Artist Lamar Peterson Puts a Dark Twist on Colorful Cartoons
Jaime Neely — May 6, 2011 — Art & Design
References: richardhellergallery & lifelounge.au
Brooklyn-based Lamar Peterson delivers a bizarre, dark and slightly twisted approach with his fairytale-like collection of work. While at first glance Peterson's vividly colored cartoons may come across as simple fairytale depictions of children and families spending time together outdoors, a closer look will reveal much more cryptic characteristics.
While the backgrounds in the photos represent beautiful and fairytale-typical landscapes of mountains, flowing rivers and serene sunsets, the forefronts of the pieces paint a rather unsettling image. From children carelessly carrying around a massive head in a wagon, to Michael Jackson with a somber expression surrounded by giant snowflakes, Lamar Peterson's works are as unconventional as they are alluring.
While the backgrounds in the photos represent beautiful and fairytale-typical landscapes of mountains, flowing rivers and serene sunsets, the forefronts of the pieces paint a rather unsettling image. From children carelessly carrying around a massive head in a wagon, to Michael Jackson with a somber expression surrounded by giant snowflakes, Lamar Peterson's works are as unconventional as they are alluring.
Trend Themes
1. Dark Depictions - There is an opportunity for creative artists and graphic designers to create their own version of whimsical and eerie depictions of cartoons and illustrations.
2. Cryptic Art - There is space for art curators to explore the use of cryptic illustrations and paintings in a non-conventional and intense way.
3. Reimagined Fairytales - There is potential for authors and screenwriters to explore new depths in terms of retelling and adapting classic fairytales in a dark twist.
Industry Implications
1. Art - The art industry is one that can leverage color, imagery and whimsical yet dark themes to showcase a new spin on traditional art forms.
2. Publishing - The publishing industry can explore renditions of classic fairytales with a darker twist, capitalizing on current trends.
3. Entertainment - There is potential for the entertainment industry to adapt classic fairy tales with unique and gripping adaptations bringing a darker, mature literature angle.
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