What's most impressive about German artist Marcus Blatterman's series of Greek mythological artworks isn't the intricate knowledge of the stories themselves, but how he uses technology to tell those stories within a relatively static and simple form. Marcus Blatterman's pictures comprise both color and black and white drawings, but as a user moves their cursor across the screen, the pixelated artworks change their scale, shifting to represent changes in the stories.
Telling stories through drawings is one of the original ways that the ancient Greeks relayed their myths, so Blatterman is really just modernizing that ancient technique. But, while the ancients would have to draw multiple images to convey the plot points in the story, Blatterman's work cleverly changes as it scales. For instance, the drawing of Zeus transforms into different animals as users move their cursors, illustrating Zeus' propensity for transmogrification in a single image.
Responsive Mythological Pixel Art
Marcus Blatterman's Pixel Art Series is Based on Greek Mythology
Trend Themes
1. Reimagined Mythical Art - Using technology to modernize and enhance traditional drawing techniques to create interactive, mythical artwork
2. Scale-shifting Artworks - Incorporating responsive design to create impactful artwork that adapts to user interaction and engagement
3. Transformational Art Experiences - Transforming traditional artwork into a fully immersive experience through the use of responsive technology
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - This trend opens up opportunities for artists to explore new mediums and techniques while still honoring traditional artforms.
2. Marketing and Advertising - This responsive and interactive artwork trend allows advertisers to create dynamic and engaging campaigns for their audience.
3. Entertainment - This trend can translate into immersive and interactive experiences in museums, amusement parks, and other entertainment venues.