Kazuki Guzman Marks Up Fruits for Playful & Humorous Artwork
Summer Luu — March 30, 2011 — Pop Culture
References: kazukiguzman & curatedmag
The artwork from Kauzki Guzman takes jokes seriously and playfully implements them into art pieces.
Guzman likes to use symbols that are universally understood and turn the suggestive emphasis into something fun and whimsical. His work can be found anywhere from fruits to toilet bowls. Louis Vuitton-branded markings on bananas and slapping washroom signs around the corners of buildings are just some of the examples of his wacky portfolio. It is through mundane events like children's toy shops and grocery shopping that inspire him to explore boring materials and turn them into quirky art. Using these experiences really connect the viewers and invite into his humorous world.
Kauzki Guzman is an artist who is Chilean and Japanese. He loves to use his cultural background, personal experiences, family, friends and hobbies as a theme for his pieces making his work very dynamic and diverse.
Guzman likes to use symbols that are universally understood and turn the suggestive emphasis into something fun and whimsical. His work can be found anywhere from fruits to toilet bowls. Louis Vuitton-branded markings on bananas and slapping washroom signs around the corners of buildings are just some of the examples of his wacky portfolio. It is through mundane events like children's toy shops and grocery shopping that inspire him to explore boring materials and turn them into quirky art. Using these experiences really connect the viewers and invite into his humorous world.
Kauzki Guzman is an artist who is Chilean and Japanese. He loves to use his cultural background, personal experiences, family, friends and hobbies as a theme for his pieces making his work very dynamic and diverse.
Trend Themes
1. Humorous Artwork - Explore opportunities to create playful and whimsical art pieces that use universally understood symbols.
2. Quirky Branding - Identify disruptive innovation opportunities by applying branded markings to unexpected objects like fruits.
3. Connecting with Viewers - Find ways to connect with viewers through shared experiences and invite them into a humorous world.
Industry Implications
1. Art - The art industry can leverage humorous artwork to engage audiences and offer unique experiences.
2. Marketing - Brands can explore innovative ways of quirky branding to create memorable and attention-grabbing campaigns.
3. Retail - Retailers can enhance customer engagement by creating playful and whimsical experiences through surprising and unexpected branding.
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