On the other hand, some of the imagery, derived from sci-fi illustration, surrealistic cartooning and college dorm snaps, might be perplexing to an audience outside the art world.

Vigrid is a Norwegian organization which combines racial teachings with imagery derived from Norse mythology.

Slide projections by the painter Kenny Scharf -who has often used imagery derived from science fiction - depicted strange polyps, tendrils and goblin faces.

Joy Taylor applies powdered graphite to sheets of polyester film to create delicate layers of stenciled imagery derived from natural objects like leaves.

Mr. Laird's imagery, derived from photographs, advertisements and the comics, combines personal references with broader themes.

In fact he has come up with recognizable imagery derived from both choreographers.

Wotanism is another religion that has appeared in the US white supremacist movement, and also utilizes imagery derived from paganism.

Nautical imagery derived from historical sources such as the "ship of fools," and the "ship of state," are among his signature subjects.

Straub's work reflects his concern with the "parodoxical relationship" inherent in creating spontaneous imagery derived from both the physical and spiritual planes.