These Calvin Ho Illustrations are Undeniably Intriguing
Wesley Grant — March 16, 2011 — Art & Design
References: vectroave & behance.net
The brilliance of artist Calvin Ho's style cannot be denied considering the amazing compositions within this featured series of images.
Featuring a Japanese model dressed in floral dresses, boots and sometimes street-wear with a gloomy and impassive face, these photo collages are definitely eerie. Accompanied by Calvin's creepy drawings, which bring out the paranormal feel of the work, these pieces will undoubtedly make you do a double take. Through these pictures, Calvin Ho shows that sketches of the paranormal can impact the feel of a seemingly normal illustration dramatically.
Using childlike ghosts, monsters, aliens, chains, children and skeletons in these drawings, Calvin Ho pervades one powerful word in each of his illustrations, spelling words like "Masochist" and "Hermit" to send a rather eerie message to viewers. I'm totally in awe by his rigid style.
Featuring a Japanese model dressed in floral dresses, boots and sometimes street-wear with a gloomy and impassive face, these photo collages are definitely eerie. Accompanied by Calvin's creepy drawings, which bring out the paranormal feel of the work, these pieces will undoubtedly make you do a double take. Through these pictures, Calvin Ho shows that sketches of the paranormal can impact the feel of a seemingly normal illustration dramatically.
Using childlike ghosts, monsters, aliens, chains, children and skeletons in these drawings, Calvin Ho pervades one powerful word in each of his illustrations, spelling words like "Masochist" and "Hermit" to send a rather eerie message to viewers. I'm totally in awe by his rigid style.
Trend Themes
1. Paranormal Illustrations - The trend towards the use of eerie and creepy paranormal illustrations in art and design for added impact and intrigue.
2. Photo Collage - The trend towards using photo collage techniques to create complex and layered works of art with a sense of depth and mystery.
3. Cryptic Messaging - The trend towards incorporating cryptic messaging, hidden meanings, and subliminal messaging in art and design to create intrigue and mystery.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Opportunities for artists and designers to experiment with innovative techniques and concepts, such as photo collage and cryptic messaging, to create unique and impactful works.
2. Publishing - Opportunities for publishers to incorporate eerie and cryptic illustrations into book covers, magazine layouts, and other forms of printed media for added intrigue and mystery.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Opportunities for marketers and advertisers to use eerie and cryptic illustrations in their campaigns to capture viewer attention and create a lasting impression.
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