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Haunting Streaky Portraits (UPDATE)

Joshua Petker Illustrates Females Amid Colorful Messes

— January 13, 2012 — Art & Design
The women of these Joshua Petker illustrations may look like they belong in Japanese horror films, but their haunting beauty makes viewers overcome their discomfort in order to enjoy the visual splendor that is Petker’s work.

It’s messy, it’s colorful, and it’s cryptic, and therein lies the allure of Joshua Petker’s renderings. Who else would think to hide their subjects amid a sea of streaky paint, often leaving only faces with geisha-like make-up for viewers to look at?

In Petker’s series ‘Water Lilies’, he also incorporates butterfly-like water lilies into most pictures, though that’s the closest thing to a clue Petker gives viewers as to the meanings behind his paintings. It’s this coupling of abstraction with visually stimulating colors and great technical execution that keeps fans returning to Petker’s masterpieces.
Trend Themes
1. Cryptic Art - Artists are incorporating cryptic and mysterious elements into their works, intriguing viewers and inviting them to interpret the meanings behind the pieces.
2. Immersive Paintings - Artists are creating immersive paintings by incorporating streaky and colorful backgrounds that engulf the subjects, creating a unique visual experience.
3. Hidden Meanings - Artists are hiding symbols and clues within their artwork, encouraging viewers to decipher hidden meanings and engage in a deeper level of interpretation.
Industry Implications
1. Fine Arts - The fine arts industry should explore incorporating cryptic and immersive elements into paintings and other visual art forms to captivate and engage audiences in new and innovative ways.
2. Art Galleries - Art galleries can curate exhibitions that showcase artists who incorporate streaky and colorful backgrounds, creating immersive experiences for gallery visitors.
3. Art Education - Art education institutions should encourage students to explore hidden meanings and symbols in their artwork, fostering critical thinking skills and promoting multidimensional artistic expressions.
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