Karl Johnson Revives the Antiquated Tradition of Silhouette Portraits
Meghan Young — August 29, 2010 — Art & Design
References: cutarts & coolhunting
This is Karl Johnson's time to shine. Never have we appreciated old forms of art more than now. That could be because designers and artists are finding it difficult to come up with original concepts, but I like to think that we are just embracing our past to better understand and appreciate where we came from and how far we've come.
Of course, Karl Johnson's silhouette art isn't necessarily a commentary on all of that. Instead, the Southern California-based artist is just doing what he loves. Browse through the gallery above to see his impressive work.
Of course, Karl Johnson's silhouette art isn't necessarily a commentary on all of that. Instead, the Southern California-based artist is just doing what he loves. Browse through the gallery above to see his impressive work.
Trend Themes
1. Revival of Antiquated Art - Embracing old forms of art to better understand and appreciate heritage and creativity.
2. Originality in Design - Artists and designers finding it challenging to come up with unique concepts.
3. Embracing Cultural Legacy - A growing trend of appreciating and exploring the past to gain insights into progress and growth.
Industry Implications
1. Artistic Prints and Photography - Opportunities for creating and selling prints and photographs inspired by antique artforms.
2. Heritage and Museum - Creating exhibits and experiences that showcase and educate about historical artistic practices like silhouette art.
3. Design and Creative Services - Providing design consultancy services to help artists and designers discover original concepts and innovative ideas.
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