No, this is not a photo of a girl crying tears of cake frosting, but rather Alexandra Lekias' 'Lifelong Baby Teeth' photorealistic illustrations. Intent on capturing the highs and lows of growing up, the Australian artist wholeheartedly produces these paintings with painstaking precision. The proof is in the pictures!
Alexandra Lekias' 'Lifelong Baby Teeth' is a collection of watercolors like those above (untouched by the digital medium) as well as more sketch-like illustrations comprising of more coming of age subjects.
Weeping Technicolor Tears
Alexandra Lekias' 'Lifelong Baby Teeth' Draws Evocative Emotion
Trend Themes
1. Realistic Art - The trend of creating photorealistic illustrations provides an opportunity for disruptive innovations in digital art tools.
2. Nostalgia Art - Using art to evoke nostalgia for childhood experiences could inspire innovation in marketing and advertising.
3. Coming of Age Depiction - Capturing the emotional and psychological experiences of growing up could inspire innovation in storytelling and media.
Industry Implications
1. Fine Arts - Fine arts industry could benefit from developing technology-enhanced digital art tools to create photorealistic illustrations.
2. Marketing and Advertising - Marketing and advertising industries could use nostalgia art to evoke emotions and create stronger connections with consumers.
3. Entertainment and Media - Entertainment and media industries could incorporate realistic and emotional depictions of coming of age experiences in their productions to engage with their audiences.