The Sliced Pixel Project by Victor van Gaasbeek explores how chopped-up pixels can be arranged to create visually arresting art. He's turned diagonally sliced pixels into several animal heads, including a flamingo, giraffe, elephant and deer. The pixelated animal heads look blurred when viewed up close; step back a few paces, however, and the images grow easier to discern.
Victor van Gaasbeek is a Netherlands-born illustrator and graphic designer. Previous clients include Nike, Neue Magazine and Buro ID; a handful of his projects feature the sliced-pixel technique seen in this series.
The Sliced Pixel Project is a delightful artsy take on computer pixels and the value we've assigned them in today's mainstream culture. I love how Gaasbeek used an icon of modern technology to recreate nature.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Pixel Art
- The use of pixel art in graphic design and illustration is a growing trend, with opportunities to fuse technology and nature.
- Visual Distortion
- Using visual distortion to create art is a trend on the rise, with opportunities for creative expression across various mediums.
- Iconography
- Iconography is a trend that can be seen in many aspects of culture, with opportunities for new interpretations and applications.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Graphic Design
- In the world of graphic design, pixel art and other forms of visual distortion offer opportunities to create compelling visuals in advertisement, branding, and other marketing materials.
- Art
- Visual distortion can find its home in modern art, offering new ways to express depth, texture, and form.
- Fashion
- Icons and pixelated designs can be used in fashion trends, offering bold new looks to the world of fashion and apparel.
