Patrick Seymour's Star Wars Illustration is a Moving Work of Art
Mesel Isaac — January 16, 2014 — Pop Culture
References: behance.net & fer1972.tumblr
French-Canadian digital artist Patrick Seymour has created a surprisingly moving Star Wars illustration depicting Darth Vader–one of the primary antagonists of original series–as a contemplative cello player.
Entitled 'DARTH VIOLONCELLIST,' Patrick Seymour shows Luke Skywalker's father using his red lightsaber instead of a bow as means of playing his string instrument. The glow of his lightsaber bathes both Vader and his cello in a beautiful red light, giving a sombre and almost melancholic tone to Patrick Seymour's Star Wars piece.
What could have easily have turned into a comedic Star Wars illustration is instead a hauntingly beautiful and moving work of art. Not just because of the beautiful red glow, but the clear passion in Vader's playing and the movement of the piece help to make DARTH VIOLONCELLIST a great work of art.
Entitled 'DARTH VIOLONCELLIST,' Patrick Seymour shows Luke Skywalker's father using his red lightsaber instead of a bow as means of playing his string instrument. The glow of his lightsaber bathes both Vader and his cello in a beautiful red light, giving a sombre and almost melancholic tone to Patrick Seymour's Star Wars piece.
What could have easily have turned into a comedic Star Wars illustration is instead a hauntingly beautiful and moving work of art. Not just because of the beautiful red glow, but the clear passion in Vader's playing and the movement of the piece help to make DARTH VIOLONCELLIST a great work of art.
Trend Themes
1. Emotion-driven Art - The rise of emotion-driven art, particularly in the form of illustrations, has the potential to disrupt traditional concepts of what constitutes art.
2. Character Subversion - The trend of subverting well-known characters in art has the potential to create thought-provoking and conversation-starting pieces that challenge preconceived notions.
3. Nostalgia-inspired Illustration - Illustrations that pay homage to beloved franchises from the past, such as Star Wars, have the disruptive potential to tap into nostalgia and captivate audiences of all ages.
Industry Implications
1. Digital Art - Digital art is an industry that is growing rapidly, with potential for disruptive innovation in areas such as new software tools and techniques for creating emotion-driven art.
2. Pop Culture Merchandise - The trend of nostalgia-inspired illustration has the potential to disrupt the pop culture merchandise industry by creating new and unique product lines that tap into consumers' love for franchises from the past.
3. Music and Video Production - The emotional impact of illustrations like Patrick Seymour's Star Wars piece provides an opportunity for disruption in the music and video production industries by inspiring the creation of new soundtracks and visual elements that evoke feeling and enhance the overall experience.
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