# People-Made Celeb Portraits Alan Craig Artwork is Created out of People By Romina S. Cortellucci | Published 2012-07-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alan-craig-artwork References: [thecoolist](http://www.thecoolist.com/portraits-using-people-by-alan-craig/) & [viningsgallery](http://viningsgallery.com/featured-artists/craig-alan/) Alan Craig Artwork uses a grand scale to craft [pop culture portrait art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits). The American artist Alan Craig recreates iconic figures using [aerial photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-market-20) to snap gatherings of people. Clad in black or dark clothing, unless they are portraying the lips, these formations of people contrast the stark white background they stand over, creating outlined depictions of famous faces. Craig's work is quite similar in nature to [pixel art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wplace). Craig's work is aptly described by Vinings Gallery website as, "the blending of disparate influences and media is visually apparent in all of Craig's works, which demonstrate a broad knowledge and appreciation of the human form as well as the colorful world these beings occupy." Some of the faces of Craig has captured are Elvis Presley, Audrey Hepburn, Lucille Ball and the Statue of Liberty. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pop Culture Portraits:** Using aerial photography and formations of people, there is an opportunity to disrupt the art industry by creating large-scale pop culture portrait art. - **Pixel Art Remakes:** Inspired by pixel art, there is a potential for disruptive innovation in the art sector by using formations of people to create outlined depictions of famous faces. - **Blending Influences and Media:** Exploring the blending of disparate influences and media can lead to disruptive innovation in the art world, allowing for unique and visually appealing creations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** The art industry can benefit from disruptive innovation through the use of aerial photography, formations of people, and pixel art. - **Photography:** Innovations in aerial photography techniques can revolutionize the way artists capture and recreate famous faces, opening up new possibilities in the photography industry. - **Entertainment:** Bringing together pop culture icons in unique and visually striking ways can disrupt the entertainment industry by offering fresh and captivating artwork for fans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant City Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-karl2.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Colossal AI Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-artwork.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [CD-Comprised Towering Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratagems.md)