# Dotted Facial Graphics Chad Wys' 'Arrangement in Skintones' is Speckled By Jordy E | Published 2012-10-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrangement-in-skintones References: [wgsn.tumblr](http://wgsn.tumblr.com/post/32940602647) & [chadwys](http://chadwys.com/works_arrangement.htm) Artist Chad Wys' 'Arrangement in Skintones' places a series of shaded dots upon faded pictures of faces. Self-described as a 'visual conceptual artist, designer and writer,' Wys has worked with the [concept of ownership](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity), be it the ownership of people, history or aesthetic pleasure. This theme of possession is clear in Arrangement in Skintones. The circular objects seem to take over the eyes and blurry smiles, according them with instant ownership over the anonymous subjects. Wys is also deeply interested in the [roles of composition and color](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation). While the shades are quite neutral here, the sheer size of the speckles allows them to overwhelm the portraits. They become the primary focus of the [Skintones collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) despite their inanimate nature, illustrating how formation can bring objects to life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dotted Facial Graphics:** Explore the use of dotted facial graphics as a unique and captivating form of visual art. - **Ownership and Possession:** Consider the concept of ownership and possession as a theme for artistic expression and exploration. - **Composition and Color:** Examine the powerful impact of composition and color in visual art, and how they can bring objects to life. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can incorporate dotted facial graphics to create visually intriguing and thought-provoking pieces. - **Fashion and Beauty:** The fashion and beauty industry can draw inspiration from the concept of ownership and possession to create innovative designs that challenge traditional notions. - **Marketing and Advertising:** The marketing and advertising industry can explore the use of composition and color to create attention-grabbing campaigns that engage viewers in a unique way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Painting Display Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pointillism.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md) - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Pixelated Photographed Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-trees.md)