There is an underlying grotesque element to Louviere + Vanessa's artwork. It is because they are created using a wax-and-blood mixture that yields a unique texture and color to their work. Of course, once you get past the artists' atypical materials, you can't help but appreciate their creations.
A husband and wife duo based in New Orleans, Louviere + Vanessa create artwork that has an old-world, Gothic feel to it. Inspired by the amoral ego and the destructive nature of humanity, each piece contains an inimitable, undeniable beauty.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Surreal Materials
- Exploring the use of unconventional materials in creating art.
- Gothic Renaissance
- Updating the classic style with themes from contemporary popular culture.
- Dark Beauty
- Highlighting the unique appeal of grotesque and macabre art through experimental mediums.
Where This Applies
- Art
- Opportunities for artists to experiment with unconventional materials and techniques to create novel works of art.
- Fashion
- Reimagining traditional styles and introducing elements from dark and surreal art into clothing design.
- Film and TV
- Incorporating the Gothic Renaissance aesthetic into contemporary media and creating more unconventional storylines.
