Some write poetry, some sing opera--and some paint pictures of naked President Obama on the back of a Unicorn. This is a specialized skill for sure, but this artwork from Dan Lacey give a view of the President you would never otherwise see.
The President Obama pictures by Dan Lacey include the President riding on a rocket, battling Rush Limbaugh and battling bears and unicorns (because why wouldn't the President ride a unicorn?).
Implications - Shockvertising is a surefire way to garner attention from the public. Integrating taboo topics like sex into unlikely realms such as politics results in a attention-grabbing combination that is likely to be controversial and covered by traditional media as well as a variety of social web communities.
Presidential Unicorn Rides
Dan Lacey Creates Creepy Barack Obama Drawings
Trend Themes
1. Shockvertising - Integrating taboo topics like sex into unlikely realms such as politics to create attention-grabbing combinations.
2. Controversial Artivism - Using provocative art to spark a conversation and generate awareness around political issues.
3. Unconventional Political Statements - Using unexpected and outlandish forms of expression to make a political statement.
Industry Implications
1. Advertising - Opportunity to create bold and provocative advertising campaigns that challenge social norms and generate buzz.
2. Art - Opportunity for artists to use their craft to make political statements and generate social commentary.
3. Politics - Opportunity to incorporate unconventional and unexpected forms of expression to convey political messages and capture attention.