David Yow presents a series of new portraits called Get Faced. The concept for this project is quite fascinating: for a cost of $100-$200 you send him a photo that he uses as what he describes on his site as “a catalyst, a seed, an inspiration for a flurry of interpretive and creative blossoming.”
These are David Yow’s favorite creations from this project so far. These odd and fascinating portraits are certainly different and will appeal to a niche audience, including his fans from the 90s.
It is hard to say where this artist's inspiration stems from, although he must be doing something right as the portraits caught my attention as soon as I caught my first glance.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Interpretative Facial Portraits
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the trend of personalized art by offering interpretive and creative facial portraits based on customer-provided photos.
- Niche Audience Appeal
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Cater to niche audiences by creating unique and fascinating portraits that resonate with specific fan groups or subcultures.
- Artistic Catalysts
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform or service that uses customer-provided photos as inspiration for artistic creations and interpretations.
Where This Applies
- Art and Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the art industry by integrating technology and personalization to create unique and captivating portraits.
- E-commerce and Retail
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create an online marketplace or platform for artists and customers to connect and commission personalized interpretive facial portraits.
- Entertainment and Music
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with artists and musicians to offer personalized interpretative facial portraits as merchandise or collectibles for fans.
