Famous When Dead manages to turn classic Hollywood starlets into nightmarish figures with these sizzling portraits featuring Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor. I mean, if you aren't the slightest bit freaked out seeing smoke coming out the orifices of these celebrities -- or any human being for that matter -- I may not want to meet you in person.
Famous When Dead, whose real name is Andrew, is a UK-based self-taught artist. He adopted the three-word moniker very early on in life, but I'm pretty sure he's already enjoying a steady stream of media attention thanks to his impeccable illustrated works. He often incorporates elements of the surreal and pop culture into his works, so it's not uncommon to see things like kids wearing Spider-Man costumes, animals dressed in dapper business suits and an occasional rainbow shooting out of a woman's eyes.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Surrealistic Portraits
- Opportunity to explore more unconventional and thought-provoking themes in portraiture while still capturing the likeness of the subject.
- Eerie Imagery
- Potential for creating unsettling or discomforting images that challenge societal norms and expectations in art.
- Pop Culture Mashup
- Creating unique and dynamic art that combines recognizable pop culture references with unexpected elements, such as smoke or flames.
Where This Applies
- Fine Art
- Opportunities to break away from traditional styles and mediums in fine art communities and galleries.
- Graphic Design
- Chance to create striking visuals that capture viewers' attention and communicate messages through unconventional imagery and typography.
- Entertainment
- Potential for creating unique and attention-grabbing marketing materials for movies, television, or music with visually stimulating and memorable imagery.
