Ritual of the Veil

M. Darkside (A.K.A. Martin Woodhead is a UK-based artist whose oil paintings explore the darker side of the human experience. Inspired by the Vanitas tradition of Dutch still-life painting, his work reflects themes of fragility, time’s passing, and the inevitable cycle of life and death. Drawn to the eerie beauty of horror, M. Darkside combines classical techniques with unsettling imagery, creating art that invites mystery and reflection. His paintings balance light and shadow, offering a glimpse into the fragile and forgotten, the strange and beautiful. Through his haunting works, Martin encourages viewers to look deeper, uncovering the stories hidden in the darkness and embracing beauty in life’s transience.