Inspired by the great David Hockney, this artist wants his work to be gayer, sexier & even more personal
literally written the book on one of their heroes. But Evan Turk can—and he drew it, too!Turk is a Southern California-based author, animator, and artist, whose work includes a number of picture books aimed at younger readers.
His latest, To See Clearly, is a beautifully illustrated biography of David Hockney, who made a name for himself in the ’60s with the Pop Art movement and is recognized as one of Western culture’s first openly gay artists.In awe of Hockney’s distinctive style and the way queerness subtly (and sometimes not-so-subtly) informed his art, Turk felt compelled to tell the influential artist’s story in picture-book form, sharing his unique and vibrant point-of-view with people of all ages.Immersing himself in Hockney’s story, Turk found himself amazed by his subject’s ability to break boundaries and defy easy categorization.
In fact, it’s what encouraged him to further pursue his own passions as an artist, and soon Turk was creating eye-catching original pieces under the pseudonym J.
Carino.Whereas Turk’s books and illustrations were always meant for all audiences, the work of J. Carino is decidedly more mature—sensual, provocative, and unabashedly queer—frequently centered on colorful abstractions of the nude male form.In a fantastic coincidence, his new J.
