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Antiquated Surreal Portraiture

Catrin Welz-Stein Artwork Uses Vintage Methods with a Twist

— January 21, 2013 — Art & Design
Imaginative and ethereal, Catrin Welz-Stein Artwork gives the traditional portrait a completely different dynamic. Using elements of classic imagery, which gives her collection a vintage style, the artist also infuses her own special blend of the strange and surreal into all of her works.

She blurs the lines between imagination and reality, blending her study of the female figure with natural motifs including various flowers, butterflies, birds and the scenery around them. The women are not just surrounded by beauty, they are part of it, physically entwined with their settings.

One literal interpretation of this concept is the woman with her back to the viewer -- her bottom half is a snail shell submerged in water. Catrin Welz-Stein Artwork depicts the surreal beauty of women as part of their natural surroundings
Trend Themes
1. Surrealistic Portraiture - There is an opportunity to blend classic styles with modern technology and techniques to create new interpretations of portraiture.
2. Nature-infused Art - By incorporating organic elements into traditional artwork, new and unique styles can be created that break from the conventional.
3. Blurring Reality with Imagination - Using surrealistic techniques in art can create new opportunities for artists to tell stories and convey emotions in ways that are not possible with traditional methods.
Industry Implications
1. Fine Art - Artists can experiment with new techniques and mediums to create art that breaks away from conventional styles and methods.
2. Fashion - Fashion designers can explore new ways of incorporating surreal elements and organic designs into their clothing, creating unique and eye-catching pieces.
3. Home Decor - Home decor manufacturers can use unique pieces of artwork with surreal and nature-infused designs to create new and interesting themes and decor collections.
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