Street art is one of the most pure forms of artistic expression and these re-appropriated violent subway ads are a testament to that. Jon Burgerman adds some more context to these adds with a little blood.
If you've ever taken a subway, you've probably seen these huge violent movie posters. These posters are often for action movies and serve to get people to go see the movie. As an idea they're amazing because they're placed in spots where people take their daily commutes. Jon Burgerman takes advantage of this and takes his own photo series called Head Shots to these ads
Jon poses beside or close to gun-toting macho men in these violent subway ads and acts out the act of getting shot. He even adds his own blood for effect and it looks awesome.
Literal Violent Subway Ads
Jon Burgerman Adds Some Blood and Gore to These Subway Ads
Trend Themes
1. Re-appropriated Violent Ads - The trend of re-appropriating violent subway ads provides an opportunity for artists to add context and create thought-provoking visual compositions.
2. Interactive Street Art - The trend of incorporating interactive elements into street art, such as posing beside or interacting with existing ads, adds a new level of engagement and surprise for viewers.
3. Artistic Subversion - The trend of using street art to subvert and challenge traditional advertising messages opens up opportunities for artists to make political or social statements in public spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Advertising - The advertising industry can explore disruptive innovation by collaborating with street artists to create unconventional and attention-grabbing campaigns.
2. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can embrace the trend of re-appropriated violent ads to enhance the promotion of action movies, creating a unique and immersive experience for potential viewers.
3. Art - The art industry can tap into the trend of artistic subversion to encourage more public installations and challenge societal norms through thought-provoking street art.