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Horrifically Morbid Femmes

These Annie Owens Illustrations Evoke Villainesses from Scary Movies

— July 29, 2011 — Art & Design
I recently rewatched The Shining, which means I can't think of anything but horribly disturbing things when looking at these Annie Owens illustrations. Not only does she employ a surrealistic goth-inspired style to her artwork, but the peculiar use of female subjects also adds a layer of disturbance that rivals the work of Stephen King himself.

My favorite of this select bunch of Annie Owens illustrations has got to be the one featuring the young girl with a full tattoo sleeve on her left arm as well as a cigarette in her mouth. Even though she's puny, I would definitely hesitate to get into a fight with her.

Implications - With consumers finding more time for leisure thanks to modern conveniences, many of them are now taking a vested interest in the arts to fill this leisure time. Corporations looking to appeal to this group of people may consider utilizing the talents of local artists to visually engage consumers in promotional campaigns.
Trend Themes
1. Surrealistic Goth-inspired Artwork - Discover the rising trend of surrealistic goth-inspired artwork, which appeals to consumers seeking unique and disturbing artistic expressions.
2. Increasing Interest in the Arts - Explore the trend of consumers finding more time for leisure and taking a vested interest in the arts, opening opportunities for corporations to engage consumers with visual campaigns.
3. Disturbing Female Subjects in Art - Uncover the trend of artists using peculiar and disturbing female subjects in their artwork, adding a layer of disturbance and intrigue that captivates viewers.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art and design industry can capitalize on the rising trend of surrealistic goth-inspired artwork by showcasing and selling pieces that appeal to consumers seeking unique and disturbing artistic expressions.
2. Advertising and Marketing - Advertising and marketing agencies can leverage the increasing interest in the arts to engage consumers by partnering with local artists and incorporating visually captivating artwork in their promotional campaigns.
3. Entertainment and Media - The entertainment and media industry can explore opportunities to feature and promote artwork with disturbing female subjects, catering to audiences who are intrigued by unconventional and unsettling artistic expressions.
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