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Rubbish Paintings

Photorealistic Junk Masterpieces

— December 31, 2008 — Art & Design
Katherine Ace’s paintings are rubbish and total junk. To clarify, Ace's paintings depict rubbish and junk and feature an amazing level of photorealistic detail. I had to squint very closely to totally confirm in my mind that they were photographs before I wrote this up just to be sure. Ace's paintings have really great names such as ‘Then Some Love’ and 'Tidepools.'

There are so many gorgeous pieces of Ace’s that it was hard to choose ten to add to the gallery. I have concentrated mainly on her works from 2008, although the gallery on her site dates back to 2000.
Trend Themes
1. Photorealistic Junk Depiction - The trend of photorealistic paintings depicting junk and rubbish creates an opportunity for artists to showcase their skills and creativity in showcasing beauty in the unexpected.
2. Environmental Awareness - The trend of using rubbish and garbage as subject matter in art highlights the need for environmental awareness and presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for recycling and repurposing industries.
3. Naming as Art Form - The trend of using creatively named works like 'Then Some Love' and 'Tidepools' showcases the importance of naming as an art form and presents an opportunity for innovative and memorable branding in various industries.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art and design industry can leverage the trend of photorealistic paintings depicting junk and rubbish to appeal to eco-conscious audiences and showcase artists' talents in a unique way.
2. Waste Management - The waste management industry can actively engage with the trend of using rubbish and garbage as subject matter in art as a catalyst to advocate for efficient recycling and waste management practices.
3. Marketing and Advertising - The use of creatively named works like 'Then Some Love' and 'Tidepools' can be an inspiration for marketing and advertising industries to create memorable and distinctive branding strategies.
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