Oníosa “Onii” Daly

Level 7

2023

As an artist, I am fascinated by the dark recesses of the human psyche and the terrifying potential that lies within us all. Through my imagery and drawings of current interests, I aim to explore the realm of psychological horror and delve into the depths of the unknown.

My work is deeply personal and introspective, drawing on my own fears, anxieties, and experiences to create a visceral and unsettling visual experience for the viewer. By using myself as the subject of my art, I invite the audience to confront their own vulnerabilities and confront the darker aspects of their own psyche. In my drawings, I blend elements of the familiar with the uncanny, creating images that are both unsettling and alluring. By juxtaposing the mundane with the macabre, I seek to create a sense of unease and tension that lingers long after the viewer has left the piece.

Inspired by other contemporary artists such as Jesse Reno, Si-ku, Takeshita Murakami and Joyce Pensato, I hope to challenge conventional notions of beauty and explore the darker corners of the human mind. By embracing the psychological horror genre, I aim to create art that is thought-provoking, visually striking, and emotionally resonant.