Brian Kesinger’s ‘Tea Girls’ gallery combines the allure of young Victorian damsels with clockwork mechanics. The series draws a strong connection with Disney-styled princesses; the young maidens who are destined for a life beyond the confines of their intended "proper" existence. Bold, adventurous and daring, the heroines from Kesig’s Tea Girls gallery have a lust for life that simply cannot be contained.
The hand drawn images have a remarkable vintage appeal, complementing the subject matter in that both illustration and canvas embody a sense of antique and mysticism. The portraits look like something you would find in an old wooden chest in a dusty attic or a picture of what your grandma used to be when she was younger.
Steampunk tends to be compelling precisely because it depicts a fantasy world where the technology is quite possible while being simultaneously antiquated and futuristic.
Steam Punk Lasses
Tea Girls by Brian Kesinger Combines Clock Work Fantasy with Elegant Composure
Trend Themes
1. Clockwork Fantasy - There is an opportunity for creators to further develop the intersection of vintage-inspired aesthetic and mechanical engineering, integrating it into various industries such as fashion, film, and gaming.
2. Disney-inspired Fantasy Art - Artists can capitalize on the popularity of Disney princesses by reimagining them in unique styles, such as steampunk or other sub-genres of fantasy art.
3. Vintage-inspired Art - As the appeal for nostalgic aesthetics continue to grow, there is a market for artists and designers to create artwork that embodies vintage styles incorporated into modern designs.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - There is an opportunity for fashion designers to create unique clothing lines inspired by the steampunk and Victorian styles shown in Brian Kesinger's Tea Girls gallery.
2. Film - Producers could explore the world of steampunk and fantasy art in order to create visually stunning and unique films that bring these sub-genres to mainstream audiences, beyond just the fans of these genres.
3. Gaming - Developers can create video games that embrace the steampunk and fantasy art aesthetic, immersing players in an alternate world of clockwork mechanics and magic while also leveraging the popularity of Disney princesses.