'FRIDA' by Atelier Olschinsky is a respectful nod to the much celebrated Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Beyond the photography, Olschinsky deserves credit for finding a model that bears such a striking, uncanny resemblance to the famous artist. This likeness is enhanced by the clothing the model wears, which is decidedly similar to those depicted in a Frida Kahlo self-portrait. Indeed, stylistically, Olschinsky has drawn much inspiration from the Kahlo's paintings.
Many of the photographs play on one's sense of symmetry through setting the model or an aspect of her slightly askew of the center. In further homage, the model wears expressions of alertness and lucidity like those found in one of the artist's many celebrated self-portraits.
Prodigious Painter Portraits
'FRIDA' by Atelier Olschinsky Pays Homage to a Celebrated Artist
Trend Themes
1. Celebrity-inspired Photography - Artists can create respectful nods to well-known figures through photography, exploring different aesthetics and perspectives.
2. Symmetrical Image Composition - Playing with symmetry in photography can enhance images and add depth to the subject matter, inspiring other artists to experiment with the technique in their own work.
3. Homage to Historical Figures - Paying homage to historical figures through art can be a powerful way to keep their legacies and contributions relevant, while still finding new ways to interpret their legacy.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - Photography businesses can offer new services inspired by the art technique as the number of clients seeking celebrity-inspired photography increases.
2. Fashion - Fashion designers can create pieces inspired by historical figures like Frida Kahlo, and cite popular pieces from self-portraits as inspiration for a new collection.
3. Fine Arts - Art schools can integrate artists like Frida Kahlo in their course curriculum to inspire students’ art and create new, relevant academic offerings.