Childhood is not always innocent; it can be terrifying, shaping lasting fears from disturbing experiences. Scarfolk, a fictional 1970s dystopian town created by Richard Littler, portrays a paranoid, totalitarian community where even babies are suspect. Inspired by his eerie childhood memories, Littler uses authentic designs to create haunting art that blurs reality. Scarfolk reflects the darker side of the 70s, highlighting societal unrest, gullibility, and a fascination with the occult. Littler’s work delves into hauntology, recycling aesthetic forms to contrast past dreams with our current reality. Scarfolk explores themes of surveillance, civil rights, and exaggerates political absurdity, often mirroring contemporary culture.
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