Super Mario finds himself in his original pixelated form in these playful Matt McManis Skittles illustrations. Depicting the overalls-wearing Italian video game character and Pac-Man, these delectable candy designs culminate as a merging of the gamer, the glutton and the creative.
With limitless media for art-making, these Matt McManis Skittles illustrations mark one of the present generation's movements towards lowbrow pop art with an expiration date. Yum!
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Lowbrow Pop Art
- Opportunities exist for artists and designers to explore using lowbrow pop art styles in their work.
- Pixel Art
- Pixel art is rising in popularity as a nostalgic art form connecting with the gaming industry.
- Edible Design
- Designers can explore the intersection of graphics and food by creating edible designs.
Sectors Adopting This
- Gaming
- Developers and artists in the gaming industry can incorporate pixel art styles to create unique and nostalgic gaming experiences.
- Food and Beverage
- Businesses in the food and beverage industry can explore creating new and innovative edible designs to appeal to customers.
- Art and Design
- Artists and designers can create unique pieces using pixel art and lowbrow pop art styles, potentially disrupting traditional forms of art.
