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Grotesquely Morphed Classic Portraits

Christian Rex van Minnen Depicts Appalling Skin Issues

— March 17, 2013 — Art & Design
Christian Rex van Minnen's subject matter is completely appalling, and yet incredibly well-painted.

The artist paints portraits and still life forms in the most gruesome form possible. The faces he paints do not contain any facial elements, but rather conceptual additions such as shells and diamonds accompanied by grotesque skin.

Christian Rex van Minnen certainly enjoys including horrendous blisters and infected acne-like elements in every possible surface. His portraits look like life forms that have had to live underwater for decades and have transformed into sea-life creatures, just like Barbossa from Pirates of the Caribbean.

The artist uses vibrant colors and extremely clear surfaces that makes the painting itself a masterpiece, and yet the subject matter a little too disturbing for certain eyes.
Trend Themes
1. Grotesque Art - Opportunity for disruption in the art industry by challenging traditional aesthetics and pushing boundaries of what is considered beautiful or acceptable.
2. Conceptual Portraiture - Innovation opportunity for artists and photographers to explore concepts beyond physical appearance and incorporate conceptual additions to their subject matter.
3. Horror Aesthetics - Opportunity for the entertainment industry to incorporate unsettling aesthetics and push the boundaries of traditional horror aesthetics.
Industry Implications
1. Fine Arts - Disruptive innovation opportunity for art schools, galleries, and museums to embrace unconventional and shocking art styles and blur the lines between fine art and lowbrow art.
2. Fashion - Opportunity for fashion designers and stylists to incorporate grotesque visuals into their designs and push the boundaries of what is considered beautiful or stylish.
3. Horror Film - Innovation opportunity for the horror film industry to use unsettling and disturbing visuals to create a new aesthetic that challenges viewers and pushes the boundaries of what is considered scary or horrifying.
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