MF DOOM - Dream Gigs Illustrated

Dream Gigs Illustrated is a series of gig posters by an ever growing group of artists. Imaginary gigs that never happened, missed gigs because of time and place, gigs that are experienced first hand and have left their mark... It's up to the artist to decide and I've choose MF DOOM at the CERN laboratory. DOOM's absurd and abstract lyrics were just my kind of madness. His ‘mad villain’ alter ego that would destroy hip hop’s rules drew me to him. As I listened to his music, I felt like I’ve known him like family. I laugh at some of his lyrics like I’m laughing at an inside joke. He’s a smart, pessimistic but reckless and funny character with a tragic back story. MF DOOM is like the embodiment of comic book aesthetic, East Coast style and the dark absurdism of existentialism (my favorite three things).
DOOM playing at a top notch laboratory was a concept that I had in mind for years. CERN is the most significant nuclear research lab in the world. This is where the god particle is reproduced. In the right hands, it can produce great advances for humankind. But in the wrong hands, it can end the world. I believe it might be a good day for doomsday. This artwork also chosen by Istanbul Municipality to be exhibited at Müze Gazhane.