WLK's 'Enslave' Posters Display a Connection to History, War & Peace
Emily Evans — September 3, 2011 — Pop Culture
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WLK's 'Enslave' posters can be explained as what you get when you combine painful wartime memories, a love of history and an interest in politics. Each of these graphic posters showcases this talented Poland-based artist's interests and embrace of art with a voice.
While all of the text incorporated into WLK's Enslave portraits is in Polish, the images of crying children, wartime moments, political voices and bleeding skulls are powerful enough to speak for themselves. This is one artist who knows how to incorporate all of his interests and passions into each piece of work.
Implications - Although war is a topic which many companies choose to shy away from in fear of openly associating themselves with one political party or offending certain consumers, it can be done in a tasteful way. During wartime, it is important for companies across all industries to demonstrate their efforts towards respecting soldiers and their families, especially as far as national pride is concerned.
While all of the text incorporated into WLK's Enslave portraits is in Polish, the images of crying children, wartime moments, political voices and bleeding skulls are powerful enough to speak for themselves. This is one artist who knows how to incorporate all of his interests and passions into each piece of work.
Implications - Although war is a topic which many companies choose to shy away from in fear of openly associating themselves with one political party or offending certain consumers, it can be done in a tasteful way. During wartime, it is important for companies across all industries to demonstrate their efforts towards respecting soldiers and their families, especially as far as national pride is concerned.
Trend Themes
1. Graphic Portraits - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the digital art industry with the creation of raw, powerful and emotional portraits like WLK’s ‘Enslave’ posters.
2. Political Art - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art industry by combining politics, history, and art to create thought-provoking and impactful creations.
3. Dual Language - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the design and advertising industries by creating dual language artwork that allows for cross-cultural communication and global reach.
Industry Implications
1. Digital Art - Creating impactful and emotional portraits like WLK’s ‘Enslave’ posters that leverage digital technology represents a significant disruptive innovation opportunity in the digital art industry.
2. Art - Combining politics, history and art to create thought-provoking art represents a significant disruptive innovation opportunity in the art industry.
3. Advertising - The creation of dual language artwork and advertising can represent a significant disruptive innovation opportunity allowing brands to reach a multicultural audience and broaden their global reach.
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