Many graffiti masterpieces were created using templates such as those seen in the Protest Stencil Toolkit art exhibition. What I like about this particular exhibit is that it blatantly focuses on the use of such stencils. More than that, some of these stencils are actually viewed as art themselves, which, if you think about it, is really the case anyhow.
Created by Patrick Thomas, who considers himself a iconographiste rather than a graphic artist, the Protest Stencil Toolkit exhibit is all about iconic imagery from peace signs to portraits. By honing in on popular imagery, he transforms these most common visual artifacts into uncommon commentary on society and politics.
What is even better is that the art featured in the Protest Stencil Toolkit show is actually affordable.
Graffiti Template Art
Patrick Thomas's Protest Stencil Toolkit Features Iconographic Imagery
Trend Themes
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2. Iconographic Imagery - The trend of using iconic imagery in art opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for the development of new techniques and tools that allow artists to manipulate and transform these symbols into thought-provoking and impactful artworks.
3. Affordable Art - The rise of affordable art exhibitions and initiatives presents disruptive innovation opportunities for businesses to offer accessible art platforms and services that connect artists with a wider audience.
Industry Implications
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3. Digital Art Platforms - The digital art platforms industry can tap into disruptive innovation by developing virtual tools and platforms that enable artists to create and distribute graffiti artworks online, reaching a global audience and challenging the boundaries of traditional art mediums.