D*Face is a British street graffiti artist who also does rather morbid, incongruous and distorted portraits of famous icons, often using images that have been exhibited indoors in galleries and other venues.
The cultural and ideological icons preferred by D*Face include Marilyn Monroe as seen through the work of Andy Warhol, the Queen of England, the late John Lennon, rock band Nirvana's tragic frontman Kurt Cobain, and Che Guevara, among others.
Implications - Even though these paintings have a slightly depressing look, they are still worthy of significant attention with their unique take on popular icons. D*Face does a great job at twisting popular designs to his own taste.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Morbid Iconic Portraits
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating a market for unconventional art with a darker twist.
- Incongruous Imagery
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating unexpected subjects and themes to redefine traditional artwork.
- Graffiti Art in Galleries
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Bringing street art and graffiti into the mainstream art world.
Where This Applies
- Art Galleries
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating unconventional artwork in galleries and exhibitions.
- Marketing and Advertising
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Using incongruous and morbid imagery in branding and advertising to stand out and create memorable campaigns.
- Fashion Industry
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborations with street artists to create unique and unconventional fashion pieces.
