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Gruesomely Realistic Illustrations

Naoki Sasayama's Brutal Art is Both Grotesque and Awe-Inspiring

— July 27, 2013 — Unique
It's not often that you find something that is both revolting and captivating at the same time, but the brutal art from Naoki Sasayama certainly fits the bill. Depictions of unbelievably realistic deaths, such as women getting run over by cars are the typical pieces you'll see from Sasayama.

What makes macabre so appealing is the gritty and dark depictions being cast in a way that makes it aesthetically interesting. The thing that sets Sasayama's work apart and makes it so intriguing is that it doesn't paint these scenes in a typical artistic way; it's so realistically depicted that even the color choices are made to accentuate the gruesome nature. One of the most terrifying features of the brutal art is the empty expressions on the subjects. Definitely one of the most morbid collections of art that I've come across in a long time.
Trend Themes
1. Realistic Death Depictions - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in realistic death depictions in media industries.
2. Gruesome Aesthetic - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating a unique and captivating aesthetic in the art and entertainment industries.
3. Morbid Art Collections - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in curating morbid art collections in the art and museum industries.
Industry Implications
1. Media - Opportunity for media companies to create realistic death depictions in movies and television shows, creating a new level of realism.
2. Art - Opportunity for art organizations to explore unique and captivating aesthetics in art, potentially attracting a new audience.
3. Museum - Opportunity for museums to curate morbid art collections that attract a specific niche audience looking for a unique experience.
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