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VHS Retro Illustrations (UPDATE)

Hollis Brown Thornton Captures a Forgotten Era Through Art

— August 18, 2011 — Pop Culture
Looking through Hollis Brown Thornton's portfolio, it's immediately evident that he is an illustrator heavily influenced by the past. His work captures many of the most basic elements of life for a previous generation, including their favorite forms of entertainment.

Hollis Brown Thornton is a 31-year-old artist currently residing in Aiken, South Carolina, with a penchant for artwork that can be used to compare, contrast, and investigate the connections between memory and perception. His distinct aesthetic has made him a favorite among art galleries around the world, and his work has been exhibited in a diverse array of places because of it, including Tokyo, Japan, Kaiserslautern, Germany, and Los Angeles, California.

My favorite image from the Hollis Brown Thornton collection features a showcase containing a variety of video games, ranging from Super Mario to Ms. Pacman, the image strongly resembling many houses in the late 80s and early 90s. Hollis Brown Thornton's greatest strength as an artist is his ability to draw something so plain, yet specific, and be able to get his viewer to transfer themselves from their seats into the past, when VHS and Nintendo were the apex of technological invention.

Up next for Hollis Brown Thornton: a solo exhibition at the prestigious Linda Warren Gallery in Chicago, Illinois.
Trend Themes
1. Nostalgic Art - Hollis Brown Thornton's retro illustrations tap into nostalgia, offering opportunities for brands to create nostalgic products or marketing campaigns.
2. Memory Exploration - Thornton's work highlights the connection between memory and perception, presenting opportunities for businesses in psychology or therapy to develop innovative memory exploration techniques.
3. Technological Nostalgia - The portrayal of VHS and Nintendo as the apex of technological invention opens up potential for companies to capitalize on the popularity of retro technologies and create modern twists on nostalgic gadgets.
Industry Implications
1. Art Galleries - Thornton's exhibition history in diverse locations highlights opportunities for art galleries to showcase artists with a penchant for nostalgic and memory-based art.
2. Branding and Marketing - The appeal of nostalgia in Thornton's illustrations presents opportunities for brands to tap into consumers' desire for retro products and create effective marketing campaigns based on nostalgia.
3. Psychology and Therapy - The exploration of memory and perception in Thornton's work offers possibilities for psychologists and therapists to develop innovative techniques and approaches to memory exploration and healing.
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