Dead Rebel Icon Artwork Series from Paul Insect Is Hauntingly Hip
TrendHead — January 21, 2009 — Art & Design
References: paulinsect & anti-corporation.blogspot
I love this haunting series of Dead Rebels by Paul Insect. These images feature the major dead icons of rock ‘n roll: Elvis, Jimi Hendrix and Sid Vicious. Here they are, presented in a dark skeletal form with the colors of the American and English flags: red, white and blue.
Paul Insect crossed over from a career as a graphic designer to the cutting edge of the street art scene. His design collective called ‘Insect’ was taken from a keen interest in the subject of insects, hence his name, Paul Insect.
In addition to being a recognized artist and designer, Insect has done commercial work for many leading brands like Adidas and Audi.
Paul Insect crossed over from a career as a graphic designer to the cutting edge of the street art scene. His design collective called ‘Insect’ was taken from a keen interest in the subject of insects, hence his name, Paul Insect.
In addition to being a recognized artist and designer, Insect has done commercial work for many leading brands like Adidas and Audi.
Trend Themes
1. Dead Rebel Icon Artwork - Opportunities for artists/designers to create artwork that combines popular culture with darker, edgier elements.
2. Skull Art - Potential for increasing demand for skull-themed art and products in pop culture and fashion.
3. Graphic Design in Street Art - Increased intersection between graphic design and street art, providing new avenues for commercial collaboration.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Innovative artwork that merges popular culture with darker themes like death and rebellion disrupts traditional art forms.
2. Fashion - Skull imagery's increasing popularity in fashion presents groundbreaking opportunities for designers and retailers.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Trend of skull graphics in street art and popular culture allows marketers to experiment with edgier branding strategies.
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