Bakpak Durden

1. We finished 2. It’s cold 3. I wore a 3-piece suit again 4. There’s finally a photo of @amscout and I 5. There’s also finally a fancy group photo 6. Still cold • • #itssocoldinthed #bakpakdurden #starvingartist #detroitmurals (at Dequindre Cut Freight Yard) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpa4Llmh9oh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1tb1vn1mpkbjf

Well, according to the poll I took, most everyone wants to see the full progress of this piece. Especially considering I haven’t shown it in full ever (and still haven’t. Whatever, I like my secrets) But since I’ve got a single day to be home between mural stuffs and I just happen to be sick (that’s tight 😑) I figured I’d reacquaint myself with studio stuff. Why’ve I written so much, is anyone reading this? Lol. Ok. Bye • • • • #wip #workinprogress #newcontemporary #contemporaryart #bakpakdurden #starvingartist #sickartist https://www.instagram.com/p/BpVj-ndALmI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6usr3bgamgq4

My looks from this years Theatre Bizarre. Shoutout to obscure painting referenced costumes (Van Gogh’s “Skull of a Skeleton with a Burning Cigarette“ 1. You bet your ass those are coveralls 2. I did in fact do my own makeup 3. Could someone pleeeease make me (or find) a three piece suit coverall. Lol Whatevs, had fun. • #theatrebizarre #halloweencostume #halloweenmakeup #specialeffectsmakeup (at The Detroit Masonic Temple) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpNNnf2Apbd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rgmqi1x5jik4

Yayyy... all of my pieces are complete (pending collaboration) and once that’s complete, I’ll be sure to share. But in the meantime, here are my two self portraits. If you know me, you get it. If not, I hope you’ll appreciate it. 🤷🏽‍♂️ #bakpakdurden #starvingartist #detroitmurals #herschel https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo70aZfA5Gx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mz6eld5ecaxx

Well... here it is folks! The complete, unabridged version, of my mural titled “I really wanted to stay home” And as per my normal studio works, there are some secrets hidden in plain sight. Maybe I’ll reveal them or maybe, you’ve just have to see it in person and figure them out. Either way, they’re there sooooo... Now, for my next trick, I will attempt to simultaneously complete two additional pieces. 🤷🏽‍♂️ #bakpakdurden #starvingartist #detroitmurals (at Detroit, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoxhncwAdCB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1152hejs4y33b

Here’s a portion of what I completed in my limited time at the wall today. 🤚🏽 #bakpakdurden #starvingartist #detroitmurals (at The Baltimore Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoshQmHFHiD/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jy9ewuhgf7xh

Im so close to being done, I can taste it. So in the meantime, while it’s raining, here’s my progress thus far. Sidenote: thought I was safe to paint under the cover of the train tracks. Newsflash! NOPE. #bakpakdurden #starvingartist (at The Baltimore Gallery) https://www.instagram.com/p/BonHAYhAmvp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qm22kz44islo

We all know house centipedes. But how do you feel about windshield centipedes?? https://www.instagram.com/p/BoNppU_Axrl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=spswb65uxtl4

Still working on something super secret. So here’s a thing. #redlightdistrict #bakpakdurden https://www.instagram.com/p/BnpDVvBl9R5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1l8ednjjhrt0y

Were sticking with the oldies, with a little mood lighting. Not too old, but old enough. Whatever. #bakpakdurden #peony https://www.instagram.com/p/BnH9Gagj9E1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1svz7h97y57ia

While I work on some new stuff... here’s some old stuffs. “Blind Raven” & “Raven Skull” • • Sidenote: the skull accompanying is a chicken skull. Just thought it looked right alongside these. #bakpakdurden https://www.instagram.com/p/BnFZdmLj3zg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12w4fd07fyjkr

Well, I guess the wait is over... “Not this again” 36” x 48” Oil on Wood. #bakpakdurden #starvingartist #tenebrism Sorry I can’t post the full image on here. 🤷🏽‍♂️ (at Depression)

(Late Night Post) Transcending reality and the very plain of existence in a single moment. #bakpakdurden #starvingartist

Park chill... This is the subject of most of my Amsterdam photos. In real life we became the grass and couldn’t leave said park. #bakpakdurden #starvingartist (at Vondelpark)

Double exposed. Double camera’d. Vol. 1 #vivitarc35r #canonav1

Cool caption. (at Stedelijk)