# Inglorious Etchings Gonduras Jitomirsky Puts Controversial Filmmakers On Canvas By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-09-06 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gonduras-jitomirsky References: [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_file.asp?individual_id=271507&portfolio_id=2716941&) & [gonduras](http://www.gonduras.com/) Gonduras Jitomirsky has recreated the image of two of the most controversial and well-known directors in recent American cinema history. Gonduras Jitomirsky creates a [collage-like effect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) to capture the essence of [maniacal movie maker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-on-one-collection) Quentin Tarantino and documentarian Michael Moore. To some they are brilliant filmmakers, to others they are [inglorious b@$tards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-can-fix-him). No matter the opinion on the two, one would have to agree Jitomirsky's revamped versions leave the onlooker only wanting more. **Implications** - A simple and effective way for businesses to garner the attention of a large group of potential consumers is by incorporating qualities or traits of controversy into their products. Such products will evoke excitement or sensational feelings; these qualities can be be useful in drawing in large numbers of consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Controversial Filmmaker Collage:** Creating collage-like artworks of controversial filmmakers can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for art and entertainment industries by attracting attention and evoking strong emotions. - **Revamped Versions:** Implementing a revamped version of a well-known product or service can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses to captivate consumers and leave them wanting more. - **Incorporating Controversy:** Incorporating qualities or traits of controversy into products can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses to generate excitement and attract a large consumer base. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** The art industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by creating collage-like artworks of controversial figures to capture the attention of art enthusiasts and provoke discussions. - **Entertainment:** In the entertainment industry, showcasing revamped versions of well-known movies, TV shows, or performances can be a disruptive innovation opportunity to engage audiences and spark interest. - **Consumer Products:** Consumer product industries can embrace disruptive innovation by incorporating controversial elements into their products, generating excitement and attracting a large target market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Journalist-Focused Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shooting.md) - [Artist-Edition Jigsaw Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistedition-jigsaw-puzzles.md) - [Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti.md) - [Graffiti-Inspired Projector Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yaber-technologies.md) - [Provocative Can Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/provocative-can-design.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Provoking Graffiti Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-ruggeri.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md) - [Movie-Themed Art NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheeky-kyser.md)