The 'Tears of the Crocodile' Exhibit
lourdes sanchez bayas — October 24, 2008 — Art & Design
References: elizabethmcgrath & boingboing.net
Artist Liz McGrath has a very serious knack for the grotesque and the macabre. This exhibit is called "Tears of the Crocodile," and it represents her first exhibition in Spain.
McGrath's work is dark, morbid, bizarre, surreal, and very creepy but at the same time she manages to infuse her dioramas, phantasmagorical creations, and faux taxidermy a certain humanity. I'm talking about a horror-movie type of humanity, as when you feel sad for Frankenstein when he is attacked by the mob.
'Tears of the Crocodile,' runs through November 23 at the Iguapop Gallery in Barcelona.
McGrath's work is dark, morbid, bizarre, surreal, and very creepy but at the same time she manages to infuse her dioramas, phantasmagorical creations, and faux taxidermy a certain humanity. I'm talking about a horror-movie type of humanity, as when you feel sad for Frankenstein when he is attacked by the mob.
'Tears of the Crocodile,' runs through November 23 at the Iguapop Gallery in Barcelona.
Trend Themes
1. Macabre Art - The trend of creating morbid and surreal art to evoke strong emotional responses.
2. Faux Taxidermy - The trend of using non-animal materials to create taxidermy-like art pieces.
3. Phantasmagorical Creations - The trend of creating imaginative and surreal sculptures and dioramas.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art and design industry could benefit from showcasing and selling macabre and surreal art pieces.
2. Home Decor - The home decor industry could capitalize on the trend of using faux taxidermy as a unique and ethical decoration piece.
3. Museums and Galleries - Museums and galleries can draw in patrons by showcasing phantasmagorical creations that push the boundaries of art.
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