Mathias Schmied's Creative Wall Installations are Smart and Engaging
Farida Helmy — March 3, 2014 — Art & Design
References: mathias-schmied & beautifuldecay
Manipulating images the artist finds in comics and graphic magazines to make art, Mathias Schmied creates smart and creative wall installations, collages and drawings that are bound to become super popular.
The Switzerland-based artist enjoys transforming these traditional pop images into original and creative wall installations that give a completely new meaning to them. Schmied’s unique hand and razor blade technique mixes popular images with his dissection, leaving viewers to guess what the artist had in mind.
Looking different from most artwork styles, Schmied's designs almost come to life with the explosive imagery he combines with combustible colors and thoughtful motifs and themes.
His pieces are not only visually appealing but thoughtful, requiring some effort from his viewers.
The Switzerland-based artist enjoys transforming these traditional pop images into original and creative wall installations that give a completely new meaning to them. Schmied’s unique hand and razor blade technique mixes popular images with his dissection, leaving viewers to guess what the artist had in mind.
Looking different from most artwork styles, Schmied's designs almost come to life with the explosive imagery he combines with combustible colors and thoughtful motifs and themes.
His pieces are not only visually appealing but thoughtful, requiring some effort from his viewers.
Trend Themes
1. Pop Art Revival - The revival of pop art provides opportunities to utilize traditional pop images in original ways, like Mathias Schmied's wall installations.
2. Image Dissection - The trend of manipulating and dissecting images provides opportunities for creative and thoughtful artwork like Schmied's that require viewer effort.
3. Explosive Imagery - The utilization of explosive imagery and combustible colors provides opportunities for unique and eye-catching artwork like Schmied's.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Schmied's artwork highlights how the art and design industry can benefit from the revival of pop art and unique techniques.
2. Graphic Design - The trend of manipulating images in graphic design provides opportunities for original artwork like Schmied's.
3. Advertising and Marketing - Explosive imagery and combustible colors in artwork can be utilized in advertising and marketing to create eye-catching and memorable campaigns.
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