Patrick Turk is a collage artist living in Albuquerque, NM.  He uses multiple copies of the same books to create maximalist, densely layered, hand cut collages that primarily explore the mindscape of psychedelics, real and imaginary flora and fauna, multi-dimensional existence, and supernatural phenomenon, often through satirical and heavily hallucinogenic lenses.​

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Patrick Turk b. 1976 - Quasi-scientist and self-taught artist, Patrick Turk explores the mysteries of the universe in his highly detailed and imaginative hand-cut paper assemblages. Images taken from any number of resources including science-fiction novels, encyclopedias, history, and scientific diagrams, are cut and assembled in oftentimes multidimensional surfaces to create curious and dark narratives. Says Turk, “The intense levels of detail become a microcosm, forming a reflection of the human relationship to the plasticity of time and space, and to the process of self-unfolding.”

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What is Blotter Art?

Blotter art is an artform featuring colorful, intricate designs printed on perforated sheets of blotting paper, traditionally used to absorb and deliver liquid LSD.  Blotter art became popular after the ban on LSD in the late 1960’s and evolved into psychedelic collectibles with mystical and cultural significance.  The use of graphics on blotter sheets originated as an underground art form in the early 1970’s, sometimes to help identify the dosage, maker, or batch of LSD.  Blotter art is typically produced in a 7 ½” x 7 ½” square format, perforated into 900 ¼” squares.