Jose A. Roda's latest art series depicts face-painted imagery that is displayed atop a set of ceramic plate canvases. The result is a set of decorative housewares that captures unhappy clown characters.
These male and female characters are dressed in every-day clothing but sport elaborate face-paint and makeup looks that hint at their past or current life as a children's entertainer.
Despite of their festive clown makeup, these characters evoke a range of sad emotions and appear gloomy and sullen in this set of ceramic plate portraits.
Jose A. Roda's latest art series proves that even clowns can have their off days and showcases his characters in a gloomy state of mind instead of one that is enthusiastic and happy.
Unhappy Clown Housewares
Jose A. Roda's Plate Series Highlights Face-Painted Imagery
Trend Themes
1. Sad Clown Art - Opportunity for art companies to create new product lines featuring melancholic clown characters.
2. Unexpected Depictions - Chance for businesses to offer unconventional imagery on traditional household items, such as ceramic plates.
3. Life of Performers - Market for products that showcase the less glamorous side of being an entertainer, as seen through Jose A. Roda's unhappy clown series.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Opportunity for artists and galleries to showcase unique and unconventional perspectives on traditional mediums.
2. Home Decor - Market for companies to offer decorative household items featuring unexpected and unconventional designs, such as Jose A. Roda's sad clown plates.
3. Entertainment - Opportunity to showcase a different side of performers, such as the melancholic clowns in Jose A. Roda's series, in merchandise and marketing campaigns.