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Retro Pop Culture Collages

The Sammy Slabbinck Mixed Media Series is Comical

— July 27, 2012 — Art & Design
Sammy Slabbinck's mixed media artwork is rather comical. He combines a fun remix of pop culture references mixed with vintage imagery. The artist is heavily influenced by old vintage magazines from the 50s through to the 70s, which is why he predominately likes to incorporate that into his artwork (but with a modern twist).

Slabbinck's artwork is eye-catching because of his creative use of color and object placement. What particularly caught my eye was the photo replicating Google Maps. The playful mix of old school photos and new-age technologies is a juxtaposition that isn't commonly seen.
Trend Themes
1. Pop-culture Remix Artwork - There is an opportunity for artists and designers to incorporate fun remixes of pop-culture references with vintage imagery, creating eye-catching, playful artwork.
2. Creative Use of Color and Object Placement - There is an opportunity for designers and marketers to explore creative usage of color and object placement to make their products more eye-catching and stand out in a crowded marketplace.
3. Juxtaposition of Old and New Technologies - There is an opportunity for businesses and innovators to combine old and new technologies in a playful and creative way, attracting consumers who appreciate nostalgia and modernity.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art and design industry can leverage vintage imagery and pop-culture references to create unique, playful, and eye-catching artwork.
2. Marketing and Advertising - The marketing and advertising industry can explore creative ways of using color and object placement to make their products stand out in a crowded marketplace and attract customers.
3. Technology - The technology industry can combine old and new technologies to create new and innovative products that appeal to customers who appreciate nostalgia and modernity.
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