These Abstract Portraits by Artist Von are Cleverly Disorted
M — April 20, 2014 — Art & Design
References: shopvon & designboom
Artist Von took portraits to a whole new abstract level in his solo series called 'Elsewhere.' The poster series features the work of several of Von's favorite designers in four black and white-themed pieces.
Artist Von is known for his distinct realism style. The 'Elsewhere' series combines hand-drawn realistic drawings of female faces with abstract drawings of things like ocean waves. Von juxtaposes pragmatic pencil shading and contouring with abstract art elements. The stark, monochromatic black and white coloring of these images creates an appealing visual contrast.
My favorite portraiture of the series is titled 'Skye' and it features a beautiful woman's face with a smudge across the eyes that makes the face look as though it is coming undone.
Photo Credits: designboom, shopvon
Artist Von is known for his distinct realism style. The 'Elsewhere' series combines hand-drawn realistic drawings of female faces with abstract drawings of things like ocean waves. Von juxtaposes pragmatic pencil shading and contouring with abstract art elements. The stark, monochromatic black and white coloring of these images creates an appealing visual contrast.
My favorite portraiture of the series is titled 'Skye' and it features a beautiful woman's face with a smudge across the eyes that makes the face look as though it is coming undone.
Photo Credits: designboom, shopvon
Trend Themes
1. Abstract Portraits - The trend of blending realism and abstract elements in portrait art presents disruptive innovation opportunities for artists and designers to push the boundaries of traditional portraiture.
2. Monochromatic Contrast - The trend of using stark black and white coloring in artwork creates disruptive innovation opportunities for artists to explore visual contrast and evoke strong emotions through simplicity.
3. Visual Distortion - The trend of distorting facial features in portraiture opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for artists to challenge conventional beauty standards and explore the concept of identity.
Industry Implications
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3. Fashion - The fashion industry can draw inspiration from the trend of visual distortion in portraiture to challenge traditional beauty norms, promote inclusivity, and create avant-garde fashion designs.
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