The word “aesthetic” has risen in popularity—the niche memes, artsy outfits, and film photography have added a cinematic feel to the word. This society of aesthetics is deeply intertwined with art and creativity; with trends such as fashion serving as a gateway for self-expression. With the glaringly obvious popularity of various styles of “aesthetic” (i.e. skater girl/boy, y2k, retro, vintage, etc), several subdivisions in art and their creation have taken over. A more freestyle
method of art has peaked: this has become more mainstream through social media apps such as Instagram and TikTok. The internet has branched into a showcase for various outfits and artworks, which has given way to a major shift in the way that art mediums and styles are used. Digital platforms such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator Draw, and Procreate have aided collages and digital art in becoming more “mainstream.”
Digital platforms like Adobe Photoshop have really helped carefree art mediums become more popular.
MODERN AESTHETIC: COLLAGES & DIGITAL ART 7
by manushri bapat edited by uday lingampalli, harvi karatha layout by vrinda gandhi
