These Matt McManis Skittles Illustrations Feed Your Inner Gamer
Amelia Roblin — December 14, 2010 — Pop Culture
Super Mario finds himself in his original pixelated form in these playful Matt McManis Skittles illustrations. Depicting the overalls-wearing Italian video game character and Pac-Man, these delectable candy designs culminate as a merging of the gamer, the glutton and the creative.
With limitless media for art-making, these Matt McManis Skittles illustrations mark one of the present generation's movements towards lowbrow pop art with an expiration date. Yum!
With limitless media for art-making, these Matt McManis Skittles illustrations mark one of the present generation's movements towards lowbrow pop art with an expiration date. Yum!
Trend Themes
1. Lowbrow Pop Art - Opportunities exist for artists and designers to explore using lowbrow pop art styles in their work.
2. Pixel Art - Pixel art is rising in popularity as a nostalgic art form connecting with the gaming industry.
3. Edible Design - Designers can explore the intersection of graphics and food by creating edible designs.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - Developers and artists in the gaming industry can incorporate pixel art styles to create unique and nostalgic gaming experiences.
2. Food and Beverage - Businesses in the food and beverage industry can explore creating new and innovative edible designs to appeal to customers.
3. Art and Design - Artists and designers can create unique pieces using pixel art and lowbrow pop art styles, potentially disrupting traditional forms of art.
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