Matt Held is an artist who paints people’s Facebook profile pictures on request. All you do if you want an original painting of yourself is add him as a friend so he can access your profile portfolio and then he might paint you.
What a creative idea to get easy access to free profile pictures via Facebook… providing you give him your consent, of course. I think the pictures are brilliant. Let’s face it, people do upload a lot of great shots of themselves. It would be hilarious to view an exhibition of a whole series of these. The online community turned into a piece of art. Beautiful.
To be considered for a possible portrait, all you have to do is join the Facebook group and add Matt Held as your friend. The artist himself aims at collecting a series of 200 paintings, so be quick if you want to be part of the community of mirrored self-portraits.
What's Driving This Trend
- Social Media Portraiture
- Opportunity for artists to capitalize on the trend of custom and personalizing social media profile pictures.
- Community-driven Art
- There is potential for other artists to take this approach to profile pictures which fosters online participation, a sense of belonging, and socializing in a digital way.
- Artistic Collaborations
- Opportunities for social media influencers or brands to commission artists to create personalized profile pictures foster a sense of community and engagement among online users.
Who This Affects Most
- Art
- Artists can explore the potential of this trend to create personalized portraits for individuals or collaborate with brands for new revenue streams.
- Social Media
- There are opportunities for social media platforms to monetize this trend through partnerships with artists or ad campaigns that highlight individuals' unique portrayals.
- Marketing and Advertising
- Brands have the chance to collaborate with artists to appeal to digital consumers and offer a personalized way of connecting with audiences online.
