The most iconic paintings throughout history are still carrying important messages through the art of today’s artists. An Italian digital artist, known on social media as CRUDEOIL 2.0, gave old paintings a new life as social satire. The 24-year-old artist reimagined famous classical paintings in the modern world, with a highlight on technology and social media, to poke fun at what’s wrong with our world. CRUDEOIL 2.0 has a degree in Fashion Design, but in parallel to the world of fashion, he is “following an artistic path by using software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects for the animation of images.”
“My imagery was born as a critique of society, saturated with social, aesthetic canons, and appearances. This concept is reflected in my works that deal with social media as a new religion and a new creed. To express my intent, I take artworks from the past and re-contextualize them to the present day. In fact, in my works, the main character is a smartphone, my identifying mark,” the artist told Bored Panda.
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#1 “Narcissus 2.0”
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#2 “The World Of Social Media”
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#3 “Can You Follow Me On Instagram?” A Different Way To Be Romantic Nowadays. Sad Story. The End
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#4 “Silence”
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#5 “The World Of Social Media”
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#6 “Can You Hear Me?”
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#7 Reminder: “Don’t Hide Behind Your Armour” Express Yourself
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#8 “Low Battery”
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#9 Reminder: “Don’t Stir Up Hatred And Don’t Be Indifferent In Front Of It.” Do Something
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#10 “The World Of Social Media”
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#11 “Come With Me”
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#12 “Plastic Surgery”
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#13 “Narcissus”
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#14 “The New Intercessor” Slaves
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#15 “Touch To Believe”
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#16 “Social Dilemma”
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#17 “It’s A Match!” – Tinder Edition
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#18 “Plastic Surgery”
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#19 Ig Story “Reactions”
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#20 “New Generation”
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#21 “Live”
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#22 “The Flagellation Nowadays”
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#23 Reminder: “This Society Makes Us All The Same. Please Save Yourself”
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#24 “Overdose”
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#25 “Enter Password”
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#26 Ask Me A Question
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#27 Reminder: “No Fear, Be Yourself”
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#28 “Social Martyrdom”- Haters And Spectators
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#30 “Social Dilemma”
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