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Oliver Hazard Benson
The Magic War - Surreal Disney Characters, Highly Detailed Original Painting

2021

$6,000
£4,580.97
€5,293.27
CA$8,422.86
A$9,388.16
CHF 4,925.65
MX$114,644.74
NOK 62,369.38
SEK 58,948.55
DKK 39,506.01

About the Item

The painting is based on the sketch I made for a friend who in the early 90's wrote an account of his years as an occultist in Berkely, CA during the 1970's and 80's. He apprenticed himself to a charismatic magician. The latter believed himself to be both the returned Christ and the magical child (incarnated spell) of the infamous Alestair Crowley. This magician took on the form of Mickey Mouse in order to carry out his ministry, the ultimate goal of which was to be crowned at the Vatican. In time the apprentice became roused to individuate from his master and took the Satanic role in the form of Donald Duck (the avian predator of mice: Horus the Avenger). The result was a Magic War. Oliver Hazard Benson The Magic War acrylic on panel 29h x 22w in 73.66h x 55.88w cm OB0127 Oliver Hazard’s paintings are produced directly from his imagination and deals with a mixture of imagery he has witnessed in his travels, dreams, and read about in literature. The artist is influenced by Taoism and European occultism, especially the movements of the late 19th and early 20th century. Hazard is also inspired by Surrealism and the Viennese school of Fantastic Realism imagery as well as the technique and practice of old Tibetan painting and that of Renaissance Europe. His imagery comes from his imagination within and doesn't rely on specific models whether visual, literal or otherwise cultural; but also does not avoid the appearance of recognizable figures (such as a specific god or goddess) should one of them appear.
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    2021
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    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Chicago, IL
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    Seller: OB01271stDibs: LU55439532442

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