![]() ![]() Even when people speak about him, even in the studio, they do so in hushed tones. ![]() In Welcome to Crash, Sam’s presence is seen as something of a myth. The thing about these artists is that not one of them was perfect as people, but they were both hugely influential in their mediums. He’s heavily based on both David Bowie and Salvador Dali. Sam Riordan is an amalgamation of various artists who were hugely influential, mostly in the twentieth century. Sam Riordan is more than just a painter, he’s an artist (and an artiste), hugely influential in Damien’s worlds in ways that don’t simply influence the story, but rather the entire cultural framework that encompasses it. ![]() That is absolutely the kind of stunt that Sam Riordan would pull off, if he wanted to. It’s just something that artsy people that he doesn’t get would do. Of course, Sam Riordan is supposed to be long dead, and everyone around Damien acting as if he was still alive and simply around is completely dismissed by Damien. It’s the equivalent of getting a job at Andy Warhol’s studio. When Damien gets a job at Crash, he’s ridiculously excited. Part of the reason for that is the frame of reference that he provides for Damien as a character. Sam Riordan is a minor but important figure in Welcome To Crash. Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words is happy to host Lina Langley here today on her Welcome to Crash tour. Available for purchase at DSP Publications ![]()
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