Throughout history, artists have used angels as a source of inspiration, and deviantART user Matariil is bringing these heavenly creatures into the 21st century with his renditions of the mythological beings.
Sporting porcelain skin, eagle-like wings and beaming light off their bodies, each one of Matariil’s creations is evocative of images from the medieval ages, but feature digital art techniques that would have never been possible to achieve centuries ago. What’s also impressive about Matariil’s work is that he finds so many ways to vary his interpretations of the angel. Some are fairly traditional, but others have avian facial features more in line with depictions of harpies.
Matariil prefers to maintain his anonymity online, though it is known that he hails from Russia.
What's Driving This Trend
- Digital Art Angels
- The rise of digital art technologies offer an opportunity to artists like Matariil to showcase heavenly creatures in a different light.
- Contemporary Mythology
- Artists like Matariil take inspiration from mythology and reinterpret it in a contemporary way, creating a new aesthetic that can appeal to younger audiences.
- Anonymity Online
- Emerging artists like Matariil are facing challenges to stay anonymous and market their artwork online while trying to make a name for themselves in the art industry.
Who This Affects Most
- Digital Art
- The digital art industry is constantly evolving, offering new tools and technologies that allow artists to create new types of artwork and reach new audiences.
- Mythology-inspired Art
- There is a growing interest in art that is inspired by mythology and other ancient beliefs, creating new opportunities for artists like Matariil to showcase their artwork.
- Online Art Marketplaces
- As more artists turn to online marketplaces to sell their work, new challenges emerge, such as how to stay anonymous and how to protect their intellectual property from being stolen or copied.
