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Creepy Cloned Army GIFs

Erdal Inci's GIFs Transform Mundane Situations with Mesmerizing Loops

— June 4, 2013 — Art & Design
Using GIF animations, artist Erdal Inci created a series of infinite-loop clone armies. The clones in Inci's artwork seemingly terrorize Turkey by flooding the streets. A veritable army of black-hooded hooligans is seen marching in unison.

The clone GIFs are currently on display in Naples's Action Gallery. Each image serves to transform a simple situation into a shiver-inducing artwork. By looping himself over and over, Inci completely changes the intentions behind a simple action. Something like a man sliding down a railing suddenly becomes an endless gang dominating a neighborhood.

Self-described as a video artist, Inci used his experience as a freelance videographer to create the GIFs. In one artwork, Inci used light art techniques to make a wave of clones and light attack Turkey.
Trend Themes
1. Infinite-loop Art - Inci's use of GIF animations opens up the possibility of creating infinite-loop art that transforms mundane situations into mesmerizing and shiver-inducing works of art.
2. Cloning and Replication - Through cloning and replication techniques, the potential to create army scenes that offer a wide range of interpretations in art opens up.
3. GIF Art - The combination of art and technology creates new opportunities for digital art and GIF animations.
Industry Implications
1. Arts and Entertainment - The art industry can take advantage of the opportunities to incorporate new technology and innovation to create mesmerizing digital art pieces.
2. Technology - The innovation of GIF animations and looping technology opens up research and development of more advanced technologies.
3. Marketing and Advertising - The use of GIF animations can be employed to attract more eyeballs to online content and marketing messages in a creative and engaging way.
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