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Subtly Murderous Paintings

Martin Sichetti's Illustrations Look Like Scenes from a Murder Movie

— April 30, 2013 — Art & Design
Martin Sichetti's paintings are mostly of suspicious looking close-ups that frame what looks like scenes from a thriller. While some paintings are obvious in their murderous intentions, others are quite subtle and symbolic.

He draws pictures of unidentified person's hands performing suspicious acts. Some of them are obviously ill-intended, such as his piece where a hand reaches out to a woman's head. Others are either symbolic or subtle for the way they remind the viewer of a murder plot. These are the pieces where he depicts someone phoning, cutting meat, holding a suitcase and signing papers with ink that looks more like blood.

Putting heavy emphasis on gloves, his work has a chalky look that is cartoon-like and yet, serious at the same time.
Trend Themes
1. Suspicious Close-ups - Exploring the trend of paintings that depict suspicious and potentially murderous scenes in a subtle or symbolic way, offering opportunities for artists to create thought-provoking and intriguing artworks.
2. Symbolic Murder Plots - Highlighting the trend of paintings that use symbolism to evoke a sense of murder plots, presenting opportunities for artists to engage viewers through hidden meanings and storytelling.
3. Cartoonish Chalky Aesthetics - Showcasing the trend of paintings with a cartoon-like chalky aesthetic, presenting opportunities for artists to create visually striking and unique artworks.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Opportunities arise for artists to experiment with the theme of suspense and murder in their paintings, attracting collectors and art enthusiasts.
2. Entertainment - The film and television industry can draw inspiration from these paintings to create suspenseful and mysterious storylines, captivating audiences with murder-themed narratives.
3. Fashion - Fashion designers can explore the dark and mysterious aesthetic portrayed in these paintings, incorporating elements of suspense and murder into their clothing designs to appeal to edgy and alternative fashion trends.
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