V Holecek's Dark Surrealism: Horror-Inspired Art from the Midwest
V Holecek, a Midwest artist, is known for his works steeped in Dark Surrealism, drawing inspiration from both horror and surreal elements. His portfolio features a range of mixed media, charcoal, and acrylic pieces like 'Wrath,' 'Cathedral of Rapid Eye Movement,' 'Janus,' 'Gigeroid,' 'Equinox,' 'Kronos Reactor,' 'Solstice II,' and 'Libido II,' all focusing more on evoking mood than telling a story. He looks up to European artists like Zdzisław Beksiński and H.R. Giger, alongside American talents such as Chet Zar and Alex Grey. Holecek describes his typical buyer as an "ethical degenerate," and he often creates spontaneously, often during sleepless nights. He invites fans to connect with him on Facebook and Instagram.
Key facts
- V Holecek is a Midwestern American artist working in Dark Surrealism.
- His work is inspired by horror and the surreal.
- Influences include Zdzisław Beksiński, H.R. Giger, Mariusz Lewandowski, M.C. Escher, Chet Zar, Alex Grey, Aunia Khan, Dack Oenomaus, Jessica Perner, and Glenn Arthur.
- Featured works: 'Wrath' (mixed media, 18x18 in), 'Cathedral of Rapid Eye Movement' (charcoal, 20x16 in), 'Janus' (charcoal, 12x8 in), 'Gigeroid' (acrylic, 17x14 in), 'Equinox' (charcoal, 14x11 in), 'Kronos Reactor' (acrylic, 16x12 in), 'Solstice II' (acrylic, 24x18 in), 'Libido II' (charcoal, 16x12 in).
- He describes his typical collector as an 'ethical degenerate.'
- His creative process is stream-of-consciousness, with minimal pre-planning.
- He often develops ideas during insomnia.
- He is active on Facebook and Instagram.
Entities
Artists
- V Holecek
- Zdzisław Beksiński
- H.R. Giger
- Mariusz Lewandowski
- M.C. Escher
- Chet Zar
- Alex Grey
- Aunia Khan
- Dack Oenomaus
- Jessica Perner
- Glenn Arthur
Institutions
- Artsy Shark
Locations
- Midwestern United States