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.
Pop Star Skulls
Dead Rebel Icon Artwork Series from Paul Insect Is Hauntingly Hip
Trend Themes
1. Dead Rebel Icon Artwork - Opportunities for artists/designers to create artwork that combines popular culture with darker, edgier elements.
2. Skull Art - Potential for increasing demand for skull-themed art and products in pop culture and fashion.
3. Graphic Design in Street Art - Increased intersection between graphic design and street art, providing new avenues for commercial collaboration.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Innovative artwork that merges popular culture with darker themes like death and rebellion disrupts traditional art forms.
2. Fashion - Skull imagery's increasing popularity in fashion presents groundbreaking opportunities for designers and retailers.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Trend of skull graphics in street art and popular culture allows marketers to experiment with edgier branding strategies.