Ojimbo's Works Are No Laughing Matter
Ben Preiss — October 12, 2007 — Art & Design
References: flickr & sideshowworld
Hand carved wood folk art which the artist, Jim Sheely otherwise known Ojimbo, describes as freak show artwork is intricate, imaginative, colorful, and fascinating. The attention to detail and sense of the bizarre is fantastic. With Halloween coming up you have got to check this guy out for inspiration.
"Jim Sheely's main goal as an artist is to make stuff that he want to see made. He tries to work in a variety of mediums. He's currently most interested in wood carving. Jim really enjoys the idea of systematically destroying a chunk of wood until something strange and new is born."
Implications - Art that has a creepy or macabre element feeds into the scaretainment phenomenon that has consumers seeking ways to scare themselves, providing a temporary thrill.
"Jim Sheely's main goal as an artist is to make stuff that he want to see made. He tries to work in a variety of mediums. He's currently most interested in wood carving. Jim really enjoys the idea of systematically destroying a chunk of wood until something strange and new is born."
Implications - Art that has a creepy or macabre element feeds into the scaretainment phenomenon that has consumers seeking ways to scare themselves, providing a temporary thrill.
Trend Themes
1. Scaretainment - The demand for art with creepy or macabre elements creates opportunities for artists and designers to create scaretainment experiences.
2. Intricate Folk Art - The popularity of Jim Sheely's hand-carved wood folk art showcases the potential for intricate and imaginative art forms in the market.
3. Bizarre Creations - The fascination with bizarre and unexpected creations opens doors for artists to push the boundaries of conventional art.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art and design industry can capitalize on the demand for scaretainment experiences and bizarre creations.
2. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can incorporate scaretainment elements into attractions and events to cater to consumer fascination with the macabre.
3. Craftsmanship - The craftsmanship industry, particularly in woodworking, has opportunities to explore intricate folk art styles inspired by Jim Sheely's work.
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