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Surrealistic Coffin Illustrations

The 'Coffins' Exhibit Offers an Alternative Look at Death

— July 7, 2014 — Art & Design
'Coffins' is a collaborative art project by Aitch and Saddo, exhibited at the La Petite Mort Gallery in Ottawa, Canada.

Aitch is an artist and illustrator who has exhibited her work in Romania, Vienna, Amsterdam and Berlin, among other places. On her website, she writes, "I started drawing weird chubby fantastic creatures during my studies at the University of Art and Design in Timisoara, Romania, as a sort of subversive reaction to the academical ways of treating human anatomy." She goes on to note that her work can range from elegant to disturbing, as she tends to incorporate religious symbols and unusual characters. Aitch met and fell in love with fellow artist Saddo several years back, and the two worked together on the exhibit 'The Garden of Good and Evil.'

Like 'The Garden of Good and Evil,' Coffins is a surreal journey filled with symbolism, mythicism, fantastical creatures and, of course, darkness and light.
Trend Themes
1. Surreal Art - There is an opportunity for disruption in the art world by embracing unconventional and surrealistic approaches to traditional art forms.
2. Expressive Illustrations - Embracing expressive and thought-provoking illustrations opens up innovative possibilities for storytelling and visual communication.
3. Symbolic Imagery - Exploring symbolism in art provides an avenue for creating deeper connections and evoking emotional responses from viewers.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art and design industry can benefit from incorporating surrealistic elements into traditional art forms, attracting a wider audience and engaging viewers in new ways.
2. Publishing and Media - Publishing and media industries can leverage expressive illustrations to enhance storytelling and captivate audiences through visual narratives.
3. Cultural and Symbolic Tourism - The tourism industry can explore the incorporation of symbolic imagery in cultural experiences, offering visitors a deeper and more immersive understanding of local history and traditions.
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