Daring 'Gafista' by Graphic Designer Patrick Thomas
Cowbag — March 18, 2009 — Art & Design
References: agencyrush & whokilledbambi
Patrick Thomas likes to call his politically edged graffiti ‘Grafista,' which is a Spanish term for graphic artist or designer.
Unlike some street art we've seen of late, these pieces provoke, almost demand, a reaction from the viewer. You almost fear that a lack of response will lead to the images themselves poking you in the eye with a sharp stick.
Implications - Many street artists aim to make a social or political statement with their subversive graffiti. This artist uses dynamic images such as Che Guevara, guns and country outlines to provoke the viewer. Creative professionals can take advantage of this opportunity by using creative graphics to illustrate complex ideas.
Unlike some street art we've seen of late, these pieces provoke, almost demand, a reaction from the viewer. You almost fear that a lack of response will lead to the images themselves poking you in the eye with a sharp stick.
Implications - Many street artists aim to make a social or political statement with their subversive graffiti. This artist uses dynamic images such as Che Guevara, guns and country outlines to provoke the viewer. Creative professionals can take advantage of this opportunity by using creative graphics to illustrate complex ideas.
Trend Themes
1. Politically Edged Graffiti - This trend showcases graffiti that aims to make social or political statements, allowing businesses to leverage creative graphics to illustrate complex ideas.
2. Provoke-inducing Street Art - This trend features street art that demands a reaction from the viewer, presenting an opportunity for businesses to create provocative visual content to engage their audience.
3. Subversive Graphic Design - This trend highlights the use of graphic design to challenge norms and provoke discussion, offering a chance for businesses to embrace disruptive creativity in their marketing strategies.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art and design industry can utilize politically provocative graffiti as inspiration to create bold and thought-provoking visual works that resonate with their audience.
2. Marketing and Advertising - The marketing and advertising industry can adopt the idea of provoke-inducing street art to develop attention-grabbing campaigns that elicit strong emotional responses from consumers.
3. Social Activism - The social activism industry can leverage subversive graphic design to challenge societal norms and spark conversations about important social and political issues.
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