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Grotesque Gothic Illustrations

Michael Hussar Depicts Devilish and Surreal Carnival Workers

— November 9, 2011 — Art & Design
Michael Hussar doesn't need to wait until Halloween to tap into the twisted and, frankly speaking, scary parts of the human mind. He's been doing it for years in the name of art with these sinister looking paintings depicting goth-themed figures in circus wear.

The pale faces, the splashes of red, the warped anatomical proportions, these are all things ever present in most Michael Hussar paintings. It's amazing how his incorporation of a reddish hue can invoke blood in all its various states in order to unnerve viewers in simultaneously unpleasant, but stimulating ways.

If you're finding yourself wincing from the sight of these illustrations, it's probably best you stay clear of Michael Hussar's personal website. He litters his webpages with equally disturbed imagery throughout. For those curious and brave enough however, I totally recommend it.
Trend Themes
1. Dark Carnival Art - Disruptive innovation opportunity for the art industry to explore the potential of goth-themed figures in circus wear.
2. Twisted Illustrations - Disruptive innovation opportunity for the illustration industry to tap into the twisted and scary parts of the human mind.
3. Disturbing Psych Art - Disruptive innovation opportunity for the psychology industry to use grotesque and gothic art to explore the dark aspects of human psyche.
Industry Implications
1. Art Industry - Michael Hussar's grotesque gothic illustrations have the potential to disrupt and innovate the art industry.
2. Illustration Industry - Michael Hussar's twisted and disturbing illustrations have the potential to disrupt and innovate the illustration industry.
3. Psychology Industry - Michael Hussar's dark and gothic artwork has the potential to disrupt and innovate the psychology industry by providing a unique perspective on human psyche.
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