'...An Inspiring Series of Domestic Sex Machines.'

That's the uncomfortably apt description for Lernert & Sander's music video creation for "Elektrotechnique," a single released by Dutch band De Jeugd Van Tegenwoordig.

There were a few moments while watching this where I got serious wince reflex, which is part of what makes it neaty. I don't want to be dealing with that hacksaw paddle thing though.

Lernert & Sander are Amsterdam-based artists whose aim is "to make simple and communicative works, which take little note of the existing borders between contemporary art and commercial projects.Their highly aesthetic, humorous and dedicated works often challenge the viewer, in a simple but very effective way."

It is not a bad philosophy, particularly if you're loyal to it.

(Remember that darling video of the chocolate bunny being decimated in various delightful ways? Also domestic-themed, also surreal? That was them! God, I love that video.)

Litany of Bunny Death

"Easter" is trending high on Twitter today. I'm not religious, but I do look forward to Easter because it signifies the end of Lent. (I give something up every year because it strikes me as a good exercise in self-discipline.)

So in honour of the day all my vices come back full-throttle, I'm sharing 'Chocolade haas' (Chocolate bunny). This piece comes from a preschool art project called "Big Art for Little People," produced by Cut-n-Paste (KRO Youth) in tandem with the Dutch Culture Fund.

Created by Lernert Engelberts en Sander Plug. It's a couple of years old, give or take a few months. The imagery, music and concept are all stunning; and as a kid, one of my most favourite things in the world to do was take a generous bite out of a hollow chocolate bunny. It's somehow similarly cathartic to watch chocolate bunnies melt in all kinds of provocative and curious ways.

(Okay, maybe not for everyone. I showed this video to a friend recently and she frowned and told me this is just sick.)

Props to the infinitely charming Diana for sharing with me.