Stacey Williams-Ng is an artist who makes oil paintings inspired by her friends' Facebook updates. These pieces make even the more mundane answers to the question "What's on your mind?" significantly more interesting.
Take the first image, for example. Stacey Williams-Ng painted this portrait after reading a status that said simply, "Tony R. could’ve died a superhero but instead he lived to become the villain."
Check out some other social networking art below.
Implications - Social media is becoming more than just a way to pass the time. Products featuring an element of the Internet are appealing to customers who want to stay connected at all times.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Social Media Art
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating art inspired by social media updates to appeal to customers who want to stay connected at all times.
- Internet-inspired Products
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing products that incorporate elements of the Internet to cater to the growing demand for constant connection.
- Personalized Art
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering personalized paintings or artwork based on individual's social media updates for a unique and meaningful customer experience.
Sectors Adopting This
- Art and Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating social media into the art world to create new and engaging forms of expression.
- Technology and Gadgets
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing internet-connected products that enhance customer connectivity and interaction.
- Social Media and Marketing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilizing social media platforms as a medium for artistic expression and targeted marketing campaigns.
