On February 15th, Depop Space LA will be hosting an exciting pop-up art show that will showcase the work of emerging creative @SlumpyKev. The artist has received quite a bit of recognition on social media for his life-sized and hand-painted creations, each of which embraces early 2000s childhood nostalgia.
@SlumpyKev draws inspiration from kid's shows that were predominantly aired on Cartoon Network. The playful artworks are sure to delight Millennials as they recognize the characters — from Courage the Cowardly Dog and Plank from 'Ed, Edd n Eddy' to Billy from 'Billy & Mandy' and Aku from 'Samurai Jack.' In addition, the pop-up art show will contain some shout-outs to the popular Japanese manga 'One Piece.'
@SlumpyKev's life-size creation and apparel will range in price from $150 to $3,000 USD.
What's Driving This Trend
- Early 2000s Nostalgia Art
- Opportunities for emerging artists to create playful, nostalgia-driven art pieces that are based on popular cartoon characters of the past.
- Life-size Creations
- Creating larger-than-life versions of characters from popular children's shows will attract the attention of millennials who enjoy reliving their childhood memories.
- Hand-painted Art
- Increasing demand for hand-painted art pieces in the digital age will expand the market for emerging artists who can create unique and personal works of art.
Who This Affects Most
- Art
- Opportunities for emerging artists to create playful, nostalgia-driven art pieces that are based on popular cartoon characters of the past.
- Apparel
- Expanding the line to include clothing, specialized toys, and unique accessories could prove profitable, given millennials' love for 2000s nostalgia.
- Entertainment
- Creating immersive experiences that capitalize on childhood nostalgia using large installations will attract new types of visitors to children's entertainment venues.
