These Minimalist Illustrations Of Famous Names Are So Friggin' Cool

The subtle symbolism is simply wonderful.

A new series by Swedish artist Patrik Svensson uses visual elements associated with various famous people (fictional, real, dead or alive) to create an iconic illustration of their name. Below are a few examples:

Sherlock Holmes:

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Peter Pan:

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Vincent van Gogh:

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Coco Chanel:

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Charlie Chaplin:

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Mumin:

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According to Wikipedia, "The Moomins are the central characters in a series of books, and a comic strip by Swedish-speaking Finnish illustrator and writer Tove Jansson."

Ron Jeremy:

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Karl Marx:

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Michael Jackson:

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To see more of Svensson's work, check out his portfolio page or follow him on Instagram.