Artist Tarik Mikou turns old celebrity photographs into new pieces of art by reinventing the images with modernized filters and overlays. The images begin as black and white portraits that capture each celebrity's aura. They are then re-imagined with a uniquely psychedelic appearance.
The celebrity photographs feature iconic people such as Charlie Chaplin, Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn. Each frozen moment is exposed to new light sources, rainbow-like filters and creatively placed taglines. Each image reads "be kid again." All of the portraits have this phrase placed in a new location within the frame.
By transforming old portraits into modernized retro artworks, the historical value is sustained and new connections are also made. Each image is recreated in a different way to ensure that no two pictures turn out quite the same.
Psychedelic Celebrity Portraits
This Artist Alters Celebrity Photographs with a Bold Retro Filters
Trend Themes
1. Retro Filter Art - The trend of using modernized filters and overlays to transform old photographs into unique art pieces.
2. Psychedelic Imagery - The trend of incorporating rainbow-like filters and vibrant colors to create psychedelic effects in visual art.
3. Reimagined Celebrity Icons - The trend of reinventing iconic celebrities through artistic reinterpretations of their photographs.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Disruptive innovation opportunities in the art industry through the integration of modern technologies and techniques to reinvent traditional forms of art.
2. Photography - Opportunities for disruptive innovation in photography by exploring new ways to transform and enhance old photographs using digital tools and techniques.
3. Digital Art - The trend of using digital platforms and tools to create unique and innovative artworks, providing opportunities for disruptive innovation in the digital art industry.