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Dark Humor Drawings

Artist Jacob O. Rolfe Uses Black Comedy as a Metaphor

— May 31, 2011 — Art & Design
Australian-born artist Jacob O. Rolfe is skilled at creating illustrations that feature a strong element of dark humor, while using the humor as an intense metaphor for the analysis of self, society, life and death.

The bulk of Jacob O. Rolfe's collection of new illustrations either features the imagery of a well or a casket. The caskets have several different images drawn on them in a red-liquid that could be blood. One of my favorites is his drawing entitled 'Immortality,' which features a stick figure creation of a smiling young child on it. The next illustration in the series features a cute dog with a phallic nose and butt chin. The dog is dripping the same red ink viewed in the previous illustration and the ink is congealing on the floor beneath him. This kind of satiric drawing exemplifies Jacob O. Rolfe's dark sense of humor.

Jaocb O. Rolfe has had his artwork exhibited all across Australia, including Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. His work will be featured next in Texas's BOLO Magazine.
Trend Themes
1. Dark Humor Art - Opportunity for artists to create illustrations that feature an intensity of dark humor as a metaphor for societal, personal and relevant topics.
2. Satirical Illustrations - Opportunity for artists to use their unique humor to create satirical illustrations that comment on modern society and leave a lasting impact in their audience.
3. Art as Social Commentary - Opportunity for artists to use their art as not only a means of expression but also a mode of social commentary to contribute to relevant conversations and inspire change.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Opportunity for artists to use dark humor and satire as a tool for expression in their artistic creations and explore new avenues of representation and themes.
2. Publishing - Opportunity for publishing companies to tap into the growing interest in dark humor and satirical illustrations to promote new art and artists and expand their audience base.
3. Media and Entertainment - Opportunity for media and entertainment companies to use dark humor and satire in their creative works to comment on current societal issues and influence positive change.
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