As though straight out of a strange dream, Luke Ryan's surreal artworks are quite out of this world. Inspired by Golden Era children books, illustrations between the 1880s to the 1920s, his work is captivating and retro.
Based in Brisbane, Australia, Luke Ryan works in both digital and traditional mediums, having studied animation in school. Often with sketchbook in hand, he documents the daily expressions of passersby of his city.
Dream-Induced Drawings
Luke Ryan Reimagines Retro Illustrations and Animations
Trend Themes
1. Retro-style Art - Opportunity to create new digital platforms for retro-style art and animation.
2. Surrealism - Opportunity for incorporating surrealism into branding and marketing strategies.
3. Artistic Documentaries - Opportunity to create artistic documentaries showcasing the creative process of artists.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Opportunity to fuse technology with traditional art mediums for contemporary artworks.
2. Publishing - Opportunity to reintroduce retro-style illustrations and storybooks to a modern audience through digital platforms.
3. Advertising - Opportunity to incorporate surrealism in adverts for a more engaging and memorable viewer experience.