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John Mahoney's Xentropa Exhibition Showcases Digital Art and Sculptural Works

exhibition · 2026-04-19

John Mahoney, an award-winning filmmaker and concept artist, has collaborated with major entertainment companies including Blizzard, Lucasfilm, Disney, Hasbro, Warner Bros., and Miramax. His diverse portfolio encompasses concept art for blockbuster franchises, illustrations for heavy metal magazines, and personal fine art such as clay animal sculptures. Mahoney's Xentropa exhibition features groundbreaking independent work, offering limited goods and prints. He also teaches online classes titled "Professional Doodling," which emphasize spontaneous creation without pencils or overthinking. Influenced by David Lynch, Mahoney blends surrealism, anatomical precision, and narrative drive in his artistic practice.

Key facts

  • John Mahoney is an award-winning filmmaker, concept artist, and illustrator
  • He has collaborated with Blizzard, Lucasfilm, Disney, Hasbro, Warner Bros., and Miramax
  • His portfolio includes concept art for major franchises and heavy metal magazine illustrations
  • Mahoney creates personal fine art like clay animal sculptures
  • His Xentropa exhibition highlights groundbreaking independent work
  • The exhibition offers limited goods and prints
  • He teaches online classes called "Professional Doodling"
  • His influences include David Lynch

Entities

Artists

  • John Mahoney
  • David Lynch

Institutions

  • Blizzard
  • Lucasfilm
  • Disney
  • Hasbro
  • Warner Bros.
  • Miramax

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