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Fervent Finger Paintings

Paolo Troilo's Displays Relay Feelings Via Handmade Pieces

— March 21, 2013 — Art & Design
Artist Paolo Troilo has unveiled a series of emotion-ridden portraits. His subjects, which are featured topless and often perturbed, are delivered to fans of Troilo via black and white color schemes.

While many designers would work with acrylics or pastels when making akin displays of art, Troilo has used only his fingers when working with paint, his chosen medium. Given his evident and unusual talents, he has been featured in well respected galleries throughout Europe, and was also included in Venice Biennale's 2012 event. The U.S. is next on Troilo's list as he is set to release his artwork to the American public at San Francisco's COUP D'ETAT, no doubt furthering his clout throughout the world.
Trend Themes
1. Handmade Artwork - The trend towards handmade artwork allows for unique and personal expressions of emotion through the use of non-traditional painting tools like fingers.
2. Black and White Color Schemes - The trend towards black and white color schemes allows for a minimalist aesthetic that focuses on conveying raw emotion through expressive brushstrokes.
3. Unconventional Mediums - The trend towards using unconventional painting mediums, like fingers, opens up new avenues for artists to push creative boundaries and create original works of art.
Industry Implications
1. Fine Art - Fine art galleries and collectors can look to artists like Paolo Troilo, who use unconventional mediums and techniques to create emotionally charged and unique pieces to showcase in galleries and sell to collectors.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers can incorporate handmade, emotionally charged artwork with black and white color schemes into their designs for a minimalist, yet expressive, aesthetic.
3. Non-toxic Art Supplies - Suppliers of non-toxic and eco-friendly art supplies can capitalize on the trend towards handmade artwork by marketing these supplies to artists who are interested in experimenting with unconventional mediums like fingers.
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