# Pill-Popping Portraitures This Scott Blake Self Portrait is Made Entirely from Ecstasy By Corinne Guirgis | Published 2011-06-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scott-blake-self-portrait References: [ifitshipitshere.blogspot](http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2011/06/art-to-rave-about-self-portrait-made-up.html) & [barcodeart](http://www.barcodeart.com/artwork/portraits/ecstacy_pills/xtc_01.html) This Scott Blake self portrait is literally rave-worthy! Made entirely from Ecstasy pills, the portrait is puzzled together perfectly to create a unified image of the artist's face. Most recognized for his celebrity barcode art, and other forms of digitalized mosaic artwork, Blake takes the artform a step further in this controversial statement about our prominent and still growing [rave culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-54). Not to worry art appreciators -- the Ecstasy in Blake's portrait is not from his personal collection. Scott collected all of the XTC pill images from DanceSafe.org, a harm reduction organization promoting safety within the rave community. Blake's ability to piece together various elements into a cohesive picture through his mosaic artwork while making a statement requires true artistic vision. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Rave Culture Art:** Creating art using elements from rave culture, such as Ecstasy pills, as a way to make a statement and spark dialogue. - **Digital Mosaic Art:** Using digital methods to create intricate mosaic artwork, pushing the boundaries of traditional artistic techniques. - **Harm Reduction Initiatives:** Promoting safety and harm reduction within the rave community through organizations like DanceSafe.org. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Exploring new mediums and techniques, such as using Ecstasy pills in art, to push artistic boundaries and provoke thought. - **Digital Technology:** Leveraging digital tools and techniques in creating mosaic artwork to enhance precision and detail. - **Event and Entertainment:** Supporting harm reduction initiatives and promoting safety practices within the rave community to ensure positive event experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pop Art-Style Blocked Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-in-red.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Immersive Digital Raves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antibody-club.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Juxtaposing Digital Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riflessi.md) - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-art-movement.md)