Mike Alcantra Creates Artistic Superheroes With the Pages of Books
Ana Lopez — January 31, 2012 — Pop Culture
References: smashingpicture
By bringing together years of excellent drawings and exciting stories, Mike Alcantra truly pays tribute to unforgettable Marvel and DC superheroes. These large collages were made using the pages of old comics.
Alcantra collected thousands of images and vintage comic strips to create a series of decorative murals. From Batman to Superman, the subjects of these mind-blowing compositions were produced by using the mosaic technique. It's amazing how the artist arranges the images based on their colors and shapes to, for instance, create the Superman logo.
Comic books lovers will find the collages by Mike Alcantra a powerful homage to their favorite characters. Entertaining and well-executed, these artworks show why Marvel superheroes are hard to defeat, even after all so many decades.
Alcantra collected thousands of images and vintage comic strips to create a series of decorative murals. From Batman to Superman, the subjects of these mind-blowing compositions were produced by using the mosaic technique. It's amazing how the artist arranges the images based on their colors and shapes to, for instance, create the Superman logo.
Comic books lovers will find the collages by Mike Alcantra a powerful homage to their favorite characters. Entertaining and well-executed, these artworks show why Marvel superheroes are hard to defeat, even after all so many decades.
Trend Themes
1. Comic Book Art - Opportunities for artists to innovate and create large collages and murals using the pages of old comics.
2. Mosaic Technique - Potential for artists to explore new techniques and methods for creating intricate collages using different shapes and colors.
3. Pop Culture Homage - Opportunities to pay tribute to iconic pop culture characters and stories through unique art forms and designs.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Artists and designers can explore new ways of creating unique collages and murals using old comics.
2. Entertainment - Artists can create customized pieces of art that fans of popular comics and superhero stories would love.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Mosaic collage art can be used in marketing and advertising campaigns as a way to appeal to a younger demographic and generate buzz.
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