# Combative Celebrity Feud Illustrations These Aled Lewis Drawings Pit Celebrity Vs Celebrity By Mesel Isaac | Published 2014-02-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebrity-vs-celebrity References: [boingboing.net](http://boingboing.net/2014/02/11/pixel-punches.html) & [nineteeneightyeight](http://nineteeneightyeight.com/collections/aled-lewis-such-pixles?page=1) Known for his incredible pixel drawings, artist Aled Lewis has outdone himself with his 8-bit drawings that depict celebrity vs celebrity. Drake vs Chris Brown, Kanye West vs Taylor Swift, Kobe vs Shaq -- these are some of the great celebrity feuds of our time and Lewis illustrates them all beautifully in a pixelated retro style reminiscent of the street fighter series. However, Lewis doesn’t just mine current pop-culture feuds, he also gives some of histories biggest feuds the same 8-bit treatment; Tesla vs Edison, Jobs vs Gates and George Washington vs King George III. As a bystander to these celebrity feuds they can sometimes be obnoxious, however that’s not the case with these celebrity vs celebrity drawings. Aled Lewis’ work is part of a show at Gallery1988 entitled 'Such Pixels.' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pixel Art:** The rise of pixel art as a popular art form presents opportunities for artists to explore new ways of depicting celebrities and pop culture through a retro aesthetic. - **Celebrity Feuds:** The fascination with celebrity conflicts and rivalries allows for creative interpretations and visual representations that capture the public's attention. - **Nostalgic Pop Culture:** The revival of 8-bit and retro aesthetics in popular culture provides a nostalgic appeal that can be utilized in various artistic expressions, including illustrations of celebrity feuds. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists can leverage pixel art and nostalgic pop culture trends to create unique and eye-catching illustrations for exhibitions, galleries, and online platforms. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can capitalize on the public's interest in celebrity conflicts by incorporating pixel art and celebrity feud illustrations in movies, TV shows, and marketing campaigns. - **Merchandise and Collectibles:** The growing popularity of pixel art and celebrity feuds opens up opportunities for merchandise and collectibles featuring illustrations that cater to fans of both retro aesthetics and pop culture rivalries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Deconstructed Pop Art NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-gondek.md) - [Fued-Inspired Christmas Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonpig.md) - [Pop Art-Style Blocked Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-in-red.md) - [Street Artist Digitalized Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shepard-fairey-1.md) - [Street Art Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frieze-los-angeles.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Battle-Style Art Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-competition.md) - [Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-art-collection.md) - [Artist-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-x-basquiat.md)