My super-talented friend LLoyd Winter alerted me of this ridiculous collection of photographs by Elmo Tide, who I cannot find any information on. his work takes us into a different, thickly complicated and at the same time simple world—filled with life itself. It’s CasaBlanca meets boxing meets tattooed skin—the perfect combination to get the mind ready for a week filled with magic.

Elmo Tide, whoever you are, your work rules. And the mystery around you makes this even cooler.