I think I found the gall bladder, but I'm not sure you'd want it back, the condition it's in... Mark, this is amazing. I see what you mean about the scale it encompasses. Being in the laboratory business, I definitely recognize some microbiological processes going on, and I also see much in the way of anatomy/physiology. But there is an ethereal element also, so much so that the whole things reminds me in a way of the psychological stages of death--denial, etc... Not to try to rethink your order here, but it seems to me that the bottom two panels want to be switched, as it's that third panel that seems to rise above the more physical aspects of the other three. Maybe it's just how I'm reading into it. Or maybe it IS the way it should be (being a firm believer in things being the way they are for a reason)...we rise above life to get a clearer vision and then bring that back down with us to better embrace the whole of creation. OK, it's early, and I had another long night of epic dreams, so maybe I'm not quite anchored to earth yet. Anyway, I love when you do these explosive masterworks. It has to be fun for you!

Well, it's definitely got the colors popping, it's definitely a huge thingy & it's definitely art, but I don't think it's really pop art (where are the Campbell's soup cans?) as it doesn't incorporate any elements from popular culture that I can see. In a way, it seems like a fusion of the bright, neon color schemes of pop art with the pure abstraction of abstract expressionism. Aside from that technicality, I really like the first three variations on a theme, with my favorite being the third one - I love the transparency effects you've created there. The last one doesn't appeal to me - personal taste - sorry about that. As far as the graininess goes, I don't see it as a problem here, but if it bothers YOU, Mark, why not split these into four separate postings? Then each one would get it's own 512 kb & the grain should be greatly reduced. Seems to me that they each can stand on their own or am I missing something? In any case, I love the exuberance of your spirit & creativity that shines through your work - it's inspiring!

I agree with photosynthesis, each deserves it's own post! Wonderful thingies!

Yes, I agree with photosynthesis too. All four are beautiful in each way and could easily be posted alone. I remember it well and I still have the beautiful panel Love the colors light and orbs and intestines and all HAHAH! And I had a very wide smile of what you wrote :-)))))) And have a splendid weekend yourself, dear Mark and thanks :-)

Beautfifully inspirational and impressive pieces mark uniquely individual I am happy to pop over to oyur gallery for this artistic vision you share my friend very cool and exceptional pieces nicely done!!

Love the creativity in this. Is this what happens when a neon factory explodes? Very fun :)

Finally, color X-ray after all of these decades! Definitely some kind of images here, revealing the bizarre innards of the upper torso, prior to an operation, Mark. But much closer to the innards of an android than to that of a human. I see what may be microchips, implants, circuit boards and all kinds of electronic stuff far beyond my layman's ken in these rapturous photos. These are photos, right? Lots of contrast and color of varying tones, hues and shades. As for graininess due to forced reduction, I see nothing of any consequence to negatively effect the quality of this fabulous presentation. And I see that MrsRatbag and photosynthesis covered the situation with aplomb and dignity.

Since all the comments above are really, really well written (why does this remind me of Ed Sullivan introducing his next act?), let me approach what I see from a different angle. I had the extreme good fortune of being introduced to the thrill of SCUBA diving at the young age of sixteen. Not only was I a member of the coolest club in my New York high school but we got to spend Easter vacations (I know spring break these days) in Marathon, Florida diving among the coral reefs there. The sights one beholds as one swims with the fishes there are very, very close to your works of art. The marine life comes in all forms and shapes and colors. The light penetrating the crystal clear Atlantic waters adds merriment to every scene. Fan coral waves gently in the easy underwater currents, little multicolored tropical fish dart hither, thither and yon. Eels dart out to snag a fast food meal when dinner time rolls around. Underwater plants have trunks and limbs just like I see in your creations above. There are little round, colored luminescent creatures like your dots in the top two frames. The brightness of the bottom two frames are just what a diver experiences when he/she looks up in the direction of the sun from five fathoms down. So, in summary, I see a recreation of a tropical marine environment flooded with life and light. Spectacular my friend. You are never too old to learn to snorkel or maybe even SCUBA dive. Now you know what you are missing until you take that plunge. And there are underwater cases for our cameras too!

Such glowing comments already! I'm having a "Mark Moment," where what I really want to say is, "This is the worst damned thing I've ever seen, and what the hell were you thinking?" Unfortunately it's really good, and I can't bring myself to make something up just for the sake of humor. I KNOW you know what I'm talking about! LOL! Me being who I am, I like the first one best, before you started screwing around with it. The colors are clear and vivid, I can see which brushes you used, and it makes me think of an octopus in a carriage wielding a bubble gun. Now how can that be a bad thing? After reading the above comments, and in particular the one by my charming husband, I can also tell you I like the third one, which is clearly an octopus in a carriage with a bubble gun as seen from five fathoms down! I guess I have to admit I really like the other two as well. Dang. There really isn't a bad panel in the bunch. Two and four are where the octopus in the carriage with the bubble gun got his own video game, and he's careening across the screen leaving octo-bubble trails. I can almost hear the sound effects now. Love it! :)

amazing work

Oh man, I don't even know where to start with this one. It's got SO much happening, you start out simple lure us in then BLAM!!--- hook us. I had to keep back and look over and over to find the original and what it grew into. I thought I liked the first one best, then it was the third one, then I just freakin gave up and had to love em all. But, hmm, maybe the third one??? or the first??? Cool work!!

Mark, allow me to say thank you for sharing this fun presentati​on with us. This pop art "thingy" you created really is amazing, and I very much enjoyed your amusing explanatio​n behind it. I simply love the colorful variations and can't begin to choose from between them. You most certainly have proven why you are such a treasure to the gallery by bringing smiles and stirring thought among us today.

Your comment gave me a laugh. You are quite good at creating 'thingies', from the depth of your imagination. This group of images takes me on this wild organic journey, from a jellyfish looking thingy, sea bubbles, and other exotic creatures and orbs, to the magical and mind-blowing insides of a human body. Don't ask me why I see these things, I just do. Perhaps it's because 'thingies' make us see different things.