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Surreal Purgatory Art

Siegfried Zademack Renders Bizarre Works of Hell on Earth

— March 16, 2012 — Art & Design
Siegfried Zademack is a German-born artist who has been a prominent surrealist in the international art scene since 1975. The artist has a bold style, favoring bizarre compositions and muted neutral tones.

The series frequently features a massive bust of a Greek sculpture. The woman's head is dropped into varying scenes, at times crying, shooting lasers from her eyes or transitioning into a planet of sorts. There is also a frequent religious motif, with crosses, thorn crowns and circus angels. Zademack has an interesting vision, incorporating slender, single-feathered wings and floating wine jugs. The most memorable of the series is a scene of a floating swam boat, with a sheet-draped figure being hugged by a somewhat chilling skeleton.
Trend Themes
1. Surrealist Art - Exploring surrealism in art can offer opportunities to introduce bizarre and unconventional elements into product design, branding and advertising.
2. Religious Motifs - Infusing religious iconography in design and branding offers opportunity for companies to explore cultural symbolism in their marketing efforts.
3. Bold Art Styles - Promoting bold and unconventional art styles in advertising campaigns can make them stand out and help to communicate unconventional messaging.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Incorporating surrealism and religious iconography in graphic and product design provides opportunities for artists, designers and marketers to create unique and distinct works.
2. Fashion and Retail - Developing avant-garde fashion collections using bold art styles can provide fashion designers with opportunities to create exciting and eye-catching designs.
3. Entertainment - Incorporating surrealism and bold art styles in film and television can offer the opportunity to explore unconventional storylines, which can make projects stand out from the crowd.
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