Conor Harrington Blends Artistic Mediums to Portray Bold Masculinity
Corinne Guirgis — August 18, 2011 — Art & Design
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Multitalented artist Conor Harrington channels a unique artistic style that blends multiple artistic styles and genres to create complex, powerful and abstract imagery. The Irish native's style is rooted in his love for graffiti, a medium which won his affection at the age of 12 and has since inspired the majority of his work. His training in fine art plays with this love, which results in these intricate and energetic works which are obscure and enrapturing.
Using materials from spray paint to oil brush and even charcoal and pencil, Harrington's unique paintings are rooted in themes of militarism, masculinity and power. Some more concrete than others, each uses color and opposing elements to create the air of intensity that surrounds them.
Implications - The various artistic mediums that exist offer a variety of styles which appeal to different types of consumers. Art that blurs the boundaries between genres and incorporates elements of each of these styles will appeal to the broadest base of consumers who are intrigued by the lack of classification and limitlessness these artists represent.
Using materials from spray paint to oil brush and even charcoal and pencil, Harrington's unique paintings are rooted in themes of militarism, masculinity and power. Some more concrete than others, each uses color and opposing elements to create the air of intensity that surrounds them.
Implications - The various artistic mediums that exist offer a variety of styles which appeal to different types of consumers. Art that blurs the boundaries between genres and incorporates elements of each of these styles will appeal to the broadest base of consumers who are intrigued by the lack of classification and limitlessness these artists represent.
Trend Themes
1. Blurring Artistic Mediums - Artists who blend multiple artistic styles and genres create complex and captivating works that appeal to a broad base of consumers.
2. Energetic and Obscure Imagery - Artworks that use color and opposing elements to create intensity offer disruptive innovation opportunities for artists looking to engage viewers in new and thought-provoking ways.
3. Exploring Themes of Militarism and Masculinity - Artistic exploration of militarism, masculinity, and power opens up avenues for creative disruption and challenging societal norms.
Industry Implications
1. Art Galleries - Art galleries can showcase and support artists who blur artistic mediums, providing a platform for innovative and genre-defying works.
2. Art Education - Art education can embrace the exploration of themes like militarism and masculinity, encouraging students to challenge traditional perspectives and push boundaries.
3. Fine Art Market - The fine art market can capitalize on the demand for energetic and obscure imagery, offering collectors the opportunity to acquire bold and thought-provoking artworks.
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