Corey Helford Gallery - November 2021

From the time people worshiped in the sun, there have been those who linger in its shadows. The dark holds many secrets, and throughout time, there have always been those attempting to unlock them. Pagan omens, superstitions, and rituals remain woven in the fabric of our world- simply adapted with time. The iron of the cauldron is now blow-mold plastic… but our dark curiosity remains.

This new series conjures idols and symbols from ancient folklore and myth, clashing it against the kitschy plastic and colorful candy shell of our most celebrated modern pagan ritual; Halloween. This is my largest solo body of work to-date and was a thrilling challenge to create. The collection is subdivided into three series’, exploring folklore and myth, demon incarnations, and the contemporary candy-coated experience.