In complete isolation, he feverishly created a series of illustrations that center on his the heroines of his tale, the seven Vivian sisters. His illustrations follow the sisters’ plight to lead a rebellion against the evil regime of Colonel John Manley and the Glandelinians. Demonstrating immense courage and enduring constant suffering, the Vivian sisters prevail in their bravery despite atrocious assaults against them at the hands of their enemies.
Darger’s construction techniques in illustrating his story are a fascinating mix of traced images, painting, collage, and photocopies. He often included newspaper, comic book, and magazine photos as muses for his heroines. In this respect, he supersedes Andy Warhol’s approach to using popular imagery
Darger’s construction techniques in illustrating his story are a fascinating mix of traced images, painting, collage, and photocopies. He often included newspaper, comic book, and magazine photos as muses for his heroines. In this respect, he supersedes Andy Warhol’s approach to using popular imagery