'Emojitones' is a series of paint chip art by David Schwen that abstracts emoticons with Pantone paint cards. Schwen shares his creations on Instagram, and so far has created a little green turtle, a slice of pizza, cherries with a leaf and a hamburger. Although some of the pixellated objects might be difficult to recognize initially, Schwen includes the emotion of the object he is recreating in the comment section of each photo uploaded.
The series uses the subtle variances in shades of Pantone paint chips to create inventive digital-like artwork. The rectangular Pantone paint chips make the perfect material to mock pixels, bringing virtual computer elements into the real world. These inventive creations are the follow-up project to Schwen's successful Pantone food art pairings.
What's Driving This Trend
- Pixellated Art
- Exploring the use of paint chips to create digital-like artwork.
- Abstracting Emoticons
- Creating abstract representations of emoticons using Pantone paint cards.
- Digital-meets-physical Art
- Bringing virtual computer elements into the real world through paint chip art.
Who This Affects Most
- Art and Design
- Artists and designers can experiment with paint chips to create unique and innovative artworks.
- Home Decor
- Home decor companies can incorporate pixellated paint chip art into their product offerings for a modern and digital-inspired aesthetic.
- Social Media and Photography
- Photographers and social media platforms can explore the use of paint chip art as a trending and visually engaging content theme.
