The BAKEA ‘Heads Hunted’ series portrays a modernization of trophy hunting. BAKEA is the alter-ego of Spanish artistic director and graphic artist Juan Carlos Paz Gomez, and is responsible for creating these colorful creatures. The project is Juan Carlos Gomez Paz's submission to one of the world’s leading contemporary character and design festivals: the Pictoplasma in Berlin.
The series has heads of quirky small monsters hung up on wooden frames. However, unlike real animals, the monsters don’t appear dead due to their expressions, which make them appear quite lively.
Juan Carlos Gomez Paz describes what drove him to create these monsters on his Behance portfolio, describing his brain to be a place filled with fantastical planets of flora and fauna.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Modernization of Trophy Hunting
- Creating colorful creatures as trophies adds a new twist to the traditional concept of hunting and collecting trophies.
- Character and Design Festivals
- Participating in character and design festivals offers a platform for artists to showcase their unique creations and gain recognition in the industry.
- Quirky Monsters as Art
- Using quirky monsters as artistic creations provides an opportunity for artists to explore their imagination and create unique and captivating pieces.
Where This Applies
- Art and Design
- The art and design industry can explore the concept of modernizing traditional art forms, such as trophy hunting, and incorporating new and unique elements into their creations.
- Event Planning
- Event planners can consider incorporating character and design festivals into their event strategies to attract artists and showcase their work, providing a platform for networking and artistic collaboration.
- Home Decor
- The home decor industry can leverage quirky monster artworks as unique and eye-catching pieces for interior design, appealing to individuals looking for unconventional and creative decor options.
