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Inmate Mosaic Masterpieces

Dutch Artist Hjotefar Gets Help From Inmates to Create Art

— May 3, 2012 — Art & Design
In a collaboration between Dutch artist Hjotefar and creative prison inmates from Vridsløselille State Prison, the team has produced some cuddly mosaic portraits making headlines across the Web.

The portraits, named BUM and NANNA, are named after the two inspiring individuals depicted in the pieces. Nanna, in fact, is an artist renowned for her creative use of textiles. The pixelated project was created by crafting 7200 colored pads in 29 different colors, and manage to effectively juxtapose an old school medium with a cutting edge aesthetic.

In this endeavor, Hjotefar has provided a medium to be heard for incarcerated individuals while creating unique and dynamic pieces. Bright and beautiful, these mosaic portraits are earning hard-earned respect and attention, and will likely inspire other artists to incorporate otherwise unheard voices and personalities into their work.
Trend Themes
1. Incarcerated Art Collaborations - The collaboration between artists and prison inmates to create art opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the art world by incorporating diverse perspectives and voices.
2. Mosaic Portraits - The use of mosaic art in creating portraits presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the field of visual arts, allowing for creative and unique interpretations of subjects.
3. Creative Use of Textiles - The creative use of textiles, as demonstrated by artist Nanna, offers disruptive innovation opportunities in textile design and fashion, pushing the boundaries of traditional materials and techniques.
Industry Implications
1. Art - The collaboration between artists and prison inmates in producing mosaic portraits creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the art industry by challenging traditional notions of artistry and inclusion.
2. Visual Arts - The use of mosaic art in creating portraits presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the visual arts industry, allowing for the exploration of new techniques and mediums.
3. Fashion and Textile Design - The creative use of textiles in art, as demonstrated by artist Nanna, offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion and textile design industry, redefining traditional approaches to material and texture.
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