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Metal Mask Illustrations

Kip Omolade's Paintings are Hyper-Realistic and Incredibly Detailed

— February 11, 2015 — Art & Design
Painter Kip Omolade creates metal mask illustrations that pay homage to his African heritage. The masterpieces are hyper-realistic in their aesthetic and draw inspiration from traditional heirlooms and ceremonial disguises.

Using resin models as his main point of reference, Kip Omolade creates ultra realistic and incredibly detailed metal mask paintings that truly resemble photographs. The Harlem-born artist Illustrates his incredible talent and reveals his past as a graffiti artist through his vibrant color schemes and impeccable blending techniques.

In addition to his graffiti art past, Kip has interned at Marvel Comics and The Center for African Art, no surprise considering the amount of detail he puts into each of his works. The painter has a BFA at the School of Visual Arts and has studied at The Art Students League of New York.
Trend Themes
1. Hyper-realistic Art - Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in using advanced technology, such as virtual reality, to create immersive hyper-realistic art experiences.
2. Heritage-inspired Art - Opportunities exist to disrupt the art industry by creating contemporary art that pays homage to cultural heritage, encouraging diversity and inclusivity.
3. Blending Traditional and Modern Art - Combining traditional art techniques with modern mediums and styles presents disruptive innovation opportunities for artists to create unique and captivating artworks.
Industry Implications
1. Art - The art industry can explore and leverage hyper-realistic art techniques to attract new audiences and enhance the art viewing experience.
2. Technology - There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for technology companies to develop advanced tools and platforms that enable artists to create hyper-realistic artworks more efficiently.
3. Cultural Heritage - The cultural heritage industry can embrace and support artists who create heritage-inspired art, fostering a deeper connection between art and cultural identity.
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