Up and coming Brazilian illustrator Wagner Pinto is an up and coming graphic design who exhibited at Brazil Illustrated during the London Design Festival.
His artwork plays on themes of religion, faith and folklore, with a particular emphasis on combining religious influences from across South America, including candombe, a fusion of Catholicism and African traditions.
His work has been recently featured in the October edition of Wallpaper magazine.
Implications - Religious artwork has become more interpreted rather than literal. This is because the person is tapping into their religious feelings and depicting it through their work as a way of sharing and spreading the word of their religious choices and experiences to mass audiences.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Interpreted Religious Artwork
- The trend of creating religious artwork that is more interpretive than literal provides an opportunity for artists to share their religious beliefs in a meaningful and accessible way.
- Fusion of Religious Influences
- Combining religious influences from different cultures, such as Catholicism and African traditions, allows for the exploration of new and unique artistic expressions in religious artwork.
- Religious Art in Mass Media
- The increasing feature of religious artwork in mainstream publications like Wallpaper magazine opens up avenues for artists to reach wider audiences and spark discussions about faith and spirituality.
Sectors Adopting This
- Graphic Design
- The graphic design industry can leverage the trend of interpreted religious artwork to create visually captivating and thought-provoking designs that resonate with diverse audiences.
- Fine Arts
- The fusion of religious influences in artwork provides an opportunity for fine artists to explore new cultural connections and challenge traditional representations of faith.
- Media and Publishing
- The inclusion of religious artwork in mainstream publications presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for media and publishing industries to embrace diverse perspectives and engage readers in conversations about religion.
