Joel Peter Witkin's work is outstanding. His work was used by Pungent Stench for 2 album covers in the past. Not sure if Joel Peter ever gave permission to do so.. Although his work might look horrific and shocking at first sight, his art is never meant to be anything like that. Joel Peter Witkin is a religious artist and not out there for cheap thrills like album covers for metal bands are. Placing a black metal logo on top of his work because it looks so 'freaky' is a total lack of understanding in what his work tries to communicate.
Joel Peter Witkin's work is outstanding. His work was used by Pungent Stench for 2 album covers in the past. Not sure if Joel Peter ever gave permission to do so.. Although his work might look horrific and shocking at first sight, his art is never meant to be anything like that. Joel Peter Witkin is a religious artist and not out there for cheap thrills like album covers for metal bands are. Placing a black metal logo on top of his work because it looks so 'freaky' is a total lack of understanding in what his work tries to communicate.
ReplyDeleteI am sure that Witkin does not give permission to anyone.
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