I love this haunting series of Dead Rebels by Paul Insect. These images feature the major dead icons of rock ‘n roll: Elvis, Jimi Hendrix and Sid Vicious. Here they are, presented in a dark skeletal form with the colors of the American and English flags: red, white and blue.
Paul Insect crossed over from a career as a graphic designer to the cutting edge of the street art scene. His design collective called ‘Insect’ was taken from a keen interest in the subject of insects, hence his name, Paul Insect.
In addition to being a recognized artist and designer, Insect has done commercial work for many leading brands like Adidas and Audi.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Dead Rebel Icon Artwork
- Opportunities for artists/designers to create artwork that combines popular culture with darker, edgier elements.
- Skull Art
- Potential for increasing demand for skull-themed art and products in pop culture and fashion.
- Graphic Design in Street Art
- Increased intersection between graphic design and street art, providing new avenues for commercial collaboration.
Where This Applies
- Art
- Innovative artwork that merges popular culture with darker themes like death and rebellion disrupts traditional art forms.
- Fashion
- Skull imagery's increasing popularity in fashion presents groundbreaking opportunities for designers and retailers.
- Marketing and Advertising
- Trend of skull graphics in street art and popular culture allows marketers to experiment with edgier branding strategies.
