Ali Al Sumayin Illustrates Celebrities With No Actual Facial Features
Jason Soy — August 31, 2011 — Pop Culture
References: alsumayin & randommization
Ali Al Sumayin knows that when you strip away a person's hair, accessories and clothes, everyone kind of looks like an indistinguishable template; and that's exactly why he's chosen to only illustrate those things in these minimalist portraits of famous media figures. No eyes, no nose, no ears and no mouth? No problem. I'm sure many of you can still recognize who each individual featured in these unique pop figure portrayals.
Among the famous people featured in these Ali Al Sumayin portraits include Barrack Obama, Mahatma Gandhi, Saddam Hussein, Marilyn Monroe, Diego Maradona, King Abdullah, Larry King and Adolf Hitler.
Implications - The popularity of minimalist artwork is on an exponential rise due to its simplicity. Consumers feel they can readily engage with these types of works since it doesn't require extensive cognitive thought to understand such pieces. Companies looking to make their products more appealing to consumers may follow a similar principle and simply the physical design of their wares.
Among the famous people featured in these Ali Al Sumayin portraits include Barrack Obama, Mahatma Gandhi, Saddam Hussein, Marilyn Monroe, Diego Maradona, King Abdullah, Larry King and Adolf Hitler.
Implications - The popularity of minimalist artwork is on an exponential rise due to its simplicity. Consumers feel they can readily engage with these types of works since it doesn't require extensive cognitive thought to understand such pieces. Companies looking to make their products more appealing to consumers may follow a similar principle and simply the physical design of their wares.
Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Artwork - The rise in popularity of minimalist artwork presents an opportunity for artists and designers to create simple, engaging pieces.
2. Simplification of Design - Companies can appeal to consumers by simplifying the physical design of their products, following the principle of minimalist artwork.
3. Recognition Through Minimal Features - Ali Al Sumayin's faceless portraits highlight the power of minimal features in still being able to recognize famous individuals, demonstrating the potential for innovative approaches to recognition technology.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The minimalist artwork trend offers opportunities for artists, galleries, and interior design companies to tap into this growing market.
2. Consumer Products - Companies in various industries can leverage the trend of simplification in product design to make their offerings more appealing to consumers.
3. Technology and Imaging - The faceless portraits by Ali Al Sumayin suggest potential disruptive innovations in facial recognition technology and imaging techniques that prioritize minimal features.
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