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Manson Expresses His Expressionism

Posted Nov 16th 2007 12:18PM by TMZ Staff

Marilyn Manson a watercolor artist? Whoda thunk?!
And it turns out the goth rocker is just as shocking on canvas as in song.

At a exhibition Monday night in Moscow, Manson caused jaws to drop as he unveiled his latest works, including "Elizabeth Short: You're Sure You'll Be Comfortable" (a gruesome depiction of a woman with genital-like wounds all over her body), and "Alice" (a nude blonde with a pig emerging from her left breast).

"His artworks are just an extension of him," gallery owner Marat Guelman told The Moscow Times. "But they are slower and quieter and more subdued." Of course they are.

"Evil Blooms In Watercolor" runs through November 30 at the M&J Guelman Gallery. It's a good idea to visit before having lunch.

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16. He also did a painting of his friend Angelina Jolie shooting up, I saw it on the internet before.

Posted at 2:48PM on Nov 16th 2007 by just wondering

17. WHAT DID WOULD YOU REALLY EXPECT FROM A NUT.
JUST LIKE THOSE HO'S ON HERE ALL THE TIME WOULD YOU EVER EXPECT THEM TO DRESS CLASSY?
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Posted at 3:05PM on Nov 16th 2007 by BITCHNWHAT

18. It looks like Marilyn painted pictures of Boy George and Christina Ricci.

Posted at 3:31PM on Nov 16th 2007 by jc

19. funny enough he's a very smart guy.

Posted at 5:39PM on Nov 16th 2007 by Felicity

20. What a sicko! Why don't you paint some pictures of mutilated men? Hate women much or what?

Posted at 6:15PM on Nov 16th 2007 by duh

21. and y'all think that lil Brit is crazy. Evan Rachel's mom should go get her daughter away from that guy- he must have a very sick mind and young girls must figure in that. Hurry Momma- go get your kid!

Posted at 7:14PM on Nov 16th 2007 by YumYum

22. That's not shocking at all. It's actually cheezy to the point of being comical.

Sheesh, TMZ, go look at some real art every once in a while.

Posted at 12:29PM on Nov 17th 2007 by Puh-lease

23. Someone is a little obsessed with Elizabeth Short. Though I don't understand why'd he paint her multilated body. It's sad enough what happened to that poor woman -- it doesn't need to be recreated in an 'artistic' manner.

Posted at 12:22PM on Nov 18th 2007 by Lothwern

24. is he a wannabe serial killer sick!

Posted at 9:21PM on Nov 17th 2007 by lise

25. First of all, the images people are commenting on are only portions of the paintings cropped, so they are being judged by people who have never even seen the paintings.
Secondly, the painting of Elizabeth Short was inspired by the famous Black Dahlia piece. Most great painters have redone other paintings such as Salvador Dali re-doing Davinci's famous Crucifixtion of Christ painting in a Surrealist style. Also, admittedly, these are not some of Manson's best works but if you have an interest check out some of his other watercolor paintings and I guarantee you'll be impressed. Finally, art has to be seen in person to be appreciated. Ask anybody if the Mona Lisa looks better in person than in a photo. Watercolor paintings do not photograph well.

Posted at 8:50PM on Nov 25th 2007 by creepystevie

26. I LOVE Marilyn Manson! He is a true creative genius! Like his music, his art reflects him. He is intelligent, creative, and gifted. You truly do need to know his music in order to appreciate his gift and creativity. He is unlike any other musician I have ever heard, and I never cease to be amazed at the quality and depth of his work, both musically and artistically. He has quite a lot to say, and there is meaning in everything he says. You just have to be willing and open enough to listen and to hear it.

Posted at 10:48AM on Nov 27th 2007 by Becky Bunny

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