Artist Stephen Baker Replaces Models with Abstract Character Designs
Meghan Young — January 25, 2016 — Pop Culture
References: stephenbakerart & itsnicethat
Although the work of Stephen Baker can easily be dissected to address the objectification of the female body and the perpetuation of an 'ideal standard of beauty' in the fashion industry, at the end of the day he has created a striking body of work that can be appreciated simply at face value. With his use of abstract shapes, soft colors and talented renditioning, Stephen Baker is a skilled painter that uses a different medium for his expression.
Based in Melborne, Australia, Stephen Baker only recently started to paint directly onto the covers of prestigious publications. He says, “It’s become quite routine to head out of the studio, purchase a new magazine to use as my canvas and finish a piece all in one day."
Based in Melborne, Australia, Stephen Baker only recently started to paint directly onto the covers of prestigious publications. He says, “It’s become quite routine to head out of the studio, purchase a new magazine to use as my canvas and finish a piece all in one day."
Trend Themes
1. Abstract Character Designs - The trend of using abstract character designs can disrupt the traditional way of portraying human models in the fashion industry.
2. Magazine Cover Art - The trend of using magazine covers as a canvas for art can open up new opportunities for artists to showcase their talent and reach a broader audience.
3. Alternative Mediums for Expression - The trend of using alternative mediums to showcase artistic expression can challenge traditional norms and create a unique form of disruptive innovation.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can take inspiration from Stephen Baker's hand-painted magazine covers and apply abstract character designs to disrupt the traditional way of portraying human models.
2. Publishing - The publishing industry can create new opportunities for artists to showcase their talent by featuring their work on magazine covers and disrupt traditional print media.
3. Art - The art industry can embrace alternative mediums for expression and challenge traditional norms to create a unique form of disruptive innovation.
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