Whether pairing Betty Boop and Superman or Napoleon and Obelix from the beloved Asterix comics, this painting series by Stephen Ibbott is visually vivid.
The talented artist creates three dimensional diorama collages by layering color together to create pure magic. His striking images capture pop culture iconography with figurines of Snow White's Maleficent and animated icon Jessica Rabbit along with images of Picasso's 'Girl Before a Mirror' painting.
Stephen Ibbott is a graduate from the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada where he received his Masters Degree in Fine Arts. The artist's works have graced gallery walls and have been reviewed by the New York Times, Toronto Star and Canadian Art among others. This critical acclaim has garnering him art awards in both 2000 and 2012.
Mixed Iconography Masterpieces
Maleficent Meets Michelangelo in Stephen Ibbott's Photography Set
Trend Themes
1. Pop Culture Collages - The trend of combining pop culture iconography in 3D diorama collages to create visually striking artwork.
2. Mixed Media Art - The trend of merging different types of artistic mediums to create visually stunning images using a three-dimensional approach.
3. Iconography Mashups - The trend of merging different styles of iconic images into one artwork to create visually unique and stunning pieces.
Industry Implications
1. Artistic Photography Industry - The artistic photography industry can leverage technology to create more visually unique and stunning mixed media art pieces, allowing artists to combine different mediums such as painting, sculpture and photography to create exquisite artwork.
2. 3D Printing Industry - The 3D printing industry can look into providing a platform to artists and photographers that allow them to mix pop culture iconography with 3D printing technology to create immersive and visually stunning artwork.
3. Fine Arts Education Industry - The fine arts education industry can incorporate the trend of mixed media art and pop culture collages into their curriculum, providing students access to different mediums and ideas, allowing them to create unique and innovative artwork.