Artist Craig Alan Uses Humans to Create his Giant Works of Art
Anne Giesen — April 19, 2012 — Art & Design
References: boredpanda & buzzfeed
American artist Craig Alan often uses real humans as pixels for his creative portraits of pop culture icons. The results are fascinating portraits of several icons like Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn or John F. Kenndy, set up with human bodies. The human component in these works almost gives the portraits a dynamic feeling, the images looking as if they could dissolve in just seconds.
Directing hundreds of people, sometimes even dressed in different colors, who each fulfill a unique roll within the portrait to create these iconic pieces shows that these designs by Alan are true masterpieces. His idea to use people in his art work that depicts other famous people is truly revolutionary and brilliant.
Directing hundreds of people, sometimes even dressed in different colors, who each fulfill a unique roll within the portrait to create these iconic pieces shows that these designs by Alan are true masterpieces. His idea to use people in his art work that depicts other famous people is truly revolutionary and brilliant.
Trend Themes
1. Human Pixel Art - Using real humans as pixels in art to create dynamic and fascinating portraits of pop culture icons.
2. Crowdsourced Art - Directing hundreds of people to participate in creating large-scale works of art.
3. Humanizing Portraiture - Adding a human component to portraits to create a feeling of dynamism and connection.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Incorporating human elements into art to create innovative and dynamic designs.
2. Event Planning - Planning and executing large-scale art projects that involve crowdsourcing.
3. Advertising and Marketing - Using human pixel art in advertising campaigns to create unique and attention-grabbing visuals.
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