# Gamifying Art Pixelated artwork helps make sophisticated imagery more relatable to consumers. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Feb 13, 2014 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/gamifying-art ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.0/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Gamifying Art trend? **Gamifying Art:** While fine art can provide a great source of history, getting youthful audiences to appreciate that significance can be challenging. Paintings and illustrations that feature pixelated gaming references help showcase art pieces in a new light, presenting historical features through playful gaming imagery. Blending elegance with informal, these art pieces illustrate the importance of pop cultural relevance in every facet of life. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Nov 12, 2013 to Sep 16, 2014 - Published: Feb 13, 2014 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Youthfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/youthfulness) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Gamifying Art trend ### Pixelated Art Pixelated artwork makes sophisticated imagery more playful and relatable to younger audiences. ### LEGO Art Recreating famous paintings with LEGO bricks is a new and creative way to pay tribute to classic art. ### 8-Bit Art The 8-bit style provides a new perspective on classic art and pop culture imagery. ## What the Gamifying Art trend means for industry ### For Art and Culture There is an opportunity for traditional art institutions to use pixelated and LEGO art to attract younger audiences. ### For Marketing and Advertising Brands can leverage 8-bit art to create playful and engaging advertisements and campaigns. ### For Entertainment The gaming industry can incorporate pixelated art into game design to appeal to audiences who grew up with classic video game aesthetics. ## Trend signals for Gamifying Art Trend score 3.0 out of 10, from popularity 42%, activity 42%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 42% - Activity: 42% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Gamifying Art trend 6 featured examples from Nov 12, 2013 to Sep 16, 2014. - [Pixelated Pop Culture Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adam-lister): Adam Lister Paints His Subjects with Watercolor in the 8-Bit Style (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: See how the fine arts industry is embracing and incorporating pixelated art into their collections and exhibitions. - [Famous LEGO Portrait Recreations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-portrait1): These LEGO Masterpieces Honor the Great Painters (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: There is a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for art supplies companies to explore new materials and mediums for artists, such as LEGO bricks. - [Pixelated Tribute Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mandela-tribute): This Nelson Mandela Tribute by Guy Whitby Pushes the Right Buttons (Category: Unique) Implication: The art industry can explore the use of unconventional materials and innovative techniques to create unique and memorable tributes to historical figures and pave the way for disru… - [Pixelated Anime Fantasy Recreations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minecraft-creations): These Minecraft Creations are of Places from Spirited Away (Category: Tech) Implication: The gaming industry can explore the potential of highly detailed and faithful recreations in Minecraft to offer immersive experiences and attract a broader user base. - [Perfectly Pixelated Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dataform-art): Existing Prints are Rearranged into Pixelated Modern Art (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The art industry has an opportunity to showcase more unconventional forms of artistic expression like pixelated art. - [8-Bit Pop Art Masterpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8-bit-pop-art): Adam Lister Depicts Pop Culture Scenes in His Pixelated Works (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The integration of 3D printing technology and pop culture references in traditional galleries introduces new aesthetics for traditional art buyers. ## Recent trend clusters - [Sensory Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sensory-packaging) (Art & Design) - [Automated Upkeep](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/automated-upkeep) (Tech) - [Serial Snacking](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/serial-snacking) (Lifestyle) - [Autumn Teasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autumn-teasers) (Business) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Fruit-Inspired Cleaning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vilada-punch) - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) - [Textural Furniture Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-designs-blu-dot) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)