Jasper Wong Illustrations Fuse Pop Culture with Bright Colors
Taylor Keefe — November 16, 2011 — Naughty
References: radness.jasperwong.net & juxtapoz
As a child, Jasper Wong illustrations began to have a similar theme running through them. Growing up he developed a healthy infatuation for drawing, the A-Team and the color pink. As an adult, he has become a master at blending his three favorite childhood fascinations.
Jasper Wong is a talented artist who is obsessed with Mr. T, pink and laser beams. It is no wonder that his artwork is more than occasionally laced with with one (if not all) of these three motifs. Inspired by Asian cartoon work and graphics, the artist has created a unique style with his bold colors and humorous pop culture references. With his latest collection of prints, the Jasper Wong illustrations use a healthy amount of fluorescent colorways and notable people, such as Mr. T and Abraham Lincoln, while staying true to the Japanese anime culture.
Appearing on clothing for DC Shoes and Hurley, Jasper Wong illustrations are reaching a broader audience as he continues penetrate the mainstream.
Jasper Wong is a talented artist who is obsessed with Mr. T, pink and laser beams. It is no wonder that his artwork is more than occasionally laced with with one (if not all) of these three motifs. Inspired by Asian cartoon work and graphics, the artist has created a unique style with his bold colors and humorous pop culture references. With his latest collection of prints, the Jasper Wong illustrations use a healthy amount of fluorescent colorways and notable people, such as Mr. T and Abraham Lincoln, while staying true to the Japanese anime culture.
Appearing on clothing for DC Shoes and Hurley, Jasper Wong illustrations are reaching a broader audience as he continues penetrate the mainstream.
Trend Themes
1. Pop Culture Illustrations - There is a chance for disruptive innovation in merchandise design and customization industries, as people take inspiration from pop culture references.
2. Asian-inspired Graphics - Industries that focus on digital and print design, as well as fashion, can experiment with incorporating bold and bright colors in their products, mimicking Asian graphic style.
3. Humorous Prints - The fashion industry can explore incorporating humorous elements in their designs, as people become more interested in funny and playful prints and patterns.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands and designers can experiment with incorporating bright and bold colors, as well as pop culture references in their designs.
2. Merchandise - Merchandise designers can take inspiration from the playful and humorous elements of Jasper Wong's artwork in their designs.
3. Digital and Print Design - Digital and print designers can experiment with Asian-inspired graphics and bright color schemes in their projects.
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