Chris Slabber, a South African illustrator, created a series of digital illustrations that fuse together photographed portraits of humans with watery "paint splatter."
At first glance, the illustrations look like the effects of paint immersed in water; the color is swirled, airy and cloud-like. However, upon a closer look, you can pinpoint human faces. Facial features like noses, eyes and mouths stand out in many of the illustrations amongst the cloudy, yet vibrant and beautiful watercolor canvases.
The series is titled ‘Destruction/Creation’ and was made to depict the constant point of creation. The artist believes that "with destruction comes creation" -- it's relatable to the circle of life. In his art, he proves that as the paint "falls" and is deconstructed, it creates beautiful portrait paintings.
What's Driving This Trend
- Digital Illustration
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in digital art by combining different visual elements to create unique and captivating illustrations.
- Morphed Portraits
- Potential for disruptive innovation in portrait photography by blending human faces with abstract elements, creating a distinctive and visually striking style.
- Watercolor Aesthetics
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in traditional art mediums by incorporating digital techniques to create realistic and vibrant watercolor effects.
Who This Affects Most
- Digital Art
- The digital art industry can explore new techniques and tools that merge photography, painting, and illustration to push the boundaries of creativity.
- Photography
- Photography industry can adopt an innovative approach by exploring artistic collaborations that combine human portraits with abstract elements to create visually captivating images.
- Fine Arts
- The fine arts industry can embrace technology and digital mediums to expand the possibilities of traditional art, introducing new styles and aesthetics to engage a wider audience.
