Photographer and artist Chris McVeigh is known for his toy image series in which he juxtaposes the small size of toys with everyday objects. In McVeigh’s latest series, the photographer creatively positions miniature Star Wars figurines with lively baby chipmunks.
In this galactic chipmunk photo series, McVeigh somehow got several adorable chipmunks to pose with little Star Wars action figures. McVeigh cleverly positioned Star Wars figurines of the Millennium Falcon, Darth Vader, Stormtroopers and Ewoks on top of, underneath and alongside several adorably tubby chipmunks. The images depict the Star Wars figurines battling the chipmunks as if they were menacing and intergalactic threats. For example, one image shows Darth Vader angrily waving his fist at a chipmunk crawling into its spaceship.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Toy Photography
- The trend of incorporating toys into photography creates opportunities for toy manufacturers to collaborate with artists for co-branding and marketing purposes.
- Juxtaposing Objects
- The trend of juxtaposing small toys with everyday objects creates opportunities for artists and photographers to bring a unique perspective to their work.
- Pop Culture Mashups
- The trend of combining two popular cultural icons creates opportunities for licensing and merchandising agreements between brands and artists.
Sectors Adopting This
- Toy Manufacturing
- Manufacturers can collaborate with artists and photographers for co-branding and marketing opportunities.
- Art and Photography
- Artists and photographers can capitalize on the trend of incorporating toys into their work for unique and creative perspectives.
- Entertainment and Merchandising
- Entertainment brands can collaborate with artists to create unique and popular mashups for licensing and merchandising opportunities.
