PoliVillains by Saint Hoax Turns Politicians into Disney's Most Evil
Laura McQuarrie — April 9, 2014 — Pop Culture
For 'PoliVillains,' a series of political cartoons, Middle Eastern artist Saint Hoax mashes up global world leaders with Disney villains, making most of them seem way more charming. Some of the most recognizable Disneyfied political figures include Sarah Palin as Cruella De Vil, Hilary Clinton as the Evil Queen from Snow White, Kim Jong-un dressed up as The Queen of Hearts and Vladimir Putin as the bad guy from The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Although the faces of the Disney villains have been swapped out, their outfits remain more or less the same. Most of the PoliVillain portraits integrate a flag into the costumes, which serves as a hint for the countries these politicians represent. Some of Disney’s most wicked characters are featured in the 13 portraits, but it’s a shame that there’s no Maleficent, considering that she’s probably one of the most talked about Disney villains as of late, due to the upcoming release of 'Maleficent,' the movie.
Although the faces of the Disney villains have been swapped out, their outfits remain more or less the same. Most of the PoliVillain portraits integrate a flag into the costumes, which serves as a hint for the countries these politicians represent. Some of Disney’s most wicked characters are featured in the 13 portraits, but it’s a shame that there’s no Maleficent, considering that she’s probably one of the most talked about Disney villains as of late, due to the upcoming release of 'Maleficent,' the movie.
Trend Themes
1. Political Cartoon Mashups - The PoliVillains series by Saint Hoax combines global world leaders with Disney villains, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity in the realm of satirical political commentary.
2. Identity Subversion - Swapping the faces of politicians with Disney villains in PoliVillains challenges traditional perceptions and highlights an opportunity for disruptive innovation in artistic expression and political parody.
3. National Symbol Integration - The use of flags in the PoliVillain costumes hints at the representatives' countries, showcasing potential for disruptive innovation in promoting political symbolism through visual design.
Industry Implications
1. Political Commentary - The PoliVillains series presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the realm of satirical political commentary, providing artists and commentators with new ways to engage audience through visual mashups.
2. Art and Design - The PoliVillains series by Saint Hoax demonstrates disruptive innovation in artistic expression by combining political caricature with iconic Disney villains, opening up new possibilities for visual storytelling and social commentary.
3. Film and Entertainment - The omission of Maleficent from the PoliVillains series highlights an opportunity for disruptive innovation in leveraging popular movie releases to extend the reach and impact of satirical political art.
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