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Tentacled Victorian Illustrations

Dan Hillier Replaces People's Appendages with Squid Limbs

— March 7, 2012 — Art & Design
If you thought eating calamari was gross, you probably don’t have the stomach for these Dan Hillier illustrations. The talented artist has crafted a collection of bizarre images using old Victorian renderings and adding in tentacle appendages where people’s hands, arms and legs should be. The concept literally qualifies as a nightmare for most people, but these depictions are so overwhelmingly intriguing that viewers can’t help by sift through Hillier’s impressive portfolio in its entirety.

Dan Hillier alters Victorian drawings using a dip-nib pen. Often times, the changes he makes are so seamless, you’d think the images were the original artists’ intended work. It’s this kind of brilliant execution, coupled with a wild imagination, that has garnered Hillier solo and group shows in London, Paris, New York and Turin.
Trend Themes
1. Victorian-inspired Art - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to blend traditional art styles with contemporary elements, creating unique and intriguing visuals.
2. Body Modification Art - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine different art forms, such as illustration and sculpture, to create visually arresting pieces that challenge conventional ideas of the human body.
3. Dark Surrealism - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Push the boundaries of traditional art genres to create thought-provoking and unsettling artworks that captivate viewers.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace new mediums and techniques to create unique and immersive artistic experiences for audiences.
2. Graphic Design and Illustration - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with combining traditional and digital illustration techniques to create visually striking and evocative imagery.
3. Art Galleries and Exhibitions - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide a platform for emerging artists who challenge traditional artistic norms and spark conversations through their unconventional and provocative artworks.
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