As an artist, Toni Demuro picks up on things that slip by other people. Her series, simply entitled ‘Face Radio #1 to #15,’ demonstrates this point well. Demuro makes use of the fact that old radios look vaguely like human faces, which is heightened when these radios are placed on human bodies.
Toni Demuro applies a muted sense of depth and simple color schemes in her illustrations for a clean, well-defined effect. The pictures succinctly and clearly portray their subjects. Indeed, these illustrations are portrait; they point to a tendency people have to personify inanimate objects so that they may better relate to such objects.
Toni Demuro’s other pieces show a similar brand of empathy as well; whether it be a curious snow man, a pensive hipster or impassioned drummer, her subjects showcase human emotions that are endearing, not overbearing.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Personification Art
- Opportunity for artists to create expressive artwork that personifies inanimate objects for a relatable and empathetic effect.
- Muted Depth Illustrations
- Opportunity for illustrators to explore the use of muted colors and simple depth techniques to create clean and well-defined portraits.
- Humanizing Objects
- Opportunity for designers to create products and marketing campaigns that humanize objects, tapping into the tendency for people to relate to inanimate objects.
Sectors Adopting This
- Fine Art
- Fine artists can utilize personification techniques to create expressive and relatable artwork.
- Illustration
- Illustrators can explore using muted depth techniques to create well-defined and emotionally resonant portraits.
- Product Design
- Designers can create products that humanize inanimate objects and tap into the human tendency to personify objects for emotional connection.
