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Cartoon Samurai Portraits

Ferris Plock Mashes Traditional Japan with Iconic Characters

— October 6, 2011 — World
Take traditional Japanese samurai paintings, mash them together with some of pop culture’s most beloved characters and you’ll get the fantastic artwork that comes from the very talented Ferris Plock.

Ferris Plock is an artist who has mashed the world of traditional Japanese art with some familiar characters who have been given a huge makeover. Samurai paintings often depict the warrior, his mask, his sword and his clothing. Plock stays true to the tradition of this art form with the only difference being that the masks have now taken the form of famous faces such as Snoopy, Popeye and Hello Kitty.

Ferris Plock’s paintings are on display at the exhibition “Just For One Day” at Shooting Gallery in San Francisco.
Trend Themes
1. Traditional-japanese-art Mashup - There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to merge traditional Japanese art with iconic pop culture characters to create unique and captivating artwork.
2. Famous-face Samurai Masks - By incorporating famous faces like Snoopy, Popeye, and Hello Kitty into Japanese samurai paintings, there is a disruptive innovation opportunity to create a new hybrid art form that appeals to a wider audience.
3. Pop-culture Influence on Traditional Art - The combination of traditional Japanese art techniques with elements of pop culture offers a disruptive innovation opportunity to bridge the gap between traditional and contemporary artistic expressions.
Industry Implications
1. Art - The art industry can explore new avenues of creativity by leveraging the trend of merging traditional Japanese art with iconic pop culture characters.
2. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can capitalize on the popularity of famous characters by incorporating them into traditional art forms, creating unique and eye-catching visuals.
3. Fashion - Fashion designers can draw inspiration from the fusion of traditional Japanese art and pop culture to create innovative and unconventional clothing designs that appeal to a diverse consumer base.
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