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Girly Grotesque Art

Spanish Artists Crajes Mind Game Create Creepily Cute Artwork

— May 8, 2011 — Art & Design
At first thought the words "girly" and "grotesque" couldn’t seem more different; however, two Spanish artists were able to combine both words to form eye-catching art. The Spanish team is known as Crajes Mind Game and the artists' paintings combine innocent cartoonlike figures with bizarre elements of horror.

Crajes Mind Game art is a unique pairing of washed-out colors and vibrant images. LifeLounge describes Crajes Mind Game by saying, “the Spanish pair blends saccharine pastel characters reminiscent of Pinocchio, Disney princesses and Bambi-type critters with… all kinds of mutant features.”

The distinctive artwork of Crajes Mind Game allows viewers to blur the boundaries between girly and grotesque.
Trend Themes
1. Girly-grotesque Art - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the fusion of contradictory aesthetics to create visually striking artwork.
2. Washed-out Colors - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing new color palettes that evoke a sense of nostalgia and uniqueness in various industries, such as fashion and interior design.
3. Blurring Boundaries - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embracing the merging of traditionally distinct concepts to challenge societal norms and create new perspectives in art, advertising, and storytelling.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Encouraging the exploration of unconventional art techniques and themes to engage audiences and provoke thought.
2. Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing unconventional and eclectic designs that combine contrasting elements to appeal to customers seeking unique and boundary-pushing aesthetics.
3. Interior Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Providing alternative design options that blend contrasting styles and motifs to create visually unconventional and thought-provoking living spaces.
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