Steve Lawler (AKA Mojoko, AKA Mojokoworld) is an Iranian-born British artist who spent his youth in Hong Kong and now resides in Singapore. Spending his formative years in Hong Kong deeply affected his sensibilities — the infectious energy of neon lights, people, sights, sounds, and the juxtaposition of Western and Asian culture became the palette Steve would use to become Mojoko.
The name Mojoko itself — though it sounds vaguely Asian or even African — comes from the CMYK printing process. (CMYK is a subtractive method of printing that relies on layered dots of color to mask the white background of the paper. More ink on the paper means less light that reflects (hence the subtraction)).
“I was playing with color values on my computer, and I noticed M=0, Y=0, K=0. It just resonated with me… it felt like it could be African or Japanese or Indonesian.”
— Mojoko speaking with Folio.
Mojoko’s work is an exploration of Trash Pop culture colliding with the old and historical. Reacting to the bombardment of images of today’s visual culture, he reworks and spits out mutations of the glossy pop advertising world. The work is a reaction to living in modern Asia. TV, the internet, and outdoor advertising culture have influenced every aspect of his work, mixing media such as computer programming, digital sculpture, painting, and printmaking.
This latest collection of works merges western comic book culture with Asian folklore in a chaotic hyper-color mashup. Blending the past and future to create a mysterious narrative that only belongs in mojokoworld, a portrayal of the decay of traditional values and culture.
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Opera of Horrors
Welcome to the Opera of Horrors! where spirits from the past and the future collide in a frenzy, seeking retribution for their wrongdoings. Exploring the violent past of humans, these ghosts retell the story in this theatre of nightmares. The beasts chase heroes and wrestle with their demons to secure a better spot in the afterlife. This action-packed nightmare is one of Mojoko’s signature, hyper-detailed landscapes, taking over 80-100 hours to create.
Purchase of this artwork unlocks a physical print signed by the artist. Size 125cm x 70cm.
- Editions: 1/1
- Pricing: 1.25 ETH reserve followed by 24-hour auction
Path to Destruction
“The giants are tumbling, the old ways are failing. The balance of power is buckling under the weight of greed. The stories you were told unfold. Beware of the path to destruction.”
Purchase of this artwork unlocks a physical print signed by the artist. Size 50cm x 70cm.
- Editions: 3/3
- Pricing: 0.4 ETH
Death Stare!
Look into her eyes if you dare… Surrounded by a world of destruction and chaos, this Medusa-esque figure has had enough of the torment. Standing strong against her oppressors, the woman represents Mother Nature and is ready to fight back.
Purchase of this artwork unlocks a physical print signed by the artist. Size 50cm x 70cm.
- Editions: 3/3
- Pricing: 0.4 ETH
