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Transforming Oil Portraits

'Morphing Figures' by Joram Roukes is Sombre and Captivating

— August 4, 2012 — Art & Design
This 'Morphing Figures' series by Joram Roukes is a hauntingly dark depiction of society that combines elements from all parts of life. Roukes portraits were created using many different oil colors and canvas.

Each piece featured in the series combines animals, technology and human attributes. No single piece is alike, as Roukes uses a new angle for every portrait. In the imagery, the viewer will notice that Roukes uses animal faces with human limbs, which are often mixed in with cars or pop culture images. The pieces are incredibly evocative and scream for attention, especially given that the series holds strong social commentary.

Making a strong statement in a fearless way, this is definitely a series worth checking out.

Trend Themes
1. Dark Social Commentary - There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art industry by creating thought-provoking pieces that make strong social statements.
2. Hybrid Art - There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art industry by combining different elements such as animals, technology, and human attributes in unique and captivating ways.
3. Personalized Portraits - There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art industry by offering customized and unique portraits that feature new angles and mix different elements to create one-of-a-kind artworks.
Industry Implications
1. Art - The art industry can explore and capitalize on the trend for dark social commentary and hybrid art to create new and impactful works that resonate with viewers.
2. Technology - The technology industry can collaborate with artists to develop innovative tools and techniques for creating hybrid art pieces that combine traditional mediums with digital elements.
3. Automotive - The automotive industry can collaborate with artists to create unique artworks that integrate cars and pop culture images in unconventional ways, opening up new avenues for creative expression and collaboration.
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