# Famous Face Designs This Andy Alcala Diggin' FaceArtists Collection Brings Paintings to Life By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2011-07-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andy-alcala-diggin-faceartists References: [visualnews](http://www.visualnews.com/2011/05/26/putting-a-new-face-on-the-masterpieces/) & [sweet-station](http://sweet-station.com/blog/2011/07/andy-alcala/) Putting a name to a face has the potential to be an intimidating process, but this Andy Alcala 'Diggin' FaceArtists' collection makes identifying fun and fascinating. The artist takes classic paintings by [famous artists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johannes-vermeer-1) and redo them to fit on a young boy's face. The result is stunning, as placing well-known artwork on a human face adds an entirely different 3D dimension to the designs. One can even make a game out of the art of trying to name the artist and year of each replica. Famous names include [Van Gogh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-van-gogh-musum), Jackson Pollock and Andy Warhol. **Implications** - Employing [famous paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pointillism) and re-appropriating them to human faces reinvents retro with an alternative perspective. Using timeless, familiar artifacts such as paintings or historical events and fusing them with products is a great way to boost a commodities marketing power and consumer appeal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Art-on-face:** The trend of placing famous artwork on human faces adds a new 3D dimension to the designs. - **Retro-inspired:** Reinventing retro with an alternative perspective through re-appropriating famous paintings onto human faces can increase consumer appeal. - **Interactive Art:** Turning classic paintings into an interactive guessing game can create a unique and engaging experience for consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Cosmetics & Beauty:** Brands in the cosmetics and beauty industry can incorporate this trend into their product offerings to enhance the consumer experience. - **Education & Museums:** Museums can use this trend to create interactive and educational exhibits that showcase famous artwork in a new way. - **Marketing & Advertising:** Marketing and advertising agencies can leverage this trend to create eye-catching and memorable campaigns for their clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Generative AI Historical Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-selfie-2.md) - [AI-Generated Soup Can Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campbells-paintings.md) - [Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-watches.md) - [Art-Inspired Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mattel-x-moma.md) - [Traveling Fine Art Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-out-there.md) - [Pop Artist-Collaborative Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-and-andy-warhol.md) - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [Customizable Kids Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodleface.md) - [Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-dal-collection.md)