As a tribute to Mark Rothko, one of the most famous postwar American painters, 26 year old Derek Brahney, a graduate of Syracuse University, has created an homage to Rothko on his iPhone. Keeping in touch with the ever increasing dependency of technology in design, he has created a series of paintings in honor of Rothko's abstract genius that were rendered through his own iPhone.
"I’ve always been fascinated with how simple blocks of color can be used to such a powerful, emotional effect. His paintings are large and immersive; I thought it might be interesting to mimic the effect, but confined to a small, luminous screen," says Brahney on the inspiration behind creating his new series.
Postwar Artist-Inspired Paintings
Derek Brahney Immortalizes Rothko in His iPhone Paintings
Trend Themes
1. Iphone Art - The growing trend of creating art using mobile devices opens up new opportunities for artists to innovate and create disruptive art experiences.
2. Digital Tribute Art - The trend of artists creating digital art as a means of paying tribute to famous artists creates new opportunities for art exhibitions and collaborations.
3. Minimalist Art - The trend of minimalist art, such as the abstract blocks of color seen in Derek Brahney's paintings, represents a disruptive opportunity for artists to create powerful emotional experiences with the use of simple elements.
Industry Implications
1. Art - The art industry can benefit from the disruptive innovation opportunities arising from new forms of digital art and minimalist art styles.
2. Technology - The technology industry can benefit from the growing trend of creating art and design using mobile devices, and explore new applications to provide users with new ways of experiencing art.
3. Exhibitions and Museums - The trend of digital tribute art and the use of mobile devices presents opportunities for museums and exhibitions to provide visitors with unique and immersive experiences.