HRg #24 score: 7.5 out of 10

Mongi:
Incognito is one of the artscene true abstractionists. Although the style is established (Hans Hofmann and Joseph Diebenkorn I was told), Incognito have implemented a more digital touch to it. A main difference is the cleverly added texture to the big empty surfaces, and more variation in colors. It would be very impressive if these were to be seen in a bigger format than the monitor.

Massive's photomanips are the best I've seen in a while. They really give a nitghmare-ish feeling. 2408mse.jpg reminds me of the Corinthian from the Sandman comics, it looks like Dave McKean could have done it! The composition of the different photos, the added graphical touch-ups such as the scratches, and the smooth transitions are top notch.

Sprocket's logo-colly was very well designed, but not as innovative as his work a couple of months ago. They aren't as daring as they used to be, and the use of truetype fonts is more obvious.

Darkhalo's 2417dh.jpg is very interesting. It looks rendered, but the intricate shapes are unbelievably complex. Just as his other work, he's juggling a lot with lights, and making the flashes come together right impresses me.

2418sh.jpg by Shart is pretty neat. While the overall pic looks like dark underground (can't make out what it actually is), the main character looks really happy and at the same time a bit afraid, a bit like Mona Lisa =) The brush work is well done and it could as well be a real painting.

The Massive and Atom joints are really dark and gives a creepy feeling, which I like a lot. 2419us.jpg by Atom and YoYo shows what you can get out of a joint, using YoYo's great surreal imagination and Atom's refined graphical technique. The pack has been darker and more provocative than usual, really standing out from the crowd.

score 7.5

Root88:
My reviews of Incognito's works in this pack were consistent with his releases in CIA’s pack.

2407mse.jpg was and image that I really liked. I’m not sure why, but I left it on my screen and stared into it for quite a while. There is something intriguing about this image but I can’t explain what it is.

Massive’s Nightmares photomanip is an excellent example of what a photomanip should be. The textures, images, and ideas within were all interesting. I liked that he added the scan of the scissors to complete the “cut” theme involved. An added bonus was that Massive took all the photographs himself.

2416sng.img was another commendable image. The angle and position of the character are original ones. The color scheme suited the picture very well, and the circular and straight lines that were added gave motion to the image without interfering with the rest of the picture.

2417dh.jpg was well done. Overall an admirable piece.

I REALLY liked Sprockets 2421spro.jpg. I liked everything about it, the angle of the scene, the colors, lines, textures, the cigarette, and the glare from the monitor. It looks like our work environments are very similar. A smoke in the dark is just what I need to get my creative juices flowing.

2423lice.jpg is exactly what I think a photomanip should not be.

2428sng.jpg was another excellent work in this months release. The color choices were superb. There was nice, although somewhat inconsistent shading. I really wonder what this kid opened the door and looked in on. Any picture that makes me think, even for just a second, was a good one.

score: 7