@toadswiback: Meme Artist 167

Collectors new to the work of Mark Wilson, Indiana-based artist and writer known as diewiththemostlikes, may not be prepared for the unsettling journey into the heart of contemporary satire and social commentary. Wilson's style is immediately recognizable for its raw and unapologetic portrayal of American consumer culture, often served with a side of dark humor and grotesque exaggeration. His digital paintings bustle with caricatured figures and absurd juxtapositions (vibes of corporate logos cross-shredded with a meat zine) that highlight the excesses and oddities of modern life. These jpegs but memetic narratives that compel viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about the world around them, all while navigating through a tangle of surprising details and twisted forms that are as thought-provoking as they are visually arresting.

The thematic messages in Wilson's art are deeply rooted in the mundane yet bizarre realities of today's daily existence. He delves into themes of consumption, digital obsession, and the commodification of the human experience, portraying a society eager to devour and be devoured by the ever-churning machinery of capitalism and media. The figures in his work, often distorted reflections of the human form, are enveloped in scenes of both the familiar and the surreal, suggesting a blurring line between harsh realities and the life ads tell us to lead. His art acts as a macroscope, to reveal the world as it is perceived through the haze of digital screens and the relentless pursuit of our salvation: more likes.

What makes Wilson's style truly distinctive is his ability to wield irony and satire not merely as artistic tools but as a language through which he communicates with his audience. His art (and long-form writing) is an unflinching exploration on the state of the human condition, delivered with a wit and candor that is as engaging as it is confronting. Don't miss his take on rememes of class 6529 cards! Each of his creations is an invitation to explore not just an image but a story—a story that questions, critiques, and often mocks the very essence of what it means to exist in a world oversaturated with information yet starving for meaning. For collectors, Wilson's work is more than an aesthetic choice; it's a statement, a rebel's megaphone, and a stair-step on the artist's relentless quest to document the madness of the times we live in.

Prepare yourself for the madness of Card 167, hitting you in the eyeballs on Nov 17th, 2023!