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Illustrated Missed Connections

Sophie Blackall Creates Art for The 21st Century Irony Set

— August 30, 2011 — Unique
Sophie Blackall is a Brookyln-based artist with a purview completely representative of this generation. Her most famous series of work centers around the infamous Craigslist "Missed Connections" section, where users submit descriptions of lovely men and women they shared a brief moment with and would like to see on a date.

The images in Sophie Blackall's "Missed Connections" series are exciting and dreamlike, much like the emotions one must feel when leaving a "Missed Connection" posting. There's a strong element of risk-taking and experimentation, as well as a belief of hope and romantic fate. Sophie Blackall's "Missed Connections" series represents the spirit, communication techniques, and attitude of 21st Century young adults and it has established her voice in the art world.

Sophie Blackall's "Missed Connections" illustrations are being collected for a book, available September 22nd, 2011. In the meantime, click through our gallery to see her unique creations.
Trend Themes
1. Online Missed Connections Art - Creating art related to online missed connections can be a new trend in the world of contemporary art.
2. Visual Storytelling Through Illustrations - Visual storytelling through illustrations can pave the way for new creative expression in the art world.
3. User-generated Content for Artistic Projects - Incorporating user-generated content like Craigslist missed connections into artistic projects can be a trend for art enthusiasts.
Industry Implications
1. Online Classifieds - Online classifieds companies could explore partnering with artists to create new and exciting ways to use their existing content like missed connections for creative projects.
2. Contemporary Art - Contemporary art galleries and museums could showcase works inspired by user-generated content like missed connections which can attract younger audiences.
3. Social Media Platforms - Social media platforms could partner with artists to develop new creative projects around user-generated content like missed connections which can help create more engaging user experiences.
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