While some may doubt that more dimension is left to be discovered in the art of sketching, these interactive illustrations suggest otherwise. The artist, Alex Solis, uses an inky black pen to draw quite animated––but static––caricatures, but the complete artworks are actually photos with tangible interference.
The Inkteraction image series features a few characters, including a chubby boy and his skeletal persona. Portraits of him are doodled in great detail with discernible missing elements, as if invisible forces are impacting him. The pictures make the most visual sense when they're laid flat and photographed with human hands and faces, punching, strangling and pinching the scribbled subject. He's tormented with pencils, karate chops, blown breath and even fire from lighters. Ultimately, these interactive illustrations certainly breathe great life into the hand-drawn medium.
Taunting Interactive Illustrations
Inkteraction Art by Alex Solis Brings 2D Drawings Off the Page
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Illustrations - Opportunity for creating interactive artworks that combine traditional drawing techniques with photography and tangible interference.
2. Dimensional Sketching - Potential for exploring new dimensions in traditional sketching by incorporating missing elements and invisible forces.
3. Inky Art - Growing trend of using inky black pen to create highly detailed and animated caricatures.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity for artists to push the boundaries of traditional art forms and experiment with interactive illustrations.
2. Photography - Innovative possibilities for photographers to collaborate with artists and capture interactive illustrations in visually compelling ways.
3. Entertainment - Exciting opportunity for entertainment companies to incorporate interactive illustrations in digital media and interactive storytelling experiences.