Unusual Religious Iconography
10 Pieces of Subverted Jesus Artwork
Christmas is almost here. It means a lot of things to a lot of different people - just as Jesus Christ does (and even religion itself, for that matter). I thought I would explore the many different ways in which Jesus is portrayed in art. Enjoy and good luck in interpreting these.
Trend Themes
1. Religious Artistic Subversion - Opportunity to create subversive religious artwork that challenges traditional representations of religious figures
2. Religious Iconography Reimagining - Opportunity to re-imagine religious iconography in a way that speaks to modern audiences, while still respecting the traditional beliefs behind the art
3. Religious Artistic Interpretation - Opportunity to create artwork that explores new interpretations and meanings of religious figures and symbols
Industry Implications
1. Art - Artists and galleries can push boundaries and explore new expressions of religious iconography
2. Religion and Spirituality - Religious institutions and organizations can use these subversive artworks as a way to start discussions and explore new meanings of traditional religious figures and symbols
3. Fashion and Merchandise - Brands can incorporate these subversive religious artworks into clothing and merchandise, tapping into the trend of religious-inspired fashion