Artist Lauren Kaelin re-created popular memes into abstract art depictions.
The Internet is filled with vast amounts of tomfoolery. Every day people are depicted in ways that weren't possible a few decades ago. Kaelin's paintings are mostly compromised of depictions of popular memes. The memes are timeless, but by painting them on canvasses, it adds a unique distinction to them -- no matter how ridiculous the memes are. Titled 'Benjameme,' the series of popular meme paintings showcases how powerful and influential a meme can become.
Classical art pieces always showcase a form of connection with the current times. Kaelin's meme portraits represent the status quo of this generation. It may be comedic and ridiculous, but the paintings do showcase a truth a certain truth about the current type of society people live in.
Classical Meme Paintings
These Popular Memes are Re-Created as Classical Paintings
Trend Themes
1. Meme Art - Opportunity to create and market artistic interpretations of popular internet memes.
2. Digital-to-physical Conversion - Disruptive innovation opportunity to convert digital content, such as memes, into physical art forms.
3. Pop Culture Influence - Exploring how memes and popular culture can influence and shape traditional art forms and artistic expressions.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Potential for artists to tap into the growing demand for meme-inspired artwork and create a new market segment.
2. Digital Marketing - Opportunity for marketers to leverage meme-inspired art for brand communication and engagement strategies.
3. Social Media - Platforms can explore collaborations with artists to incorporate meme art and digital-to-physical conversions as user-generated content features.