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Swimming Pool Paintings

Kristen Martincic Abstractly Depicts a Summertime Hotspot

— April 24, 2013 — Art & Design
Kristen Martincic captures a summertime hotspot in a way that will enchant people more than the real thing would. Although cool waters on a hot day are irresistible, these abstract paintings can be considered just as captivating. Kristen Martincic manages to embody each one with the life and essence of water while creating a new perspective for the common swimming pool.

Based in Columbia, Missouri, Kristen Martincic has recently been exploring the connection between the body and water. Although her 'works on paper' series is particularly arresting, she has also delved in sculpture and installation works as well. Surreal and simple, Kristen Martincic's reveals her works on paper are "a hybrid of print, drawing, and painting on panel."
Trend Themes
1. Swimming Pool Art - Artists are creating more abstract depictions of swimming pools that provide a unique perspective and capture the essence of water, presenting an opportunity for art galleries to showcase this theme.
2. Hybrid Art Forms - Artists are experimenting with hybrid forms of art such as drawing, painting and installation works to bring a new dimension to their art, presenting an opportunity for art schools to provide courses in these hybrid forms.
3. Body-water Connection - Artists like Kristen Martincic are exploring the connection between the body and water through their art, presenting an opportunity for wellness or spa resorts to incorporate such art in their interior design to enhance the guest experience.
Industry Implications
1. Art Galleries - There is an opportunity for art galleries to showcase more abstract depictions of swimming pools and display this trending art form.
2. Art Schools - Art schools can seize the opportunity to offer courses on hybrid forms of art such as drawing, painting and installation works to train the future artists of the hybrid art movement.
3. Wellness and Spa Resorts - There is an opportunity for wellness or spa resorts to incorporate art that explores the connection between the body and water in their interior design to enhance the guest experience.
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