Adam Dougherty, better known as the KreatureKid is an artist obsessed with the darkly humorous, so it's no surprise that his most recent collection features a ton of shrunken head sculptures, all with comically cartoonish expressions on their withered faces.
Each of Dougherty's shrunken heads is a shockingly bright color, from lime green to baby blue. These bright colors contrast the subject matter's dark undertones, while enhancing the cartoonish aspect of the creations. The heads' bulging eyes and over-emotional facial expressions make them seem hilariously inhuman. For this reason, Dougherty's sculptures channel an animated, cartoon-like quality that perfectly channels his morbid mentality.
Dougherty's other creations also focus on macabre subjects, like Frankenstein's monster and voodoo magic, but these shrunken heads are possibly his most memorable collection yet. Their strange expressions, grotesque appearance, and animated elements all serve to make these creations both somber and chuckle-worthy.
Comically Mabacre Voodoo Sculptures
KreatureKid's Shrunken Head Creations are Cartoonishly Dark
Trend Themes
1. Darkly Humorous Art - There is an opportunity to create more darkly humorous art that combines macabre subjects with cartoon-like qualities.
2. Vivid and Contrastive Color Palettes - Using shockingly bright colors that contrast with dark subject matter can create visually striking and attention-grabbing art pieces.
3. Grotesque Animation Elements - Incorporating animated elements into sculptures can add a playful and comical twist to otherwise somber creations.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Sculpture - Artists can explore the trend of creating darkly humorous sculptures with vivid color palettes and animated elements.
2. Gothic and Pop Culture Merchandise - Producers of gothic and pop culture merchandise can create products inspired by darkly humorous art that feature vivid color palettes and grotesque animation elements.
3. Entertainment and Gaming - The entertainment and gaming industries can incorporate the trend of darkly humorous art by collaborating with artists to create visually striking and comically macabre characters and settings.