Hell Bound
TrendHead — October 12, 2008 — Art & Design
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Hell Bound is a book on new Gothic art featuring works by Wes Lang, Johnathan Meese, Tim Noble, Sue Webster, Pure Evil, Gabriela Fridriksdottir, and many more.
There's one common theme among all these artists: Gore, blood and skulls. In this new book on gothic art, Francesca Gavin, a writer and visual arts editor at Dazed & Confused asks, "Has anybody seen the devil?" Judging from some of the pieces in this book, the answer is a resounding yes, in many shapes and varieties.
The book presents us with many talented artists and their darker work. There is all the stuff youd expect--death, decay, horror, bones, mutilations and so forth--but Hell Bound is also the first book to focus on new gothic art, highlighting a new generation of contemporary artists who are increasingly obsessed with the darker things in life.
From these illustrators, street artists, sculptors, photographers, filmmakers, installation artists, and painters, we find that they are all reflecting a renewed interest in gothic imagery. With over 150 works by 35 different artists, this book is a perfect postmodern fusion of pop references and general feelings of disturbance and discontent with modern life.
There's one common theme among all these artists: Gore, blood and skulls. In this new book on gothic art, Francesca Gavin, a writer and visual arts editor at Dazed & Confused asks, "Has anybody seen the devil?" Judging from some of the pieces in this book, the answer is a resounding yes, in many shapes and varieties.
The book presents us with many talented artists and their darker work. There is all the stuff youd expect--death, decay, horror, bones, mutilations and so forth--but Hell Bound is also the first book to focus on new gothic art, highlighting a new generation of contemporary artists who are increasingly obsessed with the darker things in life.
From these illustrators, street artists, sculptors, photographers, filmmakers, installation artists, and painters, we find that they are all reflecting a renewed interest in gothic imagery. With over 150 works by 35 different artists, this book is a perfect postmodern fusion of pop references and general feelings of disturbance and discontent with modern life.
Trend Themes
1. New Gothic Art - There are disruptive innovation opportunities for art galleries and museums to showcase the works of new gothic artists and tap into the growing interest in gothic imagery.
2. Contemporary Artists - There is an opportunity for online platforms and art communities to support and promote contemporary artists who are increasingly obsessed with the darker themes in life.
3. Postmodern Fusion - Publishers and designers can explore disruptive innovation opportunities for creating postmodern fusion art books that combine pop references with disturbing and discontented themes.
Industry Implications
1. Art Galleries and Museums - Art galleries and museums can benefit from highlighting new gothic art by showcasing the works of emerging gothic artists and attracting a broader audience.
2. Online Art Platforms - Online art platforms and communities have the potential to support and promote contemporary artists working in the gothic art genre, providing them with a wider reach and exposure.
3. Publishing and Design - Publishing houses and designers can disrupt the art book industry by creating unique postmodern fusion art books that blend popular culture with unsettling and dissatisfied themes.
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