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Expressive Car Captures

The Vladimir Nikolic 'Autoportraits' Series Mimics Vehicles' 'Faces'

— August 21, 2011 — Autos
Self-portraits and car photography become one in the Vladimir Nikolic 'Autoportraits' series. The artist photographed various automobiles from the front, and then replicated his interpretation of the cars' expressions in shots of himself. The end result is a quirky collection of photos ranging from sad to what I can only describe as goofy.

Popular animated films like Disney-Pixar's 'Cars' brought four-wheeled roadsters to life, but Nikolic's photo series is much more revealing and asks the viewer to imagine the face of the car rather than making it completely explicit. The artist's ability to match 24 different expressions with the cars shows how creative and imaginative he was to even take on this project. The next time you're out on the road, think back to the Vladimir Nikolic 'Autoportraits' shots and try to come up with your own human-car characters.
Trend Themes
1. Imaginative Car Photography - The 'Autoportraits' series by Vladimir Nikolic demonstrates the potential for artists to create captivating photographs by imagining and capturing the expressions of cars.
2. Exploring Car Personalities - Nikolic's photography invites viewers to consider the emotions and personalities that cars may possess, offering opportunities for automotive companies to develop storytelling campaigns and brand identities.
3. Integration of Human and Machine Concepts - The 'Autoportraits' series blurs the lines between humans and cars, presenting opportunities for technologists and designers to explore new ways of integrating human-like attributes into autonomous vehicles.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Photography - The 'Autoportraits' series opens up possibilities for automotive photographers to experiment with capturing the personality and expressions of cars.
2. Automotive Advertising - Automotive brands can leverage the idea of car personalities in their advertising campaigns, engaging consumers in a fun and relatable way.
3. Autonomous Vehicle Design - The concept of human-like expressions in cars can influence the design and user experience of autonomous vehicles, making them appear more relatable and friendly to passengers.
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