Jacob Gagnon Creates Awesome Animalistic Paintings
Francis Tiangson — January 28, 2011 — Art & Design
References: jacubgagnon & mymodernmet
Jacob Gagnon, a Toronto-based artist, creates quirky and whimsical paintings. Surrounded in darkness, the subjects of his artwork stand visible under a spotlight. His work is enchantingly fun and emits a nostalgic circus vibe.
It's interesting to note that almost all of Jacob Gagnon's paintings involve animals. From LEGO elephants to balloon-lifted donkeys, Jacob Gagnon's work has a magical animal appeal.
Implications - This trend reflects how traditionally children's toys, like circus animals and balloons, are being remixed to have a more melancholic and mysterious feel for adults. This shows how adults are looking to their childhood's in order to feed their nostalgia and get a breath of fresh air from the responsibilities of everyday life.
It's interesting to note that almost all of Jacob Gagnon's paintings involve animals. From LEGO elephants to balloon-lifted donkeys, Jacob Gagnon's work has a magical animal appeal.
Implications - This trend reflects how traditionally children's toys, like circus animals and balloons, are being remixed to have a more melancholic and mysterious feel for adults. This shows how adults are looking to their childhood's in order to feed their nostalgia and get a breath of fresh air from the responsibilities of everyday life.
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