Brazilian artist Laurindo Feliciano uses vintage ads and images from old magazines to create stunning digital collage illustrations that exude nostalgic memories. While they are fascinating from an aesthetic standpoint, the collages standout based on their clever integration of philosophical subject matter.
Trained in architecture initially, Feliciano has built an enormous collection of old magazines from which he sources his images. He scans the desired image and works with it in Photoshop in order to create layers of meaning.
By working with old images, Feliciano aims to demonstrate and translate the newly acquired meaning for the symbols he reinterprets. Feliciano has been able to communicate his themes effectively enough to earn commissioned projects with brands like Nestle, Kiehl's and La Blogotheque.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Digital Vintage Illustrations
- The trend of blending vintage images and new technology to create stunning illustrations can be applied to advertising and graphic design.
- Nostalgic Design
- The trend of incorporating nostalgic elements into modern design can be used in branding and packaging for consumer goods.
- Reinterpretation of Symbols
- The trend of reinterpreting symbols and images from the past, and communicating new meaning through art, can be applied to art and cultural institutions to encourage new interpretations.
Where This Applies
- Advertising
- The advertising industry can use digital vintage illustrations to create eye-catching campaigns and ads.
- Graphic Design
- The graphic design industry can incorporate nostalgic design elements to make their designs stand out and appeal to consumers.
- Art and Cultural Institutions
- Art and cultural institutions can use the reinterpretation of symbols to spark conversations and encourage new ways of thinking about art and historical imagery.
