# Self-Sketching Posters Povilas Gavorka Illustrates his Play by Showcasing a Man Sketching Himself By Simal Yilmaz | Published 2013-03-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-vilnius-lithuania References: [adsoftheworld](http://adsoftheworld.com/media/outdoor/no_theatre_the_sketch) & [powiliux.cgsociety.org](http://powiliux.cgsociety.org/gallery/) Working in collaboration with the advertising agency Love, Illustrator Povilas Gavorka was able to create a striking poster using [sketches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawingpics) for the play 'Diary of.' It's based on Russian writer Nikolai Gogol's story 'A Madman,' and is about a character who builds himself in his pursuit of trying to answer profound questions in life. Gavorka illustrated a half-drawn man in the process of sketching himself. The artwork expresses the perfect literal imagery of what the play is about - a man trying to constantly build up who he is. Theater plays need [eye-catching posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-billboards) in order to draw in audiences, because they lack the type of big budget marketing opportunities that big-name movies and TV shows have. Povilas Gavorka has done a marvelous job of grabbing an audience's attention through this skillful [poster illustration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viewport). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Self-sketching Advertising:** Innovative advertising techniques that incorporate self-sketching can help brands stand out and engage with audiences. - **Literal Imagery:** Literal imagery is a trend that captures attention by visually representing a concept or theme in a clear and concise way. - **Eye-catching Posters:** Theater plays are using eye-catching posters that incorporate striking visuals as an effective marketing tool to attract audiences. ### Where This Applies - **Advertising:** Advertising agencies can implement self-sketching techniques in their campaigns to create memorable and engaging content for their clients. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can use literal imagery in their marketing campaigns to promote movies, TV shows, and theater plays in a creative and impactful way. - **Art:** Artists can explore the use of self-sketching as a unique form of self-expression that combines traditional drawing techniques with modern technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Realistic Sketch-Reflective Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series.md) - [Interactive Typo Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loveegolov.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Bright Celebratory Olympic Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-2024-1.md) - [Painting Display Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pointillism.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Playful Doodle-Emblazoned Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-cox.md)