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Unusual Faceless Art

Sabi Van Hemert Creates Fear and Happiness in These Sculptures

— June 19, 2010 — Art & Design
The word "art" can mean different things to different people and in the case of Sabi Van Hemert, art is mixing different emotions into real sculptures.

Although at first glance, these little "humans" may look scary, behind each faceless head, there is a message. Sabi Van Hemert wants you to see the emotion of these "humans" without looking at their face, but rather at their body language. Can you tell which "human" is happy, sad or fearful?

Implications - Personally, I had quite a hard time distinguishing which emotions were displayed in each look. Sabi Van Hemert is happy with his creations for the connection they build between pet and animal, "I imagine the balance between the many conflicting feelings and thoughts that a man can have," he said.

Well done, Sabi. Well done.
Trend Themes
1. Faceless Art - Artists can explore the technique of creating faceless art pieces that allow expression through body language, creating mystery and often eliciting strong emotions.
2. Emotion-based Art - The creation of art that relies more on body language and gesture than facial expressions, creating designs that convey complex emotions with fewer details and stronger gestures.
3. Interactive Sculptures - Creating sculptures that engage the audience, allowing them to create their own interpretation of the art piece, adds a dimension of interaction that can increase the emotional connection between the viewer and the art.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Artists and designers can explore new directions in sculpture, creating innovative faceless sculptures that evoke strong emotions and provide new ways of expressing emotions.
2. Museums and Galleries - Museums and galleries can display these dark and unusual faceless sculptures as part of their collection, offering unique experiences to the audience.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Brands can leverage the power of faceless sculptures and create emotionally engaging campaigns that draw in consumers by eliciting powerful and often mysterious emotions through art.
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