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Gruesome Inside-Out Illustrations

Aleksandra Waliszewska’s Artwork Translates Darkness Throu

— February 8, 2013 — Art & Design
These dreary illustrations by Aleksandra Waliszewska are extremely dark and disturbing. His subject matter is incredibly raw, morbid and violent.

Waliszewska’s portraits include faces that are severely warped, eyeless faces that are vomiting and zombie-like humans that zipper their skin on. He seems to have a strong and angry artistic expression toward women’s sexuality, as some of his illustrations depict gruesome sexual violence.

Violence and dark subject matter is not often openly discussed in society; however, this does not restrict the millions of people who are fascinated by the more morbid side of things. When they are expressed through artistic mediums as seen in Aleksandra’s portfolio, these gruesome thoughts turn into alluring art works with a considerable shock value.
Trend Themes
1. Dark Art - Artists like Aleksandra Waliszewska are pushing the boundaries of traditional art by exploring dark and disturbing subject matter.
2. Shocking Illustrations - The use of graphic and disturbing imagery in art is capturing the attention of a growing number of fascination-seeking audiences.
3. Expressing Taboo Topics - Artistic mediums provide a platform for exploring and discussing violent or taboo subjects that are otherwise shunned in society.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art industry can embrace artists like Aleksandra Waliszewska, who create provocative and intriguing artworks that challenge societal norms and provoke emotions.
2. Publishing and Entertainment - Publishers and entertainment companies can cater to the increasing demand for shock value by featuring art and illustrations with dark and disturbing themes.
3. Psychology and Therapy - Therapists and psychologists can utilize dark and gruesome illustrations as a means to explore emotions, fears, and traumas in a therapeutic setting.
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