Orlando Campbell
Adidas crop circle, 2018
Emulsion paint on canvas
Inscribed with the title and date, on verso
Signed by the artist's hand, on verso
Inscribed with the title and date, on verso
Signed by the artist's hand, on verso
80 x 80 cm
© Orlando Campbell
£ 3,600.00 inc. VAT
Blending contemporary iconography with ancient mysticism, this painting features the iconic Adidas trefoil logo rendered as a crop circle, set against a vibrant yellow background reminiscent of a wheat field....
Blending contemporary iconography with ancient mysticism, this painting features the iconic Adidas trefoil logo rendered as a crop circle, set against a vibrant yellow background reminiscent of a wheat field. This juxtaposition of branding and phenomena creates a thought-provoking visual dialogue.
The trefoil's three-leaf design, traditionally symbolising performance, originality, and authenticity for Adidas, takes on new meaning in this context. It evokes the sacred geometry often associated with crop circles, blurring the lines between corporate symbolism and esoteric knowledge.
Campbell's inspiration comes from the intersection of consumer culture and unexplained phenomena, reflecting how brands have become modern-day mythologies. His approach aligns with pop art's examination of everyday imagery and conceptual art's focus on ideas over traditional aesthetics. The artist cleverly comments on brand ubiquity and its ability to transform a familiar logo into a subject of wonder and speculation. His work challenges viewers to consider the power of symbols in our culture and the mysterious allure they can hold.
The trefoil's three-leaf design, traditionally symbolising performance, originality, and authenticity for Adidas, takes on new meaning in this context. It evokes the sacred geometry often associated with crop circles, blurring the lines between corporate symbolism and esoteric knowledge.
Campbell's inspiration comes from the intersection of consumer culture and unexplained phenomena, reflecting how brands have become modern-day mythologies. His approach aligns with pop art's examination of everyday imagery and conceptual art's focus on ideas over traditional aesthetics. The artist cleverly comments on brand ubiquity and its ability to transform a familiar logo into a subject of wonder and speculation. His work challenges viewers to consider the power of symbols in our culture and the mysterious allure they can hold.