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Surreally Altered Sci-Fi Portraits

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Mark Bryan Transforms Iconic Paintings into Sci-Fi Paintings

— August 19, 2013 — Art & Design
California-based artist Mark Bryan has found a cool way of modernizing some of pop culture's most iconic characters by transforming them into the subjects of surreal futuristic, sci-fi paintings.

Possibly the funniest of Bryan's creations is a portrait showing the timeless Mona Lisa decked out in a full-on astronaut suit. Her black tresses are covered by an orange helmet, while behind her a space war rages on, spaceships shooting lasers out of the sky while Storm Trooper-like figures scurry around, trying to avoid getting hit.

Another of Bryan's hilarious works is a painting showing everyone's favorite deer, Bambi, being abducted by aliens. A UFO hovers in the air beaming a faint purple light onto the startled-looking Bambi, while a post-apocalyptic background surrounds both figures.

While transforming these characters into science fiction heroes and victims might not seem like an obvious direction when creating a painting, but Bryan has proven that, when done properly, even the strangest ideas can create beautiful art. These pop culture mashup paintings are some of the funniest seen so far; hopefully Bryan will continue to bring more pop culture icons into the future.
Trend Themes
1. Modernized Pop Culture - Opportunity to transform iconic characters into futuristic, sci-fi versions for a fresh and contemporary appeal.
2. Sci-fi Mashup Art - Opportunity to combine elements of science fiction with traditional art to create humorous and visually stunning pieces.
3. Surreal Futuristic Portraits - Opportunity to reimagine classic portraits with futuristic elements, creating a blend of historical and futuristic aesthetics.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Artists can leverage the trend of surreally altered sci-fi portraits to attract a new audience and explore innovative techniques.
2. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can incorporate modernized pop culture elements in movies, TV shows, and merchandise to captivate fans and create new experiences.
3. Home Decor - Companies in the home decor industry can use sci-fi mashup art to offer unique and eye-catching products that resonate with contemporary tastes.
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