These Aled Lewis Drawings Pit Celebrity Vs Celebrity
Mesel Isaac — February 17, 2014 — Art & Design
References: nineteeneightyeight & boingboing.net
Known for his incredible pixel drawings, artist Aled Lewis has outdone himself with his 8-bit drawings that depict celebrity vs celebrity.
Drake vs Chris Brown, Kanye West vs Taylor Swift, Kobe vs Shaq -- these are some of the great celebrity feuds of our time and Lewis illustrates them all beautifully in a pixelated retro style reminiscent of the street fighter series. However, Lewis doesn’t just mine current pop-culture feuds, he also gives some of histories biggest feuds the same 8-bit treatment; Tesla vs Edison, Jobs vs Gates and George Washington vs King George III.
As a bystander to these celebrity feuds they can sometimes be obnoxious, however that’s not the case with these celebrity vs celebrity drawings. Aled Lewis’ work is part of a show at Gallery1988 entitled 'Such Pixels.'
Drake vs Chris Brown, Kanye West vs Taylor Swift, Kobe vs Shaq -- these are some of the great celebrity feuds of our time and Lewis illustrates them all beautifully in a pixelated retro style reminiscent of the street fighter series. However, Lewis doesn’t just mine current pop-culture feuds, he also gives some of histories biggest feuds the same 8-bit treatment; Tesla vs Edison, Jobs vs Gates and George Washington vs King George III.
As a bystander to these celebrity feuds they can sometimes be obnoxious, however that’s not the case with these celebrity vs celebrity drawings. Aled Lewis’ work is part of a show at Gallery1988 entitled 'Such Pixels.'
Trend Themes
1. Pixel Art - The rise of pixel art as a popular art form presents opportunities for artists to explore new ways of depicting celebrities and pop culture through a retro aesthetic.
2. Celebrity Feuds - The fascination with celebrity conflicts and rivalries allows for creative interpretations and visual representations that capture the public's attention.
3. Nostalgic Pop Culture - The revival of 8-bit and retro aesthetics in popular culture provides a nostalgic appeal that can be utilized in various artistic expressions, including illustrations of celebrity feuds.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Artists can leverage pixel art and nostalgic pop culture trends to create unique and eye-catching illustrations for exhibitions, galleries, and online platforms.
2. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can capitalize on the public's interest in celebrity conflicts by incorporating pixel art and celebrity feud illustrations in movies, TV shows, and marketing campaigns.
3. Merchandise and Collectibles - The growing popularity of pixel art and celebrity feuds opens up opportunities for merchandise and collectibles featuring illustrations that cater to fans of both retro aesthetics and pop culture rivalries.
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