When you experience the realistic paintings of artist Jessica Hess, you can’t help but thinking that in this case life imitates art. The detailed recreation of urban landscapes allows her to achieve astonishing realism.
Hess photographs decaying city objects and graffiti walls to create an identical version of her photos employing oil and canvas. Impressively, her paintings become a vivid representation of everyday urban places. She explains in an interview, “You have the architect who designed the building, the street artists that alter its surface, Mother Nature tearing it all down, and me, taking it all in.”
At first sight you will be absorbed by the verisimilitude of the paintings to a real metropolitan landscapes; you’ll hardly notice that it’s not a real photograph, which is why Jessica Hess’s work is worth notice.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Hyper-realistic Paintings
- There is an opportunity for art and design industries to utilize hyper-realistic paintings as a form of experiential marketing and advertising.
- Urban Decay Aesthetics
- Brands in the fashion and beauty industries can leverage the urban decay aesthetic in their product design and marketing campaigns.
- Graffiti Nostalgia
- There is an opportunity for creatives in the fashion and entertainment industries to bring back the graffiti nostalgia trend in their designs and event experiences.
Where This Applies
- Art
- Jessica Hess' artwork can disrupt the art industry and serve as a catalyst for the creation of hyper-realistic paintings.
- Fashion
- Fashion brands can utilize the urban decay aesthetic in their designs and marketing campaigns to create a unique brand identity.
- Entertainment
- Graffiti nostalgia can be a unique theme for music festivals and other entertainment events, creating a unique and immersive experience.
