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Peculiar Painterly Collages

Nicholas Lockyer Creates Bizarre Artwork with a Cut & Paste Method

— April 3, 2012 — Art & Design
Looking at these Nicholas Lockyer artworks, you’d be tempted to think he painted these creations because of how seamlessly the elements homogenize on a page. Upon closer examination however, you’ll discover that these images are in fact collages. What’s remarkable about Lockyer’s work is that he finds bits and pieces with similar lighting conditions to add to his predominant picture, making the overall effect of a singular painted image so convincing.

Nicholas Lockyer’s work is also noteworthy because of the bizarre and out-of-place creatures he puts into his compositions. Seeing a monkey ride on the shoulder of a headless man or a turtle's appendages acting as the nose and beard of a military figure are definitely surreal sights to see. It’s as though Lockyer pulled these visuals from a dream into the tangible world.
Trend Themes
1. Mixed Media Collages - Exploring the combination of different artistic mediums to create visually stunning and seamless compositions.
2. Surreal Art - Pushing the boundaries of reality by incorporating unexpected and fantastical elements into artworks.
3. Photorealistic Illusions - Creating optical illusions through intricate collages that deceive the viewer into thinking it's a hand-painted image.
Industry Implications
1. Art & Design - Artists and designers can explore innovative ways of blending different mediums to create visually captivating and mind-bending artwork.
2. Advertising & Media - Brands can incorporate surreal and visually striking imagery into their advertising campaigns to capture the attention and imagination of their audience.
3. Interior Design - Interior designers can use photorealistic collages to create unique and immersive visual experiences in spaces, blurring the lines between reality and illusion.
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