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# Caped Crusader Makeovers
Mike Capp Redoes Salvador Dalí Paintings

By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2012-07-31 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mike-capp-redoes-salvador-dal
References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/salvador-dali-his-surrealist-artwork-get-a-batman-joker-makeover/) & [yessy](http://www.yessy.com/mikecappart/index.html?p=3)

Mike Capp redoes Salvador Dalí in a Batman theme aptly timed around the release of the Dark Knight Rises. Capp inserts his own thematic expression onto the classic paintings to make some interesting [comic book prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-heroes-vs-villains).

The [abstract paintings by Dali](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-van-gogh-musum) are unmistakable, and completely open to individual interpretation. Capp takes the originals to a fantastically modern level with his Joker and Batman-inspired designs. The floating Bruce Wayne head and shocked Joker face are sure to be a delight to art fans and Batman fans alike, as the two merge in this piece. Available from $5-20, these prints are a great multimedia mix to hang on your wall.

With the release of the Dark Knight Rises, many [fan-made Batman interpretations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solander-batman) have been popping up as of late.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.6/10
- Popularity: 31% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Pop Culture Art:** Using popular themes from movies and comics to recreate classic artwork, creating a new market for art collectors and enthusiasts.
- **Mixed Media Prints:** Combining traditional paintings with digital design to create unique art prints with a modern twist.
- **Fandom Crossovers:** Blending different elements from popular fandoms to create cross-genre artwork that appeals to a wide range of fans.

### Where This Applies

- **Art and Collectibles:** Opportunity for artists and online marketplaces to cater to the demand for pop culture-inspired art prints.
- **Digital Design:** New avenues for graphic designers to collaborate with traditional artists in creating mixed media prints.
- **Fan Merchandise:** Opportunity for licensing and merchandising companies to capitalize on the demand for fandom crossovers in the form of art prints and collectibles.

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