These death-inspired playing cards represent the roots of the 'Day of the Dead.' The traditional artwork of 'el Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)' has been the inspiration for these death-inspired playing cards. This style of art work was originally the work of José Posada, "a famous Mexican printmaker who brought this art form widespread attention." This man created the original works during the Mexican Revolution and the 'Calaveras' are expressed all over the world today, especially during the popular holiday 'Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).'
These cards and their illustrations have been designed and created to celebrate Posada's famous art work. Chris Ovdiyenko from Columbus, Ohio is the man behind bringing this important piece of history to the marketplace.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Death-inspired Art Trend
- There is an opportunity for businesses to capitalize on the growing interest in death-inspired art.
- Cultural Celebration Trend
- Businesses can create products or services that celebrate cultural traditions like el Día de los Muertos.
- Revival of Traditional Art Forms Trend
- Traditional art forms like printmaking can be revived and reintroduced to new audiences through innovative products like death-inspired playing cards.
Where This Applies
- Gaming Industry
- Game makers can create new decks of playing cards utilizing unique themes to capture new audiences.
- Cultural Tourism Industry
- The increasing interest in cultural traditions like el Día de los Muertos creates opportunities for businesses in the tourism industry.
- Arts and Crafts Industry
- Art suppliers can market traditional printmaking tools to artists and hobbyists looking for authentic methods of creating death-inspired art.
