Zhang Bojun has created a new fashion statement: people plaid. It is literally the classic plaid pattern made up of thousands of Photoshopped individuals. Although the people plaid art looks like it involved a mass flash mob of sorts, it really is the efforts of daily photographing and digital manipulations.
Titled 'We,' the people plaid series " reflects both the uniformity of large groups and each person's individuality among them. Zhang writes that 'every person is a mirror in which I can see myself.' He created this series in part to highlight the 'survival strategies' of the many migrant workers who come to China's cities looking for work, and how these fit into a larger picture of social hierarchy," writes Fast Co Design.
People Plaid Art
Zhang Bojun Arranges Thousands of Individuals into Textile Patterns
Trend Themes
1. People Plaid Art - Artistic expression through digitally manipulated photographs of individuals arranged into classic plaid patterns
2. Individuality in Masses - Embracing the unique qualities of each individual within a group setting to create a new form of artwork
3. Social Commentary Art - Using art to shed light on societal issues and inequalities in the workforce
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Textiles - Innovative possibilities of incorporating digitally manipulated photographs into clothing designs
2. Art and Photography - New avenues for artistic expression and social commentary through digital manipulation
3. Workforce and Employment - Opportunities to improve conditions and social hierarchy within the workforce