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Mini Masterpieces

Slinkachu Travels to the Acropolis of Athens to Capture Tiny People

— August 26, 2010 — Art & Design
Slinkachu, an artist who works with street-based installations and photography, definitely gets around. Since the inception of his 'Little People - A Tiny Street Art Project' in 2006, Slinkachu has been traveling the world to capture his minuscule figurines in the most glorious of locales.

One of Slinkachu's latest works is of the Acropolis of Athens in Greece, which posits a major juxtaposition between the overpowering backdrops and the tiny models.

Implications - These precious models are both beautiful and adorable; the famous landmarks are exact replicas, not a single detail has been neglected. The tiny figures in front of the landmark reminds us just how small we are, and how wondrous the wonders of the world are.
Trend Themes
1. Tiny Installations - Slinkachu's street-based installations and photography incorporating tiny figurines highlight the beauty of mini masterpieces.
2. Juxtaposition Art - Slinkachu's work creates a major juxtaposition between overpowering backdrops and tiny figurines resulting in unique art installations.
3. Travel Photography - Slinkachu's globe-trotting to capture his minuscule figurines in the most glorious of locales is paving the way for travel photography enthusiasts to capture unique perspectives.
Industry Implications
1. Art - The use of miniatures in art installations opens up an opportunity for artists to create unique mini masterpieces showcasing the beauty of small-scale art.
2. Tourism - Slinkachu's globetrotting art installations highlight famous landmarks in unique ways, creating an opportunity for the tourism industry to promote off-beat attractions.
3. Photography - Slinkachu's work in photography and street-based installations incorporating tiny figurines is paving the way for photographers to capture unique perspectives and explore the concept of miniaturization.
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