'Till Death Do Us Part' By Joshua Harker is a Macabre Dream
Michael Hemsworth — February 16, 2013 — Art & Design
References: joshharker & notcot.org
Joshua Harker is notorious for creating lovely, modern art creations using 3D printers and the 'Till Death Do Us Part' printed piece is exceptionally beautiful. Featuring the classic heart with the arrow through it, the carving replaces the heart with a skull and increases the level of intricacy up significantly.
Harker's creation is heavily influenced by macabre stylings from Mexico that consistently features an overt focus on the dead and decorates skulls and other paraphernalia with ornate illustrations. A lot of this design aesthetic is connected to the Day of the Dead, which is a celebration in Mexico that pays respect to the souls and rejoices in their return to earth for a single day of celebration where extensive food and drink is indulged in.
Harker's creation is heavily influenced by macabre stylings from Mexico that consistently features an overt focus on the dead and decorates skulls and other paraphernalia with ornate illustrations. A lot of this design aesthetic is connected to the Day of the Dead, which is a celebration in Mexico that pays respect to the souls and rejoices in their return to earth for a single day of celebration where extensive food and drink is indulged in.
Trend Themes
1. 3D Printed Macabre Art - The trend of using cutting-edge 3D printing technology to create macabre art pieces that celebrate death and the deceased.
2. Intricate 3D Carving - The trend of utilizing 3D printing technology to create highly detailed and intricate carvings that are only possible with modern technology.
3. Mexican Macabre Design Aesthetic - The trend of incorporating and being influenced by the macabre design aesthetic from Mexico that highlight the beauty of the deceased.
Industry Implications
1. 3D Printing Industry - As 3D printing technology continues to expand and evolve, more opportunities will arise for artists to create unique and intricate macabre art pieces such as Harker's.
2. Art and Design Industry - There is a growing interest in incorporating the macabre design aesthetic in modern art, providing opportunities for artists and designers to explore this unique trend further.
3. Celebration and Event Industry - The trend of embracing and celebrating death and the deceased is becoming more mainstream, providing opportunities for event planners and organizers to incorporate macabre themes and designs into large-scale celebrations such as the Day of the Dead.
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