BOSTON,
MA – Carnivorous plants, falling masonry, and uninvited guests fill the
imaginary world of artist and author Edward Gorey. His stories and
accompanying
illustrations maintain a delicate balance between the hilarious and the
horrific. While the
images
that accompany Gorey’s minimalist text appear simple, the pen work is
often
complex. These eloquent images might complement his text and on other
occasions
raise puzzling questions. Gorey rarely depicts murder or
mayhem,
portraying instead the actions that precede an event or suggest the
immediate
aftermath. His characters’ lack of emotion encourages the viewer to
supplement
the ongoing narrative. The result is often a
delicate balance between the hilarious and ominous uncertainty. When
asked about
the effect of his work on readers Gorey replied, “In a way I hope it is
mildly
unsettling.”