'Chewie is My Co-Pilot' by John Lacko is a Fantastic Use of Felt
Michael Hines — April 18, 2010 — Pop Culture
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Jesus meets felt meets Star Wars in John Lacko's 'Chewie is my Co-Pilot'. I don't think the world is ready for this intricate piece of art.
'Chewie is My Co-Pilot' is modeled after the Jesus of the Sacred Heart pose. John Lacko reimagines Chewbacca as the miracle worker he really is. This piece is made of felt, which means it stays true to its source material. Click on the links provided to check out more of John Lacko's work.
'Chewie is My Co-Pilot' is modeled after the Jesus of the Sacred Heart pose. John Lacko reimagines Chewbacca as the miracle worker he really is. This piece is made of felt, which means it stays true to its source material. Click on the links provided to check out more of John Lacko's work.
Trend Themes
1. Religious Felt Art - The trend of incorporating religious symbolism into felt art offers opportunities to create unique and meaningful pieces that resonate with a spiritual audience.
2. Crossover Fan Art - The trend of merging popular fictional characters from different franchises, like Chewbacca and Jesus, opens up disruptive innovation opportunities to create unexpected and thought-provoking artworks.
3. Heritage-inspired Crafts - The trend of using traditional crafts, such as felt-making, to reinterpret iconic figures from religion and pop culture presents opportunities to connect with nostalgia-seeking consumers and reinterpret cultural symbols.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Crafts - The art and crafts industry can explore new markets by producing religious-themed felt art that appeals to both spiritual and art enthusiasts.
2. Entertainment Merchandise - The entertainment merchandise industry can tap into the demand for crossover fan art by licensing unique and unconventional collaborations between beloved fictional characters.
3. Cultural Heritage Preservation - The cultural heritage preservation industry can leverage heritage-inspired crafts to engage younger audiences, bringing a fresh perspective to traditional religious and cultural symbols.
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