# Garishly Effeminate Leaders The Scott Scheidly Pink Series Revamps Notable Figures By Romina S. Cortellucci | Published 2012-05-18 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scott-scheidly-pink-series References: [booooooom](http://www.booooooom.com/2012/05/17/artist-painter-scott-scheidly/) & [flounderart](http://www.flounderart.com/pink/) Pope Benedict XVI, Hitler, Kim Jong-il and Stalin definitely scream fabulous in the Scott Scheidly Pink Series. These [colorful portrayals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama) reframe these seriously stern figures and transform them into completely absurd depictions. The Ohio-born artist Scott Scheidly has a gift for entertaining the audience, picking the perfect [deadpan portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) to morph. Using a pink and purple color palette feminizing these aggressively masculine men, the artist is sure to tickle any viewer pink. This unexpected portrayal helps these newly effeminized leaders become [fabulous fashionistas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection) in their dainty duds. Schiedly takes it even further, giving leaders ludicrous accessories from blinged-out earrings to heart-shaped frames. Personally, I think Pope Benedict XVI's unicorn charm perfectly compliments his cheetah-print vest, while Stalin and Hitler make a statement with their military-chic looks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gender-bending Portraits:** The Scott Scheidly Pink Series challenges traditional notions of masculinity and femininity by transforming prominent leaders into fabulously feminine fashionistas. - **Absurd Depictions:** The use of a pink and purple color palette and outlandish accessories in the Scott Scheidly Pink Series creates completely absurd portrayals of well-known figures. - **Entertaining Art:** Scott Scheidly's gift for entertaining the audience with his unconventional portraits in the Pink Series offers innovative opportunities for creating engaging artwork. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The Scott Scheidly Pink Series could inspire artists and designers to explore unconventional themes and challenge traditional artistic boundaries. - **Fashion and Apparel:** The contrast between the masculine leaders portrayed and their feminine fashion in the Pink Series may offer opportunities for bold and disruptive fashion statements. - **Gender Studies:** The Scott Scheidly Pink Series opens up discussions around gender norms and societal expectations, providing opportunities for further research and exploration in the field of gender studies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Soft-Pink Dining Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gallery-at-sketch.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Pink Tonal Shelving Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reisinger-pink.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Doll-Themed Pink Paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinkie.md) - [Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frank-stella-recent-sculpture.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md)