Beastie T

Exploring the Depths of Horror Surrealism with Beastie T

Welcome to the portfolio of Beastie T, where horror surrealism collides with the macabre to explore the eerie and otherworldly. As a tattoo artist, oil painter, and illustrator, I blend horror and surrealism to create haunting visuals that push the boundaries of art and imagination, captivating and challenging viewers.

My art seeks to unleash the internal beasts we all carry, allowing emotional and psychological turmoil to surface. Through symbolic, unsettling imagery, I transform generational trauma into visual storytelling, inviting viewers to confront their suppressed fears and inherited scars. These works offer a space for reflection and healing, fostering a sense of catharsis through the dark beauty of horror surrealism.

Beyond personal introspection, my art also examines trauma’s broader societal impact. By studying historical events like war, famine, and genocide, I explore how collective fears are reflected in art and film. I draw connections between traumatic eras and the horror films produced during those times, revealing how societal anxieties were personified and shaped cultural discourse.

Ultimately, my work addresses both individual and communal pain, providing a space to unpack trauma and confront the fears that bind us. Through the unsettling lens of horror surrealism, I aim to spark reflection, dialogue, and collective healing.

What is Horror Surrealism?

Horror surrealism is a fusion of two powerful genres. Surrealism focuses on the bizarre and dreamlike, often depicting scenes that challenge reality and logic. When combined with the haunting imagery of horror, surrealism takes on a darker, more twisted form, evoking emotions of fear, curiosity, and awe. It’s an art style that not only shocks but also invites viewers to question their own perceptions of reality.

In my work, you’ll find nightmarish creatures, distorted figures, and eerie landscapes that emerge from the subconscious. Every piece tells a story—one that lingers long after you've looked away. Whether through intricate tattoo designs or detailed illustrations, I strive to create art that taps into primal fears and hidden emotions.

The Influence Behind My Work

My inspiration comes from a love for all things horror—classic horror films, gothic literature, and mythological creatures. I also pull from surrealism masters like Salvador Dalí and H.R. Giger, blending their otherworldly aesthetic with my fascination for the grotesque. I seek to create art that lingers in the viewer's mind, a perfect blend of nightmare and fantasy.

Tattoo Art with a Spooky Twist

As a tattoo artist, I bring horror surrealism to life on skin. My tattoos are bold, detailed, and designed for those who appreciate dark, unconventional art. From shadowy creatures to eerie skulls and bizarre, dreamlike elements, my work is a statement for anyone who dares to embrace the weird and the wonderful.

Join Me on This Journey

Explore my portfolio and dive deep into a realm where fear meets fantasy. Whether you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind tattoo or a piece of surreal horror art to hang on your wall, I invite you to step into my world of hauntingly beautiful creations. Each piece is a unique blend of darkness and imagination—a testament to the art of horror surrealism.

Let’s embrace the strange together.

Artist Bio

Tor Serrano uses they/them pronouns. Serrano received their Bachelors in Arts from the Claire Trevor School of the Arts at the University of Southern California Irvine (UCI) with a minor in Digital Arts. They hope to give back to the community by offering equitable creative workshops and inclusive events. As the co-founder, CEO of NEPO+ Community, Art & Technology (CAT) and their personal goals as an artist is to increase environmental and social awareness while restoring economic growth and increasing quality of life for underserved California community members. Sovanarry Phy and Tor Serrano established the "creative collective" NEPO+ to help aid environmental awareness for the Salton Sea and collaborates with nonprofit organizations like EcoMedia Compass™ whose efforts support continued Salton Sea restoration.

Art Portfolio

Serrano's portfolio of art includes oil paintings, illustrations, sequential narration, digital art and animation. They believe representation in art is a key building block for better understanding and communication amongst community members.

Their early abstract paintings draw from Deleuze and Guattari's rhizomatic theory, which challenges hierarchical structures by presenting knowledge and experience as interconnected and non-linear, much like the growth of a rhizome plant. Serrano uses this visual language to navigate intersectional spaces, rejecting the rigid "root tree system" often found in American narratives that have historically excluded the lived experiences of people of color (POC). In contrast, Serrano's current oil paintings draw structural inspiration from Pre-Hispanic Mesoamerican (Mēxihcah, Aztec, Mayan, and Toltec) civilizations, intertwined with the spiritual traditions of the ofrenda to explore themes of identity, communal generational trauma, and grief.

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Serrano's Digital Art, Animation and Sequential Narration all tackle common constructed themes built by privileged systems. Similarly, their illustrative narratives, stylistically referential to tattoo culture; deconstruct the problematic images in both newspaper art and tabloid articles, by exploring how they re-enforced the foundation for the prejudice that is experienced by BIPOC daily.

Current Projects

• SOS Salton Sea Biennial

• Graphic Novel – Genre Horror

• Portraits Series – "Familia No Sabo"

• Canvas Mural - "Taft Memorial Park"

Co-Founding NEPO+

NEPO+ Community, Art & Technology 's 2022 SOS project with EcoMedia Compass™, a 501C3 Non-profit worked towards bringing awareness to the environmental devastation within the Salton Sea Desert Shores community. The creative collective fundraised for EcoMedia Compass' annual Earth Day pop-up event which took place on April 23, 2022. ​ NEPO+ aims to be a safe, supportive, and empowering organization that works with local artists and small businesses to cultivate a more mutually beneficial community. Through the development of pop-up events and educational workshops the goal of the participating artist is to use art and technology as a catalyst to engage with the community and bring awareness towards an opportunity to empower change.