Federico Mauro's 'Famous Blades' Features Scary Iconic Weapons
Thomas Wade-West — September 9, 2013 — Art & Design
References: federicomauro.eu & hypebeast
Artist Federico Mauro is the mind behind other projects like 'Famous Guns' and 'Famous Guitars'. His latest series is an artistic compilation of famous 'blades' popularized for splicing and dicing in Hollywood films, television, video games and the like.
Like his other collections, Mauro similarly depicts these bladed objects backed by simple white backgrounds and minimal descriptive text. Some of these famous blades include Gus Fring’s box cutter from Breaking Bad, Leatherface's chainsaw from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Bilbo Baggins' sword from Lord of the Rings.
This collection revisits some of the most popular bladed weaponry responsible for the gut-wrenching gore in Hollywood history. This series is incredibly creative and a must-see for horror movie fans. Check out Federico Mauro's website.
Like his other collections, Mauro similarly depicts these bladed objects backed by simple white backgrounds and minimal descriptive text. Some of these famous blades include Gus Fring’s box cutter from Breaking Bad, Leatherface's chainsaw from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Bilbo Baggins' sword from Lord of the Rings.
This collection revisits some of the most popular bladed weaponry responsible for the gut-wrenching gore in Hollywood history. This series is incredibly creative and a must-see for horror movie fans. Check out Federico Mauro's website.
Trend Themes
1. Artistic Weapon Depictions - Opportunity for artists to create unique and visually compelling representations of famous weapons from popular culture.
2. Nostalgic Pop Culture References - Opportunity for businesses to tap into the nostalgia trend by creating products or experiences that reference iconic weapons from movies, television, and video games.
3. Minimalist Design Aesthetics - Opportunity for designers to explore minimalism by creating simple and impactful representations of famous blades.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Artists can leverage the trend of famous weapon depictions to create visually striking artwork and designs.
2. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can capitalize on the nostalgic pop culture references trend by incorporating iconic weapons into movies, TV shows, and video games.
3. Collectibles and Memorabilia - The collectibles industry can seize the opportunity to produce licensed replicas or limited-edition items based on famous blades, catering to fans and collectors.
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