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Silhouetted Landmark Cutouts

Rich McCor Adds Cardboard Shapes to Famous Areas to Create New Scenes

— July 13, 2016 — Art & Design
Rich McCor brings new life to popular landmarks throughout the U.S. with a series of darkly hued cardboard shapes of cinematic characters from films. The cutouts are superimposed onto the settings so that it looks as though the silhouettes are engaging with the scenes. The designs bring together iconic cinematography along with the cultural history of the U.S.

The combination of cutout silhouettes and real life landscapes allows McCor to experiment with recreating scenes from films such as King Kong or Spider-Man. Each photo showcases McCor holding up a cutout of a famed character interacting with the landscape. For example, King Kong is depicted climbing the Empire State building. Other illustrations simply play with the size of the architecture or setting, such as one photo that turns a building into a shopping bag.
Trend Themes
1. Cardboard Cutout Art - There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to create personalized cardboard cutout art that allows individuals to insert themselves into famous scenes or landmarks.
2. Cinematic Landmark Photography - The combination of cinematic characters and famous landmarks presents an opportunity to create captivating and unique photographs that blend fiction and reality.
3. Creative Landscape Interactions - Exploring the interaction between silhouettes and real-life landscapes opens up possibilities for innovative and immersive artistic experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Photography - The art and photography industry can leverage the trend of cardboard cutout art and cinematic landmark photography to offer unique products and experiences to customers.
2. Tourism and Travel - Tourism and travel companies can incorporate the concept of creative landscape interactions to create engaging and memorable experiences for tourists visiting famous landmarks.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Marketing and advertising agencies can utilize cardboard cutout art and cinematic landmark photography in campaigns to grab attention, drive engagement, and tell compelling stories.
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