Krankenhaus" is a fucking masterpiece to match any of the greats. I must highlight your soundtrack and editing work once more, just perfect, as is your choice for Artist's Corner (especially resonant with the main feature here). Although painting, like Currie's work, is by far my personal favourite medium of expression to savour, I recommend you might consider looking into the photography of Joel-Peter Witkin as a possible video subject. It is definitely not for the faint-hearted, but astoundingly beautiful and meaningful, in my opinion. Also, the paintings of Marlene Dumas would strike me as a ripe topic for the Dweller treatment! Thank you again for your work, this channel is a real treasure for art lovers.

[@grainofsand4176]

excellent video. Ken Curie fantastically haunting mood filled and mysterious paintings. thank you for showing Harrison Morrall"s works !

[@dakotablue52]

Such a great atmospheric sound track as well as your detailed coverage of the artists work made this an excellent video. Thank you for illuminating this artist and his work.

[@AussieBrit]

The KZbin faeries have done well this time! I have just subscribed and look forward to watching previous and future videos. Cheers from Oz! 🦘

[@thetaree2204]

we definitely need a video on your own art!!

[@BlindDweller]

That's a very kind suggestion 😊 but I like to keep my content centered on other people's work, because that's what inspires me the most! I just show my art from time to time for visual examples of a point I'm trying to make haha

[@thetaree2204]

@@BlindDweller Ohh, that's unfortunate but I understand. Perhaps you could show us more of your own pieces in a future live stream

[@BlindDweller]

@@thetaree2204 If you like you can see all of my drawings/paintings on my IG! I post them whenever I can 😁

[@bleh2590]

is a much better art class than " how to draw x,y". Seriously, thank you for explaining the narrative and symbolism in these paintings. Artists should be learning art right, like everything, many discoveries, inventions and ideas have been acquired by the fine arts through history.

[@laurentiumanolescu]

As usual, an great video essay.

[@EmmaJ_95]

This is the first time I've heard of this artist, Nice to hear about local Artist getting covered

[@FluentlyFletch]

I chose to study Ken for one of my primary artists during my A-Levels. Love his work.

[@LORE_mork]

I really like your videos because yes you go over the artist but you also go over the individual artworks and styles in a lot more detail than some other creators do.

[@jacquiecotillard9699]

As much as I love your work and appreciate the time and skill required, the Masterworks ad gives me a bad feeling. Not for being an ad, just the “you can play with the rich too” vibe. “Wealth security” etc. Art prospecting has screwed a lot of artists and helped a lot of ghouls evade taxes. Etc

[@corning1]

Wicked channel. I have to say the algorithm at first was pissing me off it will add random videos into your actual subscription list! But it’s getting scary good at this and I’ve subbed to countless channels the last few months I would have never found. Computers are getting scary.

[@BrianOboylemusic]

Not sure how I ended up at this channel but your insight when it comes to hearts fascinating I play music so a lot of an I do relate to but I’ve always loved to paint and draw thanks for this channel

[@crimsonsinner1454]

watching these videos in the middle of the night is the worst/best decision ive ever made

[@phillipburke9522]

Every Ai painting app: You requested that person in Ken Currie style yes?

[@superpear64]

fr, every one either looks like currie's metamorphosis (triptych) gallowgate lard, or hiroshima smile

[@lisakuntzman7017]

Thank you 😊 💓. I hadn't had any exposure to this "beautifully haunting ". Perfect

[@zacharybeatty]

yay a new video thank you

[@maxgiii_beach_street_photo7161]

Absolutely great documentary and outstanding artist. Grazie

[@Cantread807]

I love art like this. To me it showcases those emotions that we readily oppress. Those disturbances that are real and valid but hidden and ignored.

[@pimposki6232]

as somebody from paisley, just outside of glasgow (they run directly into each other with no clear line where one ends and the other begind), i am so glad to see him get put into the spotlight like this. incredible artist, one of the best we've produced up here over the last century minimum, along with john byrne and peter howson

[@liammagnisium]

art should disturb the comfortable and comfort the disturbed.

[@thedivisionbell1290]

Thanks for making me discover this magnificent artist. I'm always searching for obscure, surrealistic, gothic or flemish art and Ken Currie's art completely fits my taste. Also, thanks for your script, you voice, your music and videomaking, you're amazing and yes, you also have a new subscriber!

[@__elutheromania__]

I saw that thumbnail and the only thing I thought was "Don't buy no weed from no gas station bro"

[@jakemoeller7850]

A favorite artist of mine is Chuck Close...his self portraits are amazing. Thank you for introducing me to Ken Currie as I was not familiar with this person.

[@haydenggallen]

Ok, first, I loved your narration throughout this video, it was informative and actually quite sweet, and had me convinced of your genuine feelings for these beautiful paintings However: Krankenhaus is the German word for hospital and has an “N” in it! It’s not the house of the kraken lol Anyway, thank you for this, it was lovely!

[@joicyolszewskim.4988]

today i discovered a new artist that, somehow, will inspire me. ty so much

[@foliazottkonyvek]

Fantastic video as always. One suggestion for a future video: the Romanian artist Marcel Chirnoagă. His works are haunting me for more than two decades.

[@jama1155]

Thank YOU for bringing Ken Currie to my attention. In particular, Scottish Mercenaries - reminds me of American Lowbrow artist Robert L. Williams' work.

[@AllyAnthony]

The zoom in @ 24:45 referencing WWII reminded me of the N*zi drawings by Mauricio Lasansky. Would love to see a video of him! I saw his works at the museum in my town and was left very emotional afterwards.

[@farhangemamifar9190]

The paintings are telling you about upcoming events.

[@anglepsycho]

Huh, this is why I love art. People can be overwhelmed or just bored, and these pieces are phenomenal. Black shading is so tricky to utilize properly but I love his pieces now.

[@Uomo_]

I would recommend looking into the work of Ivan Albright. Although preceding both Bacon and Currie, his work also centers around depictions of the flesh, as well as mortality and the aging and ultimate decay of the flesh.

[@Jettypilelegs]

I’ve always loved the oncologist painting!

[@omegafilming]

I don't want to detract from this video or the passion and work put into it (BD kills it as always), but every time I come across a masterworks sponsorship it sounds like suuuuch a grift.

[@sepiaro]

Is it because of the specific sponsor? Have they done something shady?

[@jamesmeow3039]

Until he has more views it's the only way he'll be able to support himself. He can't live off ads or patrons at his small size.

[@sepiaro]

Nvm, I watched the ad and I get it

[@omegafilming]

@@jamesmeow3039 I'm not saying he shouldn't do it (by all means, get that cash), this particular sponsor just seems shady, is all I'm getting at.

[@jamesmeow3039]

@@omegafilming fair

[@niyah_uwu]

I put this video in my watch list forever ago and today i finally watched it. Not only do i think that this video is excellent and i could follow it very easily as someone that doesn't know much about art, but this motivated me to actually go and paint again. The part about the self portraits really inspired me, and although i don't feel ready for that yet, i painted for nearly two hours. I kind of feel the need to share that with you 😇

[@grayrainbow100]

Okay after devouring this, I have to recommend you Yves Tanguy. He's one of my favorite surrealists and has the same luminous quality to his work as Currie but with a decided anthropocene anxiety about it, no human subjects, just these sprawling wastelands of uncanny shapes and blobs. Beautiful and so so desolate. Also, he would eat spiders as a party trick to amuse his friends, there's a lot to unpack with this guy. He's my absolute favorite.

[@swesttttt]

Maybe I’m slightly messed up too, my dude. This is fascinating work.

[@YouTubeViolates1A]

I'm not really a big fan of art, but I love the darker paintings. Like these, that famous one of Ivan the Terrible, the black paintings, etc.

[@cowfish_moo_moo96]

Thank you for sharing your self portraits, that was my favorite part of this video.