New work has emerged from artist Sammy Slabbinck's impressive portfolio and, just as before, it duly impresses. He once again takes cutouts from vintage magazines, a source of material he has been enamored with since he was a small boy, and juxtaposes them with surreal imagery to create scenes that inspire imagination and provoke thoughts.
Using pictures found from such retro magazines as TIME, National Geographic and LIFE Magazine, artist Sammy Slabbinck creates the illusion that a family from the '50s are eating bowls of ocean water and model's are getting painted by mini men. Slabbinck reveals, "Structuring images is the hardest part of all. There is no real fixed strategy, it all boils down to a gut feeling I guess."
Surreal Retro Collages (UPDATE)
Artist Sammy Slabbinck Combines Vintage Photos for Surreal Effect
Trend Themes
1. Surreal Retro Collages - Using vintage magazines to create surreal imagery with cutouts is a growing trend in the art world.
2. Juxtaposition Art - Juxtaposing vintage and modern images to create new meaning is revolutionizing the world of collage art.
3. Retro Magazine Art - Using retro magazines as a source of material for art has become a popular trend in the art community.
Industry Implications
1. Fine Art - The fine art industry can benefit from incorporating the use of vintage magazines in creating unique and eye-catching pieces.
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3. Graphic Design - The graphic design industry can incorporate the use of collage art to create captivating and unconventional designs.