Zombie adaptions are taking over one town at a time, and right now it looks like they're headed for Hollywood Hills after seeing Frederik Peeter's 'Portraits as Living Deads' series.
The artwork includes illustrations of famous portraits transformed into blood-dripping, bone-baring and pale-skinned monsters using only their iconic traits to give away their identities. Designer Karl Lagerfeld looks ghastly and gruesome but keeps his ever-present black suit in good condition, Victoria Beckham looks a little worse for wear and it's hard to say whether Bono is belting out lyrics or blood curdling screams.
The Portraits as Living Deads by Frederik Peeters are both spine-chilling and comical, and make it obvious that even post-apocalyptic Brad Pitt will somehow still be on the hot list.
What's Driving This Trend
- Zombie Art
- The popularity of zombie adaptations creates opportunities for artists to transform famous figures into undead portraits.
- Horror Pop Art
- The combination of horror and pop art allows for unique and creative portrayals of famous celebrities.
- Iconic Monster Mashups
- The trend of merging iconic figures with horror themes offers endless possibilities for mashups that appeal to both horror and pop culture fans alike.
Who This Affects Most
- Art and Design
- Artists can capitalize on the current zombie and horror trends to create unique and intriguing pieces that fuse together celebrity culture and horror.
- Entertainment
- The entertainment industry can leverage the popularity of zombies and horror culture to offer unique and creative for films, TV shows, and other media.
- Marketing and Advertising
- Marketing and advertising firms can use zombie-themed artwork and pop culture mashups to attract attention and appeal to younger, horror-loving audiences.
