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Hyperrealistic Body Art

Body Paint Artist Hikaru Cho Creates Surreal and Realistic Body Art

— March 1, 2014 — Art & Design
Impressive body paint artist Hikaru Cho creates deceivingly realistic artworks, using people in place of canvas. Her body art is incredibly surreal, turning people into electronic devices (among other things).

Cho paints buttons and zippers onto some people, making it look like they're wearing skin suits. One of her pieces makes a man look like he's pulled up his skin to reveal the bones underneath. Another of her painted subjects sports a popped open battery panel on their wrist. These mind-bending artworks turn people into walking works of art.

Hikaru Cho is an extremely creative individual. She studied at Musashino Art University, and while she's clearly a talented body paint artist, that's more of a side job for Cho. She's also working on designs for various smartphone apps.

These hyperrealistic body artworks will make viewers stop and take a second look.

Trend Themes
1. Hyperrealistic Body Art - The trend of body art is becoming more realistic, providing new opportunities for artists to push the boundaries of their craft.
2. Surreal Body Art - The trend of using the body as a canvas is evolving towards pushing the boundaries of surrealism, creating new innovative opportunities for artists seeking to explore new creative approaches.
3. Body Art as a Medium - The trend of using the body as a medium for art is breaking traditional art boundaries and opening up new paths for innovation in the art industry.
Industry Implications
1. Artistic Photography - Utilizing body art techniques like those of Hikaru Cho can provide a unique and innovative approach to professional photography and create new opportunities for photographers.
2. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can leverage hyperrealistic body art to create innovative and boundary-pushing designs for clothing and accessories.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Creative marketing and advertising agencies can utilize hyperrealistic body art in campaigns to create impactful and powerful messages that attract attention and break through the clutter.
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