Artist Teo Zirinis created a collection of fictional monster posters that display real-life grievances that these particular creatures might actually have -- if they were real. The entire collection is an ongoing project that incorporates mythical, magical and completely fictional monsters.
The infamous creatures that appear in these minimally illustrated images include a dragon, the Kraken, Godzilla, a vampire and a cyclops. Each of the cartoon illustrations is accompanied by a grievance or sad quote that the monster would likely say if they were real.
For example, the Loch Ness Monster's image says: "I never look good in photos" while the Godzilla images says "I hate modern architecture." The creatures might be fictional, but their well-known stories are common knowledge, which makes these images quite humorous.
Grieving Monster Posters
Teo Zirinis Created an Image Series to Depict Fictional Monster Issues
Trend Themes
1. Fantasy Creature Personification - Opportunity for artists to create more relatable fantasy creature designs that resonate with people.
2. Humorous Grievance Art - Opportunity for artists to create art that emotionally connects with people by highlighting everyday grievances or complaints.
3. Popular Culture Satire - Opportunity for artists to stay relevant and timely by humorously commenting on current popular culture moments.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Artists and illustrators can capitalize on the trend by creating humorous illustrations of fantasy creatures with relatable human characteristics.
2. Entertainment - Producers and writers can leverage the trend by creating comedic content utilizing fantasy creatures that struggle with everyday issues.
3. Advertising - Advertisers can use the trend to create humorous ads that appeal to consumers by connecting with their everyday complaints and grievances.