If you’re celebrity-obsessed, but are known for having a weak stomach, you may want to look away from these Daniel A. Nardes photo creations of zombified stars. With repulsive green skin, open wounds, decaying flesh and blank irises, these undead celebrity portraits may just be a little too much to handle. You may be tempted to look because of your love for singers like Thom Yorke and Amy Winehouse, but don’t say no one didn’t warn you.
Daniel A. Nardes is an Itajai, Brazil-based graphic designer and he fashioned these gruesome depictions by manipulating photos in a digital imaging program. His results are astounding and he even managed to inject humor into his pieces, playing off the band name Radiohead and replacing Thom Yorke’s cranium with a radio.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Zombified Art
- Opportunity for artists to create zombified versions of famous personalities, including celebrities, politicians and historical figures.
- Dark Humor
- Opportunity for comedians and satirists to use dark humor in creating content for a new audience of horror enthusiasts.
- Horror Fan Culture
- Opportunity for businesses to market and sell horror-themed merchandise to an emerging fan base of horror enthusiasts.
Where This Applies
- Entertainment
- Zombified art and dark humor can be used in TV shows, movies, and other forms of entertainment to attract audiences looking for something new.
- Art and Design
- Artists and designers can explore the zombified art genre and create unique, horror-inspired pieces for new audiences.
- Retail
- Retailers can capitalize on the horror fan culture by providing a range of horror-themed products, including zombie statues, figurines, and clothing.
