Spindle Webb’s Dark Lair ~ Los Angeles
Take one part Henry Darger’s imagination, one-part skill, add a cup of William Blake’s watercolor works, then blend them with a dash of Heavy Metal Magazine, and a soupcon of Patrick Nagel, then kick it up a notch with a few volumes of dark mythology and you might just get something close to the entrancing work of Santa Monica-born, Bermuda-bred Spindle Webb. We first discovered the purple-haired Spindle’s unearthly, alluring paintings on his toolbox at Floyd’s Barber Shop, and were pleased to discover the revelation of his new website Spindle’s Lair.
His subjects, done in a deceivingly complex array of multi-hued, furious strokes, comprise a fantasy world dominated by strong Amazon women, wild, nature-swept witches, preening, hypercolored fairies, technologically-modified freaks, and hell-damned spirits. Haunting beauty seeps through impressionistic, electric-colored strokes, adding a strange blacklit effect and a definite warmth not seen in an artist like HR Giger, who could be a possible inspiration on some pieces. Despite Webb’s obvious dark side, there is harmony in his chimera of a world.
When not rewarding shady spirits and women of all colors the honors they deserve, Webb’s few landscapes show a sensibility with resemblances to Gauguin’s or Munch’s, as in the above painting of the Hermosa Pier. Some of Webb’s other pieces employ collage and always bear his 3-initial signature that rivals the lettering of some of our streets’ best taggers. Despite a use of varied techniques and subjects, the mysterious and wonderful chills elicited by Webb’s work is dependably, and thankfully, the same.
The artist can be contacted at spindle@spindleslair.com
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Pam Glazer wrote:
Great article, and wonderful art!
Posted on 20-Feb-07 at 11:37 am | Permalink
lloyd jones wrote:
Great imagination captured on canvas! It holds on to you long after the viewing.
Posted on 20-Feb-07 at 1:01 pm | Permalink
Amanda wrote:
I love all his art and the website is top notch.
Posted on 20-Feb-07 at 3:07 pm | Permalink
Terri Herrington wrote:
What a wonderful imagination. The artwork is amazing. Love it,love it,
love it!!!
Posted on 20-Feb-07 at 4:59 pm | Permalink
Aunt Chris wrote:
Wow ! ! ! You have evolved! You have arrived ! ! ! Applause, Applause and Bravo !!!! XOXOXOX
Posted on 21-Feb-07 at 8:56 am | Permalink
Nancy wrote:
He’s got such a gift and vision -
Posted on 21-Feb-07 at 10:31 am | Permalink
Blob wrote:
Spindle Rocks!
Posted on 22-Feb-07 at 12:29 am | Permalink
tania wrote:
HE IS THE BEST THE FEARIE IS MINE ALL MINE!
Posted on 23-Feb-07 at 2:18 pm | Permalink
Spindle A. Webb wrote:
I want to thank L .A. Taco for their support and featuring my world in this eclectic on line magazine.
S.A.W.
Posted on 23-Feb-07 at 8:50 pm | Permalink
Judy wrote:
I never had a doubt after seeing the drawings (which I proudly display) in your room at your grandmothers. I am so happy for the success you truly deserve now and in the future. Love MoM
Posted on 27-Feb-07 at 9:26 pm | Permalink
Kristin wrote:
Although I have seen his artistic development throughout my entire life, each new piece exemplifies more skill and imagination than the last. His paintings are not only eye-catching, but the depth of them makes it impossible to see every detail in just one look. I am so proud to see how far he has come.
Posted on 07-May-07 at 2:11 pm | Permalink