Artist Alex Holder has created a series of stunning self-portraits with her boyfriend Ross to pay homage to the old-school romance novel publisher Mills Boon. Alex Holder is able to recreate the illustrations perfectly, right down to the hair and outfits. I think that it is a really fun and creative idea that could have endless possibilities. Alex Holder’s art was recently put on display at the Russian Club Gallery in London. I hope to see more of her interesting recreations in the future!
Alex Holder came up with the idea for launch of The W Project, which "celebrates women working across the creative industries." The W Project claims that it aims "to promote empowering role-models and help build a better creative community for the future."
Re-Creating Book Covers
Alex Holder Created a Series of Self-Portraits Inspired by Romance Novels
Trend Themes
1. Re-creating Book Covers - An opportunity for artists to creatively reimagine book covers and pay homage to old-school publishers like Mills Boon.
2. The W Project - A drive to promote empowering women role-models and build a better creative community for the future.
3. Self-portrait Photography - An artistic trend to create self-portraits that are inspired by various themes, books, or novels.
Industry Implications
1. Publishing - Opportunity for publishers to collaborate with artists and use their creativity to redesign their book covers.
2. Creative Industry - An industry that promotes creativity and innovation and serves as a platform for women to explore their artistic skills.
3. Photography - Opportunities for photographers to create unique and creative self-portraits that depict various themes and concepts.