The 'Selfless Portraits' are a unique social media experiment and art project which could only be possible in today’s social media obsessed world. The project encourages people from all around the world to draw strangers' Facebook profile pictures and post them in their website’s gallery.
To take part in the project you must upload your profile picture to the site. In order to receive the finished portrait you must complete and upload a drawing you have created of a stranger’s assigned profile picture. According to the project website, the organizers of the collaborative art project say they aim to "bridge the gap between technology and humanity by encouraging small, creative gestures between strangers across the globe."
This is a socially beneficial idea for young people growing up with technology and social media to get involved in.
Social Media Portraiture
Strangers Draw Strangers in the 'Selfless Portraits' Series
Trend Themes
1. Collaborative Art Projects - Opportunity for businesses to foster creative collaboration between strangers across the globe using technology
2. Virtual Community Engagement - Opportunity for businesses to foster social good and connection in communities through virtual platforms
3. Crowdsourced Art - Opportunity for businesses to engage and inspire audiences to create and share their own artwork through crowdsourced projects.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media - Social media companies can create features that encourage creative collaborations between strangers
2. Online Art Communities - Opportunity for businesses to develop an online community of artists and art enthusiasts who can share their work and collaborate with each other.
3. Education and Youth Development - Organizations can develop programs that encourage young people to participate in creative projects that drive social good.