The 'In Colour' series of nude graffiti portraits by Brooklyn-based artist Erik Jones mixes together traditional female forms with digital-mimicking graffiti effects.
Both two dimensional and three dimensional spaces and elements are explored and represented through nude female figures that have been juxtaposed against a series of colorful abstractions. A graphic graffiti aesthetic also takes on digital-like qualities that seem to be almost haphazardly placed upon the canvas. Jones explains his approach as attempting to mimick the look of if "an inexperienced, non-artistic person were exploring a digital drawing program for the first time."
These nude graffiti portraits follow the contemporary approach of both graphic and fashion design and combine a number of different artistic mediums. The artwork of Jones features mixtures of watercolor, wax pastel, both oil and acrylic paint as well as colored pencil markings.
Nude Graffiti Portraits
Artist Erik Jones Mixes the Female Form with Digital Graffiti Effects
Trend Themes
1. Mixing Traditional and Digital Elements - There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating artworks that combine traditional artistic forms with digital effects.
2. Exploring Graffiti Aesthetics - By incorporating graffiti-like elements into art, there is a chance to disrupt traditional artistic styles and tap into a new audience.
3. Blurring Mediums in Art - Artists can disrupt the art world by experimenting with the combination of multiple mediums, such as watercolor, wax pastel, oil and acrylic paint, and colored pencil.
Industry Implications
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